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Fargo — Season 1

Consequence comes knocking.

201410 episodes8.5/10 (1,054 votes)

About this season

In January 2006, Lorne Malvo passes through Bemidji, Minnesota and influences put-upon insurance salesman Lester Nygaard with his malice and violence. Meanwhile, Deputy Molly Solverson and Duluth police officer Gus Grimly team up to solve a series of murders they believe may be linked to Malvo and Nygaard.

Episodes (10)

The Crocodile's Dilemma
E1

1. The Crocodile's Dilemma

8.6

Aired 15 April 2014 • 70 min

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.

The Rooster Prince
E2

2. The Rooster Prince

8.1

Aired 22 April 2014 • 52 min

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.

A Muddy Road
E3

3. A Muddy Road

8.4

Aired 29 April 2014 • 50 min

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.

Eating the Blame
E4

4. Eating the Blame

8.6

Aired 6 May 2014 • 50 min

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.

The Six Ungraspables
E5

5. The Six Ungraspables

8.2

Aired 13 May 2014 • 51 min

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

Buridan's Ass
E6

6. Buridan's Ass

8.7

Aired 20 May 2014 • 54 min

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

Who Shaves the Barber?
E7

7. Who Shaves the Barber?

8.4

Aired 27 May 2014 • 48 min

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

The Heap
E8

8. The Heap

8.3

Aired 3 June 2014 • 54 min

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

A Fox, a Rabbit, and a Cabbage
E9

9. A Fox, a Rabbit, and a Cabbage

8.7

Aired 10 June 2014 • 52 min

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

Morton's Fork
E10

10. Morton's Fork

8.5

Aired 17 June 2014 • 64 min

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

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