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The Best Episodes of The Americans Season 6

Every episode of The Americans Season 6 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Americans Season 6!

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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 an American married couple in the suburbs of Washington D.C.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Americans Season 6 Episode 1 - Dead Hand
    8.4/10(2055 votes)

    #1 - Dead Hand

    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.

    Director:Chris Long
    Writers:Joel Fields, Joe Weisberg

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  2. The Americans Season 6 Episode 2 - Tchaikovsky
    8.1/10(1743 votes)

    #2 - Tchaikovsky

    S6:E2

    Elizabeth targets an old source who could tip the balance of the upcoming summit, as Philip deals with business at the travel agency. Stan learns an old friend is back in town.

    Director:Matthew Rhys
    Writers:Joel Fields, Joe Weisberg

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  3. The Americans Season 6 Episode 3 - Urban Transport Planning
    8.4/10(1692 votes)

    #3 - Urban Transport Planning

    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.

    Director:Dan Attias
    Writer:Tracey Scott Wilson

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  4. The Americans Season 6 Episode 4 - Mr. and Mrs. Teacup
    8.2/10(1659 votes)

    #4 - Mr. and Mrs. Teacup

    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.

    Director:Roxann Dawson
    Writer:Peter Ackerman

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  5. The Americans Season 6 Episode 5 - The Great Patriotic War
    8.8/10(2030 votes)

    #5 - The Great Patriotic War

    S6:E5

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

    Director:Thomas Schlamme
    Writer:Hilary Bettis

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  6. The Americans Season 6 Episode 6 - Rififi
    8.7/10(1798 votes)

    #6 - Rififi

    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.

    Director:Kevin Bray
    Writers:Stephen Schiff, Justin Weinberger

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  7. The Americans Season 6 Episode 7 - Harvest
    9.1/10(2164 votes)

    #7 - Harvest

    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.

    Director:Stefan Schwartz
    Writer:Sarah Nolen

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  8. The Americans Season 6 Episode 8 - The Summit
    9.1/10(1915 votes)

    #8 - The Summit

    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.

    Director:Sylvain White
    Writer:Joshua Brand

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  9. The Americans Season 6 Episode 9 - Jennings, Elizabeth
    8.8/10(2500 votes)

    #9 - Jennings, Elizabeth

    S6:E9

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

    Director:Chris Long
    Writers:Joel Fields, Joe Weisberg

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  10. The Americans Season 6 Episode 10 - START
    9.7/10(6168 votes)

    #10 - START

    S6:E10

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

    Director:Chris Long
    Writers:Joel Fields, Joe Weisberg

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Season 6 Ratings Summary

"Dead Hand" is the best rated episode of "The Americans" season 6. It scored 8.4/10 based on 2055 votes. Directed by Chris Long and written by Joel Fields, Joe Weisberg, it aired on 3/28/2018. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Tchaikovsky".