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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 4 Episode 15 - All His Angels
    8.9/10(65 votes)

    S4:E15

    Ragnar's fate is decided.

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    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  2. undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - The Lord's Prayer
    8.7/10(63 votes)

    S2:E10

    Ragnar and King Horik return to Kattegat; Ragnar places his trust in those who have stood by him.

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    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  3. undefined Season 4 Episode 19 - On the Eve
    8.6/10(54 votes)

    S4:E19

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

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    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  4. undefined Season 3 Episode 8 - To the Gates!
    8.3/10(55 votes)

    S3:E8

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

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    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - True Love
    8.3/10(9 votes)

    S1:E6

    As King Henry gains in confidence, his displeasure with the way the Catholic church handles his request for an annulment of his marriage to Katherine of Aragon grows. As a result, Cardinal Wolsey's position is weakening, leaving him vulnerable to his enemies.

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    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  6. undefined Season 2 Episode 5 - Answers in Blood
    8.2/10(58 votes)

    S2:E5

    Lagertha and Ragnar unite to try to win Kattegat back from Jarl Borg; Aslaug must face the truth of her prophecies; Athelstan struggles to define his faith; Bjorn must once again make a choice.

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    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  7. undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - Unforgiven
    8.2/10(58 votes)

    S2:E6

    King Horik returns to Kattegat with a surprising proposition for Ragnar; Lagertha runs into a less than enthusiastic homecoming from her new husband; Athelstan becomes confidant to King Ecbert.

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    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  8. undefined Season 4 Episode 10 - The Last Ship
    8.2/10(54 votes)

    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.

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    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  9. undefined Season 2 Episode 8 - An Invitation
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    S2:E8

    Frustrated by Billy's ability to evade capture, Thomas Catron devises a scheme to lure Billy back for his arrest; The Regulators attack the jail while Billy, aided by Dulcinea, escapes once again.

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    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  10. undefined Season 4 Episode 20 - The Reckoning
    8.2/10(51 votes)

    S4:E20

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

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    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  11. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - Treachery
    8.2/10(60 votes)

    S2:E3

    King Ecbert finds himself facing an entirely new kind of foe; Ragnar races to dominate in the west; Jarl Borg has his own plans in store for the future of Kattegat.

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    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  12. undefined Season 4 Episode 16 - Crossings
    8.2/10(62 votes)

    S4:E16

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

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    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  13. undefined Season 2 Episode 4 - Eye for an Eye
    8.2/10(59 votes)

    S2:E4

    Ragnar and Ecbert come face to face; Jarl Borg rules Kattegat with an iron fist; Rollo must now become the leader his people need in Ragnar's absence.

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    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  14. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - Brother's War
    8.1/10(67 votes)

    S2:E1

    The battle begins between Ragnar and King Horik's forces against Jarl Borg; Princess Aslaug makes her way to Kattegat.

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    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - Truth and Justice
    8.1/10(8 votes)

    S1:E8

    A papal envoy has come to discuss the annulment of the King's marriage to Katherine of Aragon, as requested by the King. The outcome of these discussions will determine Cardinal Wolsey's future career as well as the King's romance with Anne Boleyn. These discussions will also influence the nature of the relationship between England and Rome.

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    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - A King's Ransom
    8.1/10(75 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.

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    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  17. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - Mercenary
    8.1/10(60 votes)

    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.

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    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  18. undefined Season 6 Episode 11 - King of Kings
    8.0/10(36 votes)

    S6:E11

    In Iceland, Ubbe learns the truth about Kjetill and has a difficult decision to make. Back in Norway, the battle against the Rus has had grave consequences. But re-enforcements have arrived, and Bjorn has an idea that may yet save the day.

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    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  19. undefined Season 3 Episode 3 - Take Your Medicine
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    S3:E3

    After another surprise attack from Garrett, Billy loses a trusted friend forcing him to seek revenge while Emily makes a calculated decision to reconcile with her father by asking for help.

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    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  20. undefined Season 3 Episode 10 - The Dead
    8.0/10(53 votes)

    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.

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    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  21. undefined Season 4 Episode 13 - Two Journeys
    8.0/10(48 votes)

    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.

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    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  22. undefined Season 2 Episode 8 - Boneless
    7.9/10(56 votes)

    S2:E8

    Princess Aslaug's latest prophecy comes to fruition as she readies to give birth once more. Ragnar, Horik and their new ally Lagertha set sail for Wessex - Ragnar and Horik have very different ideas about the true purpose of this trip.

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    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  23. undefined Season 3 Episode 2 - The Wanderer
    7.9/10(57 votes)

    S3:E2

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

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    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  24. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Simply Henry
    7.9/10(19 votes)

    S1:E2

    Henry contemplates an alliance with Holy Roman Emperor Charles V of Spain despite his "Field of Cloth of Gold" ceremony celebrating allegiance to France, and executes a rival; Elizabeth gives birth to the king's illegitimate son.

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    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  25. undefined Season 2 Episode 9 - The Choice
    7.9/10(57 votes)

    S2:E9

    Ragnar's warriors march on to King Ecbert's villa and are met with a surprisingly vicious welcome party.

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    Writer:Michael Hirst

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Michael Hirst Ratings Summary

"All His Angels" is the best rated episode written by Michael Hirst. It scored 8.885/10 based on 65 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 12/28/2016 and is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Lord's Prayer".