Manhattan

Manhattan

2014
7.1
2 Seasons
Drama War & Politics

Set against the backdrop of the greatest clandestine race against time in the history of science with the mission to build the world's first atomic bomb in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Flawed scientists and their families attempt to co-exist in a world where secrets and lies infiltrate every aspect of their lives.

Season

Episodes

Episode 1
Ep 1

You Always Hurt the Ones You Love

A drama about the clandestine race to build the world's first atomic bomb in Los Alamos, N.M., centers on a self-destructive professor who is commissioned to help lead the Manhattan Project in the series opener.

Episode 2
Ep 2

The Prisoner's Dilemma

Frank attempts to save his team, and pays the price; at the same time, the wives get creative trying to make life on the Hill more interesting.

Episode 3
Ep 3

The Hive

The loss of one of their own leaves the community reeling; and new security measures interfere with the work being performed by the scientists.

Episode 4
Ep 4

Last Reasoning of Kings

The arrival of a high-profile guest shakes things up. Frank is haunted by his past.

Episode 5
Ep 5

A New Approach to Nuclear Cosmology

Frank clashes with Charlie to protect Babbit, who has become the subject of an investigation.

Episode 6
Ep 6

Acceptable Limits

Frank seeks medical answers; Charlie and Helen travel to survey an off-site reactor.

Episode 7
Ep 7

The New World

Helen and Charlie deal with a crisis; Abby embarks on a journey of self-discovery.

Episode 8
Ep 8

The Second Coming

Both Charlie and Frank face serious questions as to the future of their projects.

Episode 9
Ep 9

Spooky Action at a Distance

Frank and Charlie hatch a plan.

Episode 10
Ep 10

The Understudy

An unexpected visitor arrives on the Hill.

Episode 11
Ep 11

Tangier

A development overseas re-invigorates the hunt for a spy on The Hill. Charlie and Abby make a sacrifice when the plan with Frank is threatened.

Episode 12
Ep 12

The Gun Model

Akley becomes vulnerable when he tries to fix Thin Man's shortcomings.

Episode 13
Ep 13

Perestroika

Frank is offered a life-changing opportunity. At the same time, the U.S. Army put Charlie on the hot seat.

Cast

John Benjamin Hickey

John Benjamin Hickey

Frank Winter

Olivia Williams

Olivia Williams

Liza Winter

Ashley Zukerman

Ashley Zukerman

Charlie Isaacs

Rachel Brosnahan

Rachel Brosnahan

Abby Isaacs

Harry Lloyd

Harry Lloyd

Paul Crosley

Katja Herbers

Katja Herbers

Helen Prins

Michael Chernus

Michael Chernus

Louis "Fritz" Fedowitz

Christopher Denham

Christopher Denham

Jim Meeks

William Petersen

William Petersen

Col. Emmett Darrow