The Best Episodes of The Americans Season 2
Every episode of The Americans Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Americans Season 2!
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.
Season 2 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "The Americans" season 2 is "Comrades", rated 8.4/10 from 2016 user votes. It was directed by Thomas Schlamme and written by Joe Weisberg, Joel Fields. "Comrades" aired on 2/26/2014 and is rated 0.5 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Cardinal".
8.4/10 2,016 votes#1 - Comrades
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 2/26/2014
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.
Director: Thomas Schlamme
Writer: Joe Weisberg, Joel Fields
7.9/10 1,834 votes#2 - Cardinal
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 3/5/2014
As Philip investigates the fallout from the last operation, Elizabeth sticks close to home, concerned for her family until she gets a mysterious distress signal. Meanwhile, a walk-in arrives at the Rezidentura - providing both Nina and Stan with unique opportunities.
Director: Daniel Sackheim
Writer: Joe Weisberg, Joel Fields
7.8/10 1,805 votes#3 - The Walk In
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 3/12/2014
Philip and Elizabeth complete their next mission - but not without complications - and Philip's fears about Elizabeth's readiness for action deepen. Stan tracks the KGB walk-in which leads to much praise at work and a deepening of his attachment to, and dependence on, Nina. Meanwhile, Paige snoops into her mother's family background and Oleg begins to scrutinize Nina's secret operation.
Director: Constantine Makris
Writer: Stuart Zicherman
8.0/10 1,792 votes#4 - A Little Night Music
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 3/19/2014
Just when Philip and Elizabeth think they have a quiet road ahead, an old friend returns to complicate things. Not only do they have to intercept a target who could prove valuable to the Soviet Union, but they also have to take on an important rogue mission without the support of the Centre. Divisions inside the Rezidentura deepen between Oleg and Arkady and there’s an upheaval at the FBI as the chickens come home to roost for Agent Gaad. Meanwhile, Martha’s frustrations threaten to blow Philip’s cover.
Director: Lodge Kerrigan
Writer: Stephen Schiff
8.2/10 1,842 votes#5 - The Deal
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 3/26/2014
Philip and Elizabeth are finally assigned a new handler as Philip works to clean up the mess of the last operation and Elizabeth, in disguise as Clark's sister Jennifer, does her best to smooth things over with Martha. As Stan searches for a missing scientist, Oleg and Arkady continue to argue over how best to handle the situation on their side, leaving Nina once again caught between the FBI and KGB.
Director: Daniel Attias
Writer: Angelina Burnett
7.9/10 1,746 votes#6 - Behind the Red Door
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 4/2/2014
A dangerous Naval officer becomes the key to Philip and Elizabeth’s mission as well as a potential threat to their family's safety. Lucia, a Sandinista intelligence officer working with the Jennings, is tasked with getting Elizabeth access to Capitol Hill. Stan struggles with the potential costs of protecting Nina.
Director: Charlotte Sieling
Writer: Melissa James Gibson
7.8/10 1,698 votes#7 - ARPANET
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 4/9/2014
Philip uses his agent Charles Duluth to help him gain access to an early precursor to the Internet so that the KGB can bug American government communications. Nina faces the threat of a potential FBI polygraph exam, bringing her closer to KGB colleague Oleg.
Director: Kevin Dowling
Writer: Joshua Brand
8.0/10 1,687 votes#8 - New Car
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 4/16/2014
Philip and Elizabeth both find themselves faced with painful turns in their various missions. Stan fights to gain access to an American military program that could give him the upper hand in his battle of wills with Oleg.
Director: John Dahl
Writer: Peter Ackerman
8.5/10 1,846 votes#9 - Martial Eagle
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 4/23/2014
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.
Director: Alik Sakharov
Writer: N/A
7.9/10 1,626 votes#10 - Yousaf
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 4/30/2014
A new mission with international stakes has Philip calling on Annelise for assistance just as an old foe returns to D.C. with a vendetta. Stan makes a discovery that could put the FBI hot on the trail of illegals.
Director: Stefan Schwartz
Writer: Stuart Zicherman, Stephen Schiff
8.0/10 1,627 votes#11 - Stealth
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 5/7/2014
Elizabeth makes a shocking discovery about Kate. Philip pursues a contact for information about stealth. Stan continues his pursuit of the illegals.
Director: Gregory Hoblit
Writer: Joshua Brand
8.1/10 1,615 votes#12 - Operation Chronicle
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 5/14/2014
With Larrick closing in, Elizabeth rushes to exfiltrate Jared while Philip readies Fred for a crucial mission. Arkady finally plays his hand, forcing Stan to make an impossible choice.
Director: Andrew Bernstein
Writer: Joe Weisberg, Joel Fields
8.9/10 1,977 votes#13 - Echo
Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 5/21/2014
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.
Director: Daniel Sackheim
Writer: Joe Weisberg, Joel Fields