The Americans

The Americans86%

TV 2013-01-30 Crime Drama Primetime Emmy Awards 3 Golden Globe Awards 1
★ 7.9 / 10 · 1,099 votes
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86.0 %
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8.4 /10
126,062 votes
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96 %
278 votes
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89 %
154 votes
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83 %
7,497 votes
Metacritic Users
8.6 /10
1,990 votes
TMDB
78 %
1,097 votes
RT Audience
94 %

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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Status
Ended
Seasons
6
Episodes
75
Studios
DreamWorks Television , Nemofilms , Amblin Television
Network
FX
Country
United States of America
Languages
Russian, English
Links
IMDb, TVDB, Wikidata

Awards

Won 3 Primetime Emmy Awards

Primetime Emmy Awards 3 won

Golden Globe Awards 1 won

  • 2019 Best Television Series – Drama Won

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Created by
Joe Weisberg
Cast
Keri Russell Keri Russell Elizabeth Jennings Matthew Rhys Matthew Rhys Philip Jennings Holly Taylor Holly Taylor Paige Jennings Keidrich Sellati Keidrich Sellati Henry Jennings Noah Emmerich Noah Emmerich Stan Beeman Costa Ronin Costa Ronin Oleg Igorevich Burov Lev Gorn Lev Gorn Arkady Ivanovich Zotov Alison Wright Alison Wright Martha Hanson Annet Mahendru Annet Mahendru Nina Sergeevna Krilova Richard Thomas Richard Thomas Frank Gaad Susan Misner Susan Misner Sandra Beeman Brandon J. Dirden Brandon J. Dirden Dennis Aderholt
Season 1 2013 · 13 eps
  1. 1 Pilot The arranged marriage of Philip and Elizabeth Jennings grows more passionate and genuine by the day, but is constantly tested by the escalation of the Cold War. Tensions heighten … Jan 30, 2013 70m
  2. 2 The Clock When Philip and Elizabeth are given an urgent task to plant a bug in Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger's office, they risk exposure when an unwilling maid of the Weinberger home… Feb 6, 2013 48m
  3. 3 Gregory Philip and Elizabeth discover that their murdered colleague Robert had a wife they never knew about. As they try to determine what she knows and where her allegiance lies, Stan's … Feb 13, 2013 46m
  4. 4 In Control When an assassin attempts to kill President Reagan, Philip and Elizabeth scramble to handle the fallout within the KGB. Meanwhile, Stan pressures his source within the Rezidentura… Feb 20, 2013 43m
  5. 5 COMINT A crucial agent crumbles under emotional distress and threatens to topple a valuable network of KGB informants. Professionally, Philip and Elizabeth are tasked with infiltrating t… Feb 27, 2013 40m
  6. 6 Trust Me A mole hunt within the KGB causes suspicion amongst allies and shatters trust within the Jennings' marriage. Meanwhile, Stan's plan to keep his mole safe puts her at even greater … Mar 6, 2013 50m
  7. 7 Duty and Honor Philip and Elizabeth's troubled marriage is further tested when a mission to discredit a Polish pro-democracy leader reunites Philip with his old flame. Mar 13, 2013 41m
  8. 8 Mutually Assured Destruction Philip and Elizabeth must stop an assassin from taking out key US scientists, while Stan and the FBI hunt the same man. Grannie shocks Elizabeth with the truth of what happened be… Mar 20, 2013 48m
  9. 9 Safe House Philip and Elizabeth are put to the test when a routine mission goes horribly wrong. Stan and the FBI are pushed to their limit when one of their own goes missing. Apr 3, 2013 49m
  10. 10 Only You Stan pursues a lead that puts him on the trail to one of Gregory's crew members, closing the gap between him and Elizabeth, and reigniting some of the deepest conflicts between he… Apr 10, 2013 46m
  11. 11 Covert War Events in Moscow strike a personal chord for Elizabeth, leading her to take on a dangerous mission she can't complete without Philip's help, and placing the couple on a collision … Apr 17, 2013 42m
  12. 12 The Oath One of Elizabeth's agents has key intel for sale, but she and Philip find themselves taking increasingly greater risks for what could well be a set-up. Meanwhile, Stan's pursuit o… Apr 24, 2013 43m
  13. 13 The Colonel When Philip and Elizabeth are ordered to go through with a meeting that could potentially be a set-up, they find themselves confronted with unexpected truths about their relations… May 1, 2013 48m
Season 2 2014 · 13 eps
  1. 1 Comrades 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 t… Feb 26, 2014 49m
  2. 2 Cardinal 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… Mar 5, 2014 47m
  3. 3 The Walk In 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 wh… Mar 12, 2014 46m
  4. 4 A Little Night Music 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… Mar 19, 2014 46m
  5. 5 The Deal 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 … Mar 26, 2014 54m
  6. 6 Behind the Red Door 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 workin… Apr 2, 2014 50m
