Spoilers for this episode.
Alfred honors his agreement with the Viking exiles by granting them land in East Anglia. Ubbe welcomes the fertile ground as a chance to realize Ragnar's wish for settlement, but Bjorn chooses another course. With Lagertha still missing, he frees Gunnhild and begins a relationship with her. He says farewell to Torvi, acknowledging her care for their children, before going to York to seek Harald's help against Ivar.
Harald reasserts his authority in York and presents Magnus through his claimed connection to Ragnar. Bjorn's arrival gives him a new opportunity to attack Kattegat, although Gunnhild's attachment to Bjorn complicates their alliance. In Kattegat, Hvitserk receives a carved Buddha figure and becomes curious about the beliefs it represents. Ivar mocks his brother's new interest, while Hvitserk discusses the possibility of different beliefs belonging to a larger whole and spends time with Thora.
Helgi returns to the Icelandic settlement seeking help for Eyvind's family, who are suffering from hunger and illness after their banishment. Floki hesitates, but Kjetill supports a rescue and the party sets out. In Wessex, Alfred forgives Aethelred's role in the conspiracy before illness again leaves him vulnerable. Judith distrusts Aethelred's dealings with the nobles despite his assurances. Over a meal, she gives him poisoned wine, killing her own son while Alfred remains unaware of what she has done.