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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!

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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 5 Episode 1 - The Departed (1)
    7.9/10(5719 votes)

    #1 - The Departed (1)

    S5:E1

    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.

    Directors:David Wellington, Joshua Zimmerman
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  2. Vikings Season 5 Episode 2 - The Departed (2)
    7.9/10(5228 votes)

    #2 - The Departed (2)

    S5:E2

    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

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  3. Vikings Season 5 Episode 3 - Homeland
    8.5/10(5785 votes)

    #3 - Homeland

    S5:E3

    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

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  4. Vikings Season 5 Episode 4 - The Plan
    7.8/10(4785 votes)

    #4 - The Plan

    S5:E4

    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

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  5. Vikings Season 5 Episode 5 - The Prisoner
    8.1/10(5069 votes)

    #5 - The Prisoner

    S5:E5

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

    Director:Ciarán Donnelly
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  6. Vikings Season 5 Episode 6 - The Message
    7.7/10(4592 votes)

    #6 - The Message

    S5:E6

    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:Ciarán Donnelly
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  7. Vikings Season 5 Episode 7 - Full Moon
    7.5/10(4660 votes)

    #7 - Full Moon

    S5:E7

    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

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  8. Vikings Season 5 Episode 8 - The Joke
    8.5/10(5483 votes)

    #8 - The Joke

    S5:E8

    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

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  9. Vikings Season 5 Episode 9 - A Simple Story
    7.4/10(4977 votes)

    #9 - A Simple Story

    S5:E9

    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:Podz
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  10. Vikings Season 5 Episode 10 - Moments of Vision
    7.3/10(6936 votes)

    #10 - Moments of Vision

    S5:E10

    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:Podz
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  11. Vikings Season 5 Episode 11 - The Revelation
    7.5/10(4487 votes)

    #11 - The Revelation

    S5:E11

    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:Ciarán Donnelly
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  12. Vikings Season 5 Episode 12 - Murder Most Foul
    7.6/10(4274 votes)

    #12 - Murder Most Foul

    S5:E12

    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:Ciarán Donnelly
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  13. Vikings Season 5 Episode 13 - A New God
    7.1/10(4207 votes)

    #13 - A New God

    S5:E13

    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:Ciarán Donnelly
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  14. Vikings Season 5 Episode 14 - The Lost Moment
    7.1/10(4094 votes)

    #14 - The Lost Moment

    S5:E14

    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

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  15. Vikings Season 5 Episode 15 - Hell
    8.5/10(5161 votes)

    #15 - Hell

    S5:E15

    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

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  16. Vikings Season 5 Episode 16 - The Buddha
    7.5/10(4062 votes)

    #16 - The Buddha

    S5:E16

    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

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  17. Vikings Season 5 Episode 17 - The Most Terrible Thing
    6.8/10(4211 votes)

    #17 - The Most Terrible Thing

    S5:E17

    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

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  18. Vikings Season 5 Episode 18 - Baldur
    7.5/10(4098 votes)

    #18 - Baldur

    S5:E18

    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

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  19. Vikings Season 5 Episode 19 - What Happens in the Cave
    7.8/10(3978 votes)

    #19 - What Happens in the Cave

    S5:E19

    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

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  20. Vikings Season 5 Episode 20 - Ragnarok
    8.6/10(5684 votes)

    #20 - Ragnarok

    S5:E20

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

    Director:David Wellington
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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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 5719 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)".