| "Morton's Fork" | |
|---|---|
| Fargo episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 10 |
| Directed by | Matt Shakman |
| Written by | Noah Hawley |
| Featured music | Jeff Russo |
| Editing by | Skip Macdonald |
| Production code | XFO01010 |
| Original air date | June 17, 2014 |
| Running time | 62 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"Morton's Fork" is the tenth and final episode of the first season of the FX anthology series Fargo. The episode aired on June 17, 2014 in the United States on FX. 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).[1]
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.