Set during the Cold War period in the 1980s, The Americans is the story of Elizabeth and Philip Jennings, two Soviet KGB officers posing as an American married couple in the suburbs of Washington D.C. and their neighbor, Stan Beeman, an FBI Counterintelligence agent.
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After picking up a distressing piece of intelligence, Elizabeth takes extreme measures to get close to a Soviet negotiator. Philip shares some stunning news with Henry.
The episode was rated 7.51 from 1404 votes.
In the aftermath of a disastrous operation, Philip and Elizabeth clash about how to handle things with Paige. Stan struggles to contain the growing risks of Sofia and Gennadi's fraying relationship.
The episode was rated 7.62 from 1434 votes.
Elizabeth targets an old source who could tip the balance of the upcoming summit, as Philip deals with business at the travel agency. Stan learns an old friend is back in town.
The episode was rated 7.67 from 1505 votes.
A sudden assignment pulls Elizabeth away from her family at a crucial moment. At the FBI, a major development leads Aderholt to approach Stan about an urgent investigation.
The episode was rated 7.80 from 1407 votes.
It’s autumn, 1987, and as a major arms control summit looms, Elizabeth is pushed to her limits as never before. Philip, meanwhile, has settled into running the newly expanded travel agency – until an unexpected visitor makes a disquieting request.
The episode was rated 7.82 from 1612 votes.
As the summit fast approaches, Elizabeth enlists Philip’s help for a mission that could yield game-changing intel.
The episode was rated 7.89 from 1407 votes.
Philip and Elizabeth come together for a perilous operation unlike any they've ever had before. Stan and Henry spend a little quality time together.
The episode was rated 7.96 from 1402 votes.
With the arms control summit underway, a shocking revelation from Philip throws Elizabeth - and her work - into turmoil. Stan follows a dangerous hunch.
The episode was rated 8.04 from 1411 votes.
Elizabeth wrestles with competing loyalties, and Philip has an encounter that turns into much more than he had bargained for.
The episode was rated 8.35 from 1447 votes.
In the series finale, the Jennings face a choice that will change their lives forever.
The episode was rated 8.65 from 1563 votes.
