Introducing the extraordinarily complex and violent world of the Norsemen, HISTORY’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.
| Name | Vikings Season 1 |
|---|---|
| Air Date | March 3rd, 2013 |
| Genres | Action & Adventure, Drama |
| Network | History |
| Production Companies | Shaw Media, World 2000 Entertainment, Take 5 Productions |
| Executive Producer | Michael Hirst |
| Number of Episodes | 9 Episodes |
| Plot Keywords | scandinavia, viking, historical fiction, violence, middle ages, norse mythology, historical drama, warrior, 8th century |
Episodes List
Vikings Season 1 Episode 1 : Rites of Passage
March 3rd, 2013Ragnar Lothbrok is a warrior and a farmer who dreams of finding riches by bucking the tradition....
Vikings Season 1 Episode 2 : Wrath of the Northmen
March 10th, 2013The 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...
Vikings Season 1 Episode 3 : Dispossessed
March 17th, 2013Ragnar 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 taki...
Vikings Season 1 Episode 4 : Trial
March 24th, 2013Ragnar and his crew sail out with Earl Haraldson's permission....
Vikings Season 1 Episode 5 : Raid
March 31st, 2013A seer reads Earl Haraldson's future and tells him that Ragnar searches for his death....
Vikings Season 1 Episode 6 : Burial of the Dead
April 7th, 2013Ragnar, 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...
Vikings Season 1 Episode 7 : A King's Ransom
April 14th, 2013Three 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 di...
Vikings Season 1 Episode 8 : Sacrifice
April 21st, 2013The traditional pilgrimage to Uppsala to thank the gods brings a torrent of emotions for Ragnar, Lagertha, and Athelstan. Ragnar, pulling farther away...
Vikings Season 1 Episode 9 : All Change
April 28th, 2013Ragnar travels to Götaland to help King Horik resolve a land dispute with the area's leader, Jarl Borg. Meanwhile, sickness infects the village of Ka...