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All's fair in love and cold war.
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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Keri RussellElizabeth Jennings
Matthew RhysPhilip Jennings
Holly TaylorPaige Jennings
Keidrich SellatiHenry Jennings
Susan MisnerSandra Beeman
Noah EmmerichStan Beeman
Dylan BakerWilliam Crandall
Costa RoninOleg Igorevich Burov
FXUnited States
DreamWorks TelevisionUnited States
Amblin TelevisionUnited States
Fox 21 Television StudiosUnited StatesWatch options above are for the show and may vary by season or episode.
Episode 1
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.
Directed by Chris LongWritten by Joel Fields, Joe WeisbergGuest stars Brandon J. Dirden, Lev Gorn, Michael Khmurov, Evan Williams, Tamara Fay, Keren Lugo, Alexa Shae Niziak, Booch O'Connell
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Episode 2
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.
Directed by Matthew RhysWritten by Joel Fields, Joe WeisbergGuest stars Brandon J. Dirden, Reed Birney, Don Stephenson, Larissa Laurel, Sal Rendino, Irene Sofia Lucio, Daryl Edwards, Jeremiah Wiggins
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Episode 3
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.
Directed by Dan AttiasWritten by Tracey Scott WilsonGuest stars Brandon J. Dirden, Greg Hildreth, Scott Takeda, Gabriel Furman, Alex Veadov, Margaret Reed, Brit Whittle, Azhy Robertson
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Episode 4
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.
Directed by Roxann DawsonWritten by Peter AckermanGuest stars Brandon J. Dirden, Lev Gorn, Gabriel Gurevich, Margaret Reed, Luke Slattery, Brit Whittle, Irene Sofia Lucio, Daryl Edwards
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Episode 5
As the summit fast approaches, Elizabeth enlists Philip’s help for a mission that could yield game-changing intel.
Directed by Thomas SchlammeWritten by Hilary BettisGuest stars Brandon J. Dirden, Eugene Alper, Keenan Jolliff, Colton Ryan, Mark Aldrich, Sabrina Claire Matarazzo, David M. Raine, Azhy Robertson
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Episode 6
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.
Directed by Kevin BrayWritten by Stephen Schiff, Justin WeinbergerGuest stars Brandon J. Dirden, Irene Sofia Lucio, Eboni Booth, Daryl Edwards, Jeremiah Wiggins, Jonathan Kells Phillips, Austin Abrams, Joe Lanza
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Episode 7
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.
Directed by Stefan SchwartzWritten by Sarah NolenGuest stars Brandon J. Dirden, Esteban Benito, Jonathan Kells Phillips, Kyle W. Brown, Victor Verhaeghe, Miriam Shor, Andy Taylor, Joe Lanza
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Episode 8
With the arms control summit under way, a shocking revelation from Philip throws Elizabeth - and her work - into turmoil. Stan follows a dangerous hunch.
Directed by Sylvain WhiteWritten by Joshua BrandGuest stars Brandon J. Dirden, Scott Cohen, Miriam Shor, James Hindman, Austin Abrams, Andy Taylor, Alex Feldman, Vitali Baganov
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Episode 9
Elizabeth wrestles with competing loyalties, and Philip has an encounter that turns into much more than he had bargained for.
Directed by Chris LongWritten by Joel Fields, Joe WeisbergGuest stars Brandon J. Dirden, Alexander Kuznetsov, Ella Ayberk, Alex Feldman, Vitali Baganov, Jabari Gray, Zoltán Hódi, Joe Lanza
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Episode 10
In the series finale, the Jennings face a choice that will change their lives forever.
Directed by Chris LongWritten by Joel Fields, Joe WeisbergGuest stars Brandon J. Dirden, Lev Gorn, Derek Luke, Joe Lanza, Lyanka Gryu, Konstantin Lavysh, Laurie Holden, Joseph Melendez
Where to watch The AmericansEpisode information updated Jul 22, 2026
