Manhunt: Unabomber
Manhunt is a true crime anthology series based on actual events. The series focuses on the FBI's efforts to track down and apprehend a terrorist. Specifically, it follows the work of Jim Fitzgerald, an FBI agent who utilized his expertise in profiling and linguistics to help bring a notorious individual to justice. This individual is known by a specific alias, Ted Kaczynski, also referred to as the "Unabomber." The s
Season overview
Manhunt is a true crime anthology series based on actual events. The series focuses on the FBI's efforts to track down and apprehend a terrorist. Specifically, it follows the work of Jim Fitzgerald, an FBI agent who utilized his expertise in profiling and linguistics to help bring a notorious individual to justice. This individual is known by a specific alias, Ted Kaczynski, also referred to as the "Unabomber." The series explores the complexities of the case through a deep dive into the mind of the perpetrator.
Episode Guide
Season 1 Progress Shield
UNABOM
Aug 1, 2017 · 43 min
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 t
Pure Wudder
Aug 1, 2017 · 43 min
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.
Fruit of the Poisonous Tree
Aug 8, 2017 · 43 min
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
Publish or Perish
Aug 15, 2017 · 43 min
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.
Abri
Aug 22, 2017 · 43 min
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.
Ted
Aug 29, 2017 · 43 min
In a letter to his brother, Ted recounts the key events from his past that informed his decision to engage in terrorist activities.
Lincoln
Sep 5, 2017 · 43 min
Fitz races to find a linguistic connection that will secure an arrest warrant while the FBI closes in on Ted's cabin in Montana.
USA vs. Theodore J. Kaczynski
Sep 12, 2017 · 43 min
When Ted fails to have the evidence against him invalidated, Fitz makes one last appeal to him to plead guilty.