History Channel announced that it has renewed Vikings for a 10-episode second season, which will air in 2014. The season finale of the first season is scheduled to air on April 28. The press release stated that the show is the number one new series on cable networks this year (referring to regular series, excluding special programs and short series), averaging 6.2 million viewers per episode, and the 18-49 ratings exceeded the broadcast network series in the same period.