The essential episodes of Manhattan
Watch these 15 in order and you've got Manhattan — each pick states its reason.
- 01
You Always Hurt the One You Love
In Los Alamos, New Mexico, during World War II, secrets dominate every facet of family and professional life as scientists Frank Winter and Charlie Isaacs compete to create the world's first atomic bomb.
- 02
Frank seeks answers about a medical issue; Charlie and Helen take a trip in order to survey an off-site reactor.
- 03
Helen and Charlie deal with a crisis at the reactor; Abby begins a journey of self-discovery; Frank and Liza help Paloma's family.
- 04
Both Charlie and Frank withstand significant questions regarding the future of each of their projects.
- 05
Charlie and Frank must work together for the good of the project; Frank turns to an unconventional resource for help.
- 06
An unexpected visitor arrives on The Hill; Winter explores an unusual solution to the problem with the ignition.
- 07
A development overseas invigorates the hunt for a spy on The Hill; Charlie and Abby make a sacrifice.
- 08
Akley opens himself up to vulnerability when he tries to fix the shortcomings that Thin Man possesses.
- 09
Frank is given an opportunity that could change his life; Charlie finds himself in the U.S. Army's hot seat.
- 10
Charlie is forced into a new leadership role in the race to build the world's first atomic bomb.
- 11
Frank discovers the real reason he's been taken captive.
- 12
Liza faces off against Darrow as Abby learns a secret about Oppenheimer.
- 13
Oppenheimer puts Charlie in a precarious position.
- 14
Days before the world's first nuclear explosion, everyone races to secure their place in history.
- 15
A new era is ushered in with the first test of an atomic weapon.
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