Manhattan

S01E02: 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.

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.

Episodes

You Always Hurt the Ones You Love

S01E01 You Always Hurt the Ones You Love

July 27, 2014 7.7 57 min
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.
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The Prisoner's Dilemma

S01E02 The Prisoner's Dilemma

August 3, 2014 7.8 55 min
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.
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The Hive

S01E03 The Hive

August 10, 2014 7.8 46 min
The loss of one of their own leaves the community reeling; and new security measures interfere with the work being performed by the scientists.
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Last Reasoning of Kings

S01E04 Last Reasoning of Kings

August 17, 2014 8.1 46 min
The arrival of a high-profile guest shakes things up. Frank is haunted by his past.
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A New Approach to Nuclear Cosmology

S01E05 A New Approach to Nuclear Cosmology

August 24, 2014 8.2 46 min
Frank clashes with Charlie to protect Babbit, who has become the subject of an investigation.
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Acceptable Limits

S01E06 Acceptable Limits

August 31, 2014 8.1 44 min
Frank seeks medical answers; Charlie and Helen travel to survey an off-site reactor.
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The New World

S01E07 The New World

September 7, 2014 8.2 45 min
Helen and Charlie deal with a crisis; Abby embarks on a journey of self-discovery.
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The Second Coming

S01E08 The Second Coming

September 14, 2014 8.5 47 min
Both Charlie and Frank face serious questions as to the future of their projects.
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Spooky Action at a Distance

S01E09 Spooky Action at a Distance

September 21, 2014 8.5 47 min
Frank and Charlie hatch a plan.
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The Understudy

S01E10 The Understudy

September 28, 2014 8.2 46 min
An unexpected visitor arrives on the Hill.
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Tangier

S01E11 Tangier

October 5, 2014 8.6 48 min
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.
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The Gun Model

S01E12 The Gun Model

October 12, 2014 9.0 46 min
Akley becomes vulnerable when he tries to fix Thin Man's shortcomings.
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Perestroika

S01E13 Perestroika

October 19, 2014 9.3 52 min
Frank is offered a life-changing opportunity. At the same time, the U.S. Army put Charlie on the hot seat.
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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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