Season 2
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.
Episodes
Waiting for Dutch
In 1979, an unexpected turn of events at a diner disrupts the lives of the citizens in a small Minnesota town.
Before the Law
The Gerhardts get a surprising offer, and two unlikely murderers do their best to clean up their mess.
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.
Fear and Trembling
Floyd responds to Kansas City’s proposal, Hanzee takes a road trip, and Lou has a realization.
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.
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.
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.
Loplop
Hanzee searches for Peggy and Ed. Dodd ends up in unfamiliar territory.
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.
Palindrome
Peggy and Ed make a run for it.