The Almighty Johnsons

10 Best Episodes of The Almighty Johnsons - Season 1

The Almighty Johnsons is a comedy-drama series about four brothers, raised in heartland New Zealand, who also happen to be the living incarnations of Norse Gods. They even have their own super-God-powers. Sort of - it's just that their powers aren't actually all that powerful. Well, not yet - but that could all change soon.

Written by Sophie and last updated on aug 20, 2021.

PS: The following content contains spoilers!

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The Almighty Johnsons - S1E2

#10 - This Is Where Duty Starts (Season 1 - Episode 2)

Axl Johnson learns very quickly that when you're on a quest to find one woman among millions, your heart is not necessarily the part of your anatomy you should be following.

The episode was rated 7.80 from 98 votes.

The Almighty Johnsons - S1E1

#9 - It's Kind of a Birthday Present (Season 1 - Episode 1)

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It is Axl Johnson's 21st birthday - which explains the fire in the sky; the Waitemata Harbour being the colour of blood; the various women who seem to want to kill him; and the sudden need for a family ceremony in a forest.

The episode was rated 7.86 from 136 votes.

The Almighty Johnsons - S1E4

#8 - You Gotta Love Life, Babe (Season 1 - Episode 4)

Sometimes the line between doing the honourable thing and doing the easy thing, can get very blurred - especially when it comes to Gods and their offspring.

The episode was rated 7.97 from 78 votes.

The Almighty Johnsons - S1E8

#7 - I Can Give You Frigg (Season 1 - Episode 8)

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The arrival on the scene of a singing butcher causes a shift in celestial power as the Gods and Goddesses work to get on the right side of the equation.

The episode was rated 8.12 from 75 votes.

The Almighty Johnsons - S1E3

#6 - God's Gift to Zebras (Season 1 - Episode 3)

One of the things about Goddesses is that they can show up anywhere - be it in a library or at a bar. But whether they are the Goddesses you're looking for is a whole other matter.

The episode was rated 8.17 from 87 votes.

The Almighty Johnsons - S1E5

#5 - This Is Not Washing Powder, My Friend (Season 1 - Episode 5)

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When something seems too good to be true, this is inevitably because it is too good to be true. And this is a lesson Axl Johnson is about to learn - big time.

The episode was rated 8.23 from 79 votes.

The Almighty Johnsons - S1E9

#4 - Hunting Reindeer On Slippery Rocks (Season 1 - Episode 9)

What if the one you're with isn't necessarily the one you love? And what if the one you love, you love her so much it is dangerous to her health?

The episode was rated 8.34 from 71 votes.

The Almighty Johnsons - S1E6

#3 - Goddesses, Axl, Come In All Forms (Season 1 - Episode 6)

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It's hammer time, as a road trip to follow a falling star takes the God boys into uncharted territory; to a heartland of darkness where the usual rules no longer apply. The paths of the gods and goddesses cross at a rural funeral and both groups encounter the current incarnation of Thor. But will Axl mate with Derek/Thor's daughter, Delphine? Meanwhile, Olaf and Ingrid bond, and Anders and Michele spar with one another.

The episode was rated 8.40 from 78 votes.

The Almighty Johnsons - S1E7

#2 - Bad Things Happen (Season 1 - Episode 7)

Two nights out drinking lead to two different forms of temptation - both of which could end very badly for the parties concerned.

The episode was rated 8.50 from 76 votes.

The Almighty Johnsons - S1E10

#1 - Every Good Quest Has a Sacrifice (Season 1 - Episode 10)

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The time has finally come for Axl Johnson and his brothers to man up and be the Gods they truly are.

The episode was rated 8.70 from 70 votes.

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