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 Wilkes Booth in the aftermath of Abraham Lincoln's assassination—as the fate of the country hangs in the balance.
Top Episode Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Manhunt" is "The Final Act", rated 8/10 from 259 user votes. It was directed by Eva Sørhaug and written by Monica Beletsky. "The Final Act" aired on 4/18/2024 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Useless".
8.0/10 259 votes#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
7.9/10 290 votes#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
7.7/10 417 votes#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
7.7/10 294 votes#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
7.5/10 500 votes#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
7.5/10 336 votes#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
7.5/10 310 votes#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