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

5 Seasons
51 Episodes
Returning Series
Crime Drama
Cast & Characters
episode image Loplop
9.4/10 (10596 votes)

#1 Loplop

S2:E8
Nov 30, 2015

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

episode image The Castle
9.4/10 (10735 votes)

#2 The Castle

S2:E9
Dec 7, 2015

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.

episode image The Crocodile's Dilemma
9.3/10 (17928 votes)

#3 The Crocodile's Dilemma

S1:E1
Apr 15, 2014

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.

episode image A Fox, a Rabbit, and a Cabbage
9.3/10 (11605 votes)

#4 A Fox, a Rabbit, and a Cabbage

S1:E9
Jun 10, 2014

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

episode image Morton's Fork
9.3/10 (12338 votes)

#5 Morton's Fork

S1:E10
Jun 17, 2014

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

episode image Buridan's Ass
9.2/10 (12434 votes)

#6 Buridan's Ass

S1:E6
May 20, 2014

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

episode image Rhinoceros
9.2/10 (8970 votes)

#7 Rhinoceros

S2:E6
Nov 16, 2015

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.

episode image The Gift of the Magi
9.1/10 (8593 votes)

#8 The Gift of the Magi

S2:E5
Nov 9, 2015

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.

episode image Eating the Blame
8.9/10 (10694 votes)

#9 Eating the Blame

S1:E4
May 6, 2014

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.

episode image Who Shaves the Barber?
8.9/10 (10217 votes)

#10 Who Shaves the Barber?

S1:E7
May 27, 2014

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

episode image Who Rules the Land of Denial?
8.9/10 (6661 votes)

#11 Who Rules the Land of Denial?

S3:E8
Jun 7, 2017

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

episode image Did You Do This? No, You Did It!
8.8/10 (7946 votes)

#12 Did You Do This? No, You Did It!

S2:E7
Nov 23, 2015

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.

episode image Waiting for Dutch
8.7/10 (11179 votes)

#13 Waiting for Dutch

S2:E1
Oct 12, 2015

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

episode image Fear and Trembling
8.7/10 (7950 votes)

#14 Fear and Trembling

S2:E4
Nov 2, 2015

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

episode image Aporia
8.7/10 (5749 votes)

#15 Aporia

S3:E9
Jun 14, 2017

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

episode image The Lord of No Mercy
8.6/10 (5666 votes)

#16 The Lord of No Mercy

S3:E6
May 24, 2017

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.

episode image The Tragedy of the Commons
8.6/10 (6742 votes)

#17 The Tragedy of the Commons

S5:E1
Nov 21, 2023

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

episode image The Useless Hand
8.6/10 (4664 votes)

#18 The Useless Hand

S5:E9
Jan 9, 2024

The tide turns.

episode image A Muddy Road
8.5/10 (10549 votes)

#19 A Muddy Road

S1:E3
Apr 29, 2014

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.

episode image The Heap
8.5/10 (9684 votes)

#20 The Heap

S1:E8
Jun 3, 2014

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

episode image The Myth of Sisyphus
8.5/10 (8023 votes)

#21 The Myth of Sisyphus

S2:E3
Oct 26, 2015

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

episode image Somebody to Love
8.5/10 (6294 votes)

#22 Somebody to Love

S3:E10
Jun 21, 2017

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

episode image Blanket
8.5/10 (4433 votes)

#23 Blanket

S5:E8
Jan 2, 2024

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

episode image The Six Ungraspables
8.4/10 (10034 votes)

#24 The Six Ungraspables

S1:E5
May 13, 2014

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

episode image Before the Law
8.4/10 (8495 votes)

#25 Before the Law

S2:E2
Oct 19, 2015

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

episode image Palindrome
8.4/10 (8601 votes)

#26 Palindrome

S2:E10
Dec 14, 2015

Peggy and Ed make a run for it.

episode image The Law of Vacant Places
8.4/10 (8476 votes)

#27 The Law of Vacant Places

S3:E1
Apr 19, 2017

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

episode image The Rooster Prince
8.3/10 (11310 votes)

#28 The Rooster Prince

S1:E2
Apr 22, 2014

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.

episode image The Law of Inevitability
8.3/10 (5443 votes)

#29 The Law of Inevitability

S3:E7
May 31, 2017

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.

episode image Trials and Tribulations
8.3/10 (5024 votes)

#30 Trials and Tribulations

S5:E2
Nov 21, 2023

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

episode image Bisquik
8.3/10 (6057 votes)

#31 Bisquik

S5:E10
Jan 16, 2024

Lorraine makes a visit and Dot prepares biscuits.

episode image The Narrow Escape Problem
8.2/10 (5778 votes)

#32 The Narrow Escape Problem

S3:E4
May 10, 2017

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.

episode image The House of Special Purpose
8.2/10 (5562 votes)

#33 The House of Special Purpose

S3:E5
May 17, 2017

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

episode image The Tiger
8.1/10 (4240 votes)

#34 The Tiger

S5:E5
Dec 12, 2023

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

episode image The Tender Trap
8.1/10 (4171 votes)

#35 The Tender Trap

S5:E6
Dec 19, 2023

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

episode image The Principle of Restricted Choice
8.0/10 (6223 votes)

#36 The Principle of Restricted Choice

S3:E2
Apr 26, 2017

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

episode image The Paradox of Intermediate Transactions
8.0/10 (4591 votes)

#37 The Paradox of Intermediate Transactions

S5:E3
Nov 28, 2023

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

episode image Insolubilia
8.0/10 (4209 votes)

