8.6/101,853 votes#1 - Dead Hand
Season 6 Episode 1 - Aired 3/28/2018
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
Writer: Joe Weisberg, Joel Fields
8.1/101,555 votes#2 - Tchaikovsky
Season 6 Episode 2 - Aired 4/4/2018
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
Writer: Joe Weisberg, Joel Fields
8.2/101,508 votes#3 - Urban Transport Planning
Season 6 Episode 3 - Aired 4/11/2018
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: Daniel Attias
Writer: Tracey Scott Wilson
8.0/101,474 votes#4 - Mr. and Mrs. Teacup
Season 6 Episode 4 - Aired 4/18/2018
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
9.0/101,821 votes#5 - The Great Patriotic War
Season 6 Episode 5 - Aired 4/25/2018
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
8.6/101,612 votes#6 - Rififi
Season 6 Episode 6 - Aired 5/2/2018
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
Writer: Stephen Schiff, Justin Weinberger
9.2/101,944 votes#7 - Harvest
Season 6 Episode 7 - Aired 5/9/2018
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
9.0/101,714 votes#8 - The Summit
Season 6 Episode 8 - Aired 5/16/2018
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
9.4/102,239 votes#9 - Jennings, Elizabeth
Season 6 Episode 9 - Aired 5/23/2018
Elizabeth wrestles with competing loyalties, and Philip has an encounter that turns into much more than he had bargained for.
Director: Chris Long
Writer: Joe Weisberg, Joel Fields
9.7/104,913 votes#10 - START
Season 6 Episode 10 - Aired 5/30/2018
In the series finale, the Jennings face a choice that will change their lives forever.
Director: Chris Long
Writer: Joe Weisberg, Joel Fields
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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 1853 votes. Directed by Chris Long and written by Joe Weisberg, Joel Fields, it aired on 3/28/2018. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Tchaikovsky".