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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!

The Best Episodes of The Americans Season 6

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...

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  1. Background image for Dead Hand
    8.6/10(1.9k 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.

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  2. Background image for Tchaikovsky
    8.1/10(1.6k 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.

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  3. Background image for Urban Transport Planning
    8.1/10(1.6k 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.

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  4. Background image for Mr. and Mrs. Teacup
    8.0/10(1.6k 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.

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  5. Background image for The Great Patriotic War
    9.0/10(1.9k 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.

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  6. Background image for Rififi
    8.6/10(1.7k 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.

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  8. Background image for Harvest
    9.2/10(2.0k 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.

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  9. Background image for The Summit
    9.0/10(1.8k 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.

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  10. Background image for Jennings, Elizabeth
    9.4/10(2.4k 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.

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  11. Background image for START
    9.7/10(5.1k votes)

    #10 - START

    S6:E10

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

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Season 6 Ratings Summary

"Dead Hand" is the best rated episode of "The Americans" season 6. It scored 8.6/10 based on 1946 votes. Directed by Chris Long and written by Joel Fields, Joe Weisberg, it aired on 3/28/2018. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Tchaikovsky".