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The Best Episodes of Fargo Season 1

Every episode of Fargo Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Fargo Season 1!

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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Fargo Season 1 Episode 1 - The Crocodile's Dilemma
    9.3/10(19033 votes)

    #1 - 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.

    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Fargo Season 1 Episode 2 - The Rooster Prince
    8.3/10(11985 votes)

    #2 - 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.

    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Fargo Season 1 Episode 3 - A Muddy Road
    8.5/10(11191 votes)

    #3 - 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.

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  4. Fargo Season 1 Episode 4 - Eating the Blame
    8.9/10(11334 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. Fargo Season 1 Episode 5 - The Six Ungraspables
    8.4/10(10632 votes)

    #5 - 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:Colin Bucksey
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Fargo Season 1 Episode 6 - Buridan's Ass
    9.2/10(13114 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.

    Director:Colin Bucksey
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Fargo Season 1 Episode 7 - Who Shaves the Barber?
    8.9/10(10813 votes)

    #7 - 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:Scott Winant
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Fargo Season 1 Episode 8 - The Heap
    8.5/10(10258 votes)

    #8 - The Heap

    S1:E8

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

    Director:Scott Winant
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Fargo Season 1 Episode 9 - A Fox, a Rabbit, and a Cabbage
    9.3/10(12245 votes)

    #9 - 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:Matt Shakman

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  11. Fargo Season 1 Episode 10 - Morton's Fork
    9.3/10(13026 votes)

    #10 - Morton's Fork

    S1:E10

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

    Director:Matt Shakman
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Crocodile's Dilemma" is the best rated episode of "Fargo" season 1. It scored 9.3/10 based on 19033 votes. Directed by Adam Bernstein and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/15/2014. This episode is rated 1.0 points higher than the second-best, "The Rooster Prince".