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

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Specials

13 episodes

S0 E1 · Greetings from Bemidji

Go behind the scenes to uncover the art of casting Bemidji's many colorful residents.

S0 E2 · Menu Art

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S0 E3 · Shades of Green

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S0 E4 · This is a True Story

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S0 E5 · Lou on Lou: A Conversation with Patrick Wilson, Keith Carradine and Noah Hawley

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S0 E6 · The Films of Ronald Reagan with Audio Commentary by Bruce Campbell

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S0 E7 · The True History of Crime in the Midwest

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S0 E8 · Waffles and Bullet Holes: A Return to Sioux Falls

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S0 E9 · Deleted Scenes 1

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S0 E10 · Deleted Scenes 2

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S0 E11 · Deleted Scenes 3

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S0 E12 · Deleted Scenes 4

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S0 E13 · Deleted Scenes 5

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Season 1

10 episodes

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.

S1 E1 · 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.

S1 E2 · 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.

S1 E3 · 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.

S1 E4 · 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.

S1 E5 · 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.

S1 E6 · Buridan's Ass

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?

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

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

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

S1 E10 · Morton's Fork

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

Season 2

10 episodes

Season two's chapter takes you back to 1979 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and Luverne, Minnesota. Lou Solverson, a young State Police Officer recently back from Vietnam, investigates a case involving a local crime gang, a major mob syndicate and small town beautician Peggy Blumquist along with her husband Ed, the local butcher’s assistant. Helping Lou piece things together is his father-in-law, Sheriff Hank Larsson. The investigation will lead them to a colorful cast of characters that includes Karl Weathers, the town lawyer of Luverne, Minnesota; Joe Bulo, the front man for the northern expansion of a Kansas City crime syndicate with his number two, Mike Milligan; and the Gerhardt crime family currently led by matriarch Floyd Gerhardt.

S2 E1 · Waiting for Dutch

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

S2 E2 · Before the Law

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

S2 E3 · The Myth of Sisyphus

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

S2 E4 · Fear and Trembling

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

S2 E5 · The Gift of the Magi

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.

S2 E6 · Rhinoceros

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.

S2 E7 · Did You Do This? No, You Did It!

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.

S2 E8 · Loplop

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

S2 E9 · The Castle

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.

S2 E10 · Palindrome

Peggy and Ed make a run for it.

Season 3

10 episodes

December 2010, Minnesota. Emmit Stussy, the Parking Lot King of Minnesota, is a handsome, self-made, real estate mogul and family man - an American success story. His slightly younger brother, Ray Stussy, on the other hand is more of a cautionary tale. Balding, pot-bellied, Ray is the kind of guy who peaked in high school. Now a parole officer, Ray has a huge chip on his shoulder about the hand he's been dealt, and he blames his brother, until the arrival of a mysterious personality changes everything.

S3 E1 · The Law of Vacant Places

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

S3 E2 · The Principle of Restricted Choice

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

S3 E3 · The Law of Non-Contradiction

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

S3 E4 · The Narrow Escape Problem

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.

S3 E5 · The House of Special Purpose

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

S3 E6 · The Lord of No Mercy

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.

S3 E7 · The Law of Inevitability

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.

S3 E8 · Who Rules the Land of Denial?

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

S3 E9 · Aporia

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

S3 E10 · Somebody to Love

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

Season 4

11 episodes

In 1950s Kansas City, Missouri, two criminal syndicates have struck an uneasy peace. One Italian, one African-American. Together they control an alternate economy — that of exploitation, graft and drugs. This too is the history of America. To cement their peace, the heads of both families have traded their youngest sons.

S4 E1 · Welcome to the Alternate Economy

An uneasy peace between two Kansas City crime syndicates is threatened by an untimely death. Meanwhile, the Smutny family is caught between a rock and a hard place.

S4 E2 · The Land of Taking and Killing

The Smutnys receive unexpected guests, Josto and Gaetano reunite, Loy challenges the status quo and Oraetta is caught.

S4 E3 · Raddoppiarlo

Deafy and Odis join forces, Josto seeks revenge, Oraetta finds new employment, Gaetano makes a move and Zelmare and Swanee help the Smutnys with their debt.

S4 E4 · The Pretend War

Loy retaliates, Josto asserts his leadership, Ethelrida makes a disturbing discovery and the walls begin to close in on Odis.

S4 E5 · The Birthplace of Civilization

Josto strikes back, Ethelrida does the right thing, Loy finds himself against the ropes and Deafy shakes the tree.

S4 E6 · Camp Elegance

Loy goes on the attack, Gaetano pays the piper, Oraetta goes off the deep end, Josto challenges orders and Rabbi puts his life on the line.

S4 E7 · Lay Away

Josto makes a bold move, Loy battles his demons and Oraetta silences her critics.

S4 E8 · The Nadir

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

S4 E9 · East/West

Rabbi and Satchel hit the road.

S4 E10 · Happy

Loy forms an uneasy alliance, Odis finds peace, Josto settles the score, Ethelrida takes a risk and Oraetta gets spooked.

S4 E11 · Storia Americana

Josto gets revenge, Oraetta comes clean and Ebal teaches Loy a lesson about business.

Year Five

10 episodes

After an unexpected series of events lands Dorothy "Dot" Lyon in hot water with the authorities, this seemingly typical Midwestern housewife is suddenly plunged back into a life she thought she had left behind.

S5 E1 · The Tragedy of the Commons

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

S5 E2 · Trials and Tribulations

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

S5 E3 · The Paradox of Intermediate Transactions

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

S5 E4 · Insolubilia

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

S5 E5 · The Tiger

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

S5 E6 · The Tender Trap

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

S5 E7 · Linda

Dot takes a fantastic journey.

S5 E8 · Blanket

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

S5 E9 · The Useless Hand

The tide turns.

S5 E10 · Bisquik

Lorraine makes a visit and Dot prepares biscuits.

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