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The Worst Episodes of Fargo

Every episode of Fargo ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Fargo!

Worst episode
S4E1 Welcome to the Alternate Economy
7.16,524 votes
Best episode
S2E9 The Castle
9.411,696 votes
Top season
Season 1
8.9avg
Binge time
1d 21h
51 episodes
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Fargo Season 4 Episode 1 - Welcome to the Alternate Economy
    7.1/10(6524 votes)

    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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  2. Fargo Season 4 Episode 2 - The Land of Taking and Killing
    7.1/10(5132 votes)

    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 3 - Raddoppiarlo
    7.2/10(4664 votes)

    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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  4. Fargo Season 4 Episode 4 - The Pretend War
    7.2/10(4346 votes)

    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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  5. Fargo Season 4 Episode 11 - Storia Americana
    7.2/10(4272 votes)

    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 7 - Lay Away
    7.2/10(3912 votes)

    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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  7. Fargo Season 4 Episode 5 - The Birthplace of Civilization
    7.3/10(4267 votes)

    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
    7.3/10(4043 votes)

    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 5 Episode 7 - Linda
    7.6/10(5320 votes)

    S5:E7

    Dot takes a fantastic journey.

    Director:Sylvain White
    Writers:Noah Hawley, April Shih

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  10. Fargo Season 4 Episode 9 - East/West
    7.6/10(4785 votes)

    S4:E9

    Rabbi and Satchel hit the road.

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

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  11. Fargo Season 4 Episode 10 - Happy
    7.6/10(3855 votes)

    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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  12. Fargo Season 3 Episode 3 - The Law of Non-Contradiction
    7.8/10(7235 votes)

    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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  13. Fargo Season 4 Episode 8 - The Nadir
    7.8/10(4117 votes)

    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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  14. Fargo Season 3 Episode 2 - The Principle of Restricted Choice
    7.9/10(6832 votes)

    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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  15. Fargo Season 5 Episode 3 - The Paradox of Intermediate Transactions
    8.0/10(5357 votes)

    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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  16. Fargo Season 5 Episode 4 - Insolubilia
    8.0/10(4938 votes)

    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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  17. Fargo Season 5 Episode 6 - The Tender Trap
    8.0/10(4892 votes)

    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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  18. Fargo Season 3 Episode 4 - The Narrow Escape Problem
    8.1/10(6350 votes)

    S3:E4

    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

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  19. Fargo Season 5 Episode 5 - The Tiger
    8.1/10(4970 votes)

    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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  20. Fargo Season 3 Episode 5 - The House of Special Purpose
    8.2/10(6114 votes)

    S3:E5

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

    Director:Dearbhla Walsh
    Writer:Bob DeLaurentis

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  21. Fargo Season 3 Episode 7 - The Law of Inevitability
    8.2/10(5990 votes)

    S3:E7

    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
    Writers:Noah Hawley, Matt Wolpert, Ben Nedivi

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  22. Fargo Season 5 Episode 2 - Trials and Tribulations
    8.3/10(5817 votes)

    S5:E2

    Roy attempts to reset the "natural order of things" and Lorraine becomes increasingly suspicious.

    Director:Noah Hawley
    Writer:Noah Hawley

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  23. Fargo Season 5 Episode 10 - Bisquik
    8.3/10(7028 votes)

    S5:E10

    Lorraine makes a visit and Dot prepares biscuits.

    Director:Thomas Bezucha
    Writer:Noah Hawley

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  24. Fargo Season 1 Episode 2 - The Rooster Prince
    8.3/10(12832 votes)

    S1:E2

    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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  25. Fargo Season 3 Episode 10 - Somebody to Love
    8.4/10(6896 votes)

    S3:E10

    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

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Welcome to the Alternate Economy" is the worst rated episode of Fargo. It scored 7.1/10 from 6,524 votes. Written and directed by Noah Hawley, it aired on September 27, 2020.

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