Vikings

10 Best Episodes of Vikings - Season 5

The adventures of Ragnar Lothbrok, the greatest hero of his age. The series tells the sagas of Ragnar's band of Viking brothers and his family, as he rises to become King of the Viking tribes. As well as being a fearless warrior, Ragnar embodies the Norse traditions of devotion to the gods. Legend has it that he was a direct descendant of Odin, the god of war and warriors.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 04, 2023.

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Vikings - S5E19

#15 - What Happens in the Cave (Season 5 - Episode 19)

Ubbe is forced into hand-to-hand combat. Floki reaches new depths and is met by a shocking sight. Bjorn sets off for Scandinavia with an old rival.

The episode was rated 7.70 from 2514 votes.

Vikings - S5E11

#14 - The Revelation (Season 5 - Episode 11)

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Ivar is crowned the new king of Kattegat just in time to welcome Rollo home. Bjorn, Lagertha, and Ubbe must rely on unsteady alliances to survive.

The episode was rated 7.70 from 2845 votes.

Vikings - S5E16

#13 - The Buddha (Season 5 - Episode 16)

Bjorn achieves one of Ragnar's dreams. Back in Kattegat, Ivar hatches a new plan while preparing for a divine arrival. In Iceland, a settler returns in a terrible state. King Alfred faces his greatest threat yet.

The episode was rated 7.71 from 2571 votes.

Vikings - S5E12

#12 - Murder Most Foul (Season 5 - Episode 12)

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Bjorn, Lagertha, and Ubbe face an uncertain fate as Heahmundโ€™s loyalty is tested. In Iceland, Floki fights to understand the will of the gods. In Kattegat, Ivar may have met his match.

The episode was rated 7.71 from 2700 votes.

Vikings - S5E9

#11 - A Simple Story (Season 5 - Episode 9)

The army leaders consider their options in the aftermath of the battle. In Floki's camp, all hopes of binding the community together are dashed as tragedy unfolds.

The episode was rated 7.72 from 3946 votes.

Vikings - S5E6

#10 - The Message (Season 5 - Episode 6)

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Lagertha is betrayed, and Bjorn must find a way to support the distraught queen; Floki and his settlers arrive in a new land, but it is far from what they expected.

The episode was rated 7.73 from 4149 votes.

Vikings - S5E5

#9 - The Prisoner (Season 5 - Episode 5)

Ivar meets his match in Bishop Heahmund; Floki returns to Kattegat; Bjorn receives a lavish welcome in North Africa.

The episode was rated 7.74 from 4223 votes.

Vikings - S5E4

#8 - The Plan (Season 5 - Episode 4)

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Guided by Bishop Heahmund's visions, the Saxons devise a battle plan. Ivar the Boneless strategizes on his own as the Vikings undergo increasing pressure. Bjorn Ironside finds himself in a new territory and must convince the local commander he is a trader and not a raider.

The episode was rated 7.74 from 4268 votes.

Vikings - S5E2

#7 - The Departed, Part 2 (Season 5 - Episode 2)

As the army moves to take York, with King Aethelwulf and his family still in hiding, Heahmund, the warrior bishop, must rally the Saxons to defend the realm.

The episode was rated 7.75 from 3035 votes.

Vikings - S5E10

#6 - Moments of Vision (Season 5 - Episode 10)

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A sense of doom looms over Kattegat as bloodshed ensues. The defeated army flees in the face of the victors, and a legendary warrior makes his way home.

The episode was rated 7.80 from 4044 votes.

Vikings - S5E1

#5 - The Departed, Part 1 (Season 5 - Episode 1)

Tensions mount between the sons of Ragnar Lothbrok as the Vikings continue to threaten the very heart of England.

The episode was rated 7.81 from 4860 votes.

Vikings - S5E3

#4 - Homeland (Season 5 - Episode 3)

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Celebrations are cut short in the aftermath of the battle at York; Ragnar Lothbrok's sons are pitted against each other as tensions reach an all-time high, and each one is forced to choose a side.

The episode was rated 7.83 from 4237 votes.

Vikings - S5E15

#3 - Hell (Season 5 - Episode 15)

Bishop Heahmund is wracked with guilt as he fights to renounce his passions. Viking will clash with Saxon on a battlefield leaving a key figure lost in the balance.

The episode was rated 7.86 from 2640 votes.

Vikings - S5E8

#2 - The Joke (Season 5 - Episode 8)

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The battle for Kattegat begins and the Great Heathen Army must decide between a final plea for peace or all-out war. Floki faces discord among the settlers.

The episode was rated 8.00 from 4031 votes.

Vikings - S5E20

#1 - Ragnarok (Season 5 - Episode 20)

A new battle for Kattegat is on and only the gods know who will emerge victorious.

The episode was rated 8.12 from 2581 votes.

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