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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 true story of London Metropolitan police detective Colin Sutton's manhunt for serial criminals.
Genres:DramaCrime
Network:ITV1

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The First Day" is the best rated episode of "Manhunt" season 1. It scored 7.5/10 based on 552 votes. Directed by Marc Evans and written by Ed Whitmore, it aired on 1/6/2019. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "The Van".

  • The First Day
    7.5/10552 votes

    #1 - The First Day

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/6/2019

    On 19th August 2004 French student Amelie Delagrange is found on Twickenham Green with fatal head injuries. Detective Chief Inspector Colin Sutton is tasked with leading the investigation. There is no forensic evidence from the attacker at the crime scene, and no apparent motive. But there has been a spate of similar violent attacks on young women in the area.

    Director: Marc Evans

    Writer: Ed Whitmore

  • The Van
    7.6/10488 votes

    #2 - The Van

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/7/2019

    Colin Sutton and his team are trying to identify the white van they have discovered from an extensive trawl of CCTV images. But there are 25,000 possible vans that need to be checked and eliminated.

    Director: Marc Evans

    Writer: Ed Whitmore

  • The Suspect
    7.7/10497 votes

    #3 - The Suspect

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/8/2019

    Detective Chief Inspector Colin Sutton briefs the team in preparation for Bellfield’s arrest.

    Director: Marc Evans

    Writer: Ed Whitmore