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"Rites of Passage"

Directed by

Written by

Johan Renck

Michael Hirst

Original air

March 3, 2

Ragnar and his brother, Rollo, return from a battle during which Ragnar has visions of the god Odin and his valkyrie
again, Ragnar takes his son Bjorn to Kattegat, for Bjorn's rite of passage. Left at home, Ragnar's wife Lagertha quic
dispatches two would-be rapists. While in Kattegat, Ragnar convinces Rollo that raids to the West are worthwhile an
possible, thanks to new navigational tools, but is rebuked by his ruler, Earl Haraldson, who continues to order raids i
the Baltic; but, also has the upstart, Ragnar, watched. Bjorn and Ragnar visit Floki, Ragnar's friend and a gifted ship
who has been secretly building a new type of longship, which they successfully test. Meanwhile, back at home, Rollo
unwelcome advances on Lagertha. Ragnar has yet another vision of Odin, standing on the shoreline. This convinces
Ragnar to finally move on with his plan.

"Wrath of the Northmen"

Johan Renck

Michael Hirst

March 10, 2

After gathering volunteers, Ragnar, Rollo, and Floki embark on an unauthorized raid to the west. Lagertha violently o
to Ragnar's refusal to take her along. Earl Haraldson has the man who attempts to seduce his wife, Siggy, killed, as
the blacksmith who forged Ragnar's anchor. At sea the crew are caught in a storm, which a manic Floki interprets
as Thorproving his ship unsinkable. On land, monks see the ominous sign of a cloud shaped like a dragon. After a te
voyage, Ragnar's men land on the coast of England, near the monastery of Lindisfarne, which they proceed to sack
kill most of the monks and capture the rest to take back as slaves, including the young Athelstan, whom Ragnar prot
from death at Rollo's hands.

"Dispossessed"

Johan Renck

Michael Hirst

March 17, 2

Ragnar's warband returns in triumph to Kattegat, where the Earl immediately confiscates the plundered riches excep
one piece per man. Ragnar picks the distraught Athelstan and returns home. The monk's faith and his vow of chastit
perplex Ragnar, but he, nonetheless, gathers useful intelligence about the kingdom of Northumbria. Based on this n
insight, Earl Haraldson authorizes another raid on England. Now accompanied by Lagertha and the Earl's trustee, K
Ragnar re-embarks post-haste, leaving Athelstan to mind the farm and the children. As the Vikings set foot on Englis
they are met by the local sheriff and a handful of armsmen, who invite the newly landed "traders" to meet King Aelle
agrees, but his other warriors' distrust incites a battle in which the Northumbrians are slaughtered.

"Trial"

Ciarn Donnelly

Michael Hirst

March 24, 2

The Vikings raid a Northumbrian village with little bloodshed, as the villagers are gathered for Mass. During the raid,
Lagertha kills Knut when he tries to rape her. Back on the beach, the raiders defeat a superior Northumbrian force u

Lord Wigea, sent by King Aelle, and return to Kattegat. There, Earl Haraldson has Ragnar, who claims to have killed
arrested and tried at the Thing assembly. The Earl's ploy to bribe Rollo to testify against Ragnar fails, and Ragnar is
acquitted. As the raiders celebrate with Athelstan and Ragnar's children, they are assaulted by armed men. Although
Ragnar's followers prevail, his companion Erik is killed.

"Raid"

Ciarn Donnelly

Michael Hirst

March 31, 2

When Earl Haraldson's raiders assault Ragnar's settlement, Ragnar, Lagertha, Athelstan, and the children narrowly
in a boat. Ragnar is severely wounded, and Athelstan saves him from drowning. The family hides in Floki's house, w
the shipwright and Helga slowly nurse Ragnar back to health. Meanwhile, Earl Haraldson marries off his daughter, T
a rich old Svealander against his wife, Siggy's, wishes. Aware that the Earl is watching Ragnar's friends, Rollo offers
services to Haraldson. The Earl feigns acceptance, but Siggy's warning to Rollo comes too late; Haraldson has Rollo
and tortured in an unsuccessful attempt to discover Ragnar's whereabouts. As Torstein brings word of this to the still
Ragnar, Ragnar sends Floki to deliver a challenge to the Earl - a single combat with Ragnar.

"Burial of the Dead"

Ciarn Donnelly

Michael Hirst

April 7, 20

The Earl accepts Ragnar's challenge, and the two meet in single combat. Ragnar kills Haraldson, Rollo kills Svein, a
Siggy kills her hapless son-in-law. After Ragnar becomes the new Earl, he grants his dead foe a chieftain's burial at
and Athelstan is revolted to see a slave agree to follow her master in death. During the following winter, Lagertha be
pregnant and Siggy accepts Rollo's protection and his proposal to marry an Earl himself. Athelstan asks Ragnar
about Ragnark. Unknowingly Athelstan has broken a social taboo, but Ragnar informs him by feeding him a drug a
having the village seer tell Athelstan. This causes the monk to have horrific visions of the world's end. As spring beck
three of Ragnar's ships sail up the River Tyne. After throwing the luckless Wigea into a snake pit, King Aelle prepare
meet the raiders in battle.

