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The Best Episodes of Fargo Season 1

Every episode of Fargo Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Fargo Season 1!

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 17429 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".

  • The Crocodile's Dilemma
    9.3/1017,429 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

  • The Rooster Prince
    8.3/1011,009 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

  • A Muddy Road
    8.5/1010,259 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

  • Eating the Blame
    8.9/1010,405 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

  • The Six Ungraspables
    8.4/109,772 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

  • Buridan's Ass
    9.2/1012,124 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

  • Who Shaves the Barber?
    8.9/109,933 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

  • The Heap
    8.5/109,417 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

  • A Fox, a Rabbit, and a Cabbage
    9.3/1011,266 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

  • Morton's Fork
    9.3/1011,989 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