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SEASON 1 · HISTORICAL PROFILE

Season 1

Vikings

20139 Episodes9/9 historically placed

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.

REPRESENTED HISTORY

793 → 795

confidence: high · importance 3/5

Parent series
Vikings
SEASON
1
Historical relation
Period Setting
Accuracy
2/5
Episode coverage
9/9
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Season 1

Episodes

9
S01E01 · 2013-03-03

Rites of Passage

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.

793 → 795high placement
47 min · Open episode profile →
S01E02 · 2013-03-10

Wrath of the Northmen

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.

793 → 795high placement
47 min · Open episode profile →
S01E03 · 2013-03-17

Dispossessed

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.

793 → 795high placement
45 min · Open episode profile →
S01E04 · 2013-03-24

Trial

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

793 → 795high placement
45 min · Open episode profile →
S01E05 · 2013-03-31

Raid

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

793 → 795high placement
44 min · Open episode profile →
S01E06 · 2013-04-07

Burial of the Dead

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.

793 → 795high placement
44 min · Open episode profile →
S01E07 · 2013-04-14

A King's Ransom

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.

793 → 795high placement
44 min · Open episode profile →
S01E08 · 2013-04-21

Sacrifice

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.

793 → 795high placement
47 min · Open episode profile →
S01E09 · 2013-04-28

All Change

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.

793 → 795high placement
45 min · Open episode profile →
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