"A King's Ransom"

Ken Girotti

Michael Hirst

April 14, 2

The Vikings set up a fortified camp, assault the Northumbrian besiegers at night, and capture the king's brother, Aeth
In a meeting with the king, Ragnar demands 2,000 pounds of gold and silver as a price for the Vikings' departure. Ae
agrees but demands that one Viking be baptised a Christian, and to Floki's scorn, Rollo agrees. Instead of paying th
ransom, Aelle has his men attack Ragnar's camp, but they are bloodily repelled, ending with Rollo finishing off sever
Saxons single-handedly, in an attempt to prove he's still faithful to his original gods. After Ragnar sends Aethelwulf's
to Aelle, the king finally pays the ransom but swears vengeance upon Ragnar as he watches the raiders depart. Mea
back in Scandinavia, Lagertha rules in Ragnar's stead, accepts Siggy's offer of service, and suffers a miscarriage.

"Sacrifice"

Ken Girotti

Michael Hirst

April 21, 2

As Lagertha is unable to conceive another son, Ragnar takes his family and followers to the temple at Uppsala to at

great rite to the sir and Vanir. He pledges fealty to King Horik, who charges Ragnar with an embassy to Jarl Borg,
encroaching on Horik's lands. Siggy chides Rollo for not paying attention to his own advancement and sleeping with
women. Priests question Athelstan, now in Viking garb, about his faith. Athelstan denies Christ three times. They dis
that despite his claims, he has not renounced Christianity, and they declare him unfit to be sacrificed to the gods. Le
Ragnar's follower, volunteers in Athelstan's place for this single honour and is sacrificed by King Horik at the climax
rite together with eight other men and numerous animals.

"All Change"

Ken Girotti

Michael Hirst

April 28, 2

Ragnar's embassy to Jarl Borg of Gtaland fails, as King Horik rejects a compromise settlement about the contested
Driven by ambition and jealousy, Rollo agrees to support Borg against Ragnar. In Kattegat, a disease kills many inha
including Lagertha's daughter, Gyda, and Siggy's daughter, Thyri. Lagertha asks the seer about Ragnar and her futu
the seer refuses as he only sees misery. Underway, Ragnar meets and is seduced by the princess Aslaug; eventual
reveals she carries his child.

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"Brother's War"

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Directed by

Ciarn Donnelly

Written by

Michael Hirst

Original

February 27, 2

Rollo battles Ragnar when Jarl Borg and King Horik's men clash. After a bloody rampage, Rollo surrenders to Ragna
admitting he cannot kill him. Ragnar negotiates an unsteady truce between Borg and Horik, then returns to Kattegat
Ragnar's attempts to reconnect with his wife are hampered when Lagertha learns about his affair with Aslaug. Ragn
mourns for his dead daughter. Ragnar's life becomes more complicated when a ship arrives bearing a visibly pregna
Aslaug. Rollo is placed on trial, but is shocked when he is freed by the town lawkeeper, who unknown to the town wa
bribed by Ragnar. Despite Lagertha's enmity towards Aslaug, Ragnar decides to take the princess as his second wif
Humiliated, Lagertha leaves Ragnar and Kattegat. Ragnar attempts to stop her and pleads with her to return but she
him. Ragnar's sorrow is multiplied when Bjorn rejects him and chooses to go with his mother.

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"Invasion"

Ciarn Donnelly

Michael Hirst

March 6, 201

Four years have passed and Ragnar finally announces his plans to raid England in the spring. Horik and Borg arrive
lingering resentment forces Ragnar to break the pact with Borg. Ragnar accepts Rollo back into his family, but forbid
from raiding. The Seer tells Ragnar that his sons will be more famous than him. Ragnar and Horik's men depart for E
but a violent storm throws them off course to an unknown land. While exploring, they are ambushed by soldiers and
men are killed including one of Horik's sons. Athelstan saves Ragnar's life during the fight. They learn that they are i
Wessex, which is ruled by King Ecbert, a man described as similar to Ragnar.

