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Premiered

Sunday, March 3, 2013

Ended: Sunday, April 28, 2013

When does Vikings Season 1 come out?

Vikings Season 1 premiered Sunday, March 3, 2013 on History and ended Sunday, April 28, 2013. The season has 9 episodes.

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.

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Vikings Season 1 release schedule

Vikings Season 1 episode release dates
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1. 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.

Sunday · 13 years ago

2. 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.

Sunday · 13 years ago

3. 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.

Sunday · 13 years ago

4. Trial

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

Sunday · 13 years ago

5. Raid

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

Sunday · 13 years ago

6. 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.

Sunday · 13 years ago

7. 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.

Sunday · 13 years ago

8. 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.

Sunday · 13 years ago

9. All Change Finale

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.

Sunday · 13 years ago

Vikings Season 1 guest stars

  • Alyssa Sutherland

    Alyssa Sutherland

    Aslaug

  • Maude Hirst

    Maude Hirst

    Helga

  • Donal Logue

    Donal Logue

    King Horik

  • Tadhg Murphy

    Tadhg Murphy

    Arne

  • Jefferson Hall

    Jefferson Hall

    Torstein

  • John Kavanagh

    John Kavanagh

    The Seer

  • David Wilmot

    David Wilmot

    Olaf Andwend

  • Aaron Lee Reed

    Aaron Lee Reed

    Viking (uncredited)

  • Gerard McCarthy

    Gerard McCarthy

    Brondsted

  • Billy Gibson

    Billy Gibson

    Ulf

  • Conor Madden

    Conor Madden

    Eric Trygvasson

  • Craig Whittaker

    Craig Whittaker

    Hakon

  • Eddie Elks

    Eddie Elks

    Olafur

  • Paul Kealyn

    Paul Kealyn

    Blacksmith

  • Carolyn Murray

    Carolyn Murray

    Blacksmith's Daughter

  • Amber Jean Rowan

    Amber Jean Rowan

    Floki's Slave Girl

Vikings Season 1 FAQ

When does Vikings Season 1 come out?

Vikings Season 1 premiered Sunday, March 3, 2013 on History.

How many episodes are in Vikings Season 1?

Vikings Season 1 has 9 episodes.

Are new episodes of Vikings Season 1 released weekly?

New episodes are released weekly.

When is the Vikings Season 1 finale?

The Vikings Season 1 finale (Episode 9) aired Sunday, April 28, 2013.

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