Storyline
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
Season 1
No overview available for this season.
You Always Hurt the Ones You Love
Jul 27, 2014
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.
The Prisoner's Dilemma
Aug 03, 2014
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.
The Hive
Aug 10, 2014
The loss of one of their own leaves the community reeling; and new security measures interfere with the work being performed by the scientists.
Last Reasoning of Kings
Aug 17, 2014
The arrival of a high-profile guest shakes things up. Frank is haunted by his past.
A New Approach to Nuclear Cosmology
Aug 24, 2014
Frank clashes with Charlie to protect Babbit, who has become the subject of an investigation.
Acceptable Limits
Aug 31, 2014
Frank seeks medical answers; Charlie and Helen travel to survey an off-site reactor.
The New World
Sep 07, 2014
Helen and Charlie deal with a crisis; Abby embarks on a journey of self-discovery.
The Second Coming
Sep 14, 2014
Both Charlie and Frank face serious questions as to the future of their projects.
Spooky Action at a Distance
Sep 21, 2014
Frank and Charlie hatch a plan.
The Understudy
Sep 28, 2014
An unexpected visitor arrives on the Hill.
Tangier
Oct 05, 2014
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.
The Gun Model
Oct 12, 2014
Akley becomes vulnerable when he tries to fix Thin Man's shortcomings.
Perestroika
Oct 19, 2014
Frank is offered a life-changing opportunity. At the same time, the U.S. Army put Charlie on the hot seat.
Season 2
No overview available for this season.
Damnatio Memoriae
Oct 13, 2015
Charlie is forced into a new leadership role in the race to build the world’s first atomic bomb.
Fatherland
Oct 20, 2015
Frank discovers the real reason he's been taken captive.
The Threshold
Oct 27, 2015
Liza faces off against Darrow as Abby learns a secret about Oppenheimer.
Overlord
Nov 03, 2015
Oppenheimer puts Charlie in a precarious position.
The World of Tomorrow
Nov 10, 2015
Frank attempts to navigate his new place on the Hill.
33
Nov 17, 2015
The scientists and the Army battle for control of the bomb.
Behold The Lord High Executioner
Nov 24, 2015
The hunt for a Soviet spy turns deadly.
Human Error
Dec 01, 2015
As the project falters, Charlie turns to an unlikely partner for help.
Brooklyn
Dec 08, 2015
Days before the world's first nuclear explosion, everyone races to secure their place in history.
Jupiter
Dec 15, 2015
A new era is ushered in with the first test of an atomic weapon.