#38 Insolubilia

S5:E4
Dec 5, 2023

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

episode image The Law of Non-Contradiction
7.9/10 (6618 votes)

#39 The Law of Non-Contradiction

S3:E3
May 3, 2017

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

episode image The Nadir
7.8/10 (3609 votes)

#40 The Nadir

S4:E8
Nov 8, 2020

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

Cast & Chracters

character image Dorothy 'Dot' Lyon

Dorothy 'Dot' Lyon

Actor: Juno Temple

Dorothy 'Dot' Lyon is a seemingly ordinary housewife from Scandia, Minnesota, who becomes entangled with law enforcement after an incident at a school board meeting. Beneath her domestic facade lies a complex past that resurfaces, challenging her efforts to maintain a normal life. Dot is married to Wayne Lyon and is the mother of their daughter, Scotty.

character image Lorraine Lyon

Lorraine Lyon

Actor: Jennifer Jason Leigh

Lorraine Lyon, known as the 'Queen of Debt,' is the CEO of Redemption Services, the largest debt collection agency in the United States. As Dot's wealthy and opinionated mother-in-law, Lorraine exerts significant influence over her family, often clashing with Dot over her past and present choices.

character image Wayne Lyon

Wayne Lyon

Actor: David Rysdahl

Wayne Lyon is Dot's loving yet passive husband, who owns a small Kia car dealership. Raised under the critical eye of his mother, Lorraine, Wayne struggles to assert himself, often caught between his wife's mysterious past and his mother's domineering presence.

character image Gator Tillman

Gator Tillman

Actor: Joe Keery

Gator Tillman is the brash and eager son of Sheriff Roy Tillman, serving as his deputy and protégé. Desperate to prove his worth to his father, Gator's impulsive actions often lead to complications in their pursuit of Dot.

character image North Dakota Deputy Witt Farr

North Dakota Deputy Witt Farr

Actor: Lamorne Morris

Deputy Witt Farr is a reliable and steadfast North Dakota state trooper who becomes involved in the investigation surrounding Dot. His commitment to duty places him at the center of the unfolding events.

character image Minnesota Police Deputy Indira Olmstead

Minnesota Police Deputy Indira Olmstead

Actor: Richa Shukla Moorjani

Deputy Indira Olmstead is a practical and observant officer from Scandia, Minnesota. Drawn into Dot's case, her keen investigative skills and personal financial struggles add depth to her character as she seeks the truth.

character image Ole Munch

Ole Munch

Actor: Sam Spruell

Ole Munch is a mysterious and relentless drifter with an enigmatic past. Hired by Sheriff Roy Tillman to track down Dot, Munch's age and origins are unknown, and he is described as being carved from stone, relentless as the sea, with the forces of physics seemingly not applying to him.

character image Scotty Lyon

Scotty Lyon

Actor: Sienna King

Scotty Lyon is the nine-year-old daughter of Dot and Wayne Lyon. A tomboy with a strong spirit, Scotty's relationship with her mother becomes central as the family's dynamics are tested by unfolding events.

character image Danish Graves

Danish Graves

Actor: Dave Foley

Danish Graves serves as Lorraine Lyon's in-house counsel and primary advisor. His loyalty and legal acumen make him a key figure in Lorraine's business and personal dealings.

character image Roy Tillman

Roy Tillman

Actor: Jon Hamm

Sheriff Roy Tillman is a corrupt rancher and self-proclaimed constitutional sheriff of Stark County, North Dakota. As Dot's abusive ex-husband from over a decade prior, Roy's pursuit of her is driven by a twisted sense of ownership and justice, positioning him as a formidable antagonist.

The highest rated episode of Fargo is "Loplop" (S2E8) with a rating of 9.40.

This episode received 10,596 votes.

It aired on November 30, 2015.


The lowest rated episode is "The Land of Taking and Killing" (S4E2) with a rating of 7.10.

This episode received 4,583 votes.

It aired on September 27, 2020.

The highest rated episode is "The Crocodile's Dilemma" (S1E1) with a rating of 9.30.

This episode received 17,928 votes.

It aired on April 15, 2014.


The lowest rated episode is "The Rooster Prince" (S1E2) with a rating of 8.30.

This episode received 11,310 votes.

It aired on April 22, 2014.

The highest rated episode is "Loplop" (S2E8) with a rating of 9.40.

This episode received 10,596 votes.

It aired on November 30, 2015.


The lowest rated episode is "Before the Law" (S2E2) with a rating of 8.40.

This episode received 8,495 votes.

It aired on October 19, 2015.

The highest rated episode is "Who Rules the Land of Denial?" (S3E8) with a rating of 8.90.

This episode received 6,661 votes.

It aired on June 7, 2017.


The lowest rated episode is "The Law of Non-Contradiction" (S3E3) with a rating of 7.90.

This episode received 6,618 votes.

It aired on May 3, 2017.

The highest rated episode is "The Nadir" (S4E8) with a rating of 7.80.

This episode received 3,609 votes.

It aired on November 8, 2020.


The lowest rated episode is "The Land of Taking and Killing" (S4E2) with a rating of 7.10.

This episode received 4,583 votes.

It aired on September 27, 2020.

The highest rated episode is "The Tragedy of the Commons" (S5E1) with a rating of 8.60.

This episode received 6,742 votes.

It aired on November 21, 2023.


The lowest rated episode is "Linda" (S5E7) with a rating of 7.60.

This episode received 4,553 votes.

It aired on December 26, 2023.

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