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Every TV Episode Written by Noah Hawley Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Boorland Day
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Boorland Day

    S1:E2

    A family of criminals has the detectives running all over the city until Walsh and Shraeger discover their motives and negotiate a stop to all the crime. Brown has Shraeger investigate Walsh's past because her former partner turned out to be a dirty cop. Meanwhile, Cole's former partner in crime returns, making it even more difficult for Cole to continue to hide his criminal past.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Noah Hawley

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  2. undefined Season 2 Episode 9 - The Castle
    8.8/10(88 votes)

    #2 - The Castle

    S2:E9

    Peggy and Ed agree to follow through with their plan at the Motor Motel, Lou faces jurisdictional politics and Hanzee reports back to the Gerhardts.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Noah Hawley

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  3. undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - Rhinoceros
    8.7/10(86 votes)

    #3 - Rhinoceros

    S2:E6

    Lou and Hank try to prevent an altercation, Peggy and Ed defend their choices and the Gerhardt clan attempts to get back one of their own.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Noah Hawley

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - A Fox, a Rabbit, and a Cabbage
    8.7/10(100 votes)

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

    S1:E9

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

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Noah Hawley

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Buridan's Ass
    8.7/10(108 votes)

    #5 - Buridan's Ass

    S1:E6

    Malvo executes his master plan, while Lester attempts to craft one of his own. Gus and Molly team up in Duluth.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Noah Hawley

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - The Crocodile's Dilemma
    8.6/10(143 votes)

    #6 - The Crocodile's Dilemma

    S1:E1

    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:N/A
    Writer:Noah Hawley

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - Morton's Fork
    8.5/10(112 votes)

    #7 - Morton's Fork

    S1:E10

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

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    Writer:Noah Hawley

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Eating the Blame
    8.5/10(112 votes)

    #8 - Eating the Blame

    S1:E4

    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.

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    Writer:Noah Hawley

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  9. undefined Season 2 Episode 5 - The Gift of the Magi
    8.5/10(86 votes)

    #9 - The Gift of the Magi

    S2:E5

    Floyd takes action, and Charlie tries to prove himself. Peggy and Ed disagree about what to do next, while Lou finds himself sidelined during Ronald Reagan’s campaign tour.

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    Writer:Noah Hawley

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  10. undefined Season 2 Episode 4 - The Blonde in the Game
    8.4/10(19 votes)

    #10 - The Blonde in the Game

    S2:E4

    After digging up the skeletal remains of a young girl, the investigation points to a convicted serial killer on death row. The team follows cryptic clues that lead to another body, an accomplice, and a victim who may still be alive.

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    Writer:Noah Hawley

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  11. undefined Season 2 Episode 12 - The Man in the Cell
    8.4/10(19 votes)

    #11 - The Man in the Cell

    S2:E12

    The notorious serial killer, Howard Epps, sets his prison cell on fire as part of a daring prison escape. Brennan is his target and her entire team is placed in danger.

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    Writer:Noah Hawley

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - Who Shaves the Barber?
    8.4/10(106 votes)

    #12 - Who Shaves the Barber?

    S1:E7

    Malvo seeks answers, while Lester finagles a few of his own. Molly and Gus try to get past a setback in the investigation.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Noah Hawley

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  13. undefined Season 3 Episode 9 - Aporia
    8.3/10(72 votes)

    #13 - Aporia

    S3:E9

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

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Noah Hawley

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - A Muddy Road
    8.3/10(111 votes)

    #14 - A Muddy Road

    S1:E3

    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:N/A
    Writer:Noah Hawley

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  15. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - Waiting for Dutch
    8.3/10(100 votes)

    #15 - Waiting for Dutch

    S2:E1

    In 1979, an unexpected turn of events at a diner disrupts the lives of the citizens in a small Minnesota town.

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    Writer:Noah Hawley

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  16. undefined Season 3 Episode 6 - The Lord of No Mercy
    8.3/10(67 votes)

    #16 - The Lord of No Mercy

    S3:E6

    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.

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    Writer:Noah Hawley

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - The Heap
    8.2/10(100 votes)

    #17 - The Heap

    S1:E8

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

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    Writer:Noah Hawley

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  18. undefined Season 5 Episode 1 - The Tragedy of the Commons
    8.2/10(46 votes)

    #18 - The Tragedy of the Commons

    S5:E1

    A series of unexpected events lands Dot in hot water and she is plunged back into a life she thought she left behind.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Noah Hawley

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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 19 - The Man in the Morgue
    8.2/10(19 votes)

    #19 - The Man in the Morgue

    S1:E19

    A trip to New Orleans leaves Bones beaten, bloodied, and suspected of murder while plunged into the world of voodoo.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Noah Hawley

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  20. undefined Season 3 Episode 8 - The Knight on the Grid
    8.2/10(13 votes)

    #20 - The Knight on the Grid

    S3:E8

    After the body of an archbishop is found, missing the kneecaps, the team concludes the murder is related to the Widow's Son case.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Noah Hawley

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  21. undefined Season 2 Episode 7 - Did You Do This? No, You Did It!
    8.2/10(77 votes)

    #21 - Did You Do This? No, You Did It!

    S2:E7

    Lou and Hank investigate in Fargo, The King of Breakfast visits Betsy and Molly, Floyd is summoned away and Bear questions a family member’s loyalty.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Noah Hawley

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  22. undefined Season 5 Episode 8 - Blanket
    8.2/10(36 votes)

    #22 - Blanket

    S5:E8

    Roy's campaign continues, Indira takes a stand and Witt tries to help.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Noah Hawley

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  23. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - The Six Ungraspables
    8.1/10(108 votes)

    #23 - The Six Ungraspables

    S1:E5

    When Lester has a close call, Molly makes an unorthodox decision. Gus weighs some neighborly advice, and Malvo gets what he wants.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Noah Hawley

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  24. undefined Season 1 Episode 11 - The Woman in the Car
    8.1/10(20 votes)

    #24 - The Woman in the Car

    S1:E11

    When a woman’s burned body is found in a car with signs that her child was kidnapped, Brennan and Booth suspect the father, Carl Decker. But things get complicated when Decker turns out to be in the Witness Protection program.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Noah Hawley

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  25. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - The Rooster Prince
    8.1/10(117 votes)

    #25 - The Rooster Prince

    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.

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    Writer:Noah Hawley

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Noah Hawley Ratings Summary

"Boorland Day" is the best rated episode written by Noah Hawley. It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 4/15/2009 and is rated 1.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Castle".