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The Best Episodes of Vikings Season 5

Every episode of Vikings Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Vikings Season 5!

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,...
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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"The Departed (1)" is the best rated episode of "Vikings" season 5. It scored 7.9/10 based on 5307 votes. Directed by David Wellington, Joshua Zimmerman and written by Michael Hirst, it aired on 11/29/2017. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "The Departed (2)".

  • The Departed (1)
    7.9/105,307 votes

    #1 - The Departed (1)

    Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 11/29/2017

    Tensions mount between the sons of Ragnar Lothbrok as the Vikings continue to threaten the very heart of England. As the Great Army moves to take York, with King Aethelwulf and his family still in hiding, Heahmund—the warrior bishop—must rally the Saxons to defend the Realm.

    Director: David Wellington, Joshua Zimmerman

    Writer: Michael Hirst

  • The Departed (2)
    7.9/104,830 votes

    #2 - The Departed (2)

    Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 11/29/2017

    Tensions mount between the sons of Ragnar Lothbrok as the Vikings continue to threaten the very heart of England. As the Great Army moves to take York, with King Aethelwulf and his family still in hiding, Heahmund—the warrior bishop—must rally the Saxons to defend the Realm.

    Director: David Wellington

    Writer: Michael Hirst

  • Homeland
    8.5/105,338 votes

    #3 - Homeland

    Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 12/6/2017

    Celebrations are cut short in the aftermath of the battle at York. Ragnar Lothbrok's sons are pitted against each other as tensions reach an all-time high, and each is forced to choose a side.

    Director: Steve Saint Leger

    Writer: Michael Hirst

  • The Plan
    7.8/104,392 votes

    #4 - The Plan

    Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 12/13/2017

    Guided by Heahmund's visions, the Saxons devise a battle plan. Ivar the Boneless strategises as the Vikings undergo increasing pressure. Bjorn Ironside finds himself in a new territory and must convince the local commander he is a trader.

    Director: Steve Saint Leger

    Writer: Michael Hirst

  • The Prisoner
    8.1/104,654 votes

    #5 - The Prisoner

    Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 12/20/2017

    Ivar meets his match in Heahmund. Floki returns to Kattegat. Bjorn receives a lavish welcome in North Africa.

    Director: Ciaran Donnelly

    Writer: Michael Hirst

  • The Message
    7.8/104,197 votes

    #6 - The Message

    Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 12/27/2017

    Lagertha is betrayed, and Bjorn must find a way to support the distraught queen. Floki and his settlers arrive in a new land, but it is far from what they expected.

    Director: Ciaran Donnelly

    Writer: Michael Hirst

  • Full Moon
    7.5/104,258 votes

    #7 - Full Moon

    Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 1/3/2018

    Bjorn returns to Kattegat to learn that an attack will take place during the next full moon. Ivar must decide if he can place his trust in a former enemy on the battlefield.

    Director: Jeff Woolnough

    Writer: Michael Hirst

  • The Joke
    8.5/105,058 votes

    #8 - The Joke

    Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 1/10/2018

    The battle for Kattegat begins and, as the two armies line up to fight, the Great Heathen Army must decide between a final plea for peace or all-out war. Floki faces discord among the settlers.

    Director: Jeff Woolnough

    Writer: Michael Hirst

  • A Simple Story
    7.4/104,579 votes

    #9 - A Simple Story

    Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 1/17/2018

    The army leaders consider their options in the aftermath of the battle. In Floki's camp, all hopes of binding the community together are dashed as tragedy unfolds.

    Director: Daniel Grou

    Writer: Michael Hirst

  • Moments of Vision
    7.3/106,514 votes

    #10 - Moments of Vision

    Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 1/24/2018

    A sense of doom looms over Kattegat as bloodshed ensues. The defeated army flees in the face of the victors. A legendary warrior makes his way home.

    Director: Daniel Grou

    Writer: Michael Hirst

  • The Revelation
    7.5/104,104 votes

    #11 - The Revelation

    Season 5 Episode 11 - Aired 11/28/2018

    Ivar is crowned the new king of Kattegat just in time to welcome Rollo home. Bjorn, Lagertha and Ubbe must rely on unsteady alliances to survive.

    Director: Ciaran Donnelly

    Writer: Michael Hirst

  • Murder Most Foul
    7.6/103,892 votes

    #12 - Murder Most Foul

    Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 12/5/2018

    Bjorn, Lagertha and Ubbe face an uncertain fate as Heahmund's loyalty is tested. Floki fights to understand the will of the gods. Ivar may have met his match.

    Director: Ciaran Donnelly

    Writer: Michael Hirst

  • A New God
    7.1/103,827 votes

    #13 - A New God

    Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 12/12/2018

    Heahmund must try to convince King Alfred that his actions are in defense of the Crown. Ubbe and Torvi strengthen the position of the Vikings but not all in the Viking camp support their strategy. Another settler disappears in Iceland.

    Director: Ciaran Donnelly

    Writer: Michael Hirst

  • The Lost Moment
    7.1/103,719 votes

    #14 - The Lost Moment

    Season 5 Episode 14 - Aired 12/19/2018

    As the celebrations for Ivar continue in Kattegat, grief hits Iceland and Floki must now make a fated decision. Harald's army approaches Wessex. A conspiracy grows against King Alfred.

    Director: Steve Saint Leger

    Writer: Michael Hirst

  • Hell
    8.5/104,744 votes

    #15 - Hell

    Season 5 Episode 15 - Aired 12/26/2018

    Bishop Heahmund is wracked with guilt as he fights to renounce his passions. Viking will clash with Saxon on the battlefield leaving a key figure lost in the balance.

    Director: Steve Saint Leger

    Writer: Michael Hirst

  • The Buddha
    7.6/103,683 votes

    #16 - The Buddha

    Season 5 Episode 16 - Aired 1/2/2019

    Bjorn achieves one of Ragnar's dreams. Ivar hatches a new plan while preparing for a divine arrival. In Iceland, a settler returns in a terrible state. King Alfred faces his greatest threat yet.

    Director: Steve Saint Leger

    Writer: Michael Hirst

  • The Most Terrible Thing
    6.9/103,827 votes

    #17 - The Most Terrible Thing

    Season 5 Episode 17 - Aired 1/9/2019

    An unexpected turn amongst the settlers leaves Floki powerless. King Alfred confronts Judith. In York, Bjorn must strike a deal with Harald. Wessex is once again threatened by a Viking force, but who will lead the Saxon army to defend the Realm?

    Director: Helen Shaver

    Writer: Michael Hirst

  • Baldur
    7.5/103,716 votes

    #18 - Baldur

    Season 5 Episode 18 - Aired 1/16/2019

    Hvitserk is severely tested. Floki makes an amazing discovery. Freydis gives Ivar a surprise. Ubbe negotiates with the three Danish Kings that have massed their armies in Reading, but the negotiations may have a perilous outcome.

    Director: Helen Shaver

    Writer: Michael Hirst

  • What Happens in the Cave
    7.8/103,608 votes

    #19 - What Happens in the Cave

    Season 5 Episode 19 - Aired 1/23/2019

    Ubbe is forced into hand-to-hand combat. Floki reaches new depths and is met by a shocking sight. Bjorn sets off for Scandinavia with an old rival.

    Director: David Wellington

    Writer: Michael Hirst

  • Ragnarok
    8.6/105,244 votes

    #20 - Ragnarok

    Season 5 Episode 20 - Aired 1/30/2019

    A new battle for Kattegat is on and only the gods know who will emerge victorious.

    Director: David Wellington

    Writer: Michael Hirst