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The Americans S1E1 — Pilot

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The Americans•Season 1•Episode 1

Pilot

8.3/10 · 4,377 votesJan 30, 201370 min

Ranked #4 of 13 in Season 1•+0.1 vs season avg

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.

Directed byGavin O'Connor

Written byJoe Weisberg

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Cast6

Keri Russell

Keri Russell

Elizabeth Jennings

Matthew Rhys

Matthew Rhys

Philip Jennings

Holly Taylor

Holly Taylor

Paige Jennings

Keidrich Sellati

Keidrich Sellati

Henry Jennings

Susan Misner

Susan Misner

Sandra Beeman

Noah Emmerich

Noah Emmerich

Stan Beeman

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Joe Weisberg

Joe Weisberg

Writer

Gavin O'Connor

Gavin O'Connor

Director

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Alan Cody

Editor

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Dan Leigh

Production Design

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Alan Caso

Director of Photography

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Cami Patton

Casting

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Christal Karge

Casting

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Ron von Blomberg

Set Decoration

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Richard Dennis

Art Direction

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Abigail Murray

Costume Design

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Episode Summary

"Pilot" is episode 1 of The Americans season 1. It scored 8.3/10 from 4,377 votes, ranking #4 of 13 episodes this season (season average 8.2). Directed by Gavin O'Connor and written by Joe Weisberg, it aired on January 30, 2013.

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