The BEST episodes of Vikings season 3

Every episode of Vikings season 3, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Vikings season 3!

The brutal and mysterious world of Ragnar Lothbrok, a Viking warrior and farmer who yearns to explore - and raid - the distant shores across the ocean.

Last Updated: 8/19/2024Network: History (CA)Status: Ended
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The Dead
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8.21
5595 votes

#1 - The Dead

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/23/2015

Season Finale: With one last chance to take Paris, Ragnar, and his Vikings troops take a daring chance. Ragnar asks Bjorn for a favor that could change the course of Viking history.

Directors: Ken Girotti
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To the Gates!
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8.05
5577 votes

#2 - To the Gates!

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/9/2015

The Viking army embarks and Paris goes into lockdown as the army prepares the defense, overseen by Odo. The Vikings are determined to make it through the gates of Paris and will stop at nothing to succeed.

Directors: Kelly Makin
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Mercenary
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7.95
5898 votes

#3 - Mercenary

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/19/2015

Ragnar and Lagertha's fleets depart Kattegat once more for Wessex but this time they bring settlers. King Ecbert hosts the Vikings and proposes a deal. Despite the misgivings of some of the other leaders, Ragnar leads his forces into battle once more, but this time as allies of Wessex.

Directors: Ken Girotti
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Born Again
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7.94
5630 votes

#4 - Born Again

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/26/2015

Preparations for the Paris raid pick up pace. Porunn and Judith both deliver children, and with new life there is also death. Athelstan tells Ragnar of his re-connection to his Christian faith. Floki interprets a sign from the gods that a sacrifice should be made.

Directors: Helen Shaver
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Breaking Point
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7.92
5488 votes

#5 - Breaking Point

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/16/2015

The Vikings go all out for a second assault on Paris. Recognizing the desperate state of affairs for his city, Emperor Charles must make a difficult decision. In Wessex, Judith is compelled to make a difficult decision of her own.

Directors: Ken Girotti
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The Usurper
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7.83
5582 votes

#6 - The Usurper

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/19/2015

The fleet returns to Kattegat to find tragic circumstances await. Lagertha learns that her Earldom has been usurped and convinces Ragnar to travel to Hederby with her in an effort to reclaim her title. Ragnar causes great surprise when he announces the next raid. The Seer has interesting prophecies for Rollo.

Directors: Helen Shaver
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Scarred
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7.80
5729 votes

#7 - Scarred

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/12/2015

The victorious Wessex/Viking forces return to Wessex but there is rancour in the Viking camp–Floki is angry over the alliance with Ecbert and resentful the influence that he feels Athelstan has over Ragnar. Princess Kwenthrith makes some calculating political moves following the battle at the Hill of the Ash in Mercia. Visitors from the past arrive in Hederby, at Kalf’s invitation.

Directors: Jeff Woolnough
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Paris
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7.76
5441 votes

#8 - Paris

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/2/2015

The appearance of the Viking fleet causes panic among the population of Paris. The Emperor Charles, urged by his daughter Gisla, announces in Court he will remain in the city. The defense of Paris is in the hands of its Commander, Count Odo, who hopes that a heroic victory against the Vikings will gain him Gisla’s hand in marriage. The Vikings establish camp downriver from the city and plan their attack.

Directors: Kelly Makin
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Warrior's Fate
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7.74
5550 votes

#9 - Warrior's Fate

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/5/2015

King Ecbert visits the developing Viking settlement as the first harvest is sown and rebuffs criticism from his leading nobles. In Mercia, the Wessex/Viking forces charge at the battle at the Hill of the Ash. In Kattegat, Harbard arrives in to the Great Hall and his mysterious aura fascinates Aslaug and Helga but Siggy remains suspicious. There are strange and tragic happenings in Kattegat, and Siggy suspects Harbard is the cause.

Directors: Jeff Woolnough
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The Wanderer
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7.72
5699 votes

#10 - The Wanderer

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/26/2015

Lagertha and Athelstan help to establish the Viking settlement in Wessex. Harbard, a mysterious wanderer, arrives in Kattegat, realizing the forewarned dreams of Aslaug, Siggy and Helga.

Directors: Ken Girotti
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