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Fargo: Season 1

10 episodes Premiered Apr 15, 2014 Updated Jul 18, 2026

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.

Season overview

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

S1·E1

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.

S1·E2

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

S1·E3

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.

S1·E4

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.

S1·E5

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.

S1·E6

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.

S1·E7

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.

S1·E8

The Heap

Jun 3, 2014 · 54 min

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

S1·E9

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.

S1·E10

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.