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"Treachery"

Ken Girotti

Michael Hirst

March 13, 20

Ragnar and his men move deeper into Wessex. Ragnar believes the land's greatest wealth is its rich soil which coul
support a strong Viking colony. Ecbert sends envoys to ask Ragnar to leave and Ragnar returns a message asking w
Ecbert would pay to make that happen. In Hedeby, Scandinavia, Lagertha is now remarried to an abusive husband a
she and Bjorn are unhappy. Bjorn is anxious to go out into the world and prove his manhood, but his stepfather won
it. Meanwhile, Jarl Borg remarries and decides to seize Ragnar's lands in retaliation for Ragnar breaking their truce a
leaving him out of the raids. With all able warriors gone, Rollo rallies the village's women, children and elderly, but B
massacres the villagers and seizes control of Kattegat. Rollo is forced to flee to protect Ragnar and Aslaug's sons.

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"Eye for an Eye"

Ken Girotti

Michael Hirst

March 20, 20

Ragnar meets with King Ecbert, who questions Ragnar's reasons for staying in Wessex and offers a proposal that w
grant him land. Later, back at camp, one of Horik's ships appears and brings word of Jarl Borg's sacking of Kattegat
and his men immediately sail for home. Athelstan chooses to remain with Horik, but is later captured by soldiers afte
hunting party is ambushed. Rollo hides Aslaug, Siggy and the other survivors at a remote homestead and tries to ral
farms and villages to help them retake Kattegat. Ragnar returns home and is able to locate his family. His happiness
soured by Rollo's revelation that they do not have enough men to face Borg's forces. In Wessex, Athelstan is brande
apostate and crucified, but his life is saved when Ecbert arrives and orders him taken off the cross. Ragnar is surpris
when a large group of fighters arrives led by Lagertha and Bjorn. Ragnar is overjoyed to be reunited with his son.

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"Answers in Blood"

Jeff Woolnough

Michael Hirst

March 27, 20

Concerned that Borg is too heavily entrenched, Ragnar devises a plan to lure him away from the Kattegat. Ragnar a
Bjorn sneak into Kattegat at night and set fire to the town's winter food stores, forcing Borg and his forces to give cha
Ragnar and his allies engage Borg's forces in a bloody battle, and in the end Borg and the remnant of his men are fo
flee. Ragnar and his men reenter Kattegat and Bjorn is chosen to offer a sacrifice to the gods in gratitude. Ragnar vi
Seer and confesses that he still loves Lagertha and wants both her and Aslaug as his wives. In Wessex, Athelstan is
kept at Ecbert's court, using him to gain insight into 'pagan beliefs'. Athelstan struggles with whether to reclaim his C
beliefs. Lagertha gives Bjorn permission to remain in Kattegat with Ragnar, but chooses to return to her husband. A
messenger arrives and informs Ragnar that after he left, Ecbert's forces slaughtered Horik's men, with Horik and his
barely escaping.

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"Unforgiven"

Jeff Woolnough

Michael Hirst

April 3, 201

King Horik returns to Kattegat, defeated by King Ecbert and with little of his remaining forces. Hungry for revenge, H
says to Ragnar that they need the help of Jarl Borg again, since he owns many ships. Aslaug is not glad to hear the
and asks Ragnar not to listen to Horik. Rollo is sent as emissary to Gotaland to negotiate with Jarl Borg, the latter ac
the offer after consulting with the skull of his first wife. Athelstan becomes a valued confidant of King Ecbert and is e
to look after scrolls and relics left behind by the Romans, promising Ecbert he won't say a word to anyone about tha
otherwise he will be crucified again. Lagertha returns home to a displeased husband who sends men to beat her dur

night; and tries to humiliate her even further the next day, but she plunges a knife into his eye and one of his own me
beheads him immediately in her favor. Jarl Borg returns to Kattegat to join forces with Ragnar, but during the night h
are burned alive and he is taken captive to be executed by the Blood Eagle in retaliation for the attack against his fa

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"Blood Eagle"

Kari Skogland

Michael Hirst

April 10, 201

Horik and Ragnar agree that additional ships and warriors will be needed if they hope to return to England. Horik pe
Ragnar to delay killing Jarl Borg lest the execution scare off any potential allies. Helga reveals that she is carrying F
child and the two agree to finally wed. When Helga wishes to get Ragnar's blessing, Floki claims they do not need it
visits the Seer who reveals that Athelstan is physically alive but spiritually torn over which path to embrace. In Engla
Ecbert proposes an alliance with King lla against both the weak English kingdom of Mercia and the expected retur
Viking raiders. To alleviate the hesitant lla, Ecbert weds his son to lla's daughter, sealing their alliance. Ragnar's
an ally is answered by a mysterious Earl, who is revealed to be Lagertha. Aslaug tells Ragnar she is pleased that La
is joining her forces with Ragnar's. Bjorn continues to be rebuffed by orunn, the slave girl. Rollo forces Siggy to adm
is sleeping with Horik. Horik tricks Borg into thinking he will escape his fate, but in the end is led to the center of town
executed. Ragnar performs the Blood Eagle ceremony on Borg.

