Vikings Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
Episode 1 - Rites of PassageFarmer 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.
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Episode 1 - Season 1, Episode 1: Rites of PassageFarmer 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.
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Episode 2 - Season 1, Episode 2: Wrath of the NorthmenRagnar and his men decide to sail west behind Lord Haraldson’s back. Unbeknownst to them one of Haraldson’s spies sees them depart on their journey which sets in motion a plan for Haraldson to make them pay for their disobedience if they return alive.
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Episode 2 - Wrath of the NorthmenRagnar and his men decide to sail west behind Lord Haraldson’s back. Unbeknownst to them one of Haraldson’s spies sees them depart on their journey which sets in motion a plan for Haraldson to make them pay for their disobedience if they return alive.
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Episode 3 - DispossessedRagnar and his men look for and discover many riches on the Northeast coast of England while causing tremendous bloodshed in the process. When the men return home an incensed Lord Haraldson lays down a harsh punishment for their defiance.
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Episode 3 - Season 1, Episode 3: DispossessedRagnar and his men look for and discover many riches on the Northeast coast of England while causing tremendous bloodshed in the process. When the men return home an incensed Lord Haraldson lays down a harsh punishment for their defiance.
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Episode 4 - TrialThe Vikings head back to England to seek new treasures and in the midst of the terror they bring Ragnar and Lagertha discover that there are consequences for every action and Earl Haraldson is always watching.
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Episode 4 - Season 1, Episode 4: TrialThe Vikings set sail to the town of Hexham in search of riches and find a church that more than satisfies their appetite for plunder. However as they’re returning back to their ship they run into worthy opponents determined to make them pay for their violent actions. Meanwhile back in Kattegat Haraldson becomes aware that one of his emissaries was killed by Ragnar and plots to have Ragnar pay deeply for his sin should Ragnar return from his latest journey alive.
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Episode 5 - RaidLooking to do some serious physical damage to Ragnar Haraldson’s men show up at his home. When they discover he’s away the men terrorize Lagertha and the children while savagely wreaking havoc on Ragnar’s farm animals which sets the stage for an all-out battle to the death when Ragnar returns.
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Episode 5 - Season 1, Episode 5: RaidLooking to do some serious physical damage to Ragnar Haraldson’s men show up at his home. When they discover he’s away the men terrorize Lagertha and the children while savagely wreaking havoc on Ragnar’s farm animals which sets the stage for an all-out battle to the death when Ragnar returns.
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Episode 6 - Burial of the DeadThough severely battered and injured Ragnar vows revenge on Earl Haraldson and orders Floki to request a one-on-one combat challenge against the chieftain on his behalf. Haraldson knows his personal reputation is now at stake and has no choice but to accept or live with shame. The townspeople are aware this is more than simply a combat; its outcome will dictate their futures including who will be the next Earl.
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Episode 6 - Season 1, Episode 6: Burial of the DeadThough severely battered and injured Ragnar vows revenge on Earl Haraldson and orders Floki to request a one-on-one combat challenge against the chieftain on his behalf. Haraldson knows his personal reputation is now at stake and has no choice but to accept or live with shame. The townspeople are aware this is more than simply a combat; its outcome will dictate their futures including who will be the next Earl.
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Episode 7 - Season 1, Episode 7: A King's RansomThe Saxons are prepared to relentlessly shed blood as the Vikings draw closer to the Royal Villa of King Aelle. Aethelwulf the King's brother and a warrior of great reputation rallies his warriors to overturn the 'heathen' invasion. When the Saxons march downstream they discover the Vikings have set up camp and a gory blood splattering battle erupts causing King Aelle to declare eternal war and retribution on Ragnar.
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Episode 7 - A King's RansomThe Saxons are prepared to relentlessly shed blood as the Vikings draw closer to the Royal Villa of King Aelle. Aethelwulf the King's brother and a warrior of great reputation rallies his warriors to overturn the 'heathen' invasion. When the Saxons march downstream they discover the Vikings have set up camp and a gory blood splattering battle erupts causing King Aelle to declare eternal war and retribution on Ragnar.
