The best episodes of Vikings
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- 01
Ragnar and King Horik return to Kattegat in the Series 2 finale. Meanwhile, new alliances are formed.
- 02
A battle begins, pitting Ragnar and King Horik's forces against Jarl Borg and Rollo in the Season 2 premiere. Meanwhile, Princess Aslaug arrives in Kattegat with a surprise that leaves Ragnar in a difficult predicament.
- 03
Ragnar and King Horik clash over how to punish Jarl Borg. Meanwhile, Ecbert eyes a new alliance.
- 04
Ragnar presents a proposal to King Aelle.
- 05
Lagertha and Ragnar unite to battle Jarl Borg. Later, Bjorn makes a difficult choice.
- 06
A fierce battle between the Vikings and the French eventually comes down to Ragnar against Rollo and the outcome seals the fates of the two brothers.
- 07
Prince Aethelwulf finds himself subject to the Vikings' battle master plan; Ecbert remains behind with a plan of his own.
- 08
Ragnar faces off with the Earl after learning of Rollo's torture.
- 09
Ragnar attempts to cope with the death of his unborn son; Lagertha seeks answers from the gods.
- 10
Aslaug prepares to give birth; Ragnar, Horik and Lagertha set sail for Wessex.
- 11
Ragnar's men are engaged in battle while marching to King Ecbert's villa.
- 12
The Viking army embarks and Paris goes into lockdown as the army prepares the defense, overseen by Odo. The Vikings are determined to make it through the gates of Paris and will stop at nothing to succeed.
- 13
In the new land, Ubbe and the settlers engage in careful diplomacy when they are surrounded by the locals. In Wessex, the Vikings ambush the Saxon army, but Alfred is convinced the Lord is with his army and refuses to retreat.
- 14
King Ecbert faces a new foe; Ragnar races to dominate in the West.
- 15
King Horik presents a surprising proposition to Ragnar; Athelstan becomes confidant to King Ecbert.
- 16
The Viking army causes panic in the English countryside as King Ecbert and Aethelwulf plan the defense of the realm.
- 17
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.
- 18
A Viking warrior seeks approval from his community's leader in the opener of this series chronicling the medieval adventures of a band of Norsemen.
- 19
A prophet predicts the earl's future; Ragnar's home and farm are destroyed.
- 20
An unlikely alliance plans a raid on England; Ragnar and his men face off against a formidable foe.
- 21
Ragnar and Ecbert meet face-to-face; Rollo is forced to become a leader.
- 22
Floki hopes to escape from Ragnar and Kattegat. Rollo makes great efforts in Paris to win over his new bride, Princess Gisla. King Ecbert orders his son Aethelwulf to rescue Queen Kwenthrith from opposing forces in Mercia.
- 23
Ragnar and Ivar plot against the Saxons and reach a new level of understanding.
- 24
Bjorn's fleet sails onward and launches a surprise attack; back in Kattegat, Lagertha continues in her quest for power.
- 25
A new battle for Kattegat is on and only the gods know who will emerge victorious.
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