The BEST episodes of The Last Kingdom season 5

Every episode of The Last Kingdom season 5, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Last Kingdom season 5!

England, 872. A Saxon man, raised by Danes, must choose a side and play his part in the birth of a nation, alongside the man who would become known as King Alfred the Great.

Last Updated: 2/21/2025Network: NetflixStatus: Ended

8.37

766 votes

#1 - Episode 10

Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/9/2022

Armies converge in an epic, final showdown that determines the fate of a king's dream for England — and Uhtred's hope of securing his family's future.

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7.86

700 votes

#2 - Episode 8

Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/9/2022

Upon learning of Aethelhelm's location, Uhtred proposes an audacious attack to rescue Aelfwynn and restore his birthright — but Edward is cautious.

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7.85

693 votes

#3 - Episode 9

Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/9/2022

Edward marches his troops north while Uhtred recruits a small force to infiltrate Bebbanburg. King Constantin arrives to meet his new bride, Aelfwynn.

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7.78

735 votes

#4 - Episode 4

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/9/2022

Rivals secretly advance competing successors upon the death of a Mercian ruler. Brida finds solace in the faith of her prisoner, Father Pyrlig.

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7.77

724 votes

#5 - Episode 6

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/9/2022

The forces of Edward and Sigtryggr march toward battle as Uhtred races to reveal the truth of Aethelhelm's scheming and avert a ruinous war.

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7.76

726 votes

#6 - Episode 3

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/9/2022

In the aftermath of the tragic battle for Eoferwic, Sigtryggr is forced to make a painful choice. Edward learns of Aethelhelm's intrigues in Mercia.

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7.73

718 votes

#7 - Episode 7

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/9/2022

Edward offers a role to Stiorra that would restore her to power. Aethelhelm meets with a Saxon enemy. Uhtred has a long-overdue reckoning with Brida.

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7.73

728 votes

#8 - Episode 5

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/9/2022

Aethelhelm's subterfuge successfully foments war tensions between Edward and Sigtryggr, but his thugs make a crucial mistake in attacking a pilgrimage.

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7.70

764 votes

#9 - Episode 2

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/9/2022

A betrayal at Eoferwic sends Sigtryggr in search of aid, while Uhtred begs Aethelflaed for military support she cannot give. Edward meets a new ally.

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7.55

834 votes

#10 - Episode 1

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/9/2022

Ill omens and border raids make Uhtred extra-vigilant at his northern outpost. King Sigtryggr is visited by his notorious brother Rognvaldr.

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