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Manhattan
Overview
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.
Status
Canceled
Created By
Sam Shaw
Network
WGN America
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Episodes
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.
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.
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.
Last Reasoning of Kings
The arrival of a high-profile guest shakes things up. Frank is haunted by his past.
A New Approach to Nuclear Cosmology
Frank clashes with Charlie to protect Babbit, who has become the subject of an investigation.
Acceptable Limits
Frank seeks medical answers; Charlie and Helen travel to survey an off-site reactor.
The New World
Helen and Charlie deal with a crisis; Abby embarks on a journey of self-discovery.
The Second Coming
Both Charlie and Frank face serious questions as to the future of their projects.
Spooky Action at a Distance
Frank and Charlie hatch a plan.
The Understudy
An unexpected visitor arrives on the Hill.
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.
The Gun Model
Akley becomes vulnerable when he tries to fix Thin Man's shortcomings.
Perestroika
Frank is offered a life-changing opportunity. At the same time, the U.S. Army put Charlie on the hot seat.
Top Cast
John Benjamin Hickey
Frank Winter
Olivia Williams
Liza Winter
Ashley Zukerman
Charlie Isaacs
Rachel Brosnahan
Abby Isaacs
Harry Lloyd
Paul Crosley
Katja Herbers
Helen Prins
Michael Chernus
Louis "Fritz" Fedowitz
Christopher Denham
Jim Meeks
William Petersen
Col. Emmett Darrow