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"Boneless"

Kari Skogland

Michael Hirst

April 17, 201

Aslaug's prophetic warning comes to pass when she gives birth to a son with malformed legs. Despite Ragnar's insi
that he would have no future in viking society and should die, Aslaug is determined to keep him. Ragnar names his s
the Boneless. After dealing with the fallout of her husband's death, Lagertha arrives in Kattegat with her ships and w
In Wessex, Ecbert receives Princess Kwenthrith of Mercia, who is engaged in a civil war with her family after murder
brother. The bluntly sexual Kwenthrith takes an interest in the Northmen and Athelstan in particular. Sensing Floki's g
rift with Ragnar, Horik attempts to entice the shipwright to his side. After landing in Wessex, Ragnar sends Torstein t
Ecbert of their arrival, inciting Horik and Lagertha's ire. A short time later, Aethelwulf and a group of soldiers arrive.
Aethelwulf parlays with Ragnar and invites him to speak with his father. As a sign of good-will, Aethelwulf returns the
bracelet Ragnar gifted to Athelstan, confirming that the monk is still alive. Despite Ragnar's pledge of safety, Aethelw
group is ambushed by Northmen led by Horik's son. The entire group is slaughtered except for Aethelwulf who is allo
escape.

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"The Choice"

Ken Girotti

Michael Hirst

April 24, 201

While reviewing old Roman texts with Athelstan, Ecbert realises a way to defeat the Vikings in battle. Horik leads the
raiders downhill towards what he thinks is the Wessex army, but Ecbert catches the Vikings between two mounted p
movements and defeats the Vikings. Rollo is badly injured, but is recognised by Athelstan and taken back to Winche
Ragnar names his son Bjrn Ironside, as he is unscathed in the battle. lla wants to destroy the remaining Vikings
instead Ecbert decides to offer the Vikings land and employ them as mercenaries to fight against Mercia. Rollo is ret
the Vikings, and a number volunteer as mercenaries for Kwenthrith. Athelstan returns to Kattegat with the remaining
admitting to Ragnar that he holds belief in both the Christian God and the norse gods now. In the meantime, Aslaug
made orunn a free woman.

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"The Lord's Prayer"

Ken Girotti

Michael Hirst

May 1, 2014

Horik's wife and children arrive in Kattegat and the village celebrates. To prove to Horik he is trustworthy, Floki poiso
Torstein. Horik reveals his plan to kill Ragnar, Lagertha, Aslaug and their children. In return for a promise to marry he
orders Siggy to kill Ragnar's children. After continued tension, Bjorn and orunn finally reconcile and commit to each
Athelstan teaches Ragnar the Lord's Prayer. After reinforcements arrive, Horik and his forces besiege Kattegat. Arriv
the main hall, Horik discovers Torstein alive and that Floki and Siggy had never betrayed Ragnar. Ragnar kills Horik
claims his "King's Sword". The last shot shows Ragnar, now king, sitting atop the iconic cliff Preikestolen.

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"Mercenary"

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Ken Girotti

Michael Hirst

February 19, 2

Ragnar tells Bjrn that he never wanted to be king, that he wanted only to explore and farm. Ragnar wants to return
Wessex to claim the land he was promised by King Ecbert. Floki feels that his new family with Helga is too happy, w
Rollo wishes to be away from Siggy. runn desires to be like Lagertha, much to Bjrn's displeasure; he believes he
carrying his child. When Lagertha announces she intends to raid with Ragnar, Kalf, her right-hand man, offers to rem
take care of Hedeby. When the northmen arrive in Wessex, King Ecbert informs Ragnar that to receive their promise
the Vikings must fight for Princess Kwenthrith to appease King Ecbert's nobles. Lagertha is unsure about joining, so
Ecbert offers her the job of leading the Viking settlers in Wessex. The warriors proceed to Mercia and the settlers to
to farm, while the Viking warriors defeat Kwenthrith's uncle's army.

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"The Wanderer"

Ken Girotti

Michael Hirst

February 26, 2

A celebration is held in honor of the victory over the uncle of the princess Kwenthrith. The left arm of Torstein becom
gangrenous and the latter asks Floki to amputate. Kwenthrith the princess asks that someone brings her the head o
uncle and Ragnar questions her about the hatred she has for her uncle: she admits to having been sexually abused
the age of 6 by her uncle and oldest brother. Concerned about runn's safety, Bjrn lectures her and then propose
marry her. Prince Aethelwulf goes in search of the young brother of the princess Kwenthrith, and his army. He captu
soldier who tells him they expect reinforcements to the top of the hill. King Egbert, who woos Lagertha, offers her a

necklace; Athelstan and Lagertha continue to visit the land. Princess Judith tells Athelstan during confession that she
dreamt of sleeping with him, and they share a kiss. Back in Kattegat, Helga, Siggy, and Aslaug share strange dream
a stranger. Helga meets the stranger from her dreams. Meanwhile, Athelstan shows Lagertha the injuries to his hand
dripping with blood.

