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Manhattan

Manhattan

TV-142014•43m•7.0/10
DramaWar & Politics

Ratings

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7.0/10(130)

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.

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Production

Lionsgate Television, Shoe Money Productions, Skydance Television, Skydance Media, Darkbloom Productions, Tribune Studios

Language

EN

Status

Canceled

First Aired

July 27, 2014

Last Aired

December 15, 2015

Networks

WGN America

Created By

Sam Shaw

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
You Always Hurt the Ones You Love
E1
You Always Hurt the Ones You Love
Air date: 2014-07-27
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.
The Prisoner's Dilemma
E2
The Prisoner's Dilemma
Air date: 2014-08-03
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.
The Hive
E3
The Hive
Air date: 2014-08-10
The loss of one of their own leaves the community reeling; and new security measures interfere with the work being performed by the scientists.
Last Reasoning of Kings
E4
Last Reasoning of Kings
Air date: 2014-08-17
The arrival of a high-profile guest shakes things up. Frank is haunted by his past.
A New Approach to Nuclear Cosmology
E5
A New Approach to Nuclear Cosmology
Air date: 2014-08-24
Frank clashes with Charlie to protect Babbit, who has become the subject of an investigation.
Acceptable Limits
E6
Acceptable Limits
Air date: 2014-08-31
Frank seeks medical answers; Charlie and Helen travel to survey an off-site reactor.
The New World
E7
The New World
Air date: 2014-09-07
Helen and Charlie deal with a crisis; Abby embarks on a journey of self-discovery.
The Second Coming
E8
The Second Coming
Air date: 2014-09-14
Both Charlie and Frank face serious questions as to the future of their projects.
Spooky Action at a Distance
E9
Spooky Action at a Distance
Air date: 2014-09-21
Frank and Charlie hatch a plan.
The Understudy
E10
The Understudy
Air date: 2014-09-28
An unexpected visitor arrives on the Hill.
Tangier
E11
Tangier
Air date: 2014-10-05
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.
The Gun Model
E12
The Gun Model
Air date: 2014-10-12
Akley becomes vulnerable when he tries to fix Thin Man's shortcomings.
Perestroika
E13
Perestroika
Air date: 2014-10-19
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

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