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Fargo Season 1

Fargo

Season 1

April 15, 2014 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.

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The Crocodile's Dilemma
E1
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E1. The Crocodile's Dilemma

70m Apr 15, 2014

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
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E2. The Rooster Prince

52m Apr 22, 2014

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
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E3. A Muddy Road

50m Apr 29, 2014

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
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E4. Eating the Blame

50m May 6, 2014

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
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E5. The Six Ungraspables

51m May 13, 2014

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
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E6. Buridan's Ass

54m May 20, 2014

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?
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E7. Who Shaves the Barber?

48m May 27, 2014

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
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E8. The Heap

54m Jun 3, 2014

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

A Fox, a Rabbit, and a Cabbage
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E9. A Fox, a Rabbit, and a Cabbage

52m Jun 10, 2014

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

Morton's Fork
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E10. Morton's Fork

64m Jun 17, 2014

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

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