Season 1 poster

Season 1

(2013)

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.

Cast

Travis Fimmel as Ragnar Lothbrok
Travis Fimmel

as Ragnar Lothbrok

Clive Standen as Rollo
Clive Standen

as Rollo

Katheryn Winnick as Lagertha
Katheryn Winnick

as Lagertha

Gabriel Byrne as Earl Haraldson
Gabriel Byrne

as Earl Haraldson

Jessalyn Gilsig as Siggy Haraldson
Jessalyn Gilsig

as Siggy Haraldson

George Blagden as Athelstan
George Blagden

as Athelstan

Ruby O'Leary as Gyda
Ruby O'Leary

as Gyda

Nathan O'Toole as Young Bjorn Lothbrok
Nathan O'Toole

as Young Bjorn Lothbrok

Episodes

Rites of Passage poster

Rites of Passage 7.8

March 3, 2013

Farmer, family man and rebel Ragnar Lothbrok is determined to sail west to discover new lands and riches despite an int…

Wrath of the Northmen poster

Wrath of the Northmen 7.1

March 10, 2013

The journey west begins as Ragnar gathers a crew willing to risk their lives to travel into the unknown. Earl Haraldson…

Dispossessed poster

Dispossessed 7.9

March 17, 2013

Ragnar and his crew return from their trip with treasure, and Earl Haraldson has no choice but to sanction another raid…

Trial poster

Trial 7.6

March 24, 2013

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

Raid poster

Raid 8.0

March 31, 2013

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

Burial of the Dead poster

Burial of the Dead 8.0

April 7, 2013

Ragnar, weak and still hurt, must meet the Earl head-on after it comes to light that Rollo has been tortured on Haralds…

A King's Ransom poster

A King's Ransom 8.2

April 14, 2013

Three Viking ships sail toward the Royal Villa of King Aelle in eastern England. Ragnar wants ransom in exchange for pe…

Sacrifice poster

Sacrifice 7.4

April 21, 2013

The traditional pilgrimage to Uppsala to thank the gods brings a torrent of emotions for Ragnar, Lagertha, and Athelsta…

All Change poster

All Change 7.4

April 28, 2013

Ragnar travels to Götaland to help King Horik resolve a land dispute with the area's leader, Jarl Borg. Meanwhile, sick…