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"Warrior's Fate"

Jeff Woolnough

Michael Hirst

March 5, 201

Helga, Siggy, and Aslaug help Harbard with his injured hand and lodging while he tells them stories about his travels
the gods. The Vikings begin climbing the mountain to meet with Princess Kwenthrith's brother and his army. Princes
Kwenthrith asks Ragnar to spare her brother. When they are unable to see over a cliff of the mountain, Torstein volu
to go first to make sure Princess Kwenthrith's brother and his army are there, and dies valiantly. Fighting ensues,
severely injured, and eventually, Princess Kwenthrith's brother surrenders. In Kattegat, a fisherman catches two you
in his nets who have drowned. Siggy visits the ancient one to discuss Harbard and the dream in which the ancient o
injured.

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"Scarred"

Jeff Woolnough

Michael Hirst

March 12, 20

Aethelwulf attempts to befriend Rollo and Floki, although Floki is still not happy about fighting for Christians. Kalf and
discuss plans of what will happen when Lagertha returns, and Kalf states he has invited an important person to their
to deal with that King Horik's son Erlendur, now married to Jarl Borg's widow Torvi, and Jarl Borg's infant son. Asla
sons run out of their home and Siggy runs after to find them walking across a frozen pond where both boys fall throu
thin ice. Siggy dives in after them, and Harbard helps pull them out as Siggy drowns. While Princess Kwenthrith is g
toast, she poisons her brother Burgred.

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"The Usurper"

Helen Shaver

Michael Hirst

March 19, 20

The Vikings return to Kattegat, and the women learn of Torstein's death as the men learn of Siggy's. Ragnar is suspi
why Siggy was watching the children instead of Aslaug. Floki becomes even more outspoken about his anger agains
Christians, and against Athelstan. Helga tells Floki about Harbard, and he claims that Harbard is a god. Aethelwulf le
that Judith is with Athelstan's child, and is sent to the settlement to quash issues between settlers and Christians afte
Christians burned down one of the houses of the Northmen. A messenger arrives in Kattegat to tell Lagertha that he
ship has been usurped by Kalf, she asks Ragnar to assist her in retrieving her position. Ragnar tells the men that the
raid and conquer Paris in the spring. Ragnar accompanies Lagertha to speak with Kalf, although he decides to not h
for Lagertha's earl-dom. Aethelwulf leads a group of soldiers to the settlement, but instead of peace, decides instead
them. Floki tells Ragnar that Aslaug slept with Harbard and tells him that Harbard was simply another name for Odin
Ecbert finds out that the nobles and his son killed the settlers. He asks to speak privately with his son where he reve
it was his plan from the beginning and never wanted to allow the Northmen to settle on his land.

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"Born Again"

Helen Shaver

Michael Hirst

March 26, 20

runn gives birth to a girl, Siggy. A farmer, Stender, returns from Wessex and tells Ragnar about Aethelwulf's mass
Athelstan has a sign from God. In Wessex, Judith gives birth to a son, but is then sentenced to having her ears and
off for adultery. After one ear is removed, she reveals that Athelstan is the father. King Ecbert says the child is sent fr
and will be christened Alfred. Earl Kalf leads a fleet to Kattegat to join the raid on Paris, along with King Horik's son
Erlendur, and Jarl Borg's widow Torvi. Rollo reveals that Athelstan no longer wears his arm band. Floki receives a sig
"blood must be spilt", and kills an accepting Athelstan while he's praying. Ragnar carries Athelstan's body up the sid
mountain for burial.

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"Paris"

Kelly Makin

Michael Hirst

April 2, 201

The raiding party arrives in Frankia, getting ready for the greatest of all battles. Ragnar shocks the leaders when he
to leave Floki in charge of the attack. Both Vikings and Franks prepare for the siege as the Christians gather to pray
protection from the pagans camped just around the riverbend. New characters are shown: Count Odo, commander o
troops of Paris; Emperor Charles the Third, ruler of Paris; and his daughter Gisla who seems to have all the qualities
great leader.

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"To the Gates!"

