Manhattan

Season 1

TV-14

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In 1943 Los Alamos, New Mexico, a team of government scientists is working on the top-secret Manhattan Project in a race to produce an atomic bomb before the Nazis. Meanwhile, their families adjust to life on the military base.

13 Episodes

You Always Hurt the Ones You Love
E1
You Always Hurt the Ones You LoveA 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 DilemmaFrank 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 HiveThe 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 KingsThe 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 CosmologyFrank clashes with Charlie to protect Babbit, who has become the subject of an investigation.
Acceptable Limits
E6
Acceptable LimitsFrank seeks medical answers; Charlie and Helen travel to survey an off-site reactor.
The New World
E7
The New WorldHelen and Charlie deal with a crisis; Abby embarks on a journey of self-discovery.
The Second Coming
E8
The Second ComingBoth Charlie and Frank face serious questions as to the future of their projects.
Spooky Action at a Distance
E9
Spooky Action at a DistanceFrank and Charlie hatch a plan.
The Understudy
E10
The UnderstudyAn unexpected visitor arrives on the Hill.
Tangier
E11
TangierA 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 ModelAkley becomes vulnerable when he tries to fix Thin Man's shortcomings.
Perestroika
E13
PerestroikaFrank is offered a life-changing opportunity. At the same time, the U.S. Army put Charlie on the hot seat.