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The Joke

S05E08·7.5·January 10, 2018·1h·History

The battle for Kattegat begins; as the two armies line up to fight, the Great Heathen Army must decide between a final plea for peace or all-out war; Floki faces discord among the settlers.

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#5In Season 5of 20 rated episodes

#52All-timeof 89 rated episodes

+0.1vs season avgSeason 5 averages 7.4

2018First airedJanuary 10, 2018

Guest stars

Georgia Hirstas Torvi

Jennie Jacquesas Judith

Adam Copelandas Kjetill Flatnose

Ferdia Walsh-Peeloas Alfred

Ida Nielsenas Margrethe

Svea Killoranas Asa

Scott Grahamas Frodi

Josefin Asplundas Astrid

Kelly Campbellas Ingvild

Darren Cahillas Aethelred

Ryan Hensonas Hali

Leah McNamaraas Aud

Ben Roeas Guthrum

Kris Holden-Riedas Eyvind

Crew

Jeff WoolnoughDirector

Michael HirstWriter

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