Kelly Makin

Michael Hirst

April 9, 201

The attack to Paris takes place. The plan is simple: Lagertha, Kalf and Erlendur lead an attack from the city gate, ma
their way by taking the bridge; meanwhile, Floki, Ragnar, Bjorn and Rollo try to breach the walls from the water. As t
attack begins the fate of Paris seems to be a heavy defeat, but Princess Gisla manages to restore faith in the troops
showing the Oriflamme, the holy banner of their patron, Saint Denis. Eventually the defense holds, pushing back the
from all sides: Kalf understands that the battle is lost, and after dulling Lagertha's senses falls back with a wounded
and very few survivors. Floki's assault machines are burned with oil and fire, all them are forced to retreat. While the
celebrate their victory, at the Viking camp the warriors have to deal with their wounded, including a badly wounded B
and Ragnar who has been thrown down from the walls. Floki is consumed by his guilt, having trusted by omens of th
gods of certain victory. Helga, disgusted by his selfishness, leaves him.

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"Breaking Point"

Ken Girotti

Michael Hirst

April 16, 201

With the raiding party still healing Ragnar orders to attack again. Led by Rollo, Lagertha, and Kalf, they manage to p
bridge, but they are once again pushed back. Although the Franks have managed to defend the city, a mysterious ill
has spread in Paris and its citizens are dying. Count Odo begs the King to come to terms with the Pagans in order to
siege for the sake of the people. Ragnar's wounds won't heal, leaving him weaker and weaker. Trying to restore his
leadership he secretly meets the Franks outside the walls for an agreement; though offered gold and silver, Ragnar
accept. Knowing his end is drawing near, he asks to be baptized. Meanwhile in Kattegat, Aslaug is left in charge and
with the Christian preachers who have come north to spread the word of God.

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"The Dead"

Ken Girotti

Michael Hirst

April 23, 201

The French stand by their promise and pay gold and silver to the Vikings but the raiding party shows no sign of retur
home. Many people are still shocked at Ragnar's christening, and when the badly wounded leader dies, Bjorn is left
charge. The warriors place Ragnar's corpse into a wooden coffin and escort it to the gates of Paris, where they mee
Bishop. The coffin is brought inside the Cathedral to be blessed, but Ragnar suddenly jumps out of the coffin very m
alive. He takes Princess Gisla as a hostage and forces the guards to open the gates, allowing his fellow Vikings to ra
city. Soon after, most of the Vikings leave Frankia for home, but a small party, led by Rollo, remain at the river camp.
Paris, Emperor Charles is determined to gain the favour of the northerners, offering Rollo lands and titles and his da
in marriage. While sailing home Ragnar tells Floki that he knows he is Athelstan's killer.

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"A Good Treason"

Ciarn Donnelly

Michael Hirst

February 18, 201

Ragnar, wounded and near-death, has a fever dream of walking towards the welcoming open gates of Valhalla, only
see them close before him. Aslaug asks The Seer if a woman would rule Kattegat should Ragnar die. Bjorn has Flok
arrested for killing Athelstan. When Ragnar finally awakens, he chastises Bjorn for publicly imprisoning his friend. Bj
decides to prove himself to Ragnar and plans to survive deep in the wilderness. Aslaug procures a new slave girl, Yi
use as a weapon against Ragnar. In Hedeby, Earl Kalf announces that he and Lagertha will share the Earldom, muc
the dislike of Einar. Kalf invites Einar and his men around a central post so they can vote to exile Lagertha, however
turns on them, killing the dissidents and allowing Lagertha to deliver the final insult to injury, castrating Einar. In Paris
Rollo is settling in to his new life of Frankish nobility. He marries Princess Gisla, who weeps through the ceremony a
holds a knife to his throat on their wedding night. Rollo rides to the Viking encampment outside Paris, and orders the
massacre of every man, woman, and child.

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"Kill the Queen"

Ciarn Donnelly

Michael Hirst

February 25, 201

Bjorn has ventured off alone and must contend with the harsh conditions of the Scandinavian winter. Engaged in a
love/hate relationship with her self-centered husband, Helga frees Floki from his bonds. Ragnar confronts Helga, wh
admits what she has done, and he tells her he understands. Bjorn's younger half-brother Ubbe accompanies the
manhunt and discovers Floki hiding in the stream. Ragnar chains Floki in a cave. When Aslaug defends Floki's actio
Ragnar knocks her down. Ragnar finds Helga digging a grave in the frozen ground for her deceased daughter, of wh
death she has not yet told Floki. In Wessex, King Ecbert proposes a military buildup and a plan to rescue Princess
Kwenthrith of Mercia and her child, who are being held by rebel nobles. The king's son, Aethelwulf engages in brutal
hand-to-hand battle and eventually rescues Kwenthrith. Little does Aethelwulf know, his wife Princess Judith is now

sleeping with his father. Duke Rollo makes an attempt to fit in by cutting his hair and dressing appropriately, but cont
to be mocked by his new wife Gisla. Rollo suggests building forts to prevent the Vikings from sailing up river.

