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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Fargo Season 4 Episode 3 - Raddoppiarlo
    5.6/10(43 votes)

    #1 - Raddoppiarlo

    S4:E3

    Deafy and Odis join forces, Josto seeks revenge, Oraetta finds new employment, Gaetano makes a move and Zelmare and Swanee help the Smutnys with their debt.

    Director:Dearbhla Walsh
    Writer:Noah Hawley

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  2. Fargo Season 4 Episode 2 - The Land of Taking and Killing
    5.7/10(41 votes)

    #2 - The Land of Taking and Killing

    S4:E2

    The Smutnys receive unexpected guests, Josto and Gaetano reunite, Loy challenges the status quo and Oraetta is caught.

    Director:Noah Hawley
    Writer:Noah Hawley

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  3. Fargo Season 4 Episode 7 - Lay Away
    5.7/10(40 votes)

    #3 - Lay Away

    S4:E7

    Josto makes a bold move, Loy battles his demons and Oraetta silences her critics.

    Director:Dana Gonzales
    Writers:Noah Hawley, Enzo Mileti, Scott Wilson

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  4. Fargo Season 4 Episode 9 - East/West
    5.8/10(40 votes)

    #4 - East/West

    S4:E9

    Rabbi and Satchel hit the road.

    Director:Michael Uppendahl
    Writers:Noah Hawley, Lee Edward Colston

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  5. Fargo Season 4 Episode 11 - Storia Americana
    5.8/10(43 votes)

    #5 - Storia Americana

    S4:E11

    Josto gets revenge, Oraetta comes clean and Ebal teaches Loy a lesson about business.

    Director:Dana Gonzales
    Writer:Noah Hawley

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  6. Fargo Season 4 Episode 4 - The Pretend War
    5.9/10(41 votes)

    #6 - The Pretend War

    S4:E4

    Loy retaliates, Josto asserts his leadership, Ethelrida makes a disturbing discovery and the walls begin to close in on Odis.

    Director:Dearbhla Walsh
    Writers:Noah Hawley, Stefani Robinson

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  7. Fargo Season 4 Episode 5 - The Birthplace of Civilization
    5.9/10(41 votes)

    #7 - The Birthplace of Civilization

    S4:E5

    Josto strikes back, Ethelrida does the right thing, Loy finds himself against the ropes and Deafy shakes the tree.

    Director:Dana Gonzales
    Writers:Noah Hawley, Francesca Sloane

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  8. Fargo Season 4 Episode 6 - Camp Elegance
    5.9/10(41 votes)

    #8 - Camp Elegance

    S4:E6

    Loy goes on the attack, Gaetano pays the piper, Oraetta goes off the deep end, Josto challenges orders and Rabbi puts his life on the line.

    Director:Dana Gonzales
    Writers:Noah Hawley, Francesca Sloane, Enzo Mileti, Scott Wilson

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  9. Fargo Season 4 Episode 8 - The Nadir
    5.9/10(42 votes)

    #9 - The Nadir

    S4:E8

    Loy plays with fire, Josto wears his heart on his sleeve, Oraetta makes a surprising discovery and Deafy closes in on Zelmare and Swanee.

    Director:Sylvain White
    Writers:Noah Hawley, Enzo Mileti, Scott Wilson

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  10. Fargo Season 4 Episode 10 - Happy
    6.3/10(43 votes)

    #10 - Happy

    S4:E10

    Loy forms an uneasy alliance, Odis finds peace, Josto settles the score, Ethelrida takes a risk and Oraetta gets spooked.

    Director:Sylvain White
    Writer:Noah Hawley

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  11. Fargo Season 4 Episode 1 - Welcome to the Alternate Economy
    6.4/10(56 votes)

    #11 - Welcome to the Alternate Economy

    S4:E1

    An uneasy peace between two Kansas City crime syndicates is threatened by an untimely death. Meanwhile, the Smutny family is caught between a rock and a hard place.

