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. and their neighbor, Stan Beeman, an FBI Counterintelligence agent.
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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. and their neighbor, Stan Beeman, an FBI Counterintelligence agent.
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Elizabeth comes back from her injury and straight into what should have been a routine mission – but it goes awry, leaving her and Philip in fear not only for themselves but for their whole network… and family. Paige's suspicions have only grown in her mother's absence. Meanwhile, Stan continues to fall for the Russian agent who has started to play him.
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Directed by Thomas SchlammeWritten by Joel Fields, Joe WeisbergGuest stars Tim Hopper, Jeremy Davidson, Natalie Gold, John Carroll Lynch, Victor Slezak, Daniel London, Luke Robertson, Dana Eskelson
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.
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Directed by Daniel SackheimWritten by Joel Fields, Joe WeisbergGuest stars John Carroll Lynch, Aimee Carrero, Erik Jensen, Nick Bailey, Marlie Hall, Sergey Nagorny, Steven Rishard, C.J. Wilson
Philip and Elizabeth complete their next mission - but not without complications - and Philip's fears about Elizabeth's readiness for action deepen. Stan tracks the KGB walk-in which leads to much praise at work and a deepening of his attachment to, and dependence on, Nina. Meanwhile, Paige snoops into her mother's family background and Oleg begins to scrutinize Nina's secret operation.
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Directed by Constantine MakrisWritten by Stuart ZichermanGuest stars Natalie Gold, Erik Jensen, Kathleen Chalfant, Dave T. Koenig, Lizzy DeClement, Owen Campbell, Gary Galone, Brent Langdon
Just when Philip and Elizabeth think they have a quiet road ahead, an old friend returns to complicate things. Not only do they have to intercept a target who could prove valuable to the Soviet Union, but they also have to take on an important rogue mission without the support of the Centre. Divisions inside the Rezidentura deepen between Oleg and Arkady and there’s an upheaval at the FBI as the chickens come home to roost for Agent Gaad. Meanwhile, Martha’s frustrations threaten to blow Philip’s cover.
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Directed by Lodge KerriganWritten by Stephen SchiffGuest stars Margo Martindale, Richard Thomas, Lizzy DeClement, Cliff Simon, Jefferson White, Michael Aronov, Adam Heller, Abby Nelson
Philip and Elizabeth are finally assigned a new handler as Philip works to clean up the mess of the last operation and Elizabeth, in disguise as Clark's sister Jennifer, does her best to smooth things over with Martha. As Stan searches for a missing scientist, Oleg and Arkady continue to argue over how best to handle the situation on their side, leaving Nina once again caught between the FBI and KGB.
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Directed by Dan AttiasWritten by Angelina BurnettGuest stars Richard Thomas, John Bedford Lloyd, Cliff Simon, Wrenn Schmidt, Jefferson White, Michael Aronov, Yoni Ben-Yehuda, Dan Cooney
A dangerous Naval officer becomes the key to Philip and Elizabeth’s mission as well as a potential threat to their family's safety. Lucia, a Sandinista intelligence officer working with the Jennings, is tasked with getting Elizabeth access to Capitol Hill. Stan struggles with the potential costs of protecting Nina.
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Directed by Charlotte SielingWritten by Melissa James GibsonGuest stars Margo Martindale, Richard Thomas, Aimee Carrero, Nick Bailey, Wrenn Schmidt, Lee Tergesen, Danny Flaherty, Christine Toy Johnson
Philip uses his agent Charles Duluth to help him gain access to an early precursor to the Internet so that the KGB can bug American government communications. Nina faces the threat of a potential FBI polygraph exam, bringing her closer to KGB colleague Oleg.
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Directed by Kevin DowlingWritten by Joshua BrandGuest stars Aimee Carrero, Wrenn Schmidt, Lee Tergesen, Geoffrey Cantor, Paul Urcioli, Reg Rogers, Laurie Folkes, Frank Harts
Philip and Elizabeth both find themselves faced with painful turns in their various missions. Stan fights to gain access to an American military program that could give him the upper hand in his battle of wills with Oleg.
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Directed by John DahlWritten by Peter AckermanGuest stars Richard Thomas, Aimee Carrero, Wrenn Schmidt, Lee Tergesen, John Rue, Michael Aronov, Skylar Gaertner, Peter Hans Benson
Philip and Elizabeth’s long-planned mission turns ugly, impacting each of them in different ways. Stan digs in deeper at work as his personal life continues to unravel.
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Directed by Alik SakharovWritten by Oliver North, Tracey Scott Wilson, Tracey Scott WilsonGuest stars Richard Thomas, John Carroll Lynch, Lee Tergesen, Kelly AuCoin, Karen Pittman, Will Blomker, Brian J. Carter, Ron Domingo
A new mission with international stakes has Philip calling on Annelise for assistance just as an old foe returns to D.C. with a vendetta. Stan makes a discovery that could put the FBI hot on the trail of illegals.
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Directed by Stefan SchwartzWritten by Stephen Schiff, Stuart ZichermanGuest stars Richard Thomas, Wrenn Schmidt, Lee Tergesen, Gillian Alexy, Rahul Khanna, Owen Campbell, Delphina Belle, William Peden
Elizabeth makes a shocking discovery about Kate. Philip pursues a contact for information about stealth. Stan continues his pursuit of the illegals.
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Directed by Gregory HoblitWritten by Joshua BrandGuest stars Richard Thomas, John Carroll Lynch, Wrenn Schmidt, Lee Tergesen, Željko Ivanek, Michael Aronov, Owen Campbell, Paul Juhn
With Larrick closing in, Elizabeth rushes to exfiltrate Jared while Philip readies Fred for a crucial mission. Arkady finally plays his hand, forcing Stan to make an impossible choice.
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Directed by Andrew BernsteinWritten by Joel Fields, Joe WeisbergGuest stars Richard Thomas, John Carroll Lynch, Lee Tergesen, Danny Flaherty, Kelly AuCoin, Owen Campbell, Yassmin Alers, Andrew Dolan
No one is safe as Philip and Elizabeth evacuate their children while trying to complete the mission. Stan holds Nina's future in his hands.
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Directed by Daniel SackheimWritten by Joel Fields, Joe WeisbergGuest stars Margo Martindale, Richard Thomas, John Carroll Lynch, Lee Tergesen, Steven Hauck, Kelly AuCoin, Owen Campbell, David Hess
