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The Best Episodes of Manhunt

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Binge this in 6h 23m•Peaking at 7.9/10

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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Manhunt Season 1 Episode 6 - Useless
    7.9/10(7 votes)

    #1 - Useless

    S1:E6

    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
    Writers:Monica Beletsky, Jan Oxenberg

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  2. Manhunt Season 1 Episode 5 - A Man of Destiny
    7.6/10(7 votes)

    #2 - A Man of Destiny

    S1:E5

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

    Director:Eva Sørhaug
    Writers:Monica Beletsky, Matt Fennell

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  3. Manhunt Season 1 Episode 7 - The Final Act
    7.5/10(6 votes)

    #3 - The Final Act

    S1:E7

    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

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  4. Manhunt Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.4/10(8 votes)

    #4 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    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

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  5. Manhunt Season 1 Episode 4 - The Secret Line
    7.2/10(6 votes)

    #5 - The Secret Line

    S1:E4

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

    Director:John Dahl
    Writers:Tim Brittain, Monica Beletsky

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  6. Manhunt Season 1 Episode 3 - Let the Sheep Flee
    6.9/10(7 votes)

    #6 - Let the Sheep Flee

    S1:E3

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

    Director:John Dahl
    Writers:Monica Beletsky, Ben H. Winters

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  7. Manhunt Season 1 Episode 2 - Post-mortem
    6.6/10(7 votes)

    #7 - Post-mortem

    S1:E2

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

    Director:Carl Franklin
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Useless" is the best rated episode of "Manhunt". It scored 7.9/10 based on 7 votes. Directed by Eva Sørhaug and written by Monica Beletsky, Jan Oxenberg, it aired on 4/11/2024. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "A Man of Destiny".