Frank Tagliano (Steven Van Zandt), is a former member of the New York mob. After testifying in a trial in the United States, Tagliano is relocated to Lillehammer in Norway through the FBI's witness protection program. Frank Tagliano was intrigued by Lillehammer when he saw television images of the Winter Olympics in 1994, and therefore chooses to start his new life there. The transition from being a feared and respected gangster in New York, to become an unemployed immigrant in Norway, is not simple. Frank discovers that to get up and in the Norwegian rural society, he must resort to the old, ruthless methods. Frank needs to put a stop to Tommy with help from the Family. Torgeir decides to retire, and Jan's past is coming after him. Tommy has broken away from Frank and started his own operation. In the meanwhile, Sigfrid's father is killed. Frank will need to handle both problems Frank sees the value in having a mobster such as Tommy in the gang. However, Tommy is struggling to cope with Norway's high costs and goes behind Frank's back to earn a living. Roar is in trouble again in Brazil. An American mobster on a book tour in Scandinavia is at risk of assassination. Trouble knocks on Frank's door. The 20th anniversary of the Lillehammer Olympics is coming up. Will Torgeir get his childhood dream fullfilled?