The BEST episodes of Fargo
Every episode of Fargo ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Fargo!
Various chronicles of deception, intrigue and murder in and around frozen Minnesota. Yet all of these tales mysteriously lead back one way or another to Fargo, North Dakota.
#1 - Morton's Fork
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/17/2014
Molly takes the lead, while Gus pursues a hunch. Lester manipulates a situation, and Malvo finds a new target.
#2 - The Castle
Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/7/2015
In an attempt to stop the Kansas City mob, the police decide to use Ed and Peggy as bait. Hanzee betrays the Gerhardts and takes revenge.
#3 - Loplop
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/30/2015
Ed and Peggy hold Dodd hostage in a secluded cabin and try to strike up a deal with the Gerhardts, while Hanzee attempts to hunt them down.
#4 - A Fox, a Rabbit and a Cabbage
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/10/2014
Lester has an unexpected encounter, Malvo changes course, and a new investigation leads Molly down a familiar path.
#5 - Buridan's Ass
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/20/2014
Malvo executes his master plan, while Lester attempts to craft one of his own. Gus and Molly team up in Duluth.
#6 - The Crocodile's Dilemma
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/15/2014
A ruthless, manipulative man meets a small-town insurance salesman and sets him on a path of destruction.
#7 - Rhinoceros
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/16/2015
With Ed and Charlie in custody, the Gerhardts arrive at the police station, forcing Lou and Hank to try and prevent any more bloodshed.
#8 - Bisquik
Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/16/2024
Lorraine makes a visit and Dot prepares biscuits.
#9 - The Useless Hand
Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/9/2024
The tide turns.
#10 - Who Shaves the Barber?
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/27/2014
Molly recuperates from her injury, while Malvo looks to dispatch a syndicate in Fargo. Lester continues his descent into darkness with the unfolding of his plan.
#11 - The Gift of the Magi
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/9/2015
Floyd takes action and Charlie tries to prove himself; Peggy and Ed disagree about what to do next; Lou finds himself sidelined during Ronald Reagan's campaign tour.
#12 - Did You Do This? No, You Did It!
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/23/2015
The police bring in Floyd for questioning, in an attempt to make her talk. Bear goes on a ride with Simone. Karl keeps an eye on Lou's family.
#13 - Blanket
Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/2/2024
Roy’s campaign continues, Indira takes a stand and Witt tries to help.
#14 - Eating the Blame
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/6/2014
When Gus tries to right a wrong, Malvo embraces his alter ego. Lester finds himself in a surprising situation, and Molly uncovers a promising lead.
#15 - The Heap
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/3/2014
Molly faces pressure to close the case, while Lester starts to feel like a new man.
#16 - A Muddy Road
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/29/2014
Malvo flips the script on the blackmail operation. Molly sets a trap, and Gus debates whether he should come clean. Lester's return to work has complicated repercussions.
#17 - Somebody to Love
Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/21/2017
Gloria follows the money. Nikki plays a game. Emmit learns a lesson about progress from Varga.
#18 - Aporia
Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/14/2017
Emmit sits down with Gloria. Nikki negotiates a deal.
#19 - The Lord of No Mercy
Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/24/2017
Gloria and Winnie get closer to the truth. Emmit tries to make things right. Nikki and Ray prepare for payback. Varga cleans up a mess.
#20 - Palindrome
Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/14/2015
In the events following the motel massacre, Hanzee goes after Ed and Peggy.
#21 - The Six Ungraspables
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/13/2014
When Lester has a close call, Molly makes an unorthodox decision. Gus weighs some neighborly advice and Malvo gets what he wants.
#22 - The Rooster Prince
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/22/2014
Molly begins to suspect that Lester is involved in the murders, but her boss points her in a different direction. Meanwhile, Malvo investigates the plot against a man known as the Supermarket King.
#23 - The Tragedy of the Commons
Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/21/2023
A series of unexpected events lands Dot in hot water and she is plunged back into a life she thought she left behind.
#24 - The Law of Inevitability
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/31/2017
Gloria tries to work around the system. Nikki finds herself in a familiar place. Varga comes up with an alternative plan. Emmit goes to dinner.
#25 - Who Rules the Land of Denial?
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/7/2017
Nikki struggles to survive. Emmit gets spooked. Sy joins Varga for tea.