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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!

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...
Genres:CrimeDrama
Network:FX

Season 6 Ratings Summary

"Dead Hand" is the best rated episode of "The Americans" season 6. It scored 8.6/10 based on 1851 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".

  • Dead Hand
    8.6/101,851 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

  • Tchaikovsky
    8.1/101,553 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

  • Urban Transport Planning
    8.2/101,505 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

  • Mr. and Mrs. Teacup
    8.0/101,472 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

  • The Great Patriotic War
    9.0/101,817 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

  • Rififi
    8.6/101,609 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

  • Harvest
    9.2/101,938 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

  • The Summit
    9.0/101,709 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

  • Jennings, Elizabeth
    9.4/102,230 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

  • START
    9.7/104,895 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