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.
Manhattan (Season 1)
You Always Hurt the Ones You Love (Episode 1) 7.7
Writer: Sam Shaw
Air date: 2014-07-27
Runtime: 57 min
Overview: 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.
The Prisoner's Dilemma (Episode 2) 7.8
Writer: Sam Shaw
Air date: 2014-08-03
Runtime: 55 min
Overview: 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.
The Hive (Episode 3) 7.8
Writer: Nathaniel Halpern
Air date: 2014-08-10
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: The loss of one of their own leaves the community reeling; and new security measures interfere with the work being performed by the scientists.
Last Reasoning of Kings (Episode 4) 8.1
Writer: Gideon Yago
Air date: 2014-08-17
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: The arrival of a high-profile guest shakes things up. Frank is haunted by his past.
A New Approach to Nuclear Cosmology (Episode 5) 8.2
Writer: Mark Lafferty
Air date: 2014-08-24
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Frank clashes with Charlie to protect Babbit, who has become the subject of an investigation.
Acceptable Limits (Episode 6) 8.1
Writer: Dustin Thomason
Air date: 2014-08-31
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Frank seeks medical answers; Charlie and Helen travel to survey an off-site reactor.
The New World (Episode 7) 8.2
Writer: Lila Byock
Air date: 2014-09-07
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Helen and Charlie deal with a crisis; Abby embarks on a journey of self-discovery.
The Second Coming (Episode 8) 8.5
Writer: Sam Shaw
Air date: 2014-09-14
Runtime: 47 min
Overview: Both Charlie and Frank face serious questions as to the future of their projects.
Spooky Action at a Distance (Episode 9) 8.5
Writer: Mark Lafferty
Air date: 2014-09-21
Runtime: 47 min
Overview: Frank and Charlie hatch a plan.
The Understudy (Episode 10) 8.2
Writer: Tom Spezialy
Air date: 2014-09-28
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: An unexpected visitor arrives on the Hill.
Tangier (Episode 11) 8.6
Writer: Scott Brown
Air date: 2014-10-05
Runtime: 48 min
Overview: 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.
The Gun Model (Episode 12) 9.0
Writer: Lila Byock
Air date: 2014-10-12
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Akley becomes vulnerable when he tries to fix Thin Man's shortcomings.
Perestroika (Episode 13) 9.3
Writer: Sam Shaw
Air date: 2014-10-19
Runtime: 52 min
Overview: Frank is offered a life-changing opportunity. At the same time, the U.S. Army put Charlie on the hot seat.
Seasons
Episodes 13
Episodes 10