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The Best Episodes of Manhattan Season 1

Every episode of Manhattan Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Manhattan Season 1!

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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

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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Manhattan Season 1 Episode 1 - You Always Hurt the Ones You Love
    7.5/10(436 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.

    Writer:Sam Shaw

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  2. Manhattan Season 1 Episode 2 - The Prisoner's Dilemma
    7.7/10(346 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. Manhattan Season 1 Episode 3 - The Hive
    7.6/10(299 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.

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  4. Manhattan Season 1 Episode 4 - Last Reasoning of Kings
    7.9/10(293 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. Manhattan Season 1 Episode 5 - A New Approach to Nuclear Cosmology
    7.7/10(293 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. Manhattan Season 1 Episode 6 - Acceptable Limits
    7.7/10(273 votes)

    #6 - Acceptable Limits

    S1:E6

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

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  8. Manhattan Season 1 Episode 7 - The New World
    7.6/10(272 votes)

    #7 - The New World

    S1:E7

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

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  9. Manhattan Season 1 Episode 8 - The Second Coming
    7.9/10(253 votes)

    #8 - The Second Coming

    S1:E8

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

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  10. Manhattan Season 1 Episode 9 - Spooky Action at a Distance
    7.8/10(243 votes)

    #9 - Spooky Action at a Distance

    S1:E9

    Frank and Charlie hatch a plan.

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  11. Manhattan Season 1 Episode 10 - The Understudy
    7.8/10(253 votes)

    #10 - The Understudy

    S1:E10

    An unexpected visitor arrives on the Hill.

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  12. Manhattan Season 1 Episode 11 - Tangier
    8.0/10(258 votes)

    #11 - 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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  13. Manhattan Season 1 Episode 12 - The Gun Model
    8.5/10(274 votes)

    #12 - The Gun Model

    S1:E12

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

    Director:Dan Attias
    Writer:Lila Byock

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  14. Manhattan Season 1 Episode 13 - Perestroika
    8.5/10(284 votes)

    #13 - 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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"You Always Hurt the Ones You Love" is the best rated episode of "Manhattan" season 1. It scored 7.5/10 based on 436 votes. Directed by Thomas Schlamme and written by Sam Shaw, it aired on 7/27/2014. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "The Prisoner's Dilemma".