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The Best Episodes of Vikings

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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
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    Vikings Season 4 Episode 15 - All His Angels
    8.9/10(18006 votes)

    #1 - All His Angels

    S4:E15

    Ragnar's fate is decided.

    Director:Ciarán Donnelly
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  2. Vikings Season 2 Episode 10 - The Lord's Prayer
    8.7/10(10877 votes)

    #2 - The Lord's Prayer

    S2:E10

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

    Director:Ken Girotti
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  3. Vikings Season 4 Episode 19 - On the Eve
    8.6/10(7058 votes)

    #3 - On the Eve

    S4:E19

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

    Director:Ben Bolt
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  4. Vikings Season 2 Episode 3 - Treachery
    8.3/10(6890 votes)

    #4 - Treachery

    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.

    Director:Ken Girotti
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  5. Vikings Season 2 Episode 5 - Answers in Blood
    8.3/10(6603 votes)

    #5 - Answers in Blood

    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.

    Director:Jeff Woolnough
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  6. Vikings Season 2 Episode 6 - Unforgiven
    8.3/10(6662 votes)

    #6 - Unforgiven

    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.

    Director:Jeff Woolnough
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  7. Vikings Season 3 Episode 8 - To the Gates!
    8.3/10(8972 votes)

    #7 - To the Gates!

    S3:E8

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

    Director:Kelly Makin
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  8. Vikings Season 4 Episode 20 - The Reckoning
    8.3/10(6573 votes)

    #8 - The Reckoning

    S4:E20

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

    Director:Ben Bolt
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  9. Vikings Season 2 Episode 1 - Brother's War
    8.2/10(8004 votes)

    #9 - Brother's War

    S2:E1

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

    Director:Ciarán Donnelly
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  10. Vikings Season 2 Episode 4 - Eye for an Eye
    8.2/10(6634 votes)

    #10 - Eye for an Eye

    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.

    Director:Ken Girotti
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  11. Vikings Season 4 Episode 10 - The Last Ship
    8.2/10(9518 votes)

    #11 - The Last Ship

    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.

    Director:Jeff Woolnough
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  12. Vikings Season 4 Episode 16 - Crossings
    8.2/10(6386 votes)

    #12 - Crossings

    S4:E16

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

    Director:Ciarán Donnelly
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  13. Vikings Season 6 Episode 11 - King of Kings
    8.2/10(7687 votes)

    #13 - King of Kings

    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.

    Director:Podz
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  14. Vikings Season 1 Episode 7 - A King's Ransom
    8.1/10(7888 votes)

    #14 - A King's Ransom

    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.

    Director:Ken Girotti
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  15. Vikings Season 2 Episode 8 - Boneless
    8.0/10(6243 votes)

    #15 - Boneless

    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.

    Director:Kari Skogland
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  16. Vikings Season 3 Episode 1 - Mercenary
    8.0/10(7270 votes)

    #16 - Mercenary

    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.

    Director:Ken Girotti
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  17. Vikings Season 3 Episode 2 - The Wanderer
    8.0/10(6181 votes)

    #17 - The Wanderer

    S3:E2

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

    Director:Ken Girotti
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  18. Vikings Season 3 Episode 10 - The Dead
    8.0/10(8844 votes)

    #18 - The Dead

    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.

    Director:Ken Girotti
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  19. Vikings Season 4 Episode 13 - Two Journeys
    8.0/10(5447 votes)

    #19 - Two Journeys

    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.

    Director:Sarah Harding
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  20. Vikings Season 2 Episode 9 - The Choice
    7.9/10(6715 votes)

    #20 - The Choice

    S2:E9

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

    Director:Ken Girotti
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  21. Vikings Season 3 Episode 9 - Breaking Point
    7.9/10(6460 votes)

    #21 - Breaking Point

    S3:E9

    Paris is hit with a second assault. Emperor Charles needs to make a difficult decision.

    Director:Ken Girotti
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  22. Vikings Season 4 Episode 18 - Revenge
    7.9/10(7054 votes)

    #22 - Revenge

    S4:E18

    Ragnar's plan comes to fruition. The Viking army lands on the coast of Northumbria.

    Director:Jeff Woolnough
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  23. Vikings Season 1 Episode 1 - Rites of Passage
    7.8/10(10871 votes)

    #23 - Rites of Passage

    S1:E1

    Farmer, family man and rebel Ragnar Lothbrok is determined to sail west to discover new lands and riches despite an intimidating warning from his village's tyrannical leader, Lord Haraldson, who makes it clear in no uncertain terms that doing so could result in severe consequences.

    Director:Johan Renck
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  24. Vikings Season 1 Episode 5 - Raid
    7.8/10(7961 votes)

    #24 - Raid

    S1:E5

    A seer reads Earl Haraldson's future and tells him that Ragnar searches for his death.

    Director:Ciarán Donnelly
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  25. Vikings Season 1 Episode 6 - Burial of the Dead
    7.8/10(7915 votes)

    #25 - Burial of the Dead

    S1:E6

    Ragnar, weak and still hurt, must meet the Earl head-on after it comes to light that Rollo has been tortured on Haraldson’s orders. The two men will come together face to face with a single outcome possible: Only one man will leave this fight alive.

    Director:Ciarán Donnelly
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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Best Episodes Summary

"All His Angels" is the best rated episode of "Vikings". It scored 8.9/10 based on 18006 votes. Directed by Ciarán Donnelly and written by Michael Hirst, it aired on 12/28/2016. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Lord's Prayer".