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The Americans – Season 5, Episode 12 The World Council of Churches

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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.
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The Americans — Season 5, Episode 12

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Familial responsibility takes focus in "The World Council of Churches," reinforcing The Americans' ability to make its smaller-scale drama just as exciting and impactful as the action.

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Cast & Crew

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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 06/02/2018
Their decision to save Pasha's life, risking their own in the process, speaks more about their current preoccupations than ever before. Go to Full Review Emily St. James Vox 05/24/2017
There's been a definite urgency to the last handful of episodes that this season's midsection lacked in places (for as much as I liked that midsection), and "World Council" kicks that up even further. Go to Full Review Sean T. Collins Observer 05/24/2017
"The World Council of Churches," the penultimate episode of The Americans penultimate season, is all about getting yourself into jams you can't really get out of again, and maybe don't want to. The most obvious example is Elizabeth. Go to Full Review Alec Bojalad Den of Geek 05/24/2017
4.5/5
It's fitting that the second to last episode of a season all about the beginning of the end is almost singularly focused on exactly that. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis 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.
Executive Producer
Joe Weisberg, Joel Fields, Graham Yost, Justin Falvey, Darryl Frank
Network
FX
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
May 23, 2017
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