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.

Last Updated: 3/15/2024Network: FXStatus: Continuing
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Morton's Fork
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8.56
5343 votes

#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.

Directors: Matt Shakman
Writer: Noah Hawley
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The Castle
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8.33
4020 votes

#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.

Directors: Adam Arkin
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Loplop
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8.27
4061 votes

#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.

Directors: Keith Gordon
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A Fox, a Rabbit and a Cabbage
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8.24
5105 votes

#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.

Directors: Matt Shakman
Writer: Noah Hawley
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Buridan's Ass
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8.18
5469 votes

#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.

Directors: Colin Bucksey
Writer: Noah Hawley
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The Crocodile's Dilemma
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8.17
7728 votes

#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.

Directors: Adam Bernstein
Writer: Noah Hawley
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Rhinoceros
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8.13
4132 votes

#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.

Directors: Jeffrey Reiner
Writer: Noah Hawley
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Bisquik
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8.09
1067 votes

#8 - Bisquik

Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/16/2024

Lorraine makes a visit and Dot prepares biscuits.

Directors: Thomas Bezucha
Writer: Noah Hawley
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The Useless Hand
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8.09
1025 votes

#9 - The Useless Hand

Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/9/2024

The tide turns.

Directors: Thomas Bezucha
Writer: Noah Hawley
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Blanket
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8.05
1028 votes

#10 - Blanket

Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/2/2024

Roy’s campaign continues, Indira takes a stand and Witt tries to help.

Directors: Sylvain White
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Who Shaves the Barber?
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8.05
5403 votes

#11 - 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.

Directors: Scott Winant
Writer: Noah Hawley
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Did You Do This? No, You Did It!
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8.02
3946 votes

#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.

Directors: Keith Gordon
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The Gift of the Magi
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8.02
3978 votes

#13 - 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.

Directors: Jeffrey Reiner
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Eating the Blame
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8.01
5818 votes

#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.

Directors: Randall Einhorn
Writer: Noah Hawley
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The Heap
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7.98
5216 votes

#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.

Directors: Scott Winant
Writer: Noah Hawley
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A Muddy Road
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7.94
5896 votes

#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.

Directors: Randall Einhorn
Writer: Noah Hawley
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Somebody to Love
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7.94
3489 votes

#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.

Directors: Keith Gordon
Writer: Noah Hawley
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The Tragedy of the Commons
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7.91
1203 votes

#18 - 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.

Directors: Noah Hawley
Writer: Noah Hawley
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Aporia
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7.89
3548 votes

#19 - Aporia

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/14/2017

Emmit sits down with Gloria. Nikki negotiates a deal.

Directors: Keith Gordon
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The Lord of No Mercy
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7.89
3646 votes

#20 - 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.

Directors: Dearbhla Walsh
Writer: Noah Hawley
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The Tender Trap
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7.88
1017 votes

#21 - The Tender Trap

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/19/2023

Lorraine calls things off, Gator asks questions, Wayne makes a surprising discovery and Indira offers a new perspective.

Directors: Dana Gonzales
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Palindrome
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7.87
3851 votes

#22 - Palindrome

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/14/2015

In the events following the motel massacre, Hanzee goes after Ed and Peggy.

Directors: Adam Arkin
Writer: Noah Hawley
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The Six Ungraspables
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7.87
5599 votes

#23 - 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.

Directors: Colin Bucksey
Writer: Noah Hawley
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The Rooster Prince
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7.86
6479 votes

#24 - 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.

Directors: Adam Bernstein
Writer: Noah Hawley
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Trials and Tribulations
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7.86
1141 votes

#25 - Trials and Tribulations

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/21/2023

Roy attempts to reset the “natural order of things” and Lorraine becomes increasingly suspicious.

Directors: Noah Hawley
Writer: Noah Hawley
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