| "Lay Away" | |
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| Fargo episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 4 Episode 7 |
| Directed by | Dana Gonzales |
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| Featured music | Jeff Russo |
| Cinematography by | Pete Konczal |
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| Production code | XFO04006 |
| Original air date | November 1, 2020 |
| Running time | 43 minutes |
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"Lay Away" is the seventh episode of the fourth season of the American anthology black comedy–crime drama television series Fargo. It is the 37th overall episode of the series and was written by series creator Noah Hawley, co-executive producer Enzo Mileti, and co-executive producer Scott Wilson, and directed by Dana Gonzales. It originally aired on FX on November 1, 2020.
The season is set in Kansas City, Missouri from November 1950 to early 1951, and follows two crime syndicates as they vie for control of the underground. One of these is Loy Cannon, the head of a crime syndicate made up of black migrants fleeing the Jim Crow South who have a contentious relationship with the Italian Kansas City mafia. In the episode, Josto and Loy meet to discuss a possible end to the feud, which only advances the conflict.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 0.65 million household viewers and gained a 0.1 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received generally positive reviews from critics, although it received criticism for its pacing and lack of coherent narrative.