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The Best Episodes of Manhunt

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

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Best Episodes Summary

"Ted" is the best rated episode of "Manhunt". It scored 8.7/10 based on 2177 votes. Directed by Greg Yaitanes and written by Andrew Sodroski, it aired on 8/29/2017. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "USA vs. Theodore J. Kaczynski".

  • Ted
    8.7/102,177 votes
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    #1 - Ted

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 8/29/2017

    In a letter to his brother, Ted recounts the key events from his past that informed his decision to engage in terrorist activities.

    Director: Greg Yaitanes

    Writer: Andrew Sodroski

  • USA vs. Theodore J. Kaczynski
    8.4/101,560 votes
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    #2 - USA vs. Theodore J. Kaczynski

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 9/12/2017

    When Ted fails to have the evidence against him invalidated, Fitz makes one last appeal to him to plead guilty.

    Director: Greg Yaitanes

    Writer: Andrew Sodroski

  • Abri
    8.2/101,481 votes
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    #3 - Abri

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 8/22/2017

    Fitz receives linguistic proof that Ted is the Unabomber. He tracks down Ted's brother David, who is astonished at the accuracy of Fitz's profile.

    Director: Greg Yaitanes

    Writer: N/A

  • Lincoln
    8.2/101,437 votes
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    #4 - Lincoln

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 9/5/2017

    Fitz races to find a linguistic connection that will secure an arrest warrant while the FBI closes in on Ted's cabin in Montana.

    Director: Greg Yaitanes

    Writer: N/A

  • Publish or Perish
    8.0/101,487 votes
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    #5 - Publish or Perish

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 8/15/2017

    The Unabomber will stop bombing if his Manifesto is published. Fitz pushes for publication with S.A.C. Ackerman, who presents Fitz's argument to Attorney General Janet Reno.

    Director: Greg Yaitanes

    Writer: Nick Towne

  • Bombingham
    8.0/10396 votes
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    #6 - Bombingham

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 2/3/2020

    While Richard fights back against the FBI and the media, ATF Agent Embry investigates a serial bomber terrorizing the Southeast and discovers a crucial link to the Olympic bomb.

    Director: Jon Avnet

    Writer: Denise Harkavy

  • Fruit of the Poisonous Tree
    7.9/101,541 votes
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    #7 - Fruit of the Poisonous Tree

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 8/8/2017

    Linguist Natalie Rogers helps Fitz find clues about the Unabomber's identity in the Manifesto, but their findings face skepticism at the UTF. In 1997, Ted claims he can invalidate all of the evidence against him.

    Director: Greg Yaitanes

    Writer: Max Hurwitz

  • Centbom
    7.9/10601 votes
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    #8 - Centbom

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 2/3/2020

    Security guard Richard Jewell saves hundreds of lives when he discovers a bomb at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. But his heroic act quickly comes under the scrutiny of law enforcement as pressure mounts to catch the killer.

    Director: Michael Dinner

    Writer: Andrew Sodroski

  • Unabubba
    7.9/10424 votes
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    #9 - Unabubba

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 2/3/2020

    When the media gets wind of the FBI's "hero-bomber" theory, a media firestorm erupts, engulfing Richard and his family. Meanwhile, ATF agents raise doubts as bombings continue.

    Director: Michael Dinner

    Writer: Andrew Sodroski

  • Run Rudolph Run
    7.9/10386 votes
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    #10 - Run Rudolph Run

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 2/3/2020

    The FBI identifies serial bomber Eric Rudolph and gives chase, but Eric escapes into the forest. Richard and Watson discover powerful evidence that could exonerate Richard and contemplate turning to the press for help.

    Director: Jon Avnet

    Writer: Nick Towne

  • Pure Wudder
    7.8/101,629 votes
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    #11 - Pure Wudder

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 8/1/2017

    When the elusive Unabomber threatens to blow up a jetliner, Fitz must determine if the threat is real. In 1997, Fitz confronts Ted for the first time.

    Director: Greg Yaitanes

    Writer: N/A

  • Land of the Noonday Sun
    7.8/10372 votes
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    #12 - Land of the Noonday Sun

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 2/3/2020

    The FBI search for Eric spins out of control as anti-government locals and Eric's family push back. Meanwhile, Richard must confront his inner demons as he prepares for a pivotal press conference.

    Director: Janice Cooke

    Writer: Allison Moore

  • Eric
    7.8/10371 votes
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    #13 - Eric

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 2/3/2020

    Eric manipulates locals, militia, and FBI alike as he plans a major counterattack. Meanwhile, Richard appears on "60 Minutes" in a high-stakes gamble to save his reputation once and for all.

    Director: Ali Selim

    Writer: Andrew Sodroski

  • Open Season
    7.7/10387 votes
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    #14 - Open Season

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 2/3/2020

    Eric, starving and bereft of allies, is finally captured. But as his day in court—and Richard's exoneration—approaches, he has another dangerous secret in store for law enforcement.

    Director: Michael Dinner

    Writer: Allison Moore

  • UNABOM
    7.6/101,981 votes
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    #15 - UNABOM

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 8/1/2017

    In 1995, FBI profiler Jim "Fitz" Fitzgerald joins the Unabom Task Force. Fitz recommends new methods of profiling but finds no allies among the agents in charge. In 1997, Fitz is tasked with confronting Ted Kaczynski, the Unabomber.

    Director: Greg Yaitanes

    Writer: Andrew Sodroski

  • Army of God
    7.6/10377 votes
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    #16 - Army of God

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 2/3/2020

    Viewing him as a freedom fighter under siege, local militias rally around Eric and attack the FBI. As Embry continues to investigate, he learns that Eric is not who he claims to be.

    Director: Janice Cooke

    Writer: Nick Schenk

  • Join or Die
    7.6/10359 votes
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    #17 - Join or Die

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 2/3/2020

    FBI agent Brennan realizes he needs to change course radically to catch Eric and allies with Embry to do so. In Atlanta, Kathy Scruggs comes face to face with Richard for the first time ever.

    Director: Ali Selim

    Writer: Nick Towne

  • Don't Tread on Me
    7.6/10366 votes
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    #18 - Don't Tread on Me

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 2/3/2020

    Risking everything, Brennan and Embry appeal to a powerful local militia leader with the truth about Eric, and a call for unity and moral courage.

    Director: Michael Dinner

    Writer: Nick Schenk