Episode guide
Vikings: Season 1
9 episodes · first aired Mar 3, 2013
Introducing the extraordinarily complex and violent world of the Norsemen, The History Channel's first scripted series races the gripping sagas of historical hero Ragnar Lothbrok. As claimed direct descendent of Odin, god of war and warriors, Lothbrok's mystical nature and devotion to the gods feeds his stealthy maneuvers and determination to become King of the Vikings.
- 1 Rites of Passage Mar 3, 2013 · 47m · TMDB 7.8 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…
- 2 Wrath of the Northmen Mar 10, 2013 · 47m · TMDB 7.2 The journey west begins as Ragnar gathers a crew willing to risk their lives to travel into the unknown. Earl Haraldson's paranoia reaches new heights as his fear of Ragnar's success grows.
- 3 Dispossessed Mar 17, 2013 · 45m · TMDB 7.7 Ragnar and his crew return from their trip with treasure, and Earl Haraldson has no choice but to sanction another raid. The west is open for the taking, and the Vikings' world will never…
- 4 Trial Mar 24, 2013 · 45m · TMDB 7.7 Ragnar and his crew sail out with Earl Haraldson's permission.
- 5 Raid Mar 31, 2013 · 44m · TMDB 7.8 A seer reads Earl Haraldson's future and tells him that Ragnar searches for his death.
- 6 Burial of the Dead Apr 7, 2013 · 44m · TMDB 7.9 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…
- 7 A King's Ransom Apr 14, 2013 · 44m · TMDB 8.1 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.
- 8 Sacrifice Apr 21, 2013 · 47m · TMDB 7.2 The traditional pilgrimage to Uppsala to thank the gods brings a torrent of emotions for Ragnar, Lagertha, and Athelstan. Ragnar, pulling farther away from his wife goes to make peace with…
- 9 All Change Apr 28, 2013 · 45m · TMDB 7.3 Ragnar travels to Götaland to help King Horik resolve a land dispute with the area's leader, Jarl Borg. Meanwhile, sickness infects the village of Kattegat, and the people look to Lagertha…