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A close-knit anthology series dealing with stories involving malice, violence and murder based in and around Minnesota.

5 Seasons
51 Episodes
Returning Series
Crime Drama
Cast & Characters
episode image Loplop
9.4/10 (10471 votes)

#1 Loplop

S2:E8

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

episode image The Castle
9.4/10 (10607 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.

episode image The Crocodile's Dilemma
9.3/10 (17675 votes)

#3 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.

episode image A Fox, a Rabbit, and a Cabbage
9.3/10 (11453 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.

episode image Morton's Fork
9.3/10 (12177 votes)

#5 Morton's Fork

S1:E10

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

episode image Buridan's Ass
9.2/10 (12283 votes)

#6 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.

episode image Rhinoceros
9.2/10 (8853 votes)

#7 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.

episode image The Gift of the Magi
9.1/10 (8474 votes)

#8 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.

episode image Eating the Blame
8.9/10 (10546 votes)

#9 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.

episode image Who Shaves the Barber?
8.9/10 (10076 votes)

#10 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.

episode image Who Rules the Land of Denial?
8.9/10 (6592 votes)

#11 Who Rules the Land of Denial?

S3:E8

Nikki struggles to survive, Emmit gets spooked and Sy joins Varga for tea.

episode image Did You Do This? No, You Did It!
8.8/10 (7838 votes)

#12 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.

episode image Waiting for Dutch
8.7/10 (11050 votes)

#13 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.

episode image Fear and Trembling
8.7/10 (7839 votes)

#14 Fear and Trembling

S2:E4

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

episode image Aporia
8.7/10 (5686 votes)

#15 Aporia

S3:E9

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

episode image The Lord of No Mercy
8.6/10 (5599 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.

episode image The Tragedy of the Commons
8.6/10 (6539 votes)

#17 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.

episode image Blanket
8.6/10 (4285 votes)

#18 Blanket

S5:E8

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

episode image The Useless Hand
8.6/10 (4504 votes)

#19 The Useless Hand

S5:E9

The tide turns.

episode image A Muddy Road
8.5/10 (10402 votes)

#20 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.

episode image The Heap
8.5/10 (9558 votes)

#21 The Heap

S1:E8

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

episode image The Myth of Sisyphus
8.5/10 (7911 votes)

#22 The Myth of Sisyphus

S2:E3

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

episode image Somebody to Love
8.5/10 (6220 votes)

#23 Somebody to Love

S3:E10

Gloria follows the money, Nikki plays a game and Emmit learns a lesson about progress from Varga. Season finale.

episode image The Six Ungraspables
8.4/10 (9905 votes)

#24 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.

episode image Before the Law
8.4/10 (8382 votes)

#25 Before the Law

S2:E2

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

episode image Palindrome
8.4/10 (8487 votes)

#26 Palindrome

S2:E10

Peggy and Ed make a run for it.

episode image The Law of Vacant Places
8.4/10 (8387 votes)

#27 The Law of Vacant Places

S3:E1

A twisted sibling rivalry leads to murder, mobsters and cutthroat competitive bridge in a small Midwestern town.

episode image Trials and Tribulations
8.4/10 (4864 votes)

#28 Trials and Tribulations

S5:E2

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

episode image The Rooster Prince
8.3/10 (11158 votes)

#29 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.

episode image The Law of Inevitability
8.3/10 (5379 votes)

#30 The Law of Inevitability

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.

episode image Bisquik
8.3/10 (5872 votes)

#31 Bisquik

S5:E10

Lorraine makes a visit and Dot prepares biscuits.

episode image The Narrow Escape Problem
8.2/10 (5712 votes)

#32 The Narrow Escape Problem

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.

episode image The House of Special Purpose
8.2/10 (5498 votes)

#33 The House of Special Purpose

S3:E5

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

episode image The Tiger
8.1/10 (4095 votes)

#34 The Tiger

S5:E5

Dot creates diversions, Roy meets his match and Indira helps a new friend.

episode image The Tender Trap
8.1/10 (4027 votes)

#35 The Tender Trap

S5:E6

Lorraine calls things off, Gator asks questions, Wayne makes a surprising discovery and Indira offers a new perspective.

episode image The Principle of Restricted Choice
8.0/10 (6157 votes)

#36 The Principle of Restricted Choice

S3:E2

Gloria deals with the aftermath of a crime, Varga makes a move, and Ray and Nikki move on to Plan B.

episode image The Paradox of Intermediate Transactions
8.0/10 (4438 votes)

#37 The Paradox of Intermediate Transactions

S5:E3

Dot and Wayne protect their home, Roy neutralizes an obstacle, Witt suspects foul play and Gator makes a move.

episode image Insolubilia
8.0/10 (4063 votes)

#38 Insolubilia

S5:E4

Munch makes a bold move, Indira and Witt have questions, Wayne takes a fall and Gator disappoints.

episode image The Law of Non-Contradiction
7.9/10 (6550 votes)

#39 The Law of Non-Contradiction

S3:E3

Gloria revisits her stepfather's past to try and find some answers.

episode image The Nadir
7.9/10 (3557 votes)

#40 The Nadir

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.

Cast & Chracters

character image Dorothy 'Dot' Lyon

Dorothy 'Dot' Lyon

Actor: Juno Temple
character image Lorraine Lyon

Lorraine Lyon

Actor: Jennifer Jason Leigh
character image Wayne Lyon

Wayne Lyon

Actor: David Rysdahl
character image Gator Tillman

Gator Tillman

Actor: Joe Keery
character image North Dakota Deputy Witt Farr

North Dakota Deputy Witt Farr

Actor: Lamorne Morris
character image Minnesota Police Deputy Indira Olmstead

Minnesota Police Deputy Indira Olmstead

Actor: Richa Shukla Moorjani
character image Ole Munch

Ole Munch

Actor: Sam Spruell
character image Scotty Lyon

Scotty Lyon

Actor: Sienna King
character image Danish Graves

Danish Graves

Actor: Dave Foley
character image Roy Tillman

Roy Tillman

Actor: Jon Hamm

The highest rated episode of Fargo is "Loplop" (S2E8) with a rating of 9.40.

