TV series
Inspired by actual events, this true crime anthology series takes a deep dive into the dark, twisted minds of terrorists and follows the brave souls who hunt them down.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Inspired by actual events, this true crime anthology series takes a deep dive into the dark, twisted minds of terrorists and follows the brave souls who hunt them down.
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Episode 1
In 1995, FBI profiler Jim "Fitz" Fitzgerald joins the Unabom Task Force. Fitz recommends new methods of profiling but finds no allies among the agents in charge. In 1997, Fitz is tasked with confronting Ted Kaczynski, the Unabomber.
Directed by Greg YaitanesWritten by Andrew SodroskiGuest stars Banks Repeta, Diesel Madkins, Dan Triandiflou, Doug Kruse, Candace Mabry, Keisha Castle-Hughes, Elizabeth Reaser, Sam Worthington
Episode 2
When the elusive Unabomber threatens to blow up a jetliner, Fitz must determine if the threat is real. In 1997, Fitz confronts Ted for the first time.
Directed by Greg YaitanesWritten by Andrew Sodroski, Tony Gittelson, Jim ClementeGuest stars Griff Furst, Diesel Madkins, Rebecca Henderson, Jana Allen, Keisha Castle-Hughes, Elizabeth Reaser, Sam Worthington, Jeremy Bobb
Episode 3
Linguist Natalie Rogers helps Fitz find clues about the Unabomber's identity in the Manifesto, but their findings face skepticism at the UTF. In 1997, Ted claims he can invalidate all of the evidence against him.
Directed by Greg YaitanesWritten by Max HurwitzGuest stars Diesel Madkins, Rebecca Henderson, Mike Pniewski, McKenna Grace Martin, Mary Rachel Quinn, Keisha Castle-Hughes, Elizabeth Reaser, Sam Worthington
Episode 4
The Unabomber will stop bombing if his Manifesto is published. Fitz pushes for publication with S.A.C. Ackerman, who presents Fitz's argument to Attorney General Janet Reno.
Directed by Greg YaitanesWritten by Nick TowneGuest stars Jane Lynch, Griff Furst, Will Murden, Banks Repeta, Katja Herbers, Keisha Castle-Hughes, Elizabeth Reaser, Mark Duplass
Episode 5
Fitz receives linguistic proof that Ted is the Unabomber. He tracks down Ted's brother David, who is astonished at the accuracy of Fitz's profile.
Directed by Greg YaitanesWritten by Tony Gittelson, Jim Clemente, Steven KatzGuest stars Will Murden, Banks Repeta, Diesel Madkins, Katja Herbers, Steve Coulter, Bonnie Johnson, Keisha Castle-Hughes, Elizabeth Reaser
Episode 6
In a letter to his brother, Ted recounts the key events from his past that informed his decision to engage in terrorist activities.
Directed by Greg YaitanesWritten by Andrew SodroskiGuest stars Tyler Huth, Trieste Kelly Dunn, Bonnie Johnson, Mark Duplass, Paul Bettany, Brian d'Arcy James, Johnny Berchtold, Simone Lockhart
Episode 7
Fitz races to find a linguistic connection that will secure an arrest warrant while the FBI closes in on Ted's cabin in Montana.
Directed by Greg YaitanesWritten by Nick Schenk, Nick Schenk, Tony Gittelson, Jim ClementeGuest stars Tyler Huth, Jane Lynch, Griff Furst, Trieste Kelly Dunn, Diesel Madkins, Katja Herbers, Joe Knezevich, Mark Duplass
Episode 8
When Ted fails to have the evidence against him invalidated, Fitz makes one last appeal to him to plead guilty.
Directed by Greg YaitanesWritten by Andrew SodroskiGuest stars Katja Herbers, Rebecca Henderson, Mike Pniewski, Gregory Alan Williams, Dan Triandiflou, Jana Allen, McKenna Grace Martin, Steve Coulter
Episode information updated Jul 22, 2026
Arliss HowardEarl Embry
Kelly JenretteStacey Knox
Griff FurstBurkhardt
Banks RepetaDan Fitzgerald
Diesel MadkinsErnie Esposito
Katja HerbersLinda Patrik
Roxanne HartTrudy Embry
DiscoveryUnited States
SpectrumUnited States
Trigger Street ProductionsUnited States
Lionsgate TelevisionUnited States
Discovery CommunicationsUnited States
