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The Best Episodes of Manhunt Season 1

Every episode of Manhunt Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Manhunt Season 1!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Manhunt Season 1 Episode 7 - The Final Act
    8.0/10(362 votes)

    S1:E7

    Risking his personal and professional standing, Stanton produces the trial of the century to seek justice against everyone responsible.

    Director:Eva Sørhaug
    Writer:Monica Beletsky

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  2. Manhunt Season 1 Episode 6 - Useless
    7.8/10(395 votes)

    S1:E6

    Stanton gets a win, but not the way he wanted. He plans for the conspirators' trial, which he must conquer to keep Lincoln's legacy alive.

    Director:Eva Sørhaug
    Writers:Monica Beletsky, Jan Oxenberg

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  3. Manhunt Season 1 Episode 5 - A Man of Destiny
    7.7/10(402 votes)

    S1:E5

    President Johnson interferes with Lincoln's vital plans. Stanton's health deteriorates as he closes in on Booth.

    Director:Eva Sørhaug
    Writers:Monica Beletsky, Matt Fennell

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  4. Manhunt Season 1 Episode 2 - Post-mortem
    7.6/10(524 votes)

    S1:E2

    Facing a nation without a president, Stanton grapples with funeral arrangements, suspects, and piecing together a larger conspiracy.

    Director:Carl Franklin
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Manhunt Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.5/10(630 votes)

    S1:E1

    President Lincoln is assassinated five days after the Civil War ends. Edwin Stanton, his right-hand man, finds himself at the aftermath's forefront.

    Director:Carl Franklin
    Writer:Monica Beletsky

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  6. Manhunt Season 1 Episode 3 - Let the Sheep Flee
    7.5/10(442 votes)

    S1:E3

    The hunt expands to Québec, where a nest of Confederate spies and expats reorganize. Booth is taken underground in Maryland.

    Director:John Dahl
    Writers:Monica Beletsky, Ben H. Winters

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  7. Manhunt Season 1 Episode 4 - The Secret Line
    7.4/10(418 votes)

    S1:E4

    Stanton and Detective Baker investigate ties between Manhattan's most elite Wall Street traders, the Confederacy, and Booth.

    Director:John Dahl
    Writers:Tim Brittain, Monica Beletsky

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Final Act" is the best rated episode of Manhunt season 1. It scored 8.0/10 from 362 votes. Directed by Eva Sørhaug and written by Monica Beletsky, it aired on April 18, 2024. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Useless".