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The Best Episodes of Manhunt Season 1

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

The Best Episodes of Manhunt Season 1

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...
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Manhunt Season 1 Episode 1 - UNABOM
    7.6/10(2025 votes)

    #1 - 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.

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  2. Manhunt Season 1 Episode 2 - Pure Wudder
    7.8/10(1665 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. Manhunt Season 1 Episode 3 - Fruit of the Poisonous Tree
    7.9/10(1574 votes)

    #3 - 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

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  4. Manhunt Season 1 Episode 4 - Publish or Perish
    8.0/10(1523 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. Manhunt Season 1 Episode 5 - Abri
    8.2/10(1519 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. Manhunt Season 1 Episode 6 - Ted
    8.7/10(2217 votes)

    #6 - 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.

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  8. Manhunt Season 1 Episode 7 - Lincoln
    8.2/10(1469 votes)

    #7 - 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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  9. Manhunt Season 1 Episode 8 - USA vs. Theodore J. Kaczynski
    8.4/10(1596 votes)

    #8 - 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.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"UNABOM" is the best rated episode of "Manhunt" season 1. It scored 7.6/10 based on 2025 votes. Directed by Greg Yaitanes and written by Andrew Sodroski, it aired on 8/1/2017. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Pure Wudder".