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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.
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Checked Sep 2, 2026
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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.
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Episode 1
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.
Directed by Thomas SchlammeWritten by Sam ShawGuest stars Vic Browder, Mona Malec, Kenneth Miller, Colin Jones, Nathaniel Augustson, Fran Martone, Kristen DeVore Rakes, Kent Kirkpatrick
Episode 2
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.
Directed by Thomas SchlammeWritten by Sam ShawGuest stars Mark Sivertsen, Debrianna Mansini, Nate Warren, Mark Moses, Jefferson White, David Harbour, Carole Weyers, Eddie Shin
Episode 3
The loss of one of their own leaves the community reeling; and new security measures interfere with the work being performed by the scientists.
Directed by Christopher MisianoWritten by Nathaniel Halpern, Lisa MelamedGuest stars Colin Jones, Ben Ziegler, Vivian Nesbitt, Sarah Minnich, John Trejo, Nate Warren, Rebekah Wiggins, Josh Cooke
Episode 4
The arrival of a high-profile guest shakes things up. Frank is haunted by his past.
Directed by Paris BarclayWritten by Gideon Yago, Tom SpezialyGuest stars Christian Clemenson, Philip Ettinger, Beth Bailey, Rebekah Wiggins, Kent Kirkpatrick, David Midthunder, Kevin Wiggins, Dave Racki
Episode 5
Frank clashes with Charlie to protect Babbit, who has become the subject of an investigation.
Directed by Bill D'EliaWritten by Mark Lafferty, Noelle ValdiviaGuest stars Josh Cooke, Glenn Morshower, Tad Jones, Tommy Truex, Genia Michaela, Carole Weyers, Mark Moses, David Harbour
Episode 6
Frank seeks medical answers; Charlie and Helen travel to survey an off-site reactor.
Directed by Michael UppendahlWritten by Dustin ThomasonGuest stars Shylo Molina, Katie Anne Mitchell, Matthew Page, Joshua Rollins, Frank Bond, John Carroll Lynch, Mark Moses, David Harbour
Episode 7
Helen and Charlie deal with a crisis; Abby embarks on a journey of self-discovery.
Directed by Rosemary RodriguezWritten by Lila Byock, Dustin ThomasonGuest stars Carole Weyers, John Carroll Lynch, John Gabriel Rodriquez, Jefferson White, Tailinh Agoyo, Corey Allen
Episode 8
Both Charlie and Frank face serious questions as to the future of their projects.
Directed by Daniel SternWritten by Sam Shaw, Dustin ThomasonGuest stars Jessica Hecht, Robin Thomas, Kristin Hansen, Mark Moses, Jefferson White, David Harbour, Paul Blott, Bill Camp
Episode 9
Frank and Charlie hatch a plan.
Directed by Andrew BernsteinWritten by Mark LaffertyGuest stars David Harbour, Tailinh Agoyo, Carole Weyers, Paul Blott, Bruce McIntosh, Adam Godley, Josh Cooke, Raoul Max Trujillo
Episode 10
An unexpected visitor arrives on the Hill.
Directed by Simon Cellan JonesWritten by Tom SpezialyGuest stars Lucia Micarelli, Jefferson White, Jade Scott Lewis, Carole Weyers, Adam Godley, Kenneth Miller, Lora Martinez-Cunningham, Ryan Jason Cook
Episode 11
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.
Directed by Julie Anne RobinsonWritten by Scott BrownGuest stars Mark Moses, David Harbour, Carole Weyers, Nathaniel Augustson, J.B. Tuttle, Marc Comstock, Josh Cooke, Christina Kirk
Episode 12
Akley becomes vulnerable when he tries to fix Thin Man's shortcomings.
Directed by Dan AttiasWritten by Lila ByockGuest stars Mark Moses, Matthew Page, Tad Jones, David Harbour, Jennifer Allcott, Christina Kirk, James Lawrence Sicard, Travis Hammer
Episode 13
Frank is offered a life-changing opportunity. At the same time, the U.S. Army put Charlie on the hot seat.
Directed by Thomas SchlammeWritten by Sam ShawGuest stars Sonia Maslovskaya, Eddie Shin, Christina Kirk, Gerald McRaney, Ryan Jason Cook, Richard Schiff, Daniel London, Audrey Moore
Episode information updated Sep 16, 2026
John Benjamin HickeyFrank Winter
Olivia WilliamsLiza Winter
Ashley ZukermanCharlie Isaacs
Rachel BrosnahanAbby Isaacs
Daniel SternGlen Babbit
Harry LloydPaul Crosley
Katja HerbersHelen Prins
Michael ChernusLouis "Fritz" Fedowitz
WGN AmericaUnited States
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