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The Best Episodes of Fargo Season 4

Every episode of Fargo Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Fargo Season 4!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Fargo Season 4 Episode 8 - The Nadir
    7.8/10(4108 votes)

    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.

    Director:Sylvain White
    Writers:Noah Hawley, Enzo Mileti, Scott Wilson

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  2. Fargo Season 4 Episode 9 - East/West
    7.6/10(4779 votes)

    S4:E9

    Rabbi and Satchel hit the road.

    Director:Michael Uppendahl
    Writers:Noah Hawley, Lee Edward Colston

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  3. Fargo Season 4 Episode 10 - Happy
    7.6/10(3850 votes)

    S4:E10

    Loy forms an uneasy alliance, Odis finds peace, Josto settles the score, Ethelrida takes a risk and Oraetta gets spooked.

    Director:Sylvain White
    Writer:Noah Hawley

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  4. Fargo Season 4 Episode 5 - The Birthplace of Civilization
    7.3/10(4257 votes)

    S4:E5

    Josto strikes back, Ethelrida does the right thing, Loy finds himself against the ropes and Deafy shakes the tree.

    Director:Dana Gonzales
    Writers:Noah Hawley, Francesca Sloane

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  5. Fargo Season 4 Episode 6 - Camp Elegance
    7.3/10(4032 votes)

    S4:E6

    Loy goes on the attack, Gaetano pays the piper, Oraetta goes off the deep end, Josto challenges orders and Rabbi puts his life on the line.

    Director:Dana Gonzales
    Writers:Noah Hawley, Francesca Sloane, Enzo Mileti, Scott Wilson

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  6. Fargo Season 4 Episode 3 - Raddoppiarlo
    7.2/10(4653 votes)

    S4:E3

    Deafy and Odis join forces, Josto seeks revenge, Oraetta finds new employment, Gaetano makes a move and Zelmare and Swanee help the Smutnys with their debt.

    Director:Dearbhla Walsh
    Writer:Noah Hawley

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  7. Fargo Season 4 Episode 4 - The Pretend War
    7.2/10(4335 votes)

    S4:E4

    Loy retaliates, Josto asserts his leadership, Ethelrida makes a disturbing discovery and the walls begin to close in on Odis.

    Director:Dearbhla Walsh
    Writers:Noah Hawley, Stefani Robinson

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  8. Fargo Season 4 Episode 7 - Lay Away
    7.2/10(3903 votes)

    S4:E7

    Josto makes a bold move, Loy battles his demons and Oraetta silences her critics.

    Director:Dana Gonzales
    Writers:Noah Hawley, Enzo Mileti, Scott Wilson

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  9. Fargo Season 4 Episode 11 - Storia Americana
    7.2/10(4266 votes)

    S4:E11

    Josto gets revenge, Oraetta comes clean and Ebal teaches Loy a lesson about business.

    Director:Dana Gonzales
    Writer:Noah Hawley

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  10. Fargo Season 4 Episode 1 - Welcome to the Alternate Economy
    7.1/10(6512 votes)

    S4:E1

    An uneasy peace between two Kansas City crime syndicates is threatened by an untimely death. Meanwhile, the Smutny family is caught between a rock and a hard place.

    Director:Noah Hawley
    Writer:Noah Hawley

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  11. Fargo Season 4 Episode 2 - The Land of Taking and Killing
    7.1/10(5123 votes)

    S4:E2

    The Smutnys receive unexpected guests, Josto and Gaetano reunite, Loy challenges the status quo and Oraetta is caught.

    Director:Noah Hawley
    Writer:Noah Hawley

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Season 4 Ratings Summary

"The Nadir" is the best rated episode of "Fargo" season 4. It scored 7.8/10 based on 4108 votes. Directed by Sylvain White and written by Noah Hawley, Enzo Mileti, Scott Wilson, it aired on 11/8/2020. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "East/West".