This episode received 10,471 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "The Land of Taking and Killing" (S4E2) with a rating of 7.10.

This episode received 4,524 votes.

The highest rated episode is "The Crocodile's Dilemma" (S1E1) with a rating of 9.30.

This episode received 17,675 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "The Rooster Prince" (S1E2) with a rating of 8.30.

This episode received 11,158 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Loplop" (S2E8) with a rating of 9.40.

This episode received 10,471 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Before the Law" (S2E2) with a rating of 8.40.

This episode received 8,382 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Who Rules the Land of Denial?" (S3E8) with a rating of 8.90.

This episode received 6,592 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "The Law of Non-Contradiction" (S3E3) with a rating of 7.90.

This episode received 6,550 votes.

The highest rated episode is "The Nadir" (S4E8) with a rating of 7.90.

This episode received 3,557 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "The Land of Taking and Killing" (S4E2) with a rating of 7.10.

This episode received 4,524 votes.

The highest rated episode is "The Tragedy of the Commons" (S5E1) with a rating of 8.60.

This episode received 6,539 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Linda" (S5E7) with a rating of 7.60.

This episode received 4,398 votes.

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Alfred A. Arndt Art Construction Coordinator
Amber Humphries Art Set Decoration
Cathy Cowan Art Supervising Art Director
Greg Auch Art Assistant Property Master
John Dambrauskas Art Head Greensman
Justin Onofriechuk Art Property Master
Tom Johnson Art Paint Coordinator
Trevor Smith Art Production Design
Mark Woodgate Camera Key Grip
Ryan McGregor Camera Digital Imaging Technician
Carol Case Costume & Make-Up Costume Design
Charl Boettger Costume & Make-Up Assistant Costume Designer
Chris Harrison-Glimsdale Costume & Make-Up Hair Department Head
Dani Hanson Costume & Make-Up Other
Gail Kennedy Costume & Make-Up Makeup Department Head
Grady Galvin Crew Picture Car Coordinator
Guy Bews Crew Stunt Coordinator
Jessica Bail Crew Post Production Supervisor
John Frosst Crew Special Effects Coordinator
Max Radford Crew Transportation Coordinator
Michael Perfitt Crew Score Engineer
Priska Pfanner Crew Chef
Rolly Selkirk Crew Security Coordinator
Sam Gainer Crew Clearances Coordinator
Sandi Cameron Directing Script Supervisor
Rob Gyorgy Editing Online Editor
Tony D'Amore Editing Colorist
Tom Kolafa Lighting Gaffer
Alyson Lockwood Production Background Casting Director
April Shih Production Co-Executive Producer
Bob DeLaurentis Production Co-Executive Producer
Brendan Wilcocks Production Casting Associate
Caitlin Jackson Production Co-Executive Producer
Cayley Wreggitt Production Casting Associate
Chris Paul Production Executive Producer's Assistant
Cory Faulkner Production Co-Producer
Dana Gonzales Production Producer
Dennis Penney Production Production Manager
Emily Craycraft Production Executive Producer's Assistant
Ethan Coen Production Executive Producer
Jackie Lind Production Local Casting
Jessica Farelly Production Executive Producer's Assistant
Joel Coen Production Executive Producer
Kaari M. Autry Production Associate Producer
Kaitlyn Emslie Farrell Production Travel Coordinator
Karolina Gajewska Production Executive Producer's Assistant
Kim Todd Production Executive Producer
Kristi Reed Production Co-Producer
Leslie Cowan Production Unit Production Manager
Leslie Maynes Production Controller
Meghan Westelmajer Production Assistant Production Manager
Michelle Gougeon Production Production Coordinator
Noah Hawley Production Executive Producer
Rachel Tenner Production Casting
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Regis Kimble Production Producer
Rhonda Fisekci Production Local Casting
Rick Messina Production Casting Associate
Samantha Ferrari Production Assistant Production Coordinator
Samantha Richardson Production Post Production Coordinator
Stephanie Gorin Production Local Casting
Steve Stark Production Executive Producer
Tara Bell-Irving Production Casting Associate
Tejav Narayanan Production Executive Producer's Assistant
Thomas Bezucha Production Co-Executive Producer
Tyler Heiligsetzer Production Assistant Production Coordinator
Valerie Hill Production Other
Vanessa Wenzel Production Producer's Assistant
Vincent Landay Production Executive Producer
Warren Littlefield Production Executive Producer
Alex Bullick Sound Sound Effects Editor
Alex Yewon Sound Other
Ben Fox Sound Other
Ben Schor Sound Music Editor
Dustin Harris Sound Dialogue Editor
Gerald Trepy Sound First Assistant Sound Editor
Jeff Russo Sound Original Music Composer
Joe Bracciale Sound ADR Supervisor
Kirk Lynds Sound Sound Re-Recording Mixer
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Martin Lee Sound Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Michael Playfair Sound Production Sound Mixer
Tyler Whitham Sound Sound Designer
Brendan Taylor Visual Effects Visual Effects Supervisor
David Benediktson Visual Effects Special Effects Supervisor
Inëz Czymbor Visual Effects Visual Effects Assistant Editor
Jesse Kawzenuk Visual Effects Visual Effects Supervisor
Mark Ferguson Visual Effects Visual Effects Producer

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