  7. 7 ARPANET 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 threa… Apr 9, 2014 43m
  8. 8 New Car 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 up… Apr 16, 2014 50m
  9. 9 Martial Eagle 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. Apr 23, 2014 50m
  10. 10 Yousaf 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… Apr 30, 2014 50m
  11. 11 Stealth Elizabeth makes a shocking discovery about Kate. Philip pursues a contact for information about stealth. Stan continues his pursuit of the illegals. May 7, 2014 47m
  12. 12 Operation Chronicle 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 ch… May 14, 2014 45m
  13. 13 Echo 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. May 21, 2014 49m
Season 3 2015 · 13 eps
  1. 1 EST Men Tensions simmer between Philip and Elizabeth as they disagree over handling orders from the Centre. When Elizabeth loses key intel, Philip enlists Annelise on a mission with an un… Jan 28, 2015 48m
  2. 2 Baggage Elizabeth and Philip come together to deal with a mission gone wrong but struggle to reconcile their increasingly opposing ideologies. Stan welcomes a Soviet defector, Zinaida, to… Feb 4, 2015 48m
  3. 3 Open House Danger mounts for Elizabeth and Philip as they get closer to the inner circle of the C.I.A. Afghan Group. Stan monitors Zinaida. Agent Aderholt challenges Agent Gaad on a crucial … Feb 11, 2015 44m
  4. 4 Dimebag Philip faces a moral dilemma while developing an asset. Philip and Elizabeth’s friction escalates. Stan develops a theory with serious repercussions for national security. Paige m… Feb 18, 2015 47m
  5. 5 Salang Pass Philip juggles the many women in his life while Elizabeth takes drastic measures to complete a mission. Stan asserts a plan to save Nina with an unlikely ally. Feb 25, 2015 45m
  6. 6 Born Again Gabriel has surprising information. Elizabeth begins to take family matters into her own hands. Stan receives upsetting news from his past and turns to Sandra for support. Mar 4, 2015 49m
  7. 7 Walter Taffet Philip and Elizabeth feel the weight of a new family secret while following up on the KGB’s interests in South Africa. Stan faces struggles both at work and at home. Martha confro… Mar 11, 2015 47m
  8. 8 Divestment Martha and Clark’s marriage meets its most challenging test yet. As pressures on Philip intensify, Elizabeth turns to Gabriel with a difficult request. Nina receives a new assignm… Mar 18, 2015 45m
  9. 9 Do Mail Robots Dream of Electric Sheep Philip and Elizabeth struggle with the gravity of unexpected collateral damage. Stan and Oleg hatch a risky plan to help save Nina. Mar 25, 2015 45m
  10. 10 Stingers Philip and Elizabeth deploy a plan for the C.I.A.’s Mujahideen visitors. Tensions at the Jennings’ home escalate. Apr 1, 2015 47m
  11. 11 One Day in the Life of Anton Baklanov Philip and Elizabeth's home and work lives collide in new and dangerous ways. Nina struggles to figure out her next steps. Arkady assigns Oleg and Tatiana to an operation with unc… Apr 8, 2015 44m
  12. 12 I Am Abassin Zadran Martha hosts an unexpected guest. Philip and Elizabeth must work a formidable Mujahideen commander. Paige acts out. Apr 15, 2015 45m
  13. 13 March 8, 1983 Elizabeth and Paige take a trip that lands them in treacherous territory. After an emotionally charged mission, Philip turns to an unlikely source for solace. Stan’s plan to save … Apr 22, 2015 50m
Season 4 2016 · 13 eps
  1. 1 Glanders Philip and Elizabeth deal with the fallout of all they’ve wrought. What will happen when the FBI finds out about Gene’s suicide? How will Pastor Tim deal with the revelation that … Mar 16, 2016 51m
  2. 2 Pastor Tim Philip tries with increasing desperation to get rid of a sensitive and dangerous package as family tensions in the Jennings House reach a boiling point when Paige shares a secret … Mar 23, 2016 48m
  3. 3 Experimental Prototype City of Tomorrow Paige copes with new burdens that come with her family’s secret as Philip and Elizabeth struggle to contain their cover without destroying their daughter. Mar 30, 2016 44m
  4. 4 Chloramphenicol A devastating flaw during a mission forces Philip, Elizabeth, William and Gabriel to confront the depths of their patriotism… and their mortality. In Russia, in striving to be a b… Apr 6, 2016 44m
  5. 5 Clark's Place Philip must consider his life with Martha and make a crushing choice from which there is no coming back. Apr 13, 2016 50m
  6. 6 The Rat Martha must finally face the truth she has denied – and her life may never be the same. Plus, a chilling new development in William’s work forces the Jennings to face the realitie… Apr 20, 2016 45m
  7. 7 Travel Agents The KGB and the FBI both race to track down a vital agent… everything is at stake. Apr 27, 2016 43m
  8. 8 The Magic of David Copperfield V: The Statue of Liberty Disappears The Jennings’s approach their breaking points as both Philip and Elizabeth must handle loyal agents. Will they make it through with their patriotism – and sanity – intact? May 4, 2016 51m
