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Vikings: Season 1

9 episodes Premiered Mar 3, 2013 Updated Jul 18, 2026

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.

Season overview

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

S1·E1

Rites of Passage

Mar 3, 2013 · 47 min

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

S1·E2

Wrath of the Northmen

Mar 10, 2013 · 47 min

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 succe

S1·E3

Dispossessed

Mar 17, 2013 · 45 min

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 wil

S1·E4

Trial

Mar 24, 2013 · 45 min

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

S1·E5

Raid

Mar 31, 2013 · 44 min

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

S1·E6

Burial of the Dead

Apr 7, 2013 · 44 min

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

S1·E7

A King's Ransom

Apr 14, 2013 · 44 min

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.

S1·E8

Sacrifice

Apr 21, 2013 · 47 min

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 pe

S1·E9

All Change

Apr 28, 2013 · 45 min

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