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Episode 8 - SacrificeDisturbed by the death of his unborn son Ragnar decides to make the pilgrimage with his family to Uppsala to thank the gods and reflect on his future which he hopes will include a new son. Ragnar has also brought along Athelstan who reveals that his Christian faith has waned to the point where he’s accepted the Vikings’ religious views. As Athelstan becomes indoctrinated with the Vikings’ worship of their gods he learns that they believe in sacrificing humans to please these gods and then is shocked to find out that he has been chosen by a priest to be one of those sacrificed.
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Episode 8 - Season 1, Episode 8: SacrificeDisturbed by the death of his unborn son Ragnar decides to make the pilgrimage with his family to Uppsala to thank the gods and reflect on his future which he hopes will include a new son. Ragnar has also brought along Athestan who reveals that his Christian faith has waned to the point where he’s accepted the Vikings’ religious views. As Athelstan becomes indoctrinated with the Vikings’ worship of their gods he learns that they believe in sacrificing humans to please these gods and then is shocked to find out that he has been chosen by a priest to be one of those sacrificed.
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Episode 9 - All ChangeRagnar along with Rollo his son Bjorn and a small party travel north on behalf of King Horik to mediate a dispute about land the king wants to take from one of his adversaries Jarl Borg. Borg flat-out refuses to cooperate and make a deal with Ragnar and then convinces Rollo to help him fight for his land thus pitting brother against brother. Meanwhile a deadly fever has consumed the town of Kattegat where Ragnar's daughter Gyda and wife Lagertha remain putting their lives in grave danger.
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Episode 9 - Season 1, Episode 9: All ChangeRagnar along with Rollo his son Bjorn and a small party travel north on behalf of King Horik to mediate a dispute about land the king wants to take from one of his adversaries Jarl Borg. Borg flat-out refuses to cooperate and make a deal with Ragnar and then convinces Rollo to help him fight for his land thus pitting brother against brother. Meanwhile a deadly fever has consumed the town of Kattegat where Ragnar's daughter Gyda and wife Lagertha remain putting their lives in grave danger.
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Episode 10 - Season 2, Episode 1: Brother's WarThe battle begins between Ragnar and King Horik’s forces against Jarl Borg. Borg is joined by Rollo and this Viking clash pits brother against brother. There can only be one victor. Meanwhile Princess Aslaug makes her way to Kattegat and brings with her a surprise that leaves Ragnar in a difficult predicament.
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Episode 11 - Season 2, Episode 2: InvasionFour peaceful years have since passed with Ragnar as Earl. The time has come for an unlikely alliance to band together in pursuit of a common goal – a new raid on England. A storm pushes the Viking fleet to a new destination and on the beaches of Wessex Ragnar and his men may have met their match.
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Episode 12 - Season 2, Episode 3: TreacheryThe Wessex Viking raid is in full swing and King Ecbert finds himself facing an entirely new kind of foe. While Ragnar races to dominate in the West Jarl Borg has his own plans in store for the future of Kattegat.
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Episode 13 - Season 2, Episode 4: Eye for an EyeA meeting between two great men may pave the way for future compromise as Ragnar and Ecbert come face to face. Jarl Borg now rules Kattegat and with an iron fist and Rollo must now become the leader his people need in Ragnar’s absence.
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Episode 14 - Season 2, Episode 5: Answers in BloodLagertha and Ragnar unite once again and together fight 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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Episode 15 - Season 2, Episode 6: UnforgivenKing Horik returns to Kattegat with a surprising proposition for Ragnar. Lagertha runs into a less-than-enthusiastic homecoming from her new husband. Athelstan struggling with his own inner demons becomes confidant to King Ecbert.
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Episode 16 - Season 2, Episode 7: Blood EagleRagnar and King Horik clash over how to dispense justice to Jarl Borg. In Wessex King Aelle arrives and Ecbert has an eye on a new alliance.
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Episode 17 - Season 2, Episode 8: BonelessPrincess 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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Episode 18 - Season 2, Episode 9: The ChoiceRagnar’s Viking warriors march on to King Ecbert’s villa and are met with a surprisingly vicious welcome party along the way. After a bloody battle both sides must come to new terms.
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Episode 19 - Season 2, Episode 10: The Lord's PrayerRagnar and King Horik return to Kattegat and the final showdown between two Viking leaders is at hand. Ragnar has placed his trust in those who have stood by him and now the time has come for new alliances to be made.
