The best episodes of Fargo Season 2

Season 2 only — ranked by viewer rating, highs first. Lit marks on the season rail place this list across the run. Vote on a placement to back it or contest it.

  1. 01

    S02E09 · December 7, 2015 · 1h

    The Castle9.2

    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.

  2. 02

    S02E05 · November 9, 2015 · 1h

    The Gift of the Magi8.8

    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.

  3. 03

    S02E06 · November 16, 2015 · 1h

    Rhinoceros8.8

    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.

  4. 04

    S02E01 · October 12, 2015 · 1h 9m

    Waiting for Dutch8.7

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

  5. 05

    S02E04 · November 2, 2015 · 1h

    Fear and Trembling8.5

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

  6. 06

    S02E07 · November 23, 2015 · 1h

    Did You Do This? No, You Did It!8.4

    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.

  7. 07

    S02E03 · October 26, 2015 · 1h

    The Myth of Sisyphus8.3

    The Gerhardts' search for Rye intensifies, Lou takes a trip to Fargo, and Peggy overhears a new theory about the Waffle Hut shooter.

  8. 08

    S02E08 · November 30, 2015 · 1h 30m

    Loplop8.3

    Hanzee searches for Peggy and Ed. Dodd ends up in unfamiliar territory.

  9. 09

    S02E02 · October 19, 2015 · 1h 30m

    Before the Law8.1

    The Gerhardts get a surprising offer, and two unlikely murderers do their best to clean up their mess.

  10. 10

    S02E10 · December 14, 2015 · 1h

    Palindrome7.7

    Peggy and Ed make a run for it.

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