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The Best Episodes of Vikings Season 4

Every episode of Vikings Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Vikings Season 4!

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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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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Vikings Season 4 Episode 1 - A Good Treason
    7.8/10(6617 votes)

    #1 - A Good Treason

    S4:E1

    A dangerously ill Ragnar returns to Kattegat, where his suspected death kicks off a scramble to succeed him. Meanwhile, Lagertha engages in a power struggle with her calculating, former second in command, Kalf. Rollo betrays his heritage and remains in Frankia. Floki pays the price for his brutality against the Christian priest.

    Director:Ciarán Donnelly
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  2. Vikings Season 4 Episode 2 - Kill the Queen
    7.4/10(5856 votes)

    #2 - Kill the Queen

    S4:E2

    As Ragnar and Floki remain at odds, Rollo makes great efforts in Paris to win over his new bride, Princess Gisla. Meanwhile, King Ecbert sets the task for his son Aethelwulf to rescue Queen Kwenthrith.

    Director:Ciarán Donnelly
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  3. Vikings Season 4 Episode 3 - Mercy
    7.4/10(5646 votes)

    #3 - Mercy

    S4:E3

    Floki learns of the heavy price he has paid for his actions. Rollo finds an unlikely ally in Count Odo. Bjorn has to fight a fierce opponent in the wilderness.

    Director:Ciarán Donnelly
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  4. Vikings Season 4 Episode 4 - Yol
    7.4/10(5762 votes)

    #4 - Yol

    S4:E4

    King Aelle goes to Wessex for Christmas and is not impressed with how family relations are developing. Rollo's future hangs in the balance.

    Director:Helen Shaver
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  5. Vikings Season 4 Episode 5 - Promised
    7.3/10(5609 votes)

    #5 - Promised

    S4:E5

    There's an air of betrayal as those whom Odo trusts plot against him. Ecbert agrees to support Kwenthrith in Mercia. Pregnancy brings happiness to Lagertha and Kalf and a marriage is arranged.

    Director:Helen Shaver
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  6. Vikings Season 4 Episode 6 - What Might Have Been
    7.2/10(5543 votes)

    #6 - What Might Have Been

    S4:E6

    Ragnar declares another raid on Paris at the Thing in Kattegat. Ecbert also has a journey in mind as he dispatches Aethelwulf and Alfred on a pilgrimage to Rome.

    Director:Ken Girotti
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  7. Vikings Season 4 Episode 7 - The Profit and the Loss
    7.7/10(5681 votes)

    #7 - The Profit and the Loss

    S4:E7

    In England, King Ecbert's true ambitions are revealed as he plots to gain the crown of Mercia. The Vikings attack Paris with considerable force, but will Rollo's defenses be too much for them to overcome? Meanwhile, Harbard, the mysterious wanderer, returns and causes a stir amongst the women of Kattegat.

    Director:Ken Girotti
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  8. Vikings Season 4 Episode 8 - Portage
    7.6/10(5418 votes)

    #8 - Portage

    S4:E8

    Defeat for the Vikings calls Ragnar's leadership into question as they evacuate their camp and move back down river. Ragnar remains inscrutable until he orders the fleet to beach at a cliff face and unveils an ingenious plan. Rollo and Gisla have news that strengthens Rollo's position at the French Court.

    Director:Ken Girotti
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  9. Vikings Season 4 Episode 9 - Death All 'Round
    7.5/10(5412 votes)

    #9 - Death All 'Round

    S4:E9

    The labors of the Vikings eventually bear fruit as, within sight of Paris, they re-launch their boats but this time along with some interesting structures that Floki has built. Aethelwulf and Alfred eventually arrive in Rome and honors are conferred by Pope Leo but relations are not so cordial in Wessex between King Ecbert and the disgruntled King Aelle.

    Director:Jeff Woolnough
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  10. Vikings Season 4 Episode 10 - The Last Ship
    8.2/10(9515 votes)

    #10 - The Last Ship

    S4:E10

    A ferocious battle between the Vikings and the French eventually comes down to Ragnar against Rollo. The outcome will seal the fate of the two brothers.