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Episode 20 - Season 3, Episode 1: MercenaryRagnar 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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Episode 21 - Season 3, Episode 2: The WandererLagertha and Athelstan help to establish the Viking settlement in Wessex. Harbard a mysterious wanderer arrives in Kattegat realizing the forewarned dreams of Aslaug Siggy and Helga.
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Episode 22 - Season 3, Episode 3: Warrior's FateKing Ecbert visits the developing Viking settlement as the first harvest is sown and rebuffs criticism from his leading nobles. The Wessex/Viking forces charge into battle with Mercia. In Kattegat Harbard arrives in the Great Hall and his mysterious aura fascinates Aslaug and Helga but Siggy remains suspicious. There are strange and tragic happenings in Kattegat and Siggy suspects Harbard is the cause.
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Episode 23 - Season 3, Episode 4: ScarredThe victorious Wessex/Viking forces return to Wessex but there is rancour in the Viking camp - Floki is angry over the alliance with Ecbert and is resentful of the influence that he feels Athelstan has over Ragnar. Princess Kwenthrith makes some calculating political moves following the battle at the Hill of the Ash in Mercia. Visitors from the past arrive in Hederby at Kalf’s invitation.
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Episode 24 - Season 3, Episode 5: The UsurperThe fleet returns to Kattegat to find tragic circumstances await. Lagertha learns that her Earldom has been usurped and convinces Ragnar to travel to Hederby with her in an effort to reclaim her title. Ragnar causes great surprise when he announces the next raid. The Seer has interesting prophecies for Rollo.
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Episode 25 - Season 3, Episode 6: Born AgainPreparations for the Paris raid pick up pace and Rollo ponders the Seer’s prophecy about his destiny. Ragnar is informed of Aethelwulf’s massacre at the settlement in Wessex and Kalf arrives in Kattegat with some new allies and some familiar faces. Porunn and Judith both deliver children; but with new life there is also death.
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Episode 26 - Season 3, Episode 7: ParisThe appearance of the Viking fleet causes panic among the population of Paris. The defence of Paris is in the hands of its Commander Count Odo who is confident that the city is prepared for the attack. The Emperor Charles urged by his daughter Gisla announces in Court he will remain in the city. The Vikings establish camp downriver from the city and plan their attack.
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Episode 27 - Season 3, Episode 8: To the Gates!The Viking army embarks and Paris goes into lockdown as the army prepares the defense overseen by Count Odo. The Vikings are determined to make it through the gates of Paris and conquer the city; they will stop at nothing to succeed.
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Episode 28 - Season 3, Episode 9: Breaking PointThe Vikings go all out for a second assault on Paris. Recognizing the desperate state of affairs for his city Emperor Charles must make a difficult decision. In Wessex Judith is compelled to make a difficult decision of her own.
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Episode 29 - Season 3, Episode 10: The DeadRollo’s destiny is recognized and Bjorn steps up as a leader. With one last chance to take Paris Ragnar and his Vikings troops take a daring chance.
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Episode 30 - Season 4, Episode 1: A Good TreasonEntry to Valhalla eludes Ragnar but as he lies in his sick bed in Kattegat events unfold beyond his control. Bjorn orders the arrest of Floki for Athelstan’s murder while in Paris Rollo betrays the last of his Viking supporters to strengthen his position in the French Court. Meanwhile in Hedeby Kalf announces joint Earldom with Lagertha but is power-sharing Kalf’s true intention and is Lagertha actually willing to share what once was hers?
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Episode 31 - Season 4, Episode 2: Kill the QueenAs Ragnar and Floki remain at odds in Kattegat Rollo makes great efforts in Paris to win over his new bride Princess Gisla. Bjorn’s survival skills are put to the test in the wilderness while King Ecbert sets the task for his son Aethelwulf to rescue Queen Kwenthrith from opposing forces in Mercia.
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Episode 32 - Season 4, Episode 3: MercyRagnar tells Floki of a heavy price he has paid for his actions but as Floki remains a prisoner a mysterious visitor to Ragnar counsels mercy. Intrigue prevails at the French Court as Rollo finds an unlikely ally in Count Odo but can’t escape the contempt of his new bride. Bjorn must fight a fierce opponent in the wilderness but will he survive the threat that Erlendur and Kalf are sending his way?
