Lester Nygaard is a fictional character portrayed by Martin Freeman in the TV series Fargo.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled The Crocodile's Dilemma (season 1), they were 42 years old.
They appear in 11 episodes out of a total of 51 aired so far and have accumulated 59043 positive votes.
The character of Lester Nygaard is mainly associated with Mr. Numbers, Molly Solverson and Bill Oswalt.
Episodes11
The Crocodile's Dilemma
episode S1.E1 april 2014A ruthless, manipulative man meets a small-town insurance salesman and sets him on a path of destruction.
The Rooster Prince
episode S1.E2 april 2014Molly begins to suspect that Lester is involved in the murders, but her boss points her in a different direction. Meanwhile, Malvo investigates the plot against a man known as the Supermarket King.
A Muddy Road
episode S1.E3 april 2014Malvo 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
episode S1.E4 may 2014When 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
episode S1.E5 may 2014When Lester has a close call, Molly makes an unorthodox decision. Gus weighs some neighborly advice, and Malvo gets what he wants.
Buridan's Ass
episode S1.E6 may 2014Malvo executes his master plan, while Lester attempts to craft one of his own. Gus and Molly team up in Duluth.
Who Shaves the Barber?
episode S1.E7 may 2014Molly recuperates from her injury, while Malvo looks to dispatch a syndicate in Fargo. Lester continues his descent into darkness with the unfolding of his plan.
The Heap
episode S1.E8 june 2014Molly faces pressure to close the case, while Lester starts to feel like a new man.
A Fox, a Rabbit, and a Cabbage
episode S1.E9 june 2014Lester has an unexpected encounter, Malvo changes course, and a new investigation leads Molly down a familiar path.
Morton's Fork
episode S1.E10 june 2014Molly takes the lead, while Gus pursues a hunch. Lester manipulates a situation, and Malvo finds a new target.
The Castle
episode S2.E9 december 2015In an attempt to stop the Kansas City mob, the police decide to use Ed and Peggy as bait. Hanzee betrays the Gerhardts and takes revenge.
- The Crocodile's Dilemma
- The Rooster Prince
- A Muddy Road
- Eating the Blame
- The Six Ungraspables
- Buridan's Ass
- Who Shaves the Barber?
- The Heap
- A Fox, a Rabbit, and a Cabbage
- Morton's Fork
- The Castle
Best moments10
- Molly recuperates from her injury, while Malvo looks to dispatch a syndicate in Fargo. Lester continues his descent into darkness with the unfolding of his plan.
- Malvo executes his master plan, while Lester attempts to craft one of his own. Gus and Molly team up in Duluth.
- Molly faces pressure to close the case, while Lester starts to feel like a new man.
- A ruthless, manipulative man meets a small-town insurance salesman and sets him on a path of destruction.
- Molly takes the lead, while Gus pursues a hunch. Lester manipulates a situation, and Malvo finds a new target.
- 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.
- Lester has an unexpected encounter, Malvo changes course, and a new investigation leads Molly down a familiar path.
- Molly begins to suspect that Lester is involved in the murders, but her boss points her in a different direction. Meanwhile, Malvo investigates the plot against a man known as the Supermarket King.
- When Lester has a close call, Molly makes an unorthodox decision. Gus weighs some neighborly advice, and Malvo gets what he wants.
- 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.
- Who Shaves the Barber?
- Buridan's Ass
- The Heap
- The Crocodile's Dilemma
- Morton's Fork
- Eating the Blame
- A Fox, a Rabbit, and a Cabbage
- The Rooster Prince
- The Six Ungraspables
- A Muddy Road