  9. 9 The Day After The Day After premieres, making the stakes - and terrible consequences - of the Cold War plain. Even with that in mind, will Elizabeth be able to complete the painful process of t… May 11, 2016 46m
  10. 10 Munchkins When Paige’s long-ago indiscretion threatens to resurface and destroy the family, Philip and Elizabeth find themselves scrambling – and Paige finds herself reevaluating who her pa… May 18, 2016 49m
  11. 11 Dinner for Seven Elizabeth completes the last steps of a very personal operation… but at what cost? May 25, 2016 43m
  12. 12 A Roy Rogers in Franconia As Paige deals with last episode’s trauma, she sees her mother in a new light… and finds she has inherited some of her parents’ skills. Plus, has Oleg reached his breaking point w… Jun 1, 2016 46m
  13. 13 Persona Non Grata Philip and Elizabeth are in a high-stakes race against the FBI to recover a hazardous package. Will they get there in time? And will Paige follow her parents into the family busin… Jun 8, 2016 53m
Season 5 2017 · 13 eps
  1. 1 Amber Waves The Jennings struggling to contain the risks from Paige's growing relationship with Matthew Beeman. The Centre sends Philip and Elizabeth on an operation unlike any they've ever h… Mar 7, 2017 51m
  2. 2 Pests Stan and Oleg wrestle with the harsh consequences of their complicated history as Philip and Elizabeth face a new mission with devastating implications for their country. Mar 14, 2017 49m
  3. 3 The Midges Philip and Elizabeth tell Paige more about the family business, but pressing new questions arise when an operation takes a ghastly and unexpected turn. Meanwhile, a sensitive pack… Mar 21, 2017 46m
  4. 4 What's the Matter with Kansas? Philip and Elizabeth have qualms about a new assignment, while a specter from Philip’s past creates unforeseen dangers. At the FBI, Stan makes a shocking play that could throw his… Mar 28, 2017 46m
  5. 5 Lotus 1-2-3 Philip and Elizabeth receive surprising news about Henry -- and shattering news about a past operation. Stan might be falling in love, but Philip wonders if something darker is go… Apr 4, 2017 49m
  6. 6 Crossbreed Gabriel stuns Philip and Elizabeth with a sudden announcement and a crushing revelation about Philip's past. Stan and Aderholt draw a fly into their web while Oleg and Ruslan ambu… Apr 11, 2017 46m
  7. 7 The Committee on Human Rights As Paige becomes even more enmeshed in her parents' world, tensions with Matthew Beeman come to a head, Philip and Elizabeth's honeytraps take surprising turns, and Stan faces the… Apr 18, 2017 46m
  8. 8 Immersion A secret brings Elizabeth and Paige together. Back in Moscow, Oleg's own secrets put him under KGB suspicion and a new twist in the Morozov operation creates an opportunity that c… Apr 25, 2017 50m
  9. 9 IHOP Philip and Elizabeth are thrown off balance when things with Tuan take an unexpected turn. Henry makes a startling proposition and Stan has a disturbing encounter with Frank Gaad’… May 2, 2017 51m
  10. 10 Darkroom Paige’s snooping leads Philip and Elizabeth to make a choice that could shift the balance of their lives forever. Stan and Aderholt’s recruitment of Sofia suddenly bears fruit. May 9, 2017 49m
  11. 11 Dyatkovo A surprise assignment from the Centre divides Philip and Elizabeth, forcing them into a moment of profound crisis. Stan gives Henry a tour of the FBI. May 16, 2017 44m
  12. 12 The World Council of Churches As Philip and Elizabeth grapple with a momentous decision, Tuan takes matters into his own hands in the Morozov operation. Back in Russia, Oleg’s investigation collides with the r… May 23, 2017 51m
  13. 13 The Soviet Division In the season finale, Philip and Elizabeth race against the clock as a life hangs in the balance, while Stan faces an uncertain future. May 30, 2017 58m
Season 6 2018 · 10 eps
  1. 1 Dead Hand 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 trav… Mar 28, 2018 56m
  2. 2 Tchaikovsky 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. Apr 4, 2018 47m
  3. 3 Urban Transport Planning 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 fr… Apr 11, 2018 50m
  4. 4 Mr. and Mrs. Teacup 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. Apr 18, 2018 50m
  5. 5 The Great Patriotic War As the summit fast approaches, Elizabeth enlists Philip’s help for a mission that could yield game-changing intel. Apr 25, 2018 60m
  6. 6 Rififi 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. May 2, 2018 47m
  7. 7 Harvest 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. May 9, 2018 52m
  8. 8 The Summit With the arms control summit under way, a shocking revelation from Philip throws Elizabeth - and her work - into turmoil. Stan follows a dangerous hunch. May 16, 2018 58m
  9. 9 Jennings, Elizabeth Elizabeth wrestles with competing loyalties, and Philip has an encounter that turns into much more than he had bargained for. May 23, 2018 51m
  10. 10 START The Jennings face a choice that will change their lives forever. May 30, 2018 71m
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