9.3/1017,372 votes#1 - The Crocodile's Dilemma
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/15/2014
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: N/A
8.3/1010,972 votes#2 - The Rooster Prince
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/22/2014
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: N/A
8.5/1010,228 votes#3 - 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.
Director: Randall Einhorn
Writer: Noah Hawley
8.9/1010,371 votes#4 - 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.
Director: Randall Einhorn
Writer: Noah Hawley
8.4/109,739 votes#5 - 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.
Director: Colin Bucksey
Writer: N/A
9.2/1012,094 votes#6 - 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.
Director: Colin Bucksey
Writer: N/A
8.9/109,902 votes#7 - Who Shaves the Barber?
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 5/27/2014
Malvo seeks answers, while Lester finagles a few of his own. Molly and Gus try to get past a setback in the investigation.
Director: Scott Winant
Writer: N/A
8.5/109,390 votes#8 - 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.
Director: Scott Winant
Writer: N/A
9.3/1011,239 votes#9 - 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.
Director: Matt Shakman
Writer: Noah Hawley
9.3/1011,956 votes#10 - 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.
Director: Matt Shakman
Writer: N/A
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A close-knit anthology series dealing with stories involving malice, violence and murder based in and around Minnesota.
Genres:CrimeDrama
Network:FX
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"The Crocodile's Dilemma" is the best rated episode of "Fargo" season 1. It scored 9.3/10 based on 17372 votes. Directed by Adam Bernstein and written by N/A, it aired on 4/15/2014. This episode is rated 1.0 points higher than the second-best, "The Rooster Prince".