The Americans

The Best Episodes of The Americans

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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...
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  1. 9.7/10(19 votes)

    #1 - START

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    S6:E10

    In the series finale, the Jennings face a choice that will change their lives forever.

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  2. 9.0/10(2.7k votes)

    #2 - The Colonel

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    S1:E13

    When Philip and Elizabeth are ordered to go through with a meeting that could potentially be a set-up, they find themselves confronted with unexpected truths about their relationship. Stan's investigation puts him and the FBI even closer to Philip and Elizabeth.

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  3. 9.0/10(16 votes)

    #3 - Harvest

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    S6:E7

    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.

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  4. 9.0/10(15 votes)

    #4 - The Summit

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    S6:E8

    With the arms control summit under way, a shocking revelation from Philip throws Elizabeth - and her work - into turmoil. Stan follows a dangerous hunch.

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  5. 8.9/10(2.1k votes)

    #5 - Echo

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    S2:E13

    No one is safe as Philip and Elizabeth evacuate their children while trying to complete the mission. Stan holds Nina's future in his hands.

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  6. 8.9/10(1.7k votes)

    #6 - Travel Agents

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    S4:E7

    The KGB and the FBI both race to track down a vital agent… everything is at stake.

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  8. 8.8/10(1.8k votes)

    #7 - Chloramphenicol

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    S4:E4

    A devastating flaw during a mission forces Philip, Elizabeth, William and Gabriel to confront the depths of their patriotism… and their mortality. In Russia, in striving to be a better person, has Nina put her life on the line?

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  9. 8.8/10(16 votes)

    #8 - The Great Patriotic War

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    S6:E5

    As the summit fast approaches, Elizabeth enlists Philip’s help for a mission that could yield game-changing intel.

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  10. 8.7/10(1.7k votes)

    #9 - The Magic of David Copperfield V: The Statue of Liberty Disappears

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    S4:E8

    The Jennings’s approach their breaking points as both Philip and Elizabeth must handle loyal agents. Will they make it through with their patriotism – and sanity – intact?

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  11. 8.7/10(1.5k votes)

    #10 - Dyatkovo

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    S5:E11

    A surprise assignment from the Centre divides Philip and Elizabeth, forcing them into a moment of profound crisis. Stan gives Henry a tour of the FBI.

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    Director:Steph Green
  12. 8.6/10(2.5k votes)

    #11 - Trust Me

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    S1:E6

    A mole hunt within the KGB causes suspicion amongst allies and shatters trust within the Jennings' marriage. Meanwhile, Stan's plan to keep his mole safe puts her at even greater risk of discovery.

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  13. 8.6/10(15 votes)

    #12 - Rififi

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    S6:E6

    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.

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  14. 8.6/10(17 votes)

    #13 - Jennings, Elizabeth

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    S6:E9

    Elizabeth wrestles with competing loyalties, and Philip has an encounter that turns into much more than he had bargained for.

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  15. 8.5/10(1.9k votes)

    #14 - Martial Eagle

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    S2:E9

    Philip and Elizabeth’s long-planned mission turns ugly, impacting each of them in different ways. Stan digs in deeper at work as his personal life continues to unravel.

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    Director:Alik Sakharov
    Writer:N/A
  16. 8.5/10(13 votes)

    #15 - Stingers

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    S3:E10

    Philip and Elizabeth deploy a plan for the C.I.A.’s Mujahideen visitors. Tensions at the Jennings’ home escalate.

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  17. 8.5/10(1.6k votes)

    #16 - The Rat

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    S4:E6

    Martha must finally face the truth she has denied – and her life may never be the same. Plus, a chilling new development in William’s work forces the Jennings to face the realities of what a biological war would mean.

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  18. 8.5/10(1.5k votes)

    #17 - Dinner for Seven

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    S4:E11

    Elizabeth completes the last steps of a very personal operation… but at what cost?

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  19. 8.4/10(2.3k votes)

    #18 - Safe House

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    S1:E9

    Philip and Elizabeth are put to the test when a routine mission goes horribly wrong. Stan and the FBI are pushed to their limit when one of their own goes missing.

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    Director:Jim McKay
  20. 8.3/10(2.2k votes)

    #19 - Only You

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    S1:E10

    Stan pursues a lead that puts him on the trail to one of Gregory's crew members, closing the gap between him and Elizabeth, and reigniting some of the deepest conflicts between her and Philip.

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  21. 8.3/10(2.1k votes)

    #20 - Comrades

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    S2:E1

    Elizabeth comes back from her injury and straight into what should have been a routine mission – but it goes awry, leaving her and Philip in fear not only for themselves but for their whole network… and family. Paige's suspicions have only grown in her mother's absence. Meanwhile, Stan continues to fall for the Russian agent who has started to play him.

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  22. 8.3/10(15 votes)

    #21 - March 8, 1983

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    S3:E13

    Elizabeth and Paige take a trip that lands them in treacherous territory. After an emotionally charged mission, Philip turns to an unlikely source for solace. Stan’s plan to save Nina culminates in unforeseen ways.

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  23. 8.3/10(15 votes)

    #22 - Dead Hand

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    S6:E1

    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.

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  24. 8.3/10(15 votes)

    #23 - Urban Transport Planning

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    S6:E3

    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.

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  25. 8.3/10(15 votes)

    #24 - Mr. and Mrs. Teacup

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    S6:E4

    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.

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  26. 8.2/10(3.8k votes)

    #25 - Pilot

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    S1:E1

    The arranged marriage of Philip and Elizabeth Jennings grows more passionate and genuine by the day, but is constantly tested by the escalation of the Cold War. Tensions heighten upon the arrival of a new neighbor, Stan Beeman, an FBI agent.

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Best Episodes Summary

"START" is the best rated episode of "The Americans". It scored 9.7/10 based on 19 votes. Directed by Chris Long and written by Joel Fields, Joe Weisberg, it aired on 5/30/2018. This episode scored 0.7 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Colonel".