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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!

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.

Genres:CrimeMystery

Season 1 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Manhunt" season 1 is "UNABOM", rated 7.6/10 from 1967 user votes. It was directed by Greg Yaitanes and written by Andrew Sodroski. "UNABOM" aired on 8/1/2017 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Pure Wudder".

  • UNABOM
    7.6/10 1,967 votes

    #1 - UNABOM

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 2017-08-01

    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

  • Pure Wudder
    7.8/10 1,615 votes

    #2 - Pure Wudder

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 2017-08-01

    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

  • Fruit of the Poisonous Tree
    7.9/10 1,527 votes

    #3 - Fruit of the Poisonous Tree

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 2017-08-08

    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

  • Publish or Perish
    8.0/10 1,472 votes

    #4 - Publish or Perish

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 2017-08-15

    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

  • Abri
    8.2/10 1,468 votes

    #5 - Abri

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2017-08-22

    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

  • Ted
    8.7/10 2,160 votes

    #6 - Ted

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2017-08-29

    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

  • Lincoln
    8.2/10 1,423 votes

    #7 - Lincoln

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 2017-09-05

    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

  • USA vs. Theodore J. Kaczynski
    8.4/10 1,543 votes

    #8 - USA vs. Theodore J. Kaczynski

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 2017-09-12

    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