    Director:Noah Hawley
    Writer:Noah Hawley

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  12. Fargo Season 5 Episode 10 - Bisquik
    7.3/10(32 votes)

    #12 - Bisquik

    S5:E10

    Lorraine makes a visit and Dot prepares biscuits.

    Director:Thomas Bezucha
    Writer:Noah Hawley

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  13. Fargo Season 5 Episode 7 - Linda
    7.4/10(29 votes)

    #13 - Linda

    S5:E7

    Dot takes a fantastic journey.

    Director:Sylvain White
    Writers:Noah Hawley, April Shih

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  14. Fargo Season 3 Episode 3 - The Law of Non-Contradiction
    7.5/10(72 votes)

    #14 - The Law of Non-Contradiction

    S3:E3

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

    Director:John Cameron
    Writers:Matt Wolpert, Ben Nedivi

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  15. Fargo Season 5 Episode 4 - Insolubilia
    7.5/10(28 votes)

    #15 - Insolubilia

    S5:E4

    Munch makes a bold move, Indira and Witt have questions, Wayne takes a fall and Gator disappoints.

    Director:Donald Murphy
    Writer:Noah Hawley

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  16. Fargo Season 5 Episode 3 - The Paradox of Intermediate Transactions
    7.6/10(28 votes)

    #16 - The Paradox of Intermediate Transactions

    S5:E3

    Dot and Wayne protect their home, Roy neutralizes an obstacle, Witt suspects foul play and Gator makes a move.

    Director:Donald Murphy
    Writer:Noah Hawley

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  17. Fargo Season 2 Episode 10 - Palindrome
    7.8/10(75 votes)

    #17 - Palindrome

    S2:E10

    Peggy and Ed make a run for it.

    Director:Adam Arkin
    Writer:Noah Hawley

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  18. Fargo Season 3 Episode 1 - The Law of Vacant Places
    7.8/10(83 votes)

    #18 - The Law of Vacant Places

    S3:E1

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

    Director:Noah Hawley
    Writer:Noah Hawley

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  19. Fargo Season 3 Episode 2 - The Principle of Restricted Choice
    7.9/10(72 votes)

    #19 - The Principle of Restricted Choice

    S3:E2

    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

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  20. Fargo Season 3 Episode 8 - Who Rules the Land of Denial?
    7.9/10(69 votes)

    #20 - Who Rules the Land of Denial?

    S3:E8

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

    Director:Mike Barker
    Writers:Noah Hawley, Monica Beletsky

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  21. Fargo Season 5 Episode 5 - The Tiger
    7.9/10(28 votes)

    #21 - The Tiger

    S5:E5

    Dot creates diversions, Roy meets his match and Indira helps a new friend.

    Director:Dana Gonzales
    Writer:Noah Hawley

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  22. Fargo Season 5 Episode 6 - The Tender Trap
    7.9/10(28 votes)

    #22 - The Tender Trap

    S5:E6

    Lorraine calls things off, Gator asks questions, Wayne makes a surprising discovery and Indira offers a new perspective.

    Director:Dana Gonzales
    Writers:Noah Hawley, Bob DeLaurentis

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  23. Fargo Season 5 Episode 9 - The Useless Hand
    7.9/10(30 votes)

    #23 - The Useless Hand

    S5:E9

    The tide turns.

    Director:Thomas Bezucha
    Writer:Noah Hawley

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  24. Fargo Season 2 Episode 2 - Before the Law
    8.0/10(81 votes)

    #24 - 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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  25. Fargo Season 2 Episode 4 - Fear and Trembling
    8.0/10(81 votes)

    #25 - Fear and Trembling

    S2:E4

    Floyd responds to Kansas City’s proposal, Hanzee takes a road trip, and Lou has a realization.

    Director:Michael Uppendahl
    Writer:Steve Blackman

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Raddoppiarlo" is the worst rated episode of "Fargo". It scored 5.6/10 based on 43 votes. Directed by Dearbhla Walsh and written by Noah Hawley, it aired on 10/4/2020. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Land of Taking and Killing".