Discover the best and most memorable episodes of Manhattan, from fan favorites to critically acclaimed moments. Explore detailed ratings, episode summaries, and visualize how the show's quality evolved over time.
Set against the backdrop of the greatest clandestine race against time in the history of science with the mission to build the world's first atomic bomb in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Flawed scientists and their families attempt to co-exist in a world where secrets and lies infiltrate every aspect of their lives.
Akley becomes vulnerable when he tries to fix Thin Man's shortcomings.
★ 8.5/10
(274 votes)
#2
Perestroika
S1:E13
Frank is offered a life-changing opportunity. At the same time, the U.S. Army put Charlie on the hot seat.
★ 8.4/10
(224 votes)
#3
Jupiter
S2:E10
A new era is ushered in with the first test of an atomic weapon.
★ 8.1/10
(181 votes)
#4
Brooklyn
S2:E9
Days before the world's first nuclear explosion, everyone races to secure their place in history.
★ 8.0/10
(240 votes)
#5
The Second Coming
S1:E8
Both Charlie and Frank face serious questions as to the future of their projects.
★ 8.0/10
(243 votes)
#6
Tangier
S1:E11
A development overseas re-invigorates the hunt for a spy on The Hill. Charlie and Abby make a sacrifice when the plan with Frank is threatened.
★ 7.9/10
(274 votes)
#7
Last Reasoning of Kings
S1:E4
The arrival of a high-profile guest shakes things up. Frank is haunted by his past.
★ 7.9/10
(214 votes)
#8
Fatherland
S2:E2
Frank discovers the real reason he's been taken captive.
★ 7.8/10
(230 votes)
#9
Spooky Action at a Distance
S1:E9
Frank and Charlie hatch a plan.
★ 7.8/10
(240 votes)
#10
The Understudy
S1:E10
An unexpected visitor arrives on the Hill.
★ 7.8/10
(231 votes)
#11
Damnatio Memoriae
S2:E1
Charlie is forced into a new leadership role in the race to build the world’s first atomic bomb.
★ 7.7/10
(328 votes)
#12
The Prisoner's Dilemma
S1:E2
Frank attempts to save his team, and pays the price; at the same time, the wives get creative trying to make life on the Hill more interesting.
★ 7.7/10
(275 votes)
#13
A New Approach to Nuclear Cosmology
S1:E5
Frank clashes with Charlie to protect Babbit, who has become the subject of an investigation.
★ 7.7/10
(256 votes)
#14
Acceptable Limits
S1:E6
Frank seeks medical answers; Charlie and Helen travel to survey an off-site reactor.
★ 7.7/10
(200 votes)
#15
The Threshold
S2:E3
Liza faces off against Darrow as Abby learns a secret about Oppenheimer.
★ 7.7/10
(180 votes)
#16
Behold The Lord High Executioner
S2:E7
The hunt for a Soviet spy turns deadly.
★ 7.6/10
(280 votes)
#17
The Hive
S1:E3
The loss of one of their own leaves the community reeling; and new security measures interfere with the work being performed by the scientists.
★ 7.6/10
(257 votes)
#18
The New World
S1:E7
Helen and Charlie deal with a crisis; Abby embarks on a journey of self-discovery.
★ 7.6/10
(193 votes)
#19
Overlord
S2:E4
Oppenheimer puts Charlie in a precarious position.
★ 7.6/10
(184 votes)
#20
33
S2:E6
The scientists and the Army battle for control of the bomb.
★ 7.6/10
(169 votes)
#21
Human Error
S2:E8
As the project falters, Charlie turns to an unlikely partner for help.
★ 7.5/10
(410 votes)
#22
You Always Hurt the Ones You Love
S1:E1
A drama about the clandestine race to build the world's first atomic bomb in Los Alamos, N.M., centers on a self-destructive professor who is commissioned to help lead the Manhattan Project in the series opener.
★ 7.5/10
(181 votes)
#23
The World of Tomorrow
S2:E5
Frank attempts to navigate his new place on the Hill.
★ 7.5/10
(410 votes)
#1
You Always Hurt the Ones You Love
S1:E1
A drama about the clandestine race to build the world's first atomic bomb in Los Alamos, N.M., centers on a self-destructive professor who is commissioned to help lead the Manhattan Project in the series opener.
★ 7.5/10
(181 votes)
#2
The World of Tomorrow
S2:E5
Frank attempts to navigate his new place on the Hill.
★ 7.6/10
(280 votes)
#3
The Hive
S1:E3
The loss of one of their own leaves the community reeling; and new security measures interfere with the work being performed by the scientists.
★ 7.6/10
(257 votes)
#4
The New World
S1:E7
Helen and Charlie deal with a crisis; Abby embarks on a journey of self-discovery.
★ 7.6/10
(193 votes)
#5
Overlord
S2:E4
Oppenheimer puts Charlie in a precarious position.
★ 7.6/10
(184 votes)
#6
33
S2:E6
The scientists and the Army battle for control of the bomb.
★ 7.6/10
(169 votes)
#7
Human Error
S2:E8
As the project falters, Charlie turns to an unlikely partner for help.
★ 7.7/10
(328 votes)
#8
The Prisoner's Dilemma
S1:E2
Frank attempts to save his team, and pays the price; at the same time, the wives get creative trying to make life on the Hill more interesting.
★ 7.7/10
(275 votes)
#9
A New Approach to Nuclear Cosmology
S1:E5
Frank clashes with Charlie to protect Babbit, who has become the subject of an investigation.
