Fargo: Season 1
2014 · 10 episodes · ★ 8.4
What Season 1 of Fargo
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 1 Episodes
1x01 The Crocodile's Dilemma
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.
Directing: Adam Bernstein · Writing: Noah Hawley · Starring: Joey King, Spencer Drever, Shawn Doyle, Keith Carradine
1x02 The Rooster Prince
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.
Directing: Adam Bernstein · Writing: Noah Hawley · Starring: Joey King, Spencer Drever, Bob Odenkirk, Oliver Platt
1x03 A Muddy Road
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.
Directing: Randall Einhorn · Writing: Noah Hawley · Starring: Joey King, Kate Walsh, Bob Odenkirk, Oliver Platt
1x04 Eating the Blame
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.
Directing: Randall Einhorn · Writing: Noah Hawley · Starring: Bob Odenkirk, Oliver Platt, Glenn Howerton, Russell Harvard
1x05 The Six Ungraspables
When Lester has a close call, Molly makes an unorthodox decision. Gus weighs some neighborly advice, and Malvo gets what he wants.
Directing: Colin Bucksey · Writing: Noah Hawley · Starring: Joey King, Shawn Doyle, Bob Odenkirk, Oliver Platt
1x06 Buridan's Ass
Malvo executes his master plan, while Lester attempts to craft one of his own. Gus and Molly team up in Duluth.
Directing: Colin Bucksey · Writing: Noah Hawley · Starring: Spencer Drever, Oliver Platt, Glenn Howerton, Mark Acheson
1x07 Who Shaves the Barber?
Malvo seeks answers, while Lester finagles a few of his own. Molly and Gus try to get past a setback in the investigation.
Directing: Scott Winant · Writing: Noah Hawley · Starring: Joey King, Spencer Drever, Keegan-Michael Key, Kate Walsh
1x08 The Heap
Molly faces pressure to close the case, while Lester starts to feel like a new man.
Directing: Scott Winant · Writing: Noah Hawley · Starring: Joey King, Keegan-Michael Key, Kate Walsh, Jordan Peele
1x09 A Fox, a Rabbit, and a Cabbage
Lester has an unexpected encounter, Malvo changes course, and a new investigation leads Molly down a familiar path.
Directing: Matt Shakman · Writing: Noah Hawley · Starring: Joey King, Keegan-Michael Key, Jordan Peele, Bob Odenkirk
1x10 Morton's Fork Season Finale
Molly takes the lead, while Gus pursues a hunch. Lester manipulates a situation, and Malvo finds a new target.
Directing: Matt Shakman · Writing: Noah Hawley · Starring: Joey King, Susan Park, Keegan-Michael Key, Jordan Peele
Season 1 Cast
Martin FreemanLester Nygaard10 episodes
Russell HarvardMr. Wrench7 episodes
Glenn HowertonDon Chumph5 episodes
Adam GoldbergMr. Numbers5 episodes
Spencer DreverGordo Nygaard4 episodes
Keegan-Michael KeyBill Budge4 episodes
Kate WalshGina Hess4 episodes
Jordan PeeleWebb Pepper4 episodes
Shawn DoyleVern Thurman2 episodes
Susan ParkLinda Park2 episodes
Kelly BasharPearl Nygaard2 episodes
Mark AchesonMoses Tripoli2 episodes
Helena MattssonJemma Stalone2 episodes
All Seasons
Season 22015 · 10 ep. · ★ 8.3
Season 32017 · 10 ep. · ★ 8.0
Season 42020 · 11 ep. · ★ 6.0
Season 52023 · 10 ep. · ★ 7.6Where to Watch Season 1 of Fargo
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Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Episodes Does Fargo Season 1 Have?
Fargo Season 1 has 10 episodes.
When Did Fargo Season 1 Premiere?
It premiered on April 15, 2014.
Where to Watch Fargo Season 1?
In Spain, on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total, HBO Max, Netflix Standard with Ads, MGM Plus Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and HBO Max Amazon Channel.
What is the best episode of Season 1?
According to the TMDB audience rating, episode 1x09, "A Fox, a Rabbit, and a Cabbage", with a 8.7.