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The Best Episodes of Fargo

Every episode of Fargo ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Fargo!

The Best Episodes of Fargo

A close-knit anthology series dealing with stories involving malice, violence and murder based in and around Minnesota.

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  1. 9.4/10(10.6k votes)

    #1 - Loplop

    S2:E8

    Hanzee searches for Peggy and Ed. Dodd ends up in unfamiliar territory.

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  2. 9.4/10(10.7k votes)

    #2 - The Castle

    S2:E9

    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.

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  3. 9.3/10(17.9k votes)

    #3 - The Crocodile's Dilemma

    S1:E1

    A meek, mild insurance salesman meets a rootless, manipulative stranger in the hospital, which initiates terrible and gruesome events that will change the salesman's life forever.

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    Writer:N/A
  4. 9.3/10(11.6k votes)

    #4 - A Fox, a Rabbit, and a Cabbage

    S1:E9

    Lester has an unexpected encounter, Malvo changes course, and a new investigation leads Molly down a familiar path.

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    Director:Matt Shakman
  5. 9.3/10(12.4k votes)

    #5 - Morton's Fork

    S1:E10

    Molly takes the lead, while Gus pursues a hunch. Lester manipulates a situation, and Malvo finds a new target.

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    Director:Matt Shakman
    Writer:N/A
  6. 9.2/10(12.5k votes)

    #6 - Buridan's Ass

    S1:E6

    Malvo executes his master plan, while Lester attempts to craft one of his own. Gus and Molly team up in Duluth.

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    Director:Colin Bucksey
    Writer:N/A
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  8. 9.2/10(9.0k votes)

    #7 - Rhinoceros

    S2:E6

    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.

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  9. 9.1/10(8.6k votes)

    #8 - The Gift of the Magi

    S2:E5

    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.

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  10. 8.9/10(10.7k votes)

    #9 - Eating the Blame

    S1:E4

    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.

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  11. 8.9/10(10.2k votes)

    #10 - Who Shaves the Barber?

    S1:E7

    Malvo seeks answers, while Lester finagles a few of his own. Molly and Gus try to get past a setback in the investigation.

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    Director:Scott Winant
    Writer:N/A
  12. 8.9/10(6.7k votes)

    #11 - Who Rules the Land of Denial?

    S3:E8

    Nikki struggles to survive, Emmit gets spooked and Sy joins Varga for tea.

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  13. 8.8/10(8.0k votes)

    #12 - Did You Do This? No, You Did It!

    S2:E7

    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.

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  14. 8.7/10(11.2k votes)

    #13 - Waiting for Dutch

    S2:E1

    In 1979, an unexpected turn of events at a diner disrupts the lives of the citizens in a small Minnesota town.

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  15. 8.7/10(8.0k votes)

    #14 - Fear and Trembling

    S2:E4

    Floyd responds to Kansas City’s proposal, Hanzee takes a road trip, and Lou has a realization.

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  16. 8.7/10(5.8k votes)

    #15 - Aporia

    S3:E9

    Emmit sits down with Gloria, all while Nikki negotiates a deal.

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  17. 8.6/10(5.7k votes)

    #16 - The Lord of No Mercy

    S3:E6

    Gloria and Winnie get closer to the truth, Emmit tries to make things right, Nikki and Ray prepare for payback and Varga cleans up a mess.

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  18. 8.6/10(6.7k votes)

    #17 - The Tragedy of the Commons

    S5:E1

    A series of unexpected events lands Dot in hot water and she is plunged back into a life she thought she left behind.

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    Director:Noah Hawley
  19. 8.6/10(4.6k votes)

    #18 - The Useless Hand

    S5:E9

    The tide turns.

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  20. 8.5/10(10.6k votes)

    #19 - A Muddy Road

    S1:E3

    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.

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  21. 8.5/10(9.7k votes)

    #20 - The Heap

    S1:E8

    Molly faces pressure to close the case, while Lester starts to feel like a new man.

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    Director:Scott Winant
    Writer:N/A
  22. 8.5/10(8.0k votes)

    #21 - The Myth of Sisyphus

    S2:E3

    The Gerhardts' search for Rye intensifies. Lou takes a trip to Fargo. Peggy overhears a new theory about the Waffle Hut shooter.

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  23. 8.5/10(6.3k votes)

    #22 - Somebody to Love

    S3:E10

    Gloria follows the money, Nikki plays a game and Emmit learns a lesson about progress from Varga. Season finale.

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    Director:Keith Gordon
  24. 8.5/10(4.4k votes)

    #23 - Blanket

    S5:E8

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

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  25. 8.4/10(10.1k votes)

    #24 - The Six Ungraspables

    S1:E5

    When Lester has a close call, Molly makes an unorthodox decision. Gus weighs some neighborly advice, and Malvo gets what he wants.

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    Director:Colin Bucksey
    Writer:N/A
  26. 8.4/10(8.5k votes)

    #25 - Before the Law

    S2:E2

    The Gerhardts get a surprising offer, and two unlikely murderers do their best to clean up their mess.

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    Director:Noah Hawley

Best Episodes Summary

"Loplop" is the best rated episode of "Fargo". It scored 9.4/10 based on 10612 votes. Directed by Keith Gordon and written by Bob DeLaurentis, it aired on 11/30/2015. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Castle".