Vikings: Season 5

2017 · 20 episodes · ★ 7.1

What Season 5 of Vikings

Season five begins with Ivar the Boneless asserting his leadership over the Great Heathen Army, while Lagertha reigns as Queen of Kattegat. Ivar’s murder of his brother Sigurd sets the stage for vicious battles to come as Ragnar’s sons plot their next moves after avenging their father’s death. Bjorn follows his destiny into the Mediterranean Sea and Floki who is suffering from the loss of his wife Helga, takes to the seas submitting himself to the will of the Gods. This season is full of startling alliances and unbelievable betrayals as the Vikings fight to rule the world.

20episodes

Nov 29, 2017Aired

Jan 30, 2019Latest episode

15.1 hrtotal runtime

Season 5 Episodes

5x01 The Departed (1)
Nov 29, 2017 · 46 min · ★ 7.4
Tensions mount between the sons of Ragnar Lothbrok as the Vikings continue to threaten the very heart of England. As the Great Army moves to take York, with King Aethelwulf and his family still in hiding, Heahmund—the warrior bishop—must rally the Saxons to defend the Realm.
Directed by: David Wellington, Joshua Zimmerman · Written by: Michael Hirst · Starring: Linus Roache, Moe Dunford, Jasper Pääkkönen, Josefin Asplund
5x02 The Departed (2)
Nov 29, 2017 · 44 min · ★ 7.3
Tensions mount between the sons of Ragnar Lothbrok as the Vikings continue to threaten the very heart of England. As the Great Army moves to take York, with King Aethelwulf and his family still in hiding, Heahmund—the warrior bishop—must rally the Saxons to defend the Realm.
Directed by: David Wellington · Written by: Michael Hirst · Starring: Moe Dunford, Josefin Asplund, Ida Marie Nielsen, Jonathan Rhys Meyers
5x03 Homeland
Dec 6, 2017 · 44 min · ★ 7.7
Celebrations are cut short in the aftermath of the battle at York. Ragnar Lothbrok's sons are pitted against each other as tensions reach an all-time high, and each is forced to choose a side.
Directed by: Steve Saint Leger · Written by: Michael Hirst · Starring: Moe Dunford, Jasper Pääkkönen, Josefin Asplund, Jonathan Rhys Meyers
5x04 The Plan
Dec 13, 2017 · 44 min · ★ 7.2
Guided by Heahmund's visions, the Saxons devise a battle plan. Ivar the Boneless strategises as the Vikings undergo increasing pressure. Bjorn Ironside finds himself in a new territory and must convince the local commander he is a trader.
Directed by: Steve Saint Leger · Written by: Michael Hirst · Starring: Moe Dunford, Jasper Pääkkönen, Josefin Asplund, Ida Marie Nielsen
5x05 The Prisoner
Dec 20, 2017 · 48 min · ★ 7.2
Ivar meets his match in Heahmund. Floki returns to Kattegat. Bjorn receives a lavish welcome in North Africa.
Directed by: Ciarán Donnelly · Written by: Michael Hirst · Starring: Moe Dunford, Jasper Pääkkönen, Ida Marie Nielsen, Jonathan Rhys Meyers
5x06 The Message
Dec 27, 2017 · 47 min · ★ 7.1
Lagertha is betrayed, and Bjorn must find a way to support the distraught queen. Floki and his settlers arrive in a new land, but it is far from what they expected.
Directed by: Ciarán Donnelly · Written by: Michael Hirst · Starring: Moe Dunford, Jasper Pääkkönen, Josefin Asplund, Ida Marie Nielsen
5x07 Full Moon
Jan 3, 2018 · 45 min · ★ 6.8
Bjorn returns to Kattegat to learn that an attack will take place during the next full moon. Ivar must decide if he can place his trust in a former enemy on the battlefield.
Directed by: Jeff Woolnough · Written by: Michael Hirst · Starring: Jasper Pääkkönen, Josefin Asplund, Ida Marie Nielsen, Jonathan Rhys Meyers
5x08 The Joke
Jan 10, 2018 · 46 min · ★ 7.5
The battle for Kattegat begins and, as the two armies line up to fight, the Great Heathen Army must decide between a final plea for peace or all-out war. Floki faces discord among the settlers.
Directed by: Jeff Woolnough · Written by: Michael Hirst · Starring: Moe Dunford, Jasper Pääkkönen, Josefin Asplund, Ida Marie Nielsen
5x09 A Simple Story
Jan 17, 2018 · 46 min · ★ 6.8
The army leaders consider their options in the aftermath of the battle. In Floki's camp, all hopes of binding the community together are dashed as tragedy unfolds.
Directed by: Podz · Written by: Michael Hirst · Starring: Moe Dunford, Jasper Pääkkönen, Josefin Asplund, Ida Marie Nielsen
