Series synopsis
Manhunt is an American crime mystery television series that premiered on Discovery on August 1, 2017. It ended on February 3, 2020. It was created by Andrew Sodroski, Jim Clemente, Tony Gittelson. It stars Gethin Anthony, Arliss Howard, Kelly Jenrette and Tyler Huth.
Manhunt is a reality television series that aired on UPN in the summer of 2001.
The contestants on the show posed as fugitives who tried to escape actors who pretended to be bounty hunters. The one who eluded the bounty hunters the longest would receive a cash prize.
Manhunt was plagued with problems during its brief run. First, a deal collapsed with the World Wrestling Federation in which a number of their "superstars" were to be a part of the show's cast. Then, the bottom fell out when separ ...
Premise
Manhunt is a reality television series that aired on UPN in the summer of 2001.
The contestants on the show posed as fugitives who tried to escape actors who pretended to be bounty hunters. The one who eluded the bounty hunters the longest would receive a cash prize.
Manhunt was plagued with problems during its brief run. First, a deal collapsed with the World Wrestling Federation in which a number of their "superstars" were to be a part of the show's cast. Then, the bottom fell out when separate investigative reports by conspiracy theorist Peter Lance and game-show enthusiast Steve Beverly revealed that the show was being filmed at Griffith Park in Los Angeles, California. Manhunt had claimed to be filmed on location in Hawaii.
The program was pulled after six episodes.
John Cena and former American Gladiator Raye "Zap" Hollitt were among the cast members. Jim Lee is now the Chaplain at Oaks Christian High School
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Gethin Anthony as FBI Agent Jack Brennan
- Arliss Howard as Earl Embry
- Kelly Jenrette as Stacey Knox
- Tyler Huth as Timmy Oakes
- Griff Furst as Burkhardt
- Will Murden as Sean Fitzgerald
- Banks Repeta as Dan Fitzgerald
- Trieste Kelly Dunn as Theresa Oakes
Supporting cast
- Diesel Madkins as Ernie Esposito
- Katja Herbers as Linda Patrik
- Rebecca Henderson as Judy Clarke
- Mike Pniewski as Dr. Charles Epstein
- Gregory Alan Williams as Judge Garland Burrell
- Dan Triandiflou as Gary Wright
- Doug Kruse as David Gelernter
- Jana Allen as Heidi Shumway
- McKenna Grace Martin as Joanna Epstein
- Mary Rachel Quinn as Lois Epstein
- Steve Coulter as Anthony Bisceglie
- Bonnie Johnson as Wanda Kaczynski
Guest cast
- Tyler Huth as Timmy Oakes
- Griff Furst as Burkhardt
- Will Murden as Sean Fitzgerald
- Banks Repeta as Dan Fitzgerald
- Trieste Kelly Dunn as Theresa Oakes
- Diesel Madkins as Ernie Esposito
- Katja Herbers as Linda Patrik
- Rebecca Henderson as Judy Clarke
- Mike Pniewski as Dr. Charles Epstein
- Gregory Alan Williams as Judge Garland Burrell
- Dan Triandiflou as Gary Wright
- Doug Kruse as David Gelernter
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 18 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | August 1, 2017 | September 12, 2017 |
| Season 2 | 10 | February 3, 2020 | February 3, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
UNABOM 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. |
August 1, 2017 |
| 2 |
Pure Wudder 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. |
August 1, 2017 |
| 3 |
Fruit of the Poisonous Tree 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. |
August 8, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Centbom Security guard Richard Jewell saves hundreds of lives when he discovers a bomb at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. But his heroic act quickly comes under the scrutiny of law enforcement as pressure mounts to catch the killer. |
February 3, 2020 |
| 2 |
Unabubba When the media gets wind of the FBI's "hero-bomber" theory, a media firestorm erupts, engulfing Richard and his family. Meanwhile, ATF agents raise doubts as bombings continue. |
February 3, 2020 |
| 3 |
Bombingham While Richard fights back against the FBI and the media, ATF Agent Embry investigates a serial bomber terrorizing the Southeast and discovers a crucial link to the Olympic bomb. |
February 3, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Discovery |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 1, 2017 |
| Last aired | February 3, 2020 |
| Runtime | 42 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | at 22:00:00 |