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The Best Episodes of Fargo Season 3

Every episode of Fargo Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Fargo Season 3!

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

Genres:CrimeDrama
Network:FX

Season 3 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Fargo" season 3 is "The Law of Vacant Places", rated 8.4/10 from 8251 user votes. It was directed by Noah Hawley and written by Noah Hawley. "The Law of Vacant Places" aired on 4/19/2017 and is rated 0.4 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "The Principle of Restricted Choice".

  • The Law of Vacant Places
    8.4/10 8,251 votes

    #1 - The Law of Vacant Places

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 4/19/2017

    A twisted sibling rivalry leads to murder, mobsters and cutthroat competitive bridge in a small Midwestern town.

    Director: Noah Hawley

    Writer: Noah Hawley

  • The Principle of Restricted Choice
    8.0/10 6,046 votes

    #2 - The Principle of Restricted Choice

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 4/26/2017

    Gloria deals with the aftermath of a crime, Varga makes a move, and Ray and Nikki move on to Plan B.

    Director: Michael Uppendahl

    Writer: Noah Hawley

  • The Law of Non-Contradiction
    7.9/10 6,432 votes

    #3 - The Law of Non-Contradiction

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 5/3/2017

    Gloria revisits her stepfather's past to try and find some answers.

    Director: John Cameron

    Writer: Matt Wolpert, Ben Nedivi

  • The Narrow Escape Problem
    8.2/10 5,604 votes

    #4 - The Narrow Escape Problem

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 5/10/2017

    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

  • The House of Special Purpose
    8.2/10 5,387 votes

    #5 - The House of Special Purpose

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 5/17/2017

    Nikki and Ray's retaliation has consequences for Emmit. Meanwhile, Gloria and Winnie start connecting the dots.

    Director: Dearbhla Walsh

    Writer: Bob DeLaurentis

  • The Lord of No Mercy
    8.6/10 5,486 votes

    #6 - The Lord of No Mercy

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 5/24/2017

    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

  • The Law of Inevitability
    8.3/10 5,278 votes

    #7 - The Law of Inevitability

    Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 5/31/2017

    Gloria tries to work around the system, Nikki finds herself in a familiar place, Varga comes up with an alternative plan and Emmit goes to dinner.

    Director: Mike Barker

    Writer: Matt Wolpert, Ben Nedivi, Noah Hawley

  • Who Rules the Land of Denial?
    8.9/10 6,481 votes

    #8 - Who Rules the Land of Denial?

    Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 6/7/2017

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

    Director: Mike Barker

    Writer: Monica Beletsky, Noah Hawley

  • Aporia
    8.8/10 5,583 votes

    #9 - Aporia

    Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 6/14/2017

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

    Director: Keith Gordon

    Writer: Noah Hawley, Bob DeLaurentis

  • Somebody to Love
    8.5/10 6,106 votes

    #10 - Somebody to Love

    Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 6/21/2017

    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