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The Best Episodes of Manhattan

Every episode of Manhattan ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Manhattan!

The Best Episodes of Manhattan

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...

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  1. Background image for Perestroika
    8.5/10(284 votes)

    #1 - Perestroika

    S1:E13

    Frank is offered a life-changing opportunity. At the same time, the U.S. Army put Charlie on the hot seat.

    Writer:Sam Shaw
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  2. Background image for The Gun Model
    8.4/10(272 votes)

    #2 - The Gun Model

    S1:E12

    Akley becomes vulnerable when he tries to fix Thin Man's shortcomings.

    Director:Daniel Attias
    Writer:Lila Byock
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  3. Background image for Jupiter
    8.4/10(233 votes)

    #3 - Jupiter

    S2:E10

    A new era is ushered in with the first test of an atomic weapon.

    Writer:Sam Shaw
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  4. Background image for Tangier
    8.0/10(254 votes)

    #4 - 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.

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  5. Background image for Brooklyn
    8.0/10(190 votes)

    #5 - Brooklyn

    S2:E9

    Days before the world's first nuclear explosion, everyone races to secure their place in history.

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  6. Background image for Last Reasoning of Kings
    7.9/10(289 votes)

    #6 - Last Reasoning of Kings

    S1:E4

    The arrival of a high-profile guest shakes things up. Frank is haunted by his past.

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  8. Background image for The Second Coming
    7.9/10(251 votes)

    #7 - The Second Coming

    S1:E8

    Both Charlie and Frank face serious questions as to the future of their projects.

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  9. Background image for Spooky Action at a Distance
    7.8/10(241 votes)

    #8 - Spooky Action at a Distance

    S1:E9

    Frank and Charlie hatch a plan.

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  10. Background image for The Understudy
    7.8/10(251 votes)

    #9 - The Understudy

    S1:E10

    An unexpected visitor arrives on the Hill.

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  11. Background image for Damnatio Memoriae
    7.8/10(242 votes)

    #10 - Damnatio Memoriae

    S2:E1

    Charlie is forced into a new leadership role in the race to build the world’s first atomic bomb.

    Writer:Sam Shaw
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  12. Background image for Fatherland
    7.8/10(225 votes)

    #11 - Fatherland

    S2:E2

    Frank discovers the real reason he's been taken captive.

    Director:Daniel Attias
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  13. Background image for The Prisoner's Dilemma
    7.7/10(343 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.

    Writer:Sam Shaw
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  14. Background image for A New Approach to Nuclear Cosmology
    7.7/10(290 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.

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  15. Background image for Acceptable Limits
    7.7/10(272 votes)

    #14 - Acceptable Limits

    S1:E6

    Frank seeks medical answers; Charlie and Helen travel to survey an off-site reactor.

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  16. Background image for The Threshold
    7.7/10(212 votes)

    #15 - The Threshold

    S2:E3

    Liza faces off against Darrow as Abby learns a secret about Oppenheimer.

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  17. Background image for Behold The Lord High Executioner
    7.7/10(191 votes)

    #16 - Behold The Lord High Executioner

    S2:E7

    The hunt for a Soviet spy turns deadly.

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  18. Background image for The Hive
    7.6/10(296 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.

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  19. Background image for The New World
    7.6/10(270 votes)

    #18 - The New World

    S1:E7

    Helen and Charlie deal with a crisis; Abby embarks on a journey of self-discovery.

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  20. Background image for Overlord
    7.6/10(204 votes)

    #19 - Overlord

    S2:E4

    Oppenheimer puts Charlie in a precarious position.

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  21. Background image for 33
    7.6/10(195 votes)

    #20 - 33

    S2:E6

    The scientists and the Army battle for control of the bomb.

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  22. Background image for Human Error
    7.6/10(180 votes)

    #21 - Human Error

    S2:E8

    As the project falters, Charlie turns to an unlikely partner for help.

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  23. Background image for You Always Hurt the Ones You Love
    7.5/10(431 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.

    Writer:Sam Shaw
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  24. Background image for The World of Tomorrow
    7.5/10(192 votes)

    #23 - The World of Tomorrow

    S2:E5

    Frank attempts to navigate his new place on the Hill.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Perestroika" is the best rated episode of "Manhattan". It scored 8.5/10 based on 284 votes. Directed by Thomas Schlamme and written by Sam Shaw, it aired on 10/19/2014. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Gun Model".