Vikings Season 1

Vikings - Season 1

2013 • 9 episodes

7.7
9 episodes
Mar 03, 2013

About this season

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.

Episodes

Seasons & Episodes

9 episodes
Rites of Passage
Episode 1

Rites of Passage

Episode 1 • Mar 03, 2013

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 Haraldson, who makes it clear in no uncertain terms that doing so could result in severe consequences.

7.9
47m
Wrath of the Northmen
Episode 2

Wrath of the Northmen

Episode 2 • Mar 10, 2013

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.

7.2
47m
Dispossessed
Episode 3

Dispossessed

Episode 3 • Mar 17, 2013

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 be the same.

7.8
45m
Trial
Episode 4

Trial

Episode 4 • Mar 24, 2013

Ragnar and his crew sail out with Earl Haraldson's permission.

7.6
45m
Raid
Episode 5

Raid

Episode 5 • Mar 31, 2013

A seer reads Earl Haraldson's future and tells him that Ragnar searches for his death.

7.9
44m
Burial of the Dead
Episode 6

Burial of the Dead

Episode 6 • Apr 07, 2013

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 single outcome possible: Only one man will leave this fight alive.

7.9
44m
A King's Ransom
Episode 7

A King's Ransom

Episode 7 • Apr 14, 2013

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.

8.1
44m
Sacrifice
Episode 8

Sacrifice

Episode 8 • Apr 21, 2013

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 the death of his unborn son. Lagertha, still reeling from her miscarriage, wants to find out from the gods if more sons are in her future. As the Vikings come together to sacrifice and give thanks to their gods, Athelstan discovers just how strong his Christian faith still is.

7.4
47m
All Change
Episode 9

All Change

Episode 9 • Apr 28, 2013

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 to help them appease the gods.

7.4
45m