The BEST Episodes of Fargo
Every episode ever - ranked by fan votes!
Last Updated: Apr 1, 2020
Network: FX
An american black comedy–crime drama anthology television series created and primarily written by Noah Hawley. The show is inspired by the 1996 film of the same name written and directed by the Coen brothers, who serve as executive producers on the series. Each season follows an anthology format, being set in a different era along with a different story, cast and set of characters.
#1 - Morton's Fork
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired Jun 17, 2014
Molly takes the lead, while Gus pursues a hunch. Lester manipulates a situation and Malvo finds a new target.
8.59 
#2 - The Castle
Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired Dec 7, 2015
Peggy and Ed agree to follow through with their plan at the Motor Motel, Lou faces jurisdictional politics and Hanzee reports back to the Gerhardts.
8.36 
#3 - Loplop
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired Nov 30, 2015
Hanzee searches for Peggy and Ed. Dodd ends up in unfamiliar territory.
8.29 
#4 - A Fox, a Rabbit and a Cabbage
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired Jun 10, 2014
Lester has an unexpected encounter, Malvo changes course and a new investigation leads Molly down a familiar path.
8.26 
#5 - Buridan's Ass
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired May 20, 2014
Malvo executes his master plan, while Lester attempts to craft one of his own. Gus and Molly team up in Duluth.
8.21 
#6 - The Crocodile's Dilemma
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired Apr 15, 2014
A ruthless, manipulative man meets a small town insurance salesman and sets him on a path of destruction.
8.20 
#7 - Rhinoceros
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired Nov 16, 2015
Lou and Hank try to prevent an altercation, Peggy and Ed defend their choices and the Gerhardt clan attempts to get back one of their own.
8.15 
#8 - Who Shaves the Barber?
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired May 27, 2014
Malvo seeks answers, while Lester finagles a few of his own. Molly and Gus try to get past a setback in the investigation.
8.07 
#9 - Did You Do This? No, You Did It!
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired Nov 23, 2015
Lou and Hank investigate in Fargo, The King of Breakfast visits Betsy and Molly, Floyd is summoned away and Bear questions a family member’s loyalty.
8.05 
#10 - The Gift of the Magi
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired Nov 9, 2015
Floyd takes action, and Charlie tries to prove himself. Peggy and Ed disagree about what to do next, while Lou finds himself sidelined during Ronald Reagan’s campaign tour.
8.03 
#11 - Eating the Blame
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired May 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.
8.03 
#12 - The Heap
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired Jun 3, 2014
Molly faces pressure to close the case, while Lester starts to feel like a new man.
8.00 
#13 - Somebody to Love
Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired Jun 21, 2017
In the season finale, Gloria follows the money, Nikki plays a game and Emmit learns a lesson about progress from Varga.
7.99 
#14 - A Muddy Road
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired Apr 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.
7.98 
#15 - The Lord of No Mercy
Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired May 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.
7.93 
#16 - Palindrome
Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired Dec 14, 2015
Peggy and Ed make a run for it.
7.91 
#17 - Aporia
Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired Jun 14, 2017
Emmit sits down with Gloria while Nikki negotiates a deal.
7.90 
#18 - The Six Ungraspables
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired May 13, 2014
When Lester has a close call, Molly makes an unorthodox decision. Gus weighs some neighborly advice and Malvo gets what he wants.
7.89 
#19 - The Rooster Prince
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired Apr 22, 2014
Molly begins to suspect that Lester is involved in the murders, but her new boss points her in a different direction. Meanwhile, Malvo investigates the blackmail plot against a man known as the 'Supermarket King'.
7.89 
#20 - The Law of Inevitability
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired May 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.
7.87 
#21 - The Law of Vacant Places
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired Apr 19, 2017
A petty sibling rivalry between two brothers escalates and brings chaos to a small Minnesotan community.
7.86 
#22 - Who Rules the Land of Denial?
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired Jun 7, 2017
Nikki struggles to survive. Emmit gets spooked. Sy joins Varga for tea.
7.84 
#23 - The Myth of Sisyphus
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired Oct 26, 2015
The Gerhardts' search for Rye intensifies. Lou takes a trip to Fargo. Peggy overhears a new theory about the Waffle Hut shooter.
7.84 
#24 - Before the Law
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired Oct 19, 2015
The Gerhardts get a surprising offer, and two unlikely murderers do their best to clean up their mess.
7.82 
#25 - Fear and Trembling
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired Nov 2, 2015
Floyd responds to Kansas City’s proposal, Hanzee takes a road trip, and Lou has a realization.
7.82