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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!

A conspiracy thriller about one of the best known but least understood crimes in history. This is the astonishing story of the hunt for John...
Genres:DramaCrime
Network:Apple TV+

Best Episodes Summary

"The Final Act" is the best rated episode of "Manhunt". It scored 8/10 based on 269 votes. Directed by Eva Sørhaug and written by Monica Beletsky, it aired on 4/18/2024. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Useless".

  • The Final Act
    8.0/10269 votes
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    #1 - The Final Act

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 4/18/2024

    Risking his personal and professional standing, Stanton produces the trial of the century to seek justice against everyone responsible.

    Director: Eva Sørhaug

    Writer: Monica Beletsky

  • Useless
    7.9/10302 votes
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    #2 - Useless

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 4/11/2024

    Stanton gets a win, but not the way he wanted. He plans for the conspirators' trial, which he must conquer to keep Lincoln's legacy alive.

    Director: Eva Sørhaug

    Writer: Monica Beletsky, Jan Oxenberg

  • Post-mortem
    7.7/10428 votes
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    #3 - Post-mortem

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 3/14/2024

    Facing a nation without a president, Stanton grapples with funeral arrangements, suspects, and piecing together a larger conspiracy.

    Director: Carl Franklin

    Writer: N/A

  • A Man of Destiny
    7.7/10307 votes
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    #4 - A Man of Destiny

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 4/4/2024

    President Johnson interferes with Lincoln's vital plans. Stanton's health deteriorates as he closes in on Booth.

    Director: Eva Sørhaug

    Writer: Monica Beletsky, Matt Fennell

  • Pilot
    7.5/10514 votes
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    #5 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 3/14/2024

    President Lincoln is assassinated five days after the Civil War ends. Edwin Stanton, his right-hand man, finds himself at the aftermath's forefront.

    Director: Carl Franklin

    Writer: Monica Beletsky

  • Let the Sheep Flee
    7.5/10346 votes
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    #6 - Let the Sheep Flee

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 3/21/2024

    The hunt expands to Québec, where a nest of Confederate spies and expats reorganize. Booth is taken underground in Maryland.

    Director: John Dahl

    Writer: Monica Beletsky, Ben H. Winters

  • The Secret Line
    7.5/10322 votes
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    #7 - The Secret Line

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 3/28/2024

    Stanton and Detective Baker investigate ties between Manhattan's most elite Wall Street traders, the Confederacy, and Booth.

    Director: John Dahl

    Writer: Monica Beletsky, Tim Brittain