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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Last Kingdom Season 2 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.8/10(4273 votes)

    #1 - 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:Peter Hoar
    Writer:Stephen Butchard

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  2. The Last Kingdom Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.0/10(5056 votes)

    #2 - 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:Nick Murphy
    Writer:Stephen Butchard

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  3. The Last Kingdom Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.0/10(4725 votes)

    #3 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

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

    Director:Anthony Byrne
    Writer:Stephen Butchard

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  4. The Last Kingdom Season 5 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.0/10(3626 votes)

    #4 - Episode 1

    S5:E1

    Ill omens and border raids make Uhtred extra-vigilant at his northern outpost. King Sigtryggr is visited by his notorious brother Rognvaldr.

    Director:Andy Hay
    Writer:Martha Hillier

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  5. The Last Kingdom Season 2 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.1/10(3684 votes)

    #5 - Episode 5

    S2:E5

    After a season of peace, Uhtred receives a mystical call to follow his fate. Erik makes a cunning request, and Beocca navigates matters of the heart.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Last Kingdom Season 4 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.2/10(3837 votes)

    #6 - Episode 1

    S4:E1

    Uhtred receives news that Bebbanburg's defenses have been weakened by Scottish attacks and plans to seize his birthright, but Edward refuses to help.

    Director:Edward Bazalgette
    Writer:Martha Hillier

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  7. The Last Kingdom Season 5 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.2/10(3298 votes)

    #7 - Episode 2

    S5:E2

    A betrayal at Eoferwic sends Sigtryggr in search of aid, while Uhtred begs Aethelflaed for military support she cannot give. Edward meets a new ally.

    Director:Alexander Dreymon
    Writer:Martha Hillier

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  8. The Last Kingdom Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.3/10(6373 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:Nick Murphy
    Writer:Stephen Butchard

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  9. The Last Kingdom Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.3/10(4555 votes)

    #9 - 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:Anthony Byrne
    Writer:Stephen Butchard

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  10. The Last Kingdom Season 2 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.3/10(3942 votes)

    #10 - 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:Peter Hoar
    Writer:Stephen Butchard

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  11. The Last Kingdom Season 4 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.3/10(3451 votes)

    #11 - Episode 6

    S4:E6

    Eardwulf and his men pursue Uhtred's party as it flees through a countryside ravaged by disease. Tensions rise between Edward and the Mercians.

    Director:Andy Hay
    Writer:Martha Hillier

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  12. The Last Kingdom Season 5 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.3/10(3204 votes)

    #12 - Episode 3

    S5:E3

    In the aftermath of the tragic battle for Eoferwic, Sigtryggr is forced to make a painful choice. Edward learns of Aethelhelm's intrigues in Mercia.

    Director:Andy Hay
    Writer:Laura Grace

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  13. The Last Kingdom Season 4 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    8.4/10(3429 votes)

    #13 - Episode 8

    S4:E8

    Uhtred reluctantly prepares to take power in Mercia but secretly formulates an alternate plan. Brida joins the Danes in attacking the Welsh.

    Director:David Moore
    Writer:Peter McKenna

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  14. The Last Kingdom Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.5/10(4495 votes)

    #14 - 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:Ben Chanan
    Writer:Stephen Butchard

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  15. The Last Kingdom Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    8.5/10(4478 votes)

    #15 - 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:Peter Hoar
    Writer:Stephen Butchard

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  16. The Last Kingdom Season 4 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.5/10(3522 votes)

    #16 - Episode 5

    S4:E5

    A repentant Aethelred lingers near death while his ealdormen vie for control of Mercia and Edward uses his niece Aelfwynn as a bargaining chip.

    Director:Andy Hay
    Writer:Martha Hillier

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  17. The Last Kingdom Season 4 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    8.5/10(3414 votes)

    #17 - Episode 7

    S4:E7

    Aelfwynn suffers from the sickness sweeping the land. Edward proposes an unexpected path forward for Mercia. Brida is freed by Cnut's kinsman.

    Director:David Moore
    Writer:Jamie Crichton

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  18. The Last Kingdom Season 3 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.6/10(3777 votes)

    #18 - Episode 2

    S3:E2

    Falling afoul of Alfred, Uhtred flees north to his brother, Ragnar. His eye on the throne, Aethelwold begins assembling an alliance to strike Wessex.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The Last Kingdom Season 3 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.6/10(3742 votes)

    #19 - Episode 3

    S3:E3

    Bloodhair and Aethelwold try to coax Uhtred into their alliance against Alfred. Fearing for her life, Aethelflaed turns to Father Beocca for aid.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Last Kingdom Season 3 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.6/10(3710 votes)

    #20 - Episode 6

    S3:E6

    Edward makes a kingly decision. Alfred lays plans for his son's future reign. Aethelwold faces a treacherous task. Uhtred and Brida search out a seer.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Last Kingdom Season 5 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.6/10(3186 votes)

    #21 - Episode 5

    S5:E5

    Aethelhelm's subterfuge successfully foments war tensions between Edward and Sigtryggr, but his thugs make a crucial mistake in attacking a pilgrimage.

    Director:Paul Wilmshurst
    Writer:Martha Hillier

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  22. The Last Kingdom Season 2 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.7/10(3877 votes)

    #22 - Episode 6

    S2:E6

    As his distrust of Uhtred deepens, Alfred sends Æthelred to drive Erik and Sigefrid from London, but the young lord harbors ambitions of his own.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Last Kingdom Season 4 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.7/10(3661 votes)

    #23 - Episode 2

    S4:E2

    As Uhtred and his men draw closer to Bebbanburg, prodigal son Wihtgar returns with some tricks up his sleeve. News of Cnut's treachery reaches Wessex.

    Director:Edward Bazalgette
    Writer:Martha Hillier

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  24. The Last Kingdom Season 4 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    8.7/10(3541 votes)

    #24 - Episode 9

    S4:E9

    The Danes under Brida and Sigtryggr sack Winchester, guided by the traitor Eardwulf. Haesten ambushes Uhtred's party and seizes valuable captives.

    Director:Edward Bazalgette
    Writer:Martha Hillier

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  25. The Last Kingdom Season 5 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    8.7/10(3124 votes)

    #25 - Episode 8

    S5:E8

    Upon learning of Aethelhelm's location, Uhtred proposes an audacious attack to rescue Aelfwynn and restore his birthright — but Edward is cautious.

    Director:Anthony Philipson
    Writers:Martha Hillier, James Smythe

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Episode 1" is the worst rated episode of "The Last Kingdom". It scored 7.8/10 based on 4273 votes. Directed by Peter Hoar and written by Stephen Butchard, it aired on 3/16/2017. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Episode 2".