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The Americans – Season 5, Episode 2 Pests

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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.
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The Americans — Season 5, Episode 2

The Americans — Season 5, Episode 2

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"Pests" heightens the tension of this season's arc while advancing relationships and inching viewers closer to some inevitable key reveals -- and retaining the show's dark sense of humor.

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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
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Eric Eidelstein New York Magazine/Vulture 06/01/2018
While I'd argue it's essential to feel the boredom and exhaustion that the Jennings feel after so many years, Pests is simply too heavy on the exposition....it's good door-opening, but we're left wanting. Go to Full Review Mike Hale New York Times 03/15/2017
Tuesday's episode of The Americans was quiet, dark and ominous. It was transitional - no one died, no big secrets were revealed, but uneasiness reigned. Go to Full Review Caroline Framke Vox 03/15/2017
While last week's season premiere blew out the big picture to become even bigger, "Pests" brings the show's various threads back down to a more personal level, where you can see their frayed ends. Go to Full Review Lili Loofbourow The Week 08/28/2017
The Americans has historically been a fantastically quiet show (murders notwithstanding). Go to Full Review Matt Brennan Paste Magazine 03/15/2017
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"Pests" points to The Americans' enduring strength, which is the force it exerts in even its most circumspect moments. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis 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.
Executive Producer
Joe Weisberg, Joel Fields, Graham Yost, Justin Falvey, Darryl Frank
Network
FX
Rating
TV-MA (L|V)
Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 14, 2017