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In 1950s Kansas City, an uneasy truce exists between two rival crime syndicates: the Black Cannon Limited, led by the ambitious Loy Cannon, and the Italian Fadda family, now headed by the insecure Josto Fadda. Their fragile peace is maintained by an exchange of their youngest sons, but this quickly shatters when Fadda patriarch Donatello is murdered by Nurse Oraetta Mayflower, a serial killer. Caught in the escalating conflict is Ethelrida Smutny, a bright teenager whose family is indebted to Loy.

The initial peace quickly devolves into a brutal gang war. Josto's violent brother, Gaetano, challenges his leadership, while Loy retaliates against the Faddas for perceived slights. The conflict intensifies with the assassination of Doctor Senator, Loy's trusted advisor, by Constant Calamita, a Fadda enforcer. Meanwhile, Ethelrida uncovers Oraetta's murderous secrets, and escaped convicts Zelmare and Swanee become entangled, robbing Loy and even capturing Gaetano. The violence claims many, including U.

Season 4 of Fargo covers episodes 1-11. Here's everything that happened:

Season 4, Episode 1: Welcome to the Alternate Economy - An uneasy peace between the Italian Fadda family and the Black Cannon Limited crime syndicates in 1950s Kansas City is established through a traditional exchange of youngest sons. However, this peace is shattered when Fadda patriarch Donatello is accidentally shot by a child with a pellet gun and later murdered in the hospital by Nurse Oraetta Mayflower. The Smutny family, indebted to the Cannons, finds themselves caught in the middle. The episode concludes with the fragile truce broken, setting the stage for escalating conflict.

Season 4, Episode 2: The Land of Taking and Killing - Escaped convicts Zelmare and Swanee seek refuge with Dibrell Smutny, while Josto Fadda orders a hit on Dr. Harvard that results in the accidental death of a socialite. Meanwhile, Oraetta Mayflower is caught attempting to poison someone and is fired, but not before leaving a poisoned pie for Ethelrida. The episode concludes with police arriving at the Smutny house, ready to make an arrest.

Season 4, Episode 3: Raddoppiarlo - U.S. Marshal Dick "Deafy" Wickware arrives to hunt escaped convicts Zelmare and Swanee. Gaetano, impatient with Josto's leadership, orders an assassination attempt on Loy's son, Lemuel, which Rabbi subtly sabotages. Meanwhile, Zelmare and Swanee, after eating Oraetta's drugged pie, successfully rob Loy's headquarters, killing three men. This escalating violence leads Loy to believe war with the Faddas is inevitable. Oraetta continues her pursuit of Josto, unaware he doesn't reciprocate her feelings.

Season 4, Episode 4: The Pretend War - Ethelrida discovers Oraetta is a serial killer after finding trophies and obituaries in a forbidden closet. Loy retaliates against the Faddas for a botched hit, leading to Constant Calamita being branded with a burning gun barrel. Meanwhile, Josto confronts his brother Gaetano, and Zelmare uses stolen money to pay off Thurman's debt to Loy, a deception Loy quickly uncovers.

Season 4, Episode 5: The Birthplace of Civilization - Josto retaliates against Loy by orchestrating a police raid on a jazz club, leading to arrests. Meanwhile, Ethelrida asserts her intellect against Deafy's threats. The episode culminates in Doctor Senator's assassination by Constant Calamita, marking a significant escalation in the mob war. Loy discovers Senator's body, realizing the conflict has irrevocably intensified.

Season 4, Episode 6: Camp Elegance - Antoon is tasked with killing Loy's son, Satchel, but cannot go through with it. Rabbi intervenes, killing Antoon and taking Satchel to safety. Meanwhile, Gaetano is captured by Zelmare and Swanee, but is revealed to be alive and held by Loy. Oraetta continues her murderous spree, killing her gout-ridden patient, and Ethelrida's letter exposing her goes unheeded by Dr. Harvard. The episode concludes with Antoon being shot dead by Rabbi, leaving Satchel in Rabbi's care.

Season 4, Episode 7: Lay Away - Oraetta poisons Dr. Harvard with macaroons, retrieving a letter accusing her. Josto, seeking to eliminate Gaetano, falsely tells Loy that Constant Calamita murdered Loy's son, Satchel. Loy, however, refuses to kill Gaetano, instead ordering his release and then orchestrating Constant Calamita's death. The episode concludes with Loy asserting his refusal to descend into the savagery of his enemies.

Season 4, Episode 8: The Nadir - Oraetta discovers Dr. Harvard survived her poisoning attempt and that Ethelrida's journal implicates her. Deafy Wickware is killed by Odis Weff, who then also kills Swanee Capps. Meanwhile, the Fadda matriarch is killed by a stray bullet during an attack on the Fadda home. Gaetano pledges loyalty to Josto, solidifying their bond.

Season 4, Episode 9: East/West - The episode, presented in black and white, follows Rabbi Milligan and Satchel Cannon as they flee to Liberal, Kansas. While attempting to retrieve hidden money, Rabbi is caught in a tornado that kills both him and his pursuer, Constant Calamita. Meanwhile, Omie Sparkman also meets his end in the storm. Satchel, now alone, leaves with a dog named Rabbit, embracing an uncertain future.

Season 4, Episode 10: Happy - The escalating gang war sees Loy Cannon forge an alliance with Happy, while Odis Weff finds a grim peace. Gaetano Fadda dies accidentally after confronting Odis, and Oraetta Mayflower is arrested after Ethelrida exposes her murderous secrets. The episode concludes with Ethelrida presenting Donatello Fadda's ring to Loy, securing a deal for her family's business.

Season 4, Episode 11: Storia Americana - The mob war concludes as Loy makes a deal with Ebal Violante, returning Donatello's ring. Josto and Oraetta are executed, and Loy, believing his family is safe, is fatally stabbed by Zelmare Roulette. The episode ends with Ethelrida leaving for Paris and a post-credit scene revealing Satchel Cannon's future as Mike Milligan.