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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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Inspired by actual events, this true crime anthology series takes a deep dive into the dark, twisted minds of terrorists and follows the brave souls who hunt them down.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Manhunt Season 1 Episode 6 - Ted
    8.7/10(2221 votes)

    #1 - Ted

    S1:E6

    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

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  2. Manhunt Season 1 Episode 8 - USA vs. Theodore J. Kaczynski
    8.4/10(1601 votes)

    #2 - USA vs. Theodore J. Kaczynski

    S1:E8

    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

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  3. Manhunt Season 1 Episode 5 - Abri
    8.2/10(1523 votes)

    #3 - Abri

    S1:E5

    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:Unknown

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  4. Manhunt Season 1 Episode 7 - Lincoln
    8.2/10(1473 votes)

    #4 - Lincoln

    S1:E7

    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:Unknown

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  5. Manhunt Season 1 Episode 4 - Publish or Perish
    8.0/10(1527 votes)

    #5 - Publish or Perish

    S1:E4

    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

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  6. Manhunt Season 2 Episode 3 - Bombingham
    8.0/10(421 votes)

    #6 - Bombingham

    S2:E3

    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

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  7. Manhunt Season 1 Episode 3 - Fruit of the Poisonous Tree
    7.9/10(1578 votes)

    #7 - Fruit of the Poisonous Tree

    S1:E3

    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

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  8. Manhunt Season 2 Episode 1 - Centbom
    7.9/10(631 votes)

    #8 - Centbom

    S2:E1

    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

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  9. Manhunt Season 2 Episode 2 - Unabubba
    7.9/10(450 votes)

    #9 - Unabubba

    S2:E2

    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

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  10. Manhunt Season 1 Episode 2 - Pure Wudder
    7.8/10(1670 votes)

    #10 - Pure Wudder

    S1:E2

    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:Unknown

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  11. Manhunt Season 2 Episode 4 - Run Rudolph Run
    7.8/10(411 votes)

    #11 - Run Rudolph Run

    S2:E4

    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

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  12. Manhunt Season 2 Episode 5 - Land of the Noonday Sun
    7.8/10(397 votes)

    #12 - Land of the Noonday Sun

    S2:E5

    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

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  13. Manhunt Season 2 Episode 7 - Eric
    7.8/10(395 votes)

    #13 - Eric

    S2:E7

    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

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  14. Manhunt Season 2 Episode 10 - Open Season
    7.7/10(411 votes)

    #14 - Open Season

    S2:E10

    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

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  15. Manhunt Season 1 Episode 1 - UNABOM
    7.6/10(2029 votes)

    #15 - UNABOM

    S1:E1

    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

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  16. Manhunt Season 2 Episode 6 - Army of God
    7.6/10(401 votes)

    #16 - Army of God

    S2:E6

    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

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  17. Manhunt Season 2 Episode 8 - Join or Die
    7.6/10(384 votes)

    #17 - Join or Die

    S2:E8

    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

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  18. Manhunt Season 2 Episode 9 - Don't Tread on Me
    7.6/10(394 votes)

    #18 - Don't Tread on Me

    S2:E9

    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

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Best Episodes Summary

"Ted" is the best rated episode of "Manhunt". It scored 8.7/10 based on 2221 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".