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The Worst Episodes of Manhunt

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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  1. Background image for Don't Tread on Me
    6.8/10(6 votes)

    #1 - 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.

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  2. Background image for Centbom
    7.3/10(9 votes)

    #2 - 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.

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  3. Background image for Army of God
    7.5/10(6 votes)

    #3 - 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.

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    Director:Janice Cooke
  4. Background image for UNABOM
    7.7/10(23 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. Background image for Land of the Noonday Sun
    7.7/10(7 votes)

    #5 - 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.

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  6. Background image for Publish or Perish
    7.8/10(19 votes)

    #6 - 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.

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    Director:Greg Yaitanes
    Writer:Nick Towne
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  8. Background image for Abri
    7.9/10(17 votes)

    #7 - 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.

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    Director:Greg Yaitanes
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for Unabubba
    7.9/10(8 votes)

    #8 - 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.

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  10. Background image for Run Rudolph Run
    7.9/10(7 votes)

    #9 - 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.

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    Director:Jon Avnet
    Writer:Nick Towne
  11. Background image for Eric
    7.9/10(7 votes)

    #10 - 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.

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    Director:Ali Selim
  12. Background image for Lincoln
    8.0/10(16 votes)

    #11 - 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.

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    Director:Greg Yaitanes
    Writer:Unknown
  13. Background image for USA vs. Theodore J. Kaczynski
    8.0/10(16 votes)

    #12 - 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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    8.0/10(7 votes)

    #13 - 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.

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    Director:Jon Avnet
  15. Background image for Join or Die
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    #14 - 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.

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    Director:Ali Selim
    Writer:Nick Towne
  16. Background image for Open Season
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #15 - 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.

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  17. Background image for Pure Wudder
    8.1/10(20 votes)

    #16 - 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.

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    Director:Greg Yaitanes
    Writer:Unknown
  18. Background image for Fruit of the Poisonous Tree
    8.1/10(18 votes)

    #17 - 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.

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    Director:Greg Yaitanes
  19. Background image for Ted
    8.4/10(17 votes)

    #18 - 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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Worst Episodes Summary

"Don't Tread on Me" is the worst rated episode of "Manhunt". It scored 6.8/10 based on 6 votes. Directed by Michael Dinner and written by Nick Schenk, it aired on 2/3/2020. This episode scored 0.5 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Centbom".