★ 7.7/10
(256 votes)
#10
Acceptable Limits
S1:E6
Frank seeks medical answers; Charlie and Helen travel to survey an off-site reactor.
★ 7.7/10
(200 votes)
#11
The Threshold
S2:E3
Liza faces off against Darrow as Abby learns a secret about Oppenheimer.
★ 7.7/10
(180 votes)
#12
Behold The Lord High Executioner
S2:E7
The hunt for a Soviet spy turns deadly.
★ 7.8/10
(230 votes)
#13
Spooky Action at a Distance
S1:E9
Frank and Charlie hatch a plan.
★ 7.8/10
(240 votes)
#14
The Understudy
S1:E10
An unexpected visitor arrives on the Hill.
★ 7.8/10
(231 votes)
#15
Damnatio Memoriae
S2:E1
Charlie is forced into a new leadership role in the race to build the world’s first atomic bomb.
★ 7.9/10
(274 votes)
#16
Last Reasoning of Kings
S1:E4
The arrival of a high-profile guest shakes things up. Frank is haunted by his past.
★ 7.9/10
(214 votes)
#17
Fatherland
S2:E2
Frank discovers the real reason he's been taken captive.
★ 8.0/10
(240 votes)
#18
The Second Coming
S1:E8
Both Charlie and Frank face serious questions as to the future of their projects.
★ 8.0/10
(243 votes)
#19
Tangier
S1:E11
A development overseas re-invigorates the hunt for a spy on The Hill. Charlie and Abby make a sacrifice when the plan with Frank is threatened.
★ 8.1/10
(181 votes)
#20
Brooklyn
S2:E9
Days before the world's first nuclear explosion, everyone races to secure their place in history.
★ 8.4/10
(224 votes)
#21
Jupiter
S2:E10
A new era is ushered in with the first test of an atomic weapon.
★ 8.5/10
(263 votes)
#22
The Gun Model
S1:E12
Akley becomes vulnerable when he tries to fix Thin Man's shortcomings.
★ 8.5/10
(274 votes)
#23
Perestroika
S1:E13
Frank is offered a life-changing opportunity. At the same time, the U.S. Army put Charlie on the hot seat.
★ 7.5/10
(410 votes)
You Always Hurt the Ones You Love
S1:E1
A drama about the clandestine race to build the world's first atomic bomb in Los Alamos, N.M., centers on a self-destructive professor who is commissioned to help lead the Manhattan Project in the series opener.
★ 7.7/10
(328 votes)
The Prisoner's Dilemma
S1:E2
Frank attempts to save his team, and pays the price; at the same time, the wives get creative trying to make life on the Hill more interesting.
★ 7.6/10
(280 votes)
The Hive
S1:E3
The loss of one of their own leaves the community reeling; and new security measures interfere with the work being performed by the scientists.
★ 7.9/10
(274 votes)
Last Reasoning of Kings
S1:E4
The arrival of a high-profile guest shakes things up. Frank is haunted by his past.
★ 7.7/10
(275 votes)
A New Approach to Nuclear Cosmology
S1:E5
Frank clashes with Charlie to protect Babbit, who has become the subject of an investigation.
★ 7.7/10
(256 votes)
Acceptable Limits
S1:E6
Frank seeks medical answers; Charlie and Helen travel to survey an off-site reactor.
★ 7.6/10
(257 votes)
The New World
S1:E7
Helen and Charlie deal with a crisis; Abby embarks on a journey of self-discovery.
★ 8.0/10
(240 votes)
The Second Coming
S1:E8
Both Charlie and Frank face serious questions as to the future of their projects.
★ 7.8/10
(230 votes)
Spooky Action at a Distance
S1:E9
Frank and Charlie hatch a plan.
★ 7.8/10
(240 votes)
The Understudy
S1:E10
An unexpected visitor arrives on the Hill.
★ 8.0/10
(243 votes)
Tangier
S1:E11
A development overseas re-invigorates the hunt for a spy on The Hill. Charlie and Abby make a sacrifice when the plan with Frank is threatened.
★ 8.5/10
(263 votes)
The Gun Model
S1:E12
Akley becomes vulnerable when he tries to fix Thin Man's shortcomings.
★ 8.5/10
(274 votes)
Perestroika
S1:E13
Frank is offered a life-changing opportunity. At the same time, the U.S. Army put Charlie on the hot seat.
★ 7.8/10
(231 votes)
Damnatio Memoriae
S2:E1
Charlie is forced into a new leadership role in the race to build the world’s first atomic bomb.
★ 7.9/10
(214 votes)
Fatherland
S2:E2
Frank discovers the real reason he's been taken captive.
★ 7.7/10
(200 votes)
The Threshold
S2:E3
Liza faces off against Darrow as Abby learns a secret about Oppenheimer.
★ 7.6/10
(193 votes)
Overlord
S2:E4
Oppenheimer puts Charlie in a precarious position.
★ 7.5/10
(181 votes)
The World of Tomorrow
S2:E5
Frank attempts to navigate his new place on the Hill.
★ 7.6/10
(184 votes)
33
S2:E6
The scientists and the Army battle for control of the bomb.
★ 7.7/10
(180 votes)
Behold The Lord High Executioner
S2:E7
The hunt for a Soviet spy turns deadly.
★ 7.6/10
(169 votes)
Human Error
S2:E8
As the project falters, Charlie turns to an unlikely partner for help.
★ 8.1/10
(181 votes)
Brooklyn
S2:E9
Days before the world's first nuclear explosion, everyone races to secure their place in history.
★ 8.4/10
(224 votes)
Jupiter
S2:E10
A new era is ushered in with the first test of an atomic weapon.