    Director:Jeff Woolnough
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  11. Vikings Season 4 Episode 11 - The Outsider
    7.4/10(6022 votes)

    #11 - The Outsider

    S4:E11

    Ragnar returns to Kattegat and formulates a plan to head back to Wessex, where he intends to right past wrongs.. Meanwhile, Lagertha plans a power play in Kattegat and Bjorn prepares to fulfill his long-held dream to explore the Mediterranean in a sleek new boat built for him by Floki.

    Director:Podz
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  12. Vikings Season 4 Episode 12 - The Vision
    7.7/10(5464 votes)

    #12 - The Vision

    S4:E12

    The Kattegat locals chide Ragnar that the gods have deserted him as he struggles to crew his voyage to Wessex. It's Bjorn who has charisma now as he prepares to fulfill his long-held dream to explore the Mediterranean in a sleek new boat built for him by Floki. By contrast, Ragnar must accept weathered boats and a crew he has bribed but when Aslaug foresees that the fleet will be lost in a vicious storm her warnings go un-heeded by Ragnar and her precious son, Ivar.

    Director:Podz
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  13. Vikings Season 4 Episode 13 - Two Journeys
    8.0/10(5443 votes)

    #13 - Two Journeys

    S4:E13

    Ragnar's fleet is shipwrecked and washes up on the Wessex coast, but without enough survivors to form a credible force, Ragnar and Ivar have a difficult decision to make. Rollo meets his Viking comrades again and can't resist the urge to join Bjorn's voyage, risking his marriage and his new Frankish identity. Ragnar too is taking a risk as he carries Ivar towards the Royal Villa in Wessex – throwing himself and his son upon the mercy of King Ecbert.

    Director:Sarah Harding
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  14. Vikings Season 4 Episode 14 - In the Uncertain Hour Before the Morning
    7.8/10(6976 votes)

    #14 - In the Uncertain Hour Before the Morning

    S4:E14

    Ragnar's faith is tested.

    Director:Sarah Harding
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  15. Vikings Season 4 Episode 15 - All His Angels
    8.9/10(17999 votes)

    #15 - All His Angels

    S4:E15

    Ragnar's fate is decided.

    Director:Ciarán Donnelly
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  16. Vikings Season 4 Episode 16 - Crossings
    8.2/10(6381 votes)

    #16 - Crossings

    S4:E16

    Bjorn's fleet sails onward and launches a surprise attack. Back in Kattegat, Lagertha continues in her quest for power.

    Director:Ciarán Donnelly
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  17. Vikings Season 4 Episode 17 - The Great Army
    7.4/10(5333 votes)

    #17 - The Great Army

    S4:E17

    The Viking army begins to gather in Kattegat. Lagertha must remain vigilant in the absence of her son, Bjorn.

    Director:Jeff Woolnough
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  18. Vikings Season 4 Episode 18 - Revenge
    7.9/10(7046 votes)

    #18 - Revenge

    S4:E18

    Ragnar's plan comes to fruition. The Viking army lands on the coast of Northumbria.

    Director:Jeff Woolnough
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  19. Vikings Season 4 Episode 19 - On the Eve
    8.6/10(7053 votes)

    #19 - On the Eve

    S4:E19

    The Viking army causes panic in the English countryside as King Ecbert and Aethelwulf plan the defense of the realm.

    Director:Ben Bolt
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  20. Vikings Season 4 Episode 20 - The Reckoning
    8.3/10(6567 votes)

    #20 - The Reckoning

    S4:E20

    Prince Aethelwulf finds himself subject to the Vikings' battle master plan. Ecbert remains behind with a plan of his own.

    Director:Ben Bolt
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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Season 4 Ratings Summary

"A Good Treason" is the best rated episode of "Vikings" season 4. It scored 7.8/10 based on 6617 votes. Directed by Ciarán Donnelly and written by Michael Hirst, it aired on 2/18/2016. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Kill the Queen".