5x10 Moments of Vision Mid-Season Finale
Jan 24, 2018 · 46 min · ★ 6.6
A sense of doom looms over Kattegat as bloodshed ensues. The defeated army flees in the face of the victors. A legendary warrior makes his way home.
Directed by: Podz · Written by: Michael Hirst · Starring: Clive Standen, Jasper Pääkkönen, Josefin Asplund, Ida Marie Nielsen
5x11 The Revelation
Nov 28, 2018 · 45 min · ★ 7.2
Ivar is crowned the new king of Kattegat just in time to welcome Rollo home. Bjorn, Lagertha and Ubbe must rely on unsteady alliances to survive.
Directed by: Ciarán Donnelly · Written by: Michael Hirst · Starring: Clive Standen, Ida Marie Nielsen, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Jennie Jacques
5x12 Murder Most Foul
Dec 5, 2018 · 45 min · ★ 7.0
Bjorn, Lagertha and Ubbe face an uncertain fate as Heahmund's loyalty is tested. Floki fights to understand the will of the gods. Ivar may have met his match.
Directed by: Ciarán Donnelly · Written by: Michael Hirst · Starring: Ida Marie Nielsen, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Jennie Jacques, Jack McEvoy
5x13 A New God
Dec 12, 2018 · 45 min · ★ 6.5
Heahmund must try to convince King Alfred that his actions are in defense of the Crown. Ubbe and Torvi strengthen the position of the Vikings but not all in the Viking camp support their strategy. Another settler disappears in Iceland.
Directed by: Ciarán Donnelly · Written by: Michael Hirst · Starring: Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Jennie Jacques, John Kavanagh, Jack McEvoy
5x14 The Lost Moment
Dec 19, 2018 · 44 min · ★ 6.6
As the celebrations for Ivar continue in Kattegat, grief hits Iceland and Floki must now make a fated decision. Harald's army approaches Wessex. A conspiracy grows against King Alfred.
Directed by: Steve Saint Leger · Written by: Michael Hirst · Starring: Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Jennie Jacques, John Kavanagh, Jack McEvoy
5x15 Hell
Dec 26, 2018 · 45 min · ★ 7.5
Bishop Heahmund is wracked with guilt as he fights to renounce his passions. Viking will clash with Saxon on the battlefield leaving a key figure lost in the balance.
Directed by: Steve Saint Leger · Written by: Michael Hirst · Starring: Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Jennie Jacques, John Kavanagh, Roisin Murphy
5x16 The Buddha
Jan 2, 2019 · 44 min · ★ 7.2
Bjorn achieves one of Ragnar's dreams. Ivar hatches a new plan while preparing for a divine arrival. In Iceland, a settler returns in a terrible state. King Alfred faces his greatest threat yet.
Directed by: Steve Saint Leger · Written by: Michael Hirst · Starring: Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Jennie Jacques, Jack McEvoy, Roisin Murphy
5x17 The Most Terrible Thing
Jan 9, 2019 · 46 min · ★ 7.1
An unexpected turn amongst the settlers leaves Floki powerless. King Alfred confronts Judith. In York, Bjorn must strike a deal with Harald. Wessex is once again threatened by a Viking force, but who will lead the Saxon army to defend the Realm?
Directed by: Helen Shaver · Written by: Michael Hirst · Starring: Jennie Jacques, Jack McEvoy, Roisin Murphy, Kristen Holden-Ried
5x18 Baldur
Jan 16, 2019 · 45 min · ★ 7.0
Hvitserk is severely tested. Floki makes an amazing discovery. Freydis gives Ivar a surprise. Ubbe negotiates with the three Danish Kings that have massed their armies in Reading, but the negotiations may have a perilous outcome.
Directed by: Helen Shaver · Written by: Michael Hirst · Starring: Jennie Jacques, Jamie Maclachlan, Roisin Murphy, Steven Berkoff
5x19 What Happens in the Cave
Jan 23, 2019 · 44 min · ★ 7.3
Ubbe is forced into hand-to-hand combat. Floki reaches new depths and is met by a shocking sight. Bjorn sets off for Scandinavia with an old rival.
Directed by: David Wellington · Written by: Michael Hirst · Starring: Jennie Jacques, Roisin Murphy, Steven Berkoff, Erik Madsen
5x20 Ragnarok Season Finale
Jan 30, 2019 · 45 min · ★ 7.5
A new battle for Kattegat is on and only the gods know who will emerge victorious.
Directed by: David Wellington · Written by: Michael Hirst · Starring: John Kavanagh, Martin Maloney, Steven Berkoff, Dean Ridge