Fargo: Season 1
Fargo is an anthology crime drama series created by Noah Hawley that premiered on April 15, 2014, on FX Networks. The series is characterized by its dark humor and focus on stories involving malice, violence, and murder set in the American Midwest, primarily Minnesota. The first season, which debuted in 2014, is set in January 2006. The narrative begins when a man named Lorne Malvo passes through Bemidji, Minnesota,
Season overview
Fargo is an anthology crime drama series created by Noah Hawley that premiered on April 15, 2014, on FX Networks. The series is characterized by its dark humor and focus on stories involving malice, violence, and murder set in the American Midwest, primarily Minnesota. The first season, which debuted in 2014, is set in January 2006. The narrative begins when a man named Lorne Malvo passes through Bemidji, Minnesota, and exerts a negative influence on a local insurance salesman named Lester Nygaard. As the situation escalates, Deputy Molly Solverson and Duluth police officer Gus Grimly begin working together to investigate a series of murders. They suspect these crimes are connected to the interactions between Malvo and Nygaard. As a small-town crime slowly turns deadly, the season explores the consequences of these events. Each season of the anthology series features a different setting, cast, and set of characters, though they all maintain a consistent style and tone. The first season establishes the show as a crime drama that explores how violence impacts the lives of those involved in these unfolding investigations.
Episode Guide
Season 1 Progress Shield
The Crocodile's Dilemma
Apr 15, 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
Apr 22, 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 m
A Muddy Road
Apr 29, 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
May 6, 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
May 13, 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
May 20, 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?
May 27, 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
Jun 3, 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
Jun 10, 2014 · 52 min
Lester has an unexpected encounter, Malvo changes course, and a new investigation leads Molly down a familiar path.
Morton's Fork
Jun 17, 2014 · 64 min
Molly takes the lead, while Gus pursues a hunch. Lester manipulates a situation, and Malvo finds a new target.