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The Best Episodes of Vikings Season 3

Every episode of Vikings Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Vikings Season 3!

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The adventures of Ragnar Lothbrok, the greatest hero of his age. The series tells the sagas of Ragnar's band of Viking brothers and his family, as he rises to become King of the Viking tribes.

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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Vikings Season 3 Episode 1 - Mercenary
    8.6/10(6998 votes)

    #1 - Mercenary

    S3:E1

    Ragnar and Lagertha's fleets depart Kattegat once more for Wessex and this time they bring a group to colonize there. King Ecbert hosts the Norsemen and proposes a deal. Despite the misgivings of some of the other leaders, Ragnar leads his forces into battle once more, but this time as allies of Wessex.

    Director:Ken Girotti

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  2. Vikings Season 3 Episode 2 - The Wanderer
    8.0/10(5930 votes)

    #2 - The Wanderer

    S3:E2

    Lagertha and Athelstan help to set up the Viking settlement. A mysterious wanderer arrives in Kattegat.

    Director:Ken Girotti

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  3. Vikings Season 3 Episode 3 - Warrior's Fate
    8.1/10(5712 votes)

    #3 - Warrior's Fate

    S3:E3

    King Ecbert visits the developing Viking settlement as the first harvest is sown.

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  4. Vikings Season 3 Episode 4 - Scarred
    8.0/10(5731 votes)

    #4 - Scarred

    S3:E4

    There is bitterness in the camp, Floki is angry over the alliance with Ecbert.

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  5. Vikings Season 3 Episode 5 - The Usurper
    8.3/10(5698 votes)

    #5 - The Usurper

    S3:E5

    The fleet returns to Kattegat to discover tragic circumstances await.

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  6. Vikings Season 3 Episode 6 - Born Again
    8.7/10(6602 votes)

    #6 - Born Again

    S3:E6

    Preparations for the Paris raid pick up speed, and Rollo thinks about the Seer's prophecy.

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  8. Vikings Season 3 Episode 7 - Paris
    8.0/10(5628 votes)

    #7 - Paris

    S3:E7

    The Viking fleet causes panic in Paris. The Emperor Charles declares he will remain in the city.

    Director:Kelly Makin

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  9. Vikings Season 3 Episode 8 - To the Gates!
    9.2/10(8616 votes)

    #8 - To the Gates!

    S3:E8

    The Viking army sets out and Paris goes into lockdown as the army prepares the defense.

    Director:Kelly Makin

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  10. Vikings Season 3 Episode 9 - Breaking Point
    8.7/10(6207 votes)

    #9 - Breaking Point

    S3:E9

    Paris is hit with a second assault. Emperor Charles needs to make a difficult decision.

    Director:Ken Girotti

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  11. Vikings Season 3 Episode 10 - The Dead
    9.2/10(8455 votes)

    #10 - The Dead

    S3:E10

    With one last chance to take Paris, Ragnar, and his Vikings troops take a daring chance. Ragnar asks Bjorn for a favor that could change the course of Viking history.

    Director:Ken Girotti

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Mercenary" is the best rated episode of "Vikings" season 3. It scored 8.6/10 based on 6998 votes. Directed by Ken Girotti and written by Michael Hirst, it aired on 2/19/2015. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "The Wanderer".