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The Best Episodes of Vikings Season 1

Every episode of Vikings Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Vikings Season 1!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Vikings Season 1 Episode 7 - A King's Ransom
    8.4/10(8241 votes)

    S1:E7

    Three Viking ships sail toward the Royal Villa of King Aelle in eastern England. Ragnar wants ransom in exchange for peace, but the king has a very different plan in mind.

    Director:Ken Girotti
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  2. Vikings Season 1 Episode 4 - Trial
    8.2/10(8572 votes)

    S1:E4

    Ragnar and his crew sail out with Earl Haraldson's permission.

    Director:Ciarán Donnelly
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  3. Vikings Season 1 Episode 5 - Raid
    8.2/10(8315 votes)

    S1:E5

    A seer reads Earl Haraldson's future and tells him that Ragnar searches for his death.

    Director:Ciarán Donnelly
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  4. Vikings Season 1 Episode 6 - Burial of the Dead
    8.2/10(8269 votes)

    S1:E6

    Ragnar, weak and still hurt, must meet the Earl head-on after it comes to light that Rollo has been tortured on Haraldson’s orders. The two men will come together face to face with a single outcome possible: Only one man will leave this fight alive.

    Director:Ciarán Donnelly
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  5. Vikings Season 1 Episode 3 - Dispossessed
    7.9/10(8825 votes)

    S1:E3

    Ragnar and his crew return from their trip with treasure, and Earl Haraldson has no choice but to sanction another raid. The west is open for the taking, and the Vikings' world will never be the same.

    Director:Johan Renck
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  6. Vikings Season 1 Episode 2 - Wrath of the Northmen
    7.8/10(9540 votes)

    S1:E2

    The journey west begins as Ragnar gathers a crew willing to risk their lives to travel into the unknown. Earl Haraldson's paranoia reaches new heights as his fear of Ragnar's success grows.

    Director:Johan Renck
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  7. Vikings Season 1 Episode 9 - All Change
    7.7/10(7956 votes)

    S1:E9

    Ragnar travels to Götaland to help King Horik resolve a land dispute with the area's leader, Jarl Borg. Meanwhile, sickness infects the village of Kattegat, and the people look to Lagertha to help them appease the gods.

    Director:Ken Girotti
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  8. Vikings Season 1 Episode 1 - Rites of Passage
    7.6/10(11342 votes)

    S1:E1

    Farmer, family man and rebel Ragnar Lothbrok is determined to sail west to discover new lands and riches despite an intimidating warning from his village's tyrannical leader, Lord Haraldson, who makes it clear in no uncertain terms that doing so could result in severe consequences.

    Director:Johan Renck
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  9. Vikings Season 1 Episode 8 - Sacrifice
    7.6/10(8162 votes)

    S1:E8

    The traditional pilgrimage to Uppsala to thank the gods brings a torrent of emotions for Ragnar, Lagertha, and Athelstan. Ragnar, pulling farther away from his wife goes to make peace with the death of his unborn son. Lagertha, still reeling from her miscarriage, wants to find out from the gods if more sons are in her future. As the Vikings come together to sacrifice and give thanks to their gods, Athelstan discovers just how strong his Christian faith still is.

    Director:Ken Girotti
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"A King's Ransom" is the best rated episode of Vikings season 1. It scored 8.4/10 from 8,241 votes. Directed by Ken Girotti and written by Michael Hirst, it aired on April 14, 2013. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Trial".