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"Mercy"

Ciarn Donnelly

Michael Hirst

March 3, 2016

Ragnar and King Ecbert both experience separate visions of Athelstan, who relays the words "Mercy". Rollo attempt
learn the language of his new home, while enduring more of Gisla's mistreatment. Kalf hires a Berserker to assassin
Bjorn on King Horik's son's behalf. Bjorn obsesses over killing a bear that has managed to escape his traps. Floki an
Helga struggle to cope with the death of their daughter. Ragnar approaches the cave with an ax, tells Helga that she
suffered enough and frees Floki. Lagertha sleeps with Kalf and he tells her he loves her however she fails to
reciprocate. Aethelwulf has returned with the rescued Queen Kwenthrith and her son Magnus. Judith's obsession wi
Athelstan continues. Wessex continues preparing its soldiers, Count Odo readies a defense of Paris, and Ragnar cle
fish giving the impression that he is not ready to resume exploring distant lands.

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"Yol"

Helen Shaver

Michael Hirst

March 10, 2016

After being set free, Floki visits the Seer who tells him that he has waited a long time for his arrival. He is then instru
by Aslaug to teach Ivar the way of the gods. Ragnar grows closer to Yidu and lets her live in his private home in the
woods. Ragnar and Yidu discuss how she came to be a slave. She then gives Ragnar some "medicine" from her na
lands, which leads to a drugged night of hallucination. In the wilderness Bjorn encounters the Berserker, sent by Kal
Erlendur, and kills him. He discovers King Horik's ring in the Berserker's possession. Bjorn arrives in Hedeby and int
to leave with Erlendur's wife, Torvi. Rollo is served divorce papers, but has learned the French language, leaving Gis
impressed. He then gives her his Viking band to show his allegiance to her. In Wessex, King Aelle confronts his daug
Judith over her transgressions with King Ecbert. Meanwhile during the Yol celebrations in Kattegat, King Harald Fine
arrives and declares that he intends to become King of all Norway. Ragnar then arrives to see Harald sitting in his gr
hall.

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"Promised"

Helen Shaver

Michael Hirst

March 17, 2016

Ragnar and Bjorn discuss whether or not they trust King Harald, parenting, and being husbands, while Ragnar claim
has failed at both. Ragnar appears addicted to Yidu's "medicine", and the two discuss their deepest secrets. Yidu's f
is a Chinese Emperor, while Ragnar reveals the slaughter of his England settlement, and that he has lost the desire
explore distant lands. King Harald's brother, Halfdan the Black, arrives in Kattegat and lets Ragnar know he is eager
raid and kill Christians. Meanwhile, Torvi reveals to Bjorn that the ring he is carrying, which he took from the Berserk
Erlendur's. In Wessex, Aethelwulf and Judith argue over both of their wrong doings, and Judith tells him that they are
husband and wife only in name. Aethelwulf agrees with Queen Kwenthrith, and tells his father and King Aelle that the
need to fight together and restore Kwenthrith's power in Mercia. In Paris, Therese and Roland reveal to Charles that
plans to overthrow him. In Hedeby, Lagertha reveals to Kalf she is pregnant, and Kalf asks her to marry him. Momen
before their wedding, Lagertha stabs and kills Kalf, reclaiming her status as Earl Ingstad, ruler of Hedeby.

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"What Might Have Been"

Ken Girotti

Michael Hirst

March 24, 2016

Ragnar announces the Paris raids, and gives his sons Ubbe and Hvitserk their arm rings, so they can travel with him
Paris. Before they leave, Ragnar asks the Seer how he will die. He replies that Ragnar will die when "the blind man
him". In Wessex, Ecbert sends his son Aethelwulf and Alfred on a pilgrimage to Rome. In Paris, Charles begs Rollo
return to Ragnar, and Rollo assures him that he will not betray Paris or his wife. Odo reveals to Therese that he will
Charles killed and overthrown. Meanwhile in Kattegat, after the warriors have set sail, Harbard arrives. While sailing
Paris, a storm throws the Viking ships off course. Ragnar, Lagertha, and Harald arrive first in France, where they set
camp. Harald and Halfdan take their French prisoners and burn them alive while Bjorn watches from a distance. Onc
the rest of the ships arrive, the Vikings sail up river towards France, and notice there is no sign of Rollo's camp. Rag
takes more "medicine", and hallucinates of his days as a farmer. As the ships approach closer to Paris, they see Rol
waiting with his new French allies.

