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The Americans S2E2 — Cardinal
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The Americans•Season 2•Episode 2

Cardinal

7.8/10 · 2,162 votesMar 5, 201447 min

Ranked #11 of 13 in Season 2•−0.3 vs season avg

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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.

Directed byDaniel Sackheim
Written byJoel Fields, Joe Weisberg
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Cast10

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

Costa Ronin

Costa Ronin

Oleg Igorevich Burov

Annet Mahendru

Annet Mahendru

Nina Sergeevna Krilova

Lev Gorn

Lev Gorn

Arkady Ivanovich Zotov

Alison Wright

Alison Wright

Martha Hanson

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Joel Fields

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Joe Weisberg

Joe Weisberg

Writer

Daniel Sackheim

Daniel Sackheim

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Daniel A. Valverde

Editor

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Richard Rutkowski

Director of Photography

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Episode Summary

"Cardinal" is episode 2 of The Americans season 2. It scored 7.8/10 from 2,162 votes, ranking #11 of 13 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Daniel Sackheim and written by Joel Fields, Joe Weisberg, it aired on March 5, 2014.

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