December 2010, Minnesota. Emmit Stussy, the Parking Lot King of Minnesota, is a handsome, self-made, real estate mogul and family man - an American success story. His slightly younger brother, Ray Stussy, on the other hand is more of a cautionary tale. Balding, pot-bellied, Ray is the kind of guy who peaked in high school. Now a parole officer, Ray has a huge chip on his shoulder about the hand he's been dealt, and he blames his brother, until the arrival of a mysterious personality changes everything.
Episode 1
A twisted sibling rivalry leads to murder, mobsters and cutthroat competitive bridge in a small Midwestern town.
Episode 2
Gloria deals with the aftermath of a crime, Varga makes a move, and Ray and Nikki move on to Plan B.
Episode 3
Gloria revisits her stepfather's past to try and find some answers.
Episode 4
Emmit and Sy try to figure out what they've gotten themselves into, Nikki and Ray track down some collateral, and Gloria learns more about Maurice.
Episode 5
Nikki and Ray's retaliation has consequences for Emmit. Meanwhile, Gloria and Winnie start connecting the dots.
Episode 6
Gloria and Winnie get closer to the truth, Emmit tries to make things right, Nikki and Ray prepare for payback and Varga cleans up a mess.
Episode 7
Gloria tries to work around the system, Nikki finds herself in a familiar place, Varga comes up with an alternative plan and Emmit goes to dinner.
Episode 8
Nikki struggles to survive, Emmit gets spooked and Sy joins Varga for tea.
Episode 9
Emmit sits down with Gloria, all while Nikki negotiates a deal.
Episode 10
Gloria follows the money, Nikki plays a game and Emmit learns a lesson about progress from Varga. Season finale.