The essential episodes of Fargo
Watch these 25 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
When Lester has a close call, Molly makes an unorthodox decision. Gus weighs some neighborly advice, and Malvo gets what he wants.
- 05
Malvo executes his master plan, while Lester attempts to craft one of his own. Gus and Molly team up in Duluth.
- 06
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.
- 07
In 1979, an unexpected turn of events at a diner disrupts the lives of the citizens in a small Minnesota town.
- 08
The Gerhardts' search for Rye intensifies, Lou takes a trip to Fargo, and Peggy overhears a new theory about the Waffle Hut shooter.
- 09
Floyd responds to Kansas City's proposal, Hanzee takes a road trip, and Lou has a realization.
- 10
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.
- 11
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.
- 12
Did You Do This? No, You Did It!
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.
- 13
Hanzee searches for Peggy and Ed. Dodd ends up in unfamiliar territory.
- 14
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.
- 15
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.
- 16
Nikki and Ray's retaliation has consequences for Emmit. Meanwhile, Gloria and Winnie start connecting the dots.
- 17
Emmit sits down with Gloria, while Nikki negotiates a deal.
- 18
Loy plays with fire, Josto wears his heart on his sleeve, Oraetta makes a surprising discovery and Deafy closes in on Zelmare and Swanee.
- 19
A series of unexpected events lands Dot in hot water and she is plunged back into a life she thought she left behind.
- 20
Roy attempts to reset the "natural order of things" and Lorraine becomes increasingly suspicious.
- 21
The Paradox of Intermediate Transactions
Dot and Wayne protect their home, Roy neutralizes an obstacle. Witt suspects foul play and Gator makes a move.
- 22
Dot creates diversions, Roy meets his match and Indira helps a new friend.
- 23
Lorraine calls things off, Gator asks questions, Wayne makes a surprising discovery and Indira offers a new perspective.
- 24
Roy's campaign continues, Indira takes a stand and Witt tries to help.
- 25
The tide turns.
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