The Tender Trap (Fargo)

"The Tender Trap" is the sixth episode of the fifth season of the American anthology black comedy–crime drama television series Fargo. It is the 47th overall episode of the series and was written by series creator Noah Hawley and co-executive producer Bob DeLaurentis, and directed by producer Dana Gonzales. It originally aired on FX on December 19, 2023.

The season is set in Minnesota and North Dakota in the fall of 2019, and follows Dorothy "Dot" Lyon, a seemingly typical Midwestern housewife living in Scandia, Minnesota, whose mysterious past comes back to haunt her after she lands in hot water with the authorities. One of those authorities is North Dakota Sheriff Roy Tillman, who has been searching for Dot for a long time. In the episode, Roy starts going after Lorraine's investors, while Indira faces challenges in her life.

According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 0.457 million household viewers and gained a 0.07 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received positive reviews from critics, who praised the episode's writing, character development, and performances (particularly Jennifer Jason Leigh).