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Episode 33 - Season 4, Episode 4: YolThe Yule Log burns in the Great Hall in Kattegat and though Floki must remain out in the cold other visitors are welcomed among them a Norwegian King and Bjorn with a new partner we’ve met before. King Aelle visits Wessex for Christmas and is not impressed with how family relations are developing. In Paris Rollo’s future hangs in the balance - can he win-over his new bride Gisla as a Papal Delegation arrives to arrange a divorce?
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Episode 34 - Season 4, Episode 5: PromisedThere’s an air of betrayal at Court in Paris and Wessex as those whom Odo trusts plot against him and Ecbert agrees to support Kwenthrith in Mercia but is Ecbert a true ally? Ragnar confides in Yidu his darkest secret. Pregnancy brings happiness to Lagertha and Kalf and a marriage is arranged but events on the wedding day take an unexpected turn.
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Episode 35 - Season 4, Episode 6: What Might Have BeenRagnar announces another raid on Paris at the Thing in Kattegat and although the fleet is battered by a storm after it sets-out the greatest challenge for the Vikings lies ahead in Paris where Rollo awaits. Ecbert also has a journey in mind as he dispatches Aethelwulf and Alfred on a pilgrimage to Rome.
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Episode 36 - Season 4, Episode 7: The Profit and the LossIn England King Ecbert’s ambitions are revealed as he schemes to gain the crown of Mercia while outside Paris the Vikings attack with considerable force but can they breach Rollo’s defenses? Meanwhile Harbard the mysterious wanderer returns and causes a stir amongst the women of Kattegat.
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Episode 37 - Season 4, Episode 8: PortageDefeat for the Vikings calls Ragnar’s leadership into question as they evacuate their camp and move back down-river. Ragnar himself remains inscrutable until he orders the fleet to beach at a cliff face and unveils an ingenious plan. Rollo and Gisla have news that strengthens Rollo’s position at the French Court whilst Count Odo fails to identify his true enemies with fatal consequences.
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Episode 38 - Season 4, Episode 9: Death All 'RoundThe labors of the Vikings eventually bear fruit as within sight of Paris they re-launch their boats but this time along with some interesting structures that Floki has made. Aethelwulf and Alfred eventually arrive in Rome and honors are conferred by Pope Leo but relations are not so cordial in Wessex between King Ecbert and the disgruntled King Aelle.
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Episode 39 - Season 4, Episode 10: The Last ShipA ferocious battle between the Vikings and the French eventually comes down to Ragnar against Rollo and the outcome seals the fates of the two brothers.
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Episode 40 - Season 4, Episode 11: The OutsiderRagnar has returned to Kattegat where he devises a plan to return to Wessex to right past wrongs.
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Episode 41 - Season 4, Episode 12: The VisionThe Kattegat locals chide Ragnar that the gods have deserted him as he struggles to crew his voyage to Wessex. Bjorn prepares to fulfill his dream of exploring the Mediterranean.
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Episode 42 - Season 4, Episode 13: Two JourneysRagnar and Ivar face a difficult decision in regard to their crew. Bjorn has an unexpected reunion.
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Episode 43 - Season 4, Episode 14: In the Uncertain Hour Before the MorningLagertha attempts to fulfill a long-held ambition. Ragnar negotiates an unexpected concession from King Ecbert.
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Episode 44 - Season 4, Episode 15: All His AngelsRagnar and Ivar plot against the Saxons and reach a new level of understanding.
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Episode 45 - Season 4, Episode 16: CrossingBjorn's fleet sails onward and launches a surprise attack. Back in Kattegat Lagertha continues in her quest for power.
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Episode 46 - Season 4, Episode 17: The Great ArmyThe Viking Army begins to gather in Kattegat. Lagertha must remain vigilant in the absence of her son Bjorn.
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Episode 47 - Season 4, Episode 18: RevengeRagnar's plan comes to fruition the Viking Army lands on the coast of Northumbria.
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Episode 48 - Season 4, Episode 19: On the EveThe Viking Army causes panic in the English Countryside as King Ecbert and Aethelwulf plan the defense of the realm.
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Episode 49 - Season 4, Episode 20: The ReckoningPrince Aethelwulf finds himself subject to the Vikings' battle master plan. Ecbert remains behind with a plan of his own.
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