Morton's Fork (Fargo)
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| Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 10 |
| Directed by | Matt Shakman |
| Written by | Noah Hawley |
| Featured music | Jeff Russo |
| Production code | XFO01010 |
| Original air date | June 17, 2014 |
| Running time | 62 minutes |
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"Morton's Fork" is the tenth episode and season one finale of the FX anthology series Fargo. It was written by series creator and showrunner Noah Hawley and directed by Matt Shakman. The title refers to a dilemma of the same name, posed in the episode by FBI agents Pepper (Keegan-Michael Key) and Budge (Jordan Peele).
As each season of Fargo follows a different story and characters, the season finale is the conclusion of all storylines developed thus far. In "Morton's Fork", Lester Nygaard (Martin Freeman) desperately tries to escape Lorne Malvo (Billy Bob Thornton), who is hunting him, while also trying to stop the police and Deputy Molly Solverson (Allison Tolman) from uncovering his involvement in murders past and present.
The episode was acclaimed by critics, and was seen by 1.98 million viewers.
The episode opens up showing the aftermath of a snowmobile crash. From the snowmobile, a trail of footprints are seen in the snow leading to a hole in the frozen lake.
Back in the parking lot outside Lester Nygaard's workplace, Lester watches as Lorne Malvo exits the building after having killed his second wife Linda. Once Lorne leaves the area, Lester goes into the insurance shop in order to get the money from the safe. Before leaving, he covers up the crime scene in order to make it look like he was never there.
Lester enters Lou's Coffee Shop, where he orders two grilled cheese sandwiches, telling Lou that Linda went to his office to get something and will be here soon. Lester indicates he's going to the bathroom but he leaves the Coffee Shop through the back door.
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