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The Americans S1E11 — Covert War

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The Americans•Season 1•Episode 11

Covert War

7.9/10 · 2,416 votesApr 17, 201342 min

Ranked #12 of 13 in Season 1•−0.3 vs season avg

Events in Moscow strike a personal chord for Elizabeth, leading her to take on a dangerous mission she can't complete without Philip's help, and placing the couple on a collision course with both Grannie and the FBI.

Directed byNicole Kassell

Written byMelissa James Gibson, Joshua Brand

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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

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Sandra Beeman

Noah Emmerich

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Melissa James Gibson

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Joshua Brand

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Nicole Kassell

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Melissa Shakun

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Andrew Baseman

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Richard Rutkowski

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Michael Berenbaum

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Episode Summary

"Covert War" is episode 11 of The Americans season 1. It scored 7.9/10 from 2,416 votes, ranking #12 of 13 episodes this season (season average 8.2). Directed by Nicole Kassell and written by Melissa James Gibson, Joshua Brand, it aired on April 17, 2013.

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