The essential episodes of Fargo
Watch these 15 in order and you've got Fargo — each pick states its reason.
- 01
A ruthless, manipulative man meets a small town insurance salesman and sets him on a path of destruction.
- 02
Malvo flips the script on the blackmail operation, Molly sets a trap, and Gus debates whether he should come clean. Meanwhile, Lester's return to work has complicated repercussions.
- 03
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.
- 04
Malvo executes his master plan, while Lester attempts to craft one of his own. Gus and Molly team up in Duluth.
- 05
A Fox, a Rabbit, and a Cabbage
Lester has an unexpected encounter, Malvo changes course, and a new investigation leads Molly down a familiar path.
- 06
In 1979, an unexpected turn of events at a diner disrupts the lives of the citizens in a small Minnesota town.
- 07
Floyd responds to Kansas City's proposal, Hanzee takes a road trip, and Lou has a realization.
- 08
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.
- 09
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.
- 10
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.
- 11
Emmit sits down with Gloria, while Nikki negotiates a deal.
- 12
Loy plays with fire, Josto wears his heart on his sleeve, Oraetta makes a surprising discovery and Deafy closes in on Zelmare and Swanee.
- 13
A series of unexpected events lands Dot in hot water and she is plunged back into a life she thought she left behind.
- 14
Roy attempts to reset the "natural order of things" and Lorraine becomes increasingly suspicious.
- 15
The tide turns.
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