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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    8.5/10(25 votes)

    #1 - Episode 7

    S1:E7

    As a consequence of their actions in Cornwall, Uhtred and Leofric face off in a death match. The Danes launch an invasion of Wessex.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Stephen Butchard

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.4/10(23 votes)

    #2 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    Uhtred leads a raiding party to Cornwall on a mission for wealth and independence and attracts the attention of a beautiful sorceress queen.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Stephen Butchard

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.4/10(26 votes)

    #3 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    Uhtred volunteers to attack Danish ships, but challenges Ubba in the process as the Danes threaten Wessex.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Stephen Butchard

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    8.4/10(28 votes)

    #4 - Episode 8

    S1:E8

    A united King Alfred and Uhtred leave the cover of the marshes and make a rallying call to all Saxon armies.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Stephen Butchard

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  5. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.0/10(23 votes)

    #5 - Episode 2

    S2:E2

    The stratagems of Abbot Eadred play on Guthred's weakness. Uhtred rallies the men of Cumbraland to march on Eoferwic, but faces a cruel betrayal.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Stephen Butchard

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  6. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.9/10(25 votes)

    #6 - Episode 1

    S2:E1

    Sent north by Alfred to ransom enslaved king Guthred, Beocca seeks help from Uhtred, who makes a new allegiance in his quest for vengeance.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Stephen Butchard

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.8/10(36 votes)

    #7 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    Caught between his scheming uncle Ælfric and pitiless Viking warlord Ubba, Uhtred goes on the run and seeks out Alfred, the man who would be king.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Stephen Butchard

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.8/10(135 votes)

    #8 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    Abducted by a Viking warlord after his father is slain in battle, young Uhtred adopts the Norse way of life until tragedy befalls his new family.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Stephen Butchard

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #9 - Episode 8

    S1:E8

    Jamie remains suspicious of Michael, despite his attempts to walk away. Jamie goes rogue, leading to a gripping final showdown.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Stephen Butchard

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.5/10(28 votes)

    #10 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    King Alfred keeps Uhtred close with a tactical play, but Uhtred soon realizes he's been tricked. Meanwhile, a great battle looms over Wessex.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Stephen Butchard

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    7.5/10(3 votes)

    #11 - Episode 7

    S1:E7

    Michael and Jamie's rivalry is pushed to the limit, causing Michael to reevaluate his life.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Stephen Butchard

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.5/10(33 votes)

    #12 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    Uhtred allies himself with newly crowned Alfred, but his commitment to the nascent king jeopardizes his bond with Brida.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Stephen Butchard

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.3/10(4 votes)

    #13 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    As Ronnie and Jamie grow closer, Michael fears he is being usurped. Tensions escalate, and Michael makes a big decision.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Stephen Butchard

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.3/10(4 votes)

    #14 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    Chaos ensues in the aftermath of a shocking death. Michael takes control, and the gang agree to smuggle the body back to Liverpool. Aboard the ferry, tension and suspicion runs rife.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Stephen Butchard

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #15 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    Back in Liverpool, tension brews as Michael assumes leadership. Meanwhile, Michael and Diana's IVF is successful.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Stephen Butchard

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #16 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    Michael and Jamie agree to a winner-takes-all fight to decide who leads the gang, while a disappointed Diana has reached her wits' end.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Stephen Butchard

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    6.8/10(3 votes)

    #17 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    An unexpected player causes trouble for the gang. Diana wants to be honest with Michael about her past.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Stephen Butchard

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    6.8/10(4 votes)

    #18 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    Shardlake feels the wrath of Cromwell, but he returns in hope that he may finally unravel the truth.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Stephen Butchard

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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    6.8/10(4 votes)

    #19 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    Michael and Diana try for a baby. Meanwhile, his criminal empire faces a shocking betrayal from within after a shipment of Columbian cocaine is intercepted.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Stephen Butchard

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  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    6.5/10(4 votes)

    #20 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    Shardlake hears a shocking allegation that incriminates Cromwell, and could put himself in danger.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Stephen Butchard

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  21. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    6.5/10(4 votes)

    #21 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    Another death leads Shardlake to a gruesome discovery, changing the course of the investigation.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Stephen Butchard

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  22. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    6.2/10(5 votes)

    #22 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    Shardlake travels to Scarnsea to begin his investigation into a brutal murder at a remote monastery.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Stephen Butchard

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Stephen Butchard Ratings Summary

"Episode 7" is the best rated episode written by Stephen Butchard. It scored 8.52/10 based on 25 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 11/21/2015 and is rated 0.1 points higher than their second-best episode, "Episode 6".