Fargo

S01E01 The Crocodile's Dilemma 2014-04-15

A ruthless, manipulative man meets a small town insurance salesman and sets him on a path of destruction.

Pilot note — From the desk: Fargo opens its catalog run with “The Crocodile's Dilemma” (2014-04-15). Anthology crime done with moral clarity, absurdism, and casting fireworks. Billy Bob / Malvo menace lore and each season's "is this the best one?" fight.

S01E02 The Rooster Prince 2014-04-22

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.

S01E03 A Muddy Road 2014-04-29

Malvo flips the script on the blackmail operation, Molly sets a trap, and Gus debates whether he should come clean. Meanwhile, Lester's return to work has complicated repercussions.

S01E04 Eating the Blame 2014-05-06

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.

S01E05 The Six Ungraspables 2014-05-13

When Lester has a close call, Molly makes an unorthodox decision. Gus weighs some neighborly advice, and Malvo gets what he wants.

S01E06 Buridan's Ass 2014-05-20

Malvo executes his master plan, while Lester attempts to craft one of his own. Gus and Molly team up in Duluth.

S01E07 Who Shaves the Barber? 2014-05-27

Malvo seeks answers, while Lester finagles a few of his own. Molly and Gus try to get past a setback in the investigation.

S01E08 The Heap 2014-06-03

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

S01E09 A Fox, a Rabbit, and a Cabbage 2014-06-10

Lester has an unexpected encounter, Malvo changes course, and a new investigation leads Molly down a familiar path.

S01E10 Morton's Fork 2014-06-17

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

S02E01 Waiting for Dutch 2015-10-12

In 1979, an unexpected turn of events at a diner disrupts the lives of the citizens in a small Minnesota town.

S02E02 Before the Law 2015-10-19

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

S02E03 The Myth of Sisyphus 2015-10-26

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

S02E04 Fear and Trembling 2015-11-02

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

S02E05 The Gift of the Magi 2015-11-09

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.

S02E06 Rhinoceros 2015-11-16

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.

S02E07 Did You Do This? No, You Did It! 2015-11-23

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.

S02E08 Loplop 2015-11-30

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

S02E09 The Castle 2015-12-07

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.

S02E10 Palindrome 2015-12-14

Peggy and Ed make a run for it.

S03E01 The Law of Vacant Places 2017-04-19

A petty sibling rivalry between two brothers escalates and brings chaos to a small Minnesotan community.

S03E02 The Principle of Restricted Choice 2017-04-26

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

S03E03 The Law of Non-Contradiction 2017-05-03

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

S03E04 The Narrow Escape Problem 2017-05-10

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.

S03E05 The House of Special Purpose 2017-05-17

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

S03E06 The Lord of No Mercy 2017-05-24

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.

S03E07 The Law of Inevitability 2017-05-31

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.

S03E08 Who Rules the Land of Denial? 2017-06-07

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

S03E09 Aporia 2017-06-14

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

S03E10 Somebody to Love 2017-06-21

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

S04E01 Welcome to the Alternate Economy 2020-09-27

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.

S04E02 The Land of Taking and Killing 2020-09-27

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

S04E03 Raddoppiarlo 2020-10-04

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.

S04E04 The Pretend War 2020-10-11

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

S04E05 The Birthplace of Civilization 2020-10-18

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

S04E06 Camp Elegance 2020-10-25

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.

S04E07 Lay Away 2020-11-01

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

S04E08 The Nadir 2020-11-08

Loy plays with fire, Josto wears his heart on his sleeve, Oraetta makes a surprising discovery and Deafy closes in on Zelmare and Swanee.

S04E09 East/West 2020-11-15

Rabbi and Satchel hit the road.

S04E10 Happy 2020-11-22

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

S04E11 Storia Americana 2020-11-29

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

S05E01 The Tragedy of the Commons 2023-11-21

A series of unexpected events lands Dot in hot water and she is plunged back into a life she thought she left behind.

S05E02 Trials and Tribulations 2023-11-21

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

S05E03 The Paradox of Intermediate Transactions 2023-11-28

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

S05E04 Insolubilia 2023-12-05

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

S05E05 The Tiger 2023-12-12

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

S05E06 The Tender Trap 2023-12-19

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

S05E07 Linda 2023-12-26

Dot takes a fantastic journey.

S05E08 Blanket 2024-01-02

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

S05E09 The Useless Hand 2024-01-09

The tide turns.

S05E10 Bisquik 2024-01-16

Lorraine makes a visit and Dot prepares biscuits.

Finale note — From the desk: The guide closes on “Bisquik” (2024-01-16) — a series bookend worth the package context. Billy Bob / Malvo menace lore and each season's "is this the best one?" fight.