About this season
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 (13)
1. You Always Hurt the Ones You Love
7.7Aired 27 July 2014 • 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.
2. The Prisoner's Dilemma
7.8Aired 3 August 2014 • 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.
3. The Hive
7.8Aired 10 August 2014 • 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.
4. Last Reasoning of Kings
8.0Aired 17 August 2014 • 46 min
The arrival of a high-profile guest shakes things up. Frank is haunted by his past.
5. A New Approach to Nuclear Cosmology
8.2Aired 24 August 2014 • 46 min
Frank clashes with Charlie to protect Babbit, who has become the subject of an investigation.
6. Acceptable Limits
8.1Aired 31 August 2014 • 44 min
Frank seeks medical answers; Charlie and Helen travel to survey an off-site reactor.
7. The New World
8.2Aired 7 September 2014 • 45 min
Helen and Charlie deal with a crisis; Abby embarks on a journey of self-discovery.
8. The Second Coming
8.5Aired 14 September 2014 • 47 min
Both Charlie and Frank face serious questions as to the future of their projects.
9. Spooky Action at a Distance
8.5Aired 21 September 2014 • 47 min
Frank and Charlie hatch a plan.
10. The Understudy
8.2Aired 28 September 2014 • 46 min
An unexpected visitor arrives on the Hill.
11. Tangier
8.5Aired 5 October 2014 • 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.
12. The Gun Model
9.0Aired 12 October 2014 • 46 min
Akley becomes vulnerable when he tries to fix Thin Man's shortcomings.
13. Perestroika
9.3Aired 19 October 2014 • 52 min
Frank is offered a life-changing opportunity. At the same time, the U.S. Army put Charlie on the hot seat.