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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!

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

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    Fargo Season 2 Episode 8 - Loplop
    9.4/10(11140 votes)

    #1 - Loplop

    S2:E8

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

    Director:Keith Gordon
    Writer:Bob DeLaurentis

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  2. Fargo Season 2 Episode 9 - The Castle
    9.4/10(11271 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.

    Director:Adam Arkin
    Writers:Noah Hawley, Steve Blackman

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  3. Fargo Season 1 Episode 1 - The Crocodile's Dilemma
    9.3/10(19246 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.

    Director:Adam Bernstein
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Fargo Season 1 Episode 9 - A Fox, a Rabbit, and a Cabbage
    9.3/10(12403 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.

    Director:Matt Shakman
    Writer:Noah Hawley

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  5. Fargo Season 1 Episode 10 - Morton's Fork
    9.3/10(13193 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.

    Director:Matt Shakman
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Fargo Season 1 Episode 6 - Buridan's Ass
    9.2/10(13271 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.

    Director:Colin Bucksey
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Fargo Season 2 Episode 6 - Rhinoceros
    9.2/10(9468 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.

    Director:Jeffrey Reiner
    Writer:Noah Hawley

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  8. Fargo Season 2 Episode 5 - The Gift of the Magi
    9.1/10(9086 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.

    Director:Jeffrey Reiner
    Writers:Noah Hawley, Ben Nedivi

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  9. Fargo Season 1 Episode 4 - Eating the Blame
    8.9/10(11479 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.

    Director:Randall Einhorn
    Writer:Noah Hawley

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  10. Fargo Season 1 Episode 7 - Who Shaves the Barber?
    8.9/10(10954 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.

    Director:Scott Winant
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Fargo Season 3 Episode 8 - Who Rules the Land of Denial?
    8.9/10(7020 votes)

    #11 - Who Rules the Land of Denial?

    S3:E8

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

    Director:Mike Barker
    Writers:Noah Hawley, Monica Beletsky

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  12. Fargo Season 2 Episode 7 - Did You Do This? No, You Did It!
    8.8/10(8413 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.

    Director:Keith Gordon
    Writers:Noah Hawley, Matt Wolpert, Ben Nedivi

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  13. Fargo Season 2 Episode 1 - Waiting for Dutch
    8.7/10(11785 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.

    Directors:Randall Einhorn, Michael Uppendahl
    Writer:Noah Hawley

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  14. Fargo Season 2 Episode 4 - Fear and Trembling
    8.7/10(8430 votes)

    #14 - Fear and Trembling

    S2:E4

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

    Director:Michael Uppendahl
    Writer:Steve Blackman

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  15. Fargo Season 3 Episode 9 - Aporia
    8.7/10(6071 votes)

    #15 - Aporia

    S3:E9

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

    Director:Keith Gordon
    Writers:Noah Hawley, Bob DeLaurentis

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  16. Fargo Season 3 Episode 6 - The Lord of No Mercy
    8.6/10(5974 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.

    Director:Dearbhla Walsh
    Writer:Noah Hawley

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  17. Fargo Season 5 Episode 1 - The Tragedy of the Commons
    8.6/10(7314 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.

    Director:Noah Hawley
    Writer:Noah Hawley

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  18. Fargo Season 5 Episode 9 - The Useless Hand
    8.6/10(5098 votes)

    #18 - The Useless Hand

    S5:E9

    The tide turns.

    Director:Thomas Bezucha
    Writer:Noah Hawley

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  19. Fargo Season 1 Episode 3 - A Muddy Road
    8.5/10(11334 votes)

    #19 - A Muddy Road

    S1:E3