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Season 5 – The Americans

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Co-starring Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys,"The Americans" is a period drama about the complex marriage of two KGB spies posing as Americans in suburban Washington, D.C., during the Reagan administration. The arranged marriage of Philip and Elizabeth Jennings grows more passionate and genuine by the day, but as the pressures and demands of the job grow heavier, the personal toll becomes almost too exhausting to bear, especially when it comes to protecting their American-born children, Paige and Henry. They also face the risk of discovery by their friend and neighbor FBI agent Stan Beeman, who is tasked with uncovering Soviet illegals hiding in plain sight.
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In its penultimate season, The Americans brings long-simmering storylines to a boil while heightening the spy-thriller stakes and deepening the domestic drama -- all brought vividly to life by superb performances from its veteran cast.

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Craig Mathieson The Age (Australia) 10/22/2019
4.5/5
While it has traces of black humour, and a geopolitical awareness that's expanded with scenes set inside the decaying Soviet Union, this outstanding show's drama ultimately stems from the quest to make the untenable somehow bearable. Go to Full Review Brian Lowry CNN.com 05/31/2017
The Americans has only gotten better as the seasons pile up, stoking anticipation -- among its relatively small fan base -- for the final act of this improbably timely period drama. Go to Full Review Hank Stuever Washington Post 05/31/2017
This season tested the patience each week of even the most committed fan, with story lines that trailed or were never allowed to bloom, even if these minor twists are part of a well-engineered blueprint kept by creators Joel Fields and Joe Weisberg. Go to Full Review Jim Rohner Battleship Pretension 04/15/2021
A masterpiece of tension, political intrigue, complex plots, and wigs... Go to Full Review Hannah Brown Jerusalem Post 03/06/2020
It sets everything up for the brilliance of the final season, which contain some of the finest writing, acting and suspense in the history of television. Go to Full Review Eric Thurm Esquire Magazine 10/17/2018
It would be easy to say that the spies of The Americans traffic in information, but it would be more accurate to say they specialize in leveraging emotions against uncertainty. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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11/21/2020 Great portrayal and storyline of how CIA and Russian spies embedded in America played cat and mouse. See more Robbie K 01/11/2019 In its penultimate season, The Americans brings long-simmering storylines to a boil while heightening the spy-thriller stakes and deepening the domestic drama -- all brought vividly to life by superb performances from its veteran cast. See more 09/24/2018 The penultimate season of the Americans is a slow down after the intensity of season 4. It is still an excellent show, but this season feels like it was made just to set up the final season. See more waleed a 08/22/2018 boring. watched most of it on fast speed (1 viewing) See more 07/09/2018 This is one of the most addictive series on the tube. excellent acting & great suspense. I hope it continues for many more seasons See more 05/02/2018 We watch a lot of stuff; this might just be the best of 'em all. See more Read all reviews
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Keri Russell

Elizabeth Jennings

Matthew Rhys

Philip Jennings

Noah Emmerich

Stan Beeman

Holly Taylor

Paige Jennings

Keidrich Sellati

Henry Jennings

Costa Ronin

Oleg Burov

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Mar 7, 2017 Amber Waves Philip and Elizabeth struggle to contain the risks from Paige's growing relationship with Matthew Beeman; the Centre sends Philip and Elizabeth on an operation that strains their family and marriage to the limits. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 14, 2017 Pests Stan and Oleg wrestle with the harsh consequences of their complicated history; Philip and Elizabeth face a new mission with devastating implications for their country. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 21, 2017 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; a sensitive package jeopardizes Oleg's life back home. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 28, 2017 What's the Matter With Kansas? Philip and Elizabeth have qualms about a new assignment; a specter from Philip's past creates unforeseen dangers; at the FBI, Stan makes a shocking play that could throw his career into turmoil. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 4, 2017 Lotus 1-2-3 Philip and Elizabeth receive surprising news about Henry and shattering news about a past operation; Philip wonders about something dark going on with Stan, who may be falling in love. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 11, 2017 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 ambush their first suspect. Details Episode 7 Aired Apr 18, 2017 The Committee on Human Rights Paige becomes more enmeshed in her parents' world; tensions with Matthew Beeman come to a head; Philip and Elizabeth's honeytraps take surprising turns; Stan faces the consequences of overplaying his hand at the FBI. Details Episode 8 Aired Apr 25, 2017 Immersion A secret brings Elizabeth and Paige together; in Moscow, Oleg's secrets put him under KGB suspicion; a new twist in the Morozov operation creates an opportunity that changes everything. Details Episode 9 Aired May 2, 2017 IHOP Philip and Elizabeth are thrown off balance when things with Tuan take an unexpected turn; Henry makes a startling proposition; Stan has a disturbing encounter with Frank Gaad's widow. Details Episode 10 Aired May 9, 2017 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. Details Episode 11 Aired May 16, 2017 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. Details Episode 12 Aired May 23, 2017 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 realities of the Soviet system. Details Episode 13 Aired May 30, 2017 The Soviet Division Philip and Elizabeth race against the clock as a life hangs in the balance; Stan faces an uncertain future. Details

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Season Info

Director
Stefan Schwartz
Executive Producer
Joe Weisberg, Joel Fields, Graham Yost, Justin Falvey, Darryl Frank
Screenwriter
Tracey Scott Wilson
Network
FX
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 7, 2017