The Best Episodes of Fargo Season 1

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.6/10(142 votes)

   #1 - The Crocodile's Dilemma

   S1:E14/15/2014

   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:Noah Hawley

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   Director:Adam Bernstein

   Writer:Noah Hawley
2. 

   8.1/10(116 votes)

   #2 - The Rooster Prince

   S1:E24/22/2014

   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:Noah Hawley

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   Director:Adam Bernstein

   Writer:Noah Hawley
3. 

   8.3/10(110 votes)

   #3 - A Muddy Road

   S1:E34/29/2014

   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

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   Director:Randall Einhorn

   Writer:Noah Hawley
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   8.5/10(111 votes)

   #4 - Eating the Blame

   S1:E45/6/2014

   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

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   Director:Randall Einhorn

   Writer:Noah Hawley
5. 

   8.2/10(107 votes)

   #5 - The Six Ungraspables

   S1:E55/13/2014

   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:Noah Hawley

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   Director:Colin Bucksey

   Writer:Noah Hawley
6. 

   8.7/10(108 votes)

   #6 - Buridan's Ass

   S1:E65/20/2014

   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:Noah Hawley

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   Director:Colin Bucksey

   Writer:Noah Hawley
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   8.4/10(105 votes)

   #7 - Who Shaves the Barber?

   S1:E75/27/2014

   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:Noah Hawley

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   Director:Scott Winant

   Writer:Noah Hawley
8. 

   8.2/10(99 votes)

   #8 - The Heap

   S1:E86/3/2014

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

   Director:Scott Winant

   Writer:Noah Hawley

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   Director:Scott Winant

   Writer:Noah Hawley
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   8.7/10(99 votes)

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

   S1:E96/10/2014

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

   Director:Matt Shakman

   Writer:Noah Hawley

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   Director:Matt Shakman

   Writer:Noah Hawley
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    8.5/10(111 votes)

    #10 - Morton's Fork

    S1:E106/17/2014

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

    Director:Matt Shakman

    Writer:Noah Hawley

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    Director:Matt Shakman

    Writer:Noah Hawley