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"The Profit and the Loss"

Ken Girotti

Michael Hirst

March 31, 2016

Ragnar suggests attacks from the river and the land. Rollo notices Lagertha's attack as her warriors become stuck in
marsh, and fires upon them and the Viking ships. As the ships approach the forts, Rollo orders the Franks to raise a
metal chain between the forts, which capsizes Harald's ship. Lagertha's ground attack retreats, and the Franks begin
light the Viking ships on fire. Harald and Halfdan are rescued by Bjorn, and Ragnar saves Floki from drowning. As th
Viking ships retreat, Ragnar angrily yells to Rollo that he saved his life when everyone wanted him dead. In Kattegat
Sigurd watches from a distance as Harbard and Aslaug kiss. In Wessex, Ecbert leaves for Mercia. He arrives to mee
with Prince Wigstan of Mercia, who informs him that the Mercians will never accept Kwenthrith as their Queen. He te
Ecbert that he will hand over Mercia to him. In Paris, the Vikings arrive back at camp, which the Franks have ambus
Helga is alive but severely wounded, while Ragnar's sons and Yidu are unharmed. Ragnar demands more "medicine
from Yidu. Floki has a vision of Harbard having sex with Aslaug. Bjorn demands a plan of attack from Ragnar. Ragna
responds they will retreat tomorrow, while mumbling to a severed head.

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"Portage"

Ken Girotti

Michael Hirst

April 7, 2016

As the Vikings retreat, Ragnar's leadership is questioned by Harald. Ragnar tells Bjorn to halt the ships at a cliff face
reveals a new plan. They will lift the ships over the cliff, walk them around the Frank's forts, and slip them back into t
river on the way to Paris. In Paris, Odo tells Charles they cannot trust Rollo, and Roland agrees. Gisla reveals to Ch
that she carries Rollo's child. Odo meets with Therese, who along with Roland betray him, and execute him. Rollo is
given the Iron Hand of Frankia. In Wessex, Ecbert returns after victory over the royal council of Mercia. He tells
Kwenthrith that she is no longer Queen, as he has been sworn in as King of Mercia. Meanwhile in Kattegat, Aslaug s
Harbard with other women and grows jealous. She confronts Harbard, who then leaves a second time. In France, R
asks Yidu for more drugs, but she denies him again. He tells her she is not free, and she threatens him with his Wes
secret. Ragnar drowns her in a fit of rage. Back in Wessex, Kwenthrith sneaks into Ecberts bed and threatens to kill
but Kwenthrith is then killed by Judith.

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"Death All 'Round"

Jeff Woolnough

Michael Hirst

April 14, 2016

As the Vikings move the ships across land, Harald and Halfdan slaughter a Frankish family. Lagertha has a miscarri
and is comforted by Ragnar. In Rome, Aethelwulf and Alfred arrive, and the Pope makes Alfred a consul of Rome. In
Wessex, Ecbert is crowned King of Wessex and Mercia. King Aelle voices displeasure, and Ecbert tells him they are
longer equals. In Kattegat, Sigurd discovers Siggy dead in the river. He tells Aslaug, who shrugs off her death, and m
jokes with Ivar. In Paris, Charles makes Roland the protector of Paris, and they share each other's bed. The Vikings
arrive in sight of Paris, and slip the ships into the river. Erlendur tells Torvi she must kill Bjorn or else he'll kill her son
Torvi approaches Bjorn with Erlendur's crossbow, but instead turns and kills Erlendur. Bjorn tells Ragnar, who is in
withdrawal without his "medicine", that Paris cannot be taken without him. Ragnar replies he does not care about Pa
and that he is here for Rollo. As the Vikings sail for Paris, Ragnar mutters to himself that he must kill Rollo.

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"The Last Ship"

Jeff Woolnough

Michael Hirst

April 21, 2016

On the river, a fleet of Frankish ships approaches the Vikings, with Rollo leading the way. In Paris, Charles has Rola
and Therese executed, while Gisla says prayers for Rollo. The Vikings and Franks battle on the river, with the Viking
defeating the first fleet of French ships. Rollo then leads his remaining ships into a bloody battle. Halfdan, Floki, and
Lagertha are all wounded. Ragnar and Rollo begin to battle and come to a stalemate. The Franks win the battle, and
Ragnar tells Bjorn to take Lagertha and retreat to the ships. Ragnar charges Rollo, but is grabbed and thrown into th
ships, as they sail away in defeat. Rollo is greeted by Charles and Gisla, and crowned to the applause of Paris. In
Kattegat, many years pass. Ragnar has disappeared. A messenger delivers news to Aslaug and Bjorn that the Vikin
settlement was slaughtered, and that Ragnar has a son named Magnus in Wessex. Bjorn tells his brothers, who now
resent Ragnar. Bjorn prepares to sail into the Mediterranean. Ragnar returns to Kattegat a hated man, and challenge
sons to kill him if they want to be King.