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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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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Fargo Season 1 Episode 6 - Buridan's Ass
    8.8/10(96 votes)

    #1 - 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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  2. Fargo Season 1 Episode 9 - A Fox, a Rabbit, and a Cabbage
    8.7/10(88 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. Fargo Season 2 Episode 6 - Rhinoceros
    8.7/10(75 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. Fargo Season 2 Episode 9 - The Castle
    8.7/10(78 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. Fargo Season 1 Episode 1 - The Crocodile's Dilemma
    8.6/10(128 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. Fargo Season 1 Episode 4 - Eating the Blame
    8.6/10(100 votes)

    #6 - 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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  7. Fargo Season 1 Episode 10 - Morton's Fork
    8.6/10(101 votes)

    #7 - 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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  8. Fargo Season 2 Episode 8 - Loplop
    8.6/10(79 votes)

    #8 - 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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  9. Fargo Season 2 Episode 5 - The Gift of the Magi
    8.5/10(75 votes)

    #9 - 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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  10. Fargo Season 1 Episode 3 - A Muddy Road
    8.4/10(100 votes)

    #10 - 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.

    Director:Randall Einhorn
    Writer:Noah Hawley

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  11. Fargo Season 1 Episode 7 - Who Shaves the Barber?
    8.4/10(93 votes)

    #11 - 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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  12. Fargo Season 5 Episode 1 - The Tragedy of the Commons
    8.4/10(37 votes)

    #12 - 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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  13. Fargo Season 5 Episode 8 - Blanket
    8.4/10(26 votes)

    #13 - Blanket

    S5:E8

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

    Director:Sylvain White
    Writers:Noah Hawley, Thomas Bezucha

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  14. Fargo Season 1 Episode 8 - The Heap
    8.3/10(89 votes)

    #14 - The Heap

    S1:E8

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

    Director:Scott Winant
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Fargo Season 2 Episode 1 - Waiting for Dutch
    8.3/10(88 votes)

    #15 - 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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  16. Fargo Season 2 Episode 7 - Did You Do This? No, You Did It!
    8.3/10(68 votes)

    #16 - 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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  17. Fargo Season 3 Episode 6 - The Lord of No Mercy
    8.3/10(59 votes)

    #17 - 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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  18. Fargo Season 3 Episode 9 - Aporia
    8.3/10(64 votes)

    #18 - 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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  19. Fargo Season 1 Episode 5 - The Six Ungraspables
    8.2/10(96 votes)

    #19 - 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.

    Director:Colin Bucksey
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Fargo Season 1 Episode 2 - The Rooster Prince
    8.1/10(105 votes)

    #20 - The Rooster Prince

    S1:E2

    Molly begins to suspect that Lester is involved with 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.

    Director:Adam Bernstein
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Fargo Season 2 Episode 3 - The Myth of Sisyphus
    8.1/10(76 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.

    Director:Michael Uppendahl
    Writer:Bob DeLaurentis

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  22. Fargo Season 2 Episode 2 - Before the Law
    8.0/10(77 votes)

    #22 - Before the Law

    S2:E2

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

    Director:Noah Hawley
    Writer:Noah Hawley

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  23. Fargo Season 3 Episode 4 - The Narrow Escape Problem
    8.0/10(62 votes)

    #23 - The Narrow Escape Problem

    S3:E4

    Emmit and Sy try to figure out what they've gotten themselves into, Nikki and Ray track down some collateral, and Gloria learns more about Maurice.

    Director:Michael Uppendahl
    Writer:Monica Beletsky

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  24. Fargo Season 3 Episode 10 - Somebody to Love
    8.0/10(62 votes)

    #24 - Somebody to Love

    S3:E10

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

    Director:Keith Gordon
    Writer:Noah Hawley

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  25. Fargo Season 5 Episode 2 - Trials and Tribulations
    8.0/10(29 votes)

    #25 - Trials and Tribulations

    S5:E2

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

    Director:Noah Hawley
    Writer:Noah Hawley

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Best Episodes Summary

"Buridan's Ass" is the best rated episode of "Fargo". It scored 8.8/10 based on 96 votes. Directed by Colin Bucksey and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/20/2014. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "A Fox, a Rabbit, and a Cabbage".