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Fargo S5E3 — The Paradox of Intermediate Transactions
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Fargo•Season 5•Episode 3

The Paradox of Intermediate Transactions

8.0/10 · 5,333 votesNov 28, 202344 min

Ranked #7 of 10 in Season 5•−0.2 vs season avg

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

Directed byDonald Murphy
Written byNoah Hawley
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Juno Temple

Juno Temple

Dorothy 'Dot' Lyon

Jennifer Jason Leigh

Jennifer Jason Leigh

Lorraine Lyon

David Rysdahl

David Rysdahl

Wayne Lyon

Joe Keery

Joe Keery

Gator Tillman

Lamorne Morris

Lamorne Morris

North Dakota Deputy Witt Farr

Richa Shukla Moorjani

Richa Shukla Moorjani

Minnesota Police Deputy Indira Olmstead

Sam Spruell

Sam Spruell

Ole Munch

Sienna King

Sienna King

Scotty Lyon

Dave Foley

Dave Foley

Danish Graves

Jon Hamm

Jon Hamm

Roy Tillman

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Noah Hawley

Noah Hawley

Writer

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Donald Murphy

Director

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Michelle Ronchin

Visual Effects Production Manager

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Francois Archambault

"A" Camera Operator

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Christopher Nelson

Editor

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Donovan Fraser

"B" Camera Operator

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Elisabeth Williams

Production Design

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Bella Gonzales

Director of Photography

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Claudine Sauvé

Additional Photography

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Robin K. Flynn

First Assistant Director

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Yari Azzopardi

Second Assistant Director

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Misha Syeed

Assistant Editor

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Episode Summary

"The Paradox of Intermediate Transactions" is episode 3 of Fargo season 5. It scored 8.0/10 from 5,333 votes, ranking #7 of 10 episodes this season (season average 8.2). Directed by Donald Murphy and written by Noah Hawley, it aired on November 28, 2023.

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