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The Best Episodes of Fargo Season 3

Every episode of Fargo Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Fargo Season 3!

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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 3 Episode 1 - The Law of Vacant Places
    8.4/10(8803 votes)

    #1 - The Law of Vacant Places

    S3:E1

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

    Director:Noah Hawley

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  2. Fargo Season 3 Episode 2 - The Principle of Restricted Choice
    8.0/10(6492 votes)

    #2 - 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.

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  3. Fargo Season 3 Episode 3 - The Law of Non-Contradiction
    7.9/10(6888 votes)

    #3 - The Law of Non-Contradiction

    S3:E3

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

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  4. Fargo Season 3 Episode 4 - The Narrow Escape Problem
    8.1/10(6022 votes)

    #4 - 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.

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  5. Fargo Season 3 Episode 5 - The House of Special Purpose
    8.2/10(5802 votes)

    #5 - The House of Special Purpose

    S3:E5

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

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  6. Fargo Season 3 Episode 6 - The Lord of No Mercy
    8.6/10(5905 votes)

    #6 - 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.

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  8. Fargo Season 3 Episode 7 - The Law of Inevitability
    8.3/10(5682 votes)

    #7 - 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.

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  9. Fargo Season 3 Episode 8 - Who Rules the Land of Denial?
    8.9/10(6939 votes)

    #8 - Who Rules the Land of Denial?

    S3:E8

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

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  10. Fargo Season 3 Episode 9 - Aporia
    8.7/10(5999 votes)

    #9 - Aporia

    S3:E9

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

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  11. Fargo Season 3 Episode 10 - Somebody to Love
    8.5/10(6561 votes)

    #10 - Somebody to Love

    S3:E10

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

    Director:Keith Gordon

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"The Law of Vacant Places" is the best rated episode of "Fargo" season 3. It scored 8.4/10 based on 8803 votes. Directed by Noah Hawley and written by Noah Hawley, it aired on 4/19/2017. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "The Principle of Restricted Choice".