The Americans 2013
“All's fair in love and cold war.”
What is The Americans?
The Americans is an American period spy drama television series created by Joe Weisberg for the FX network. The show aired for six seasons between January 30, 2013, and May 30, 2018.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2013
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 75
- First aired
- Jan 30, 2013
- Last aired
- May 30, 2018
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- FX
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Updated
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 75 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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Overview
The Americans is an American period spy drama television series created by Joe Weisberg for the FX network. The show aired for six seasons between January 30, 2013, and May 30, 2018. Joe Weisberg and Joel Fields served as the showrunners and executive producers for the series. Set during the Cold War in the 1980s, the narrative centers on Elizabeth and Philip Jennings, played by Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys. While they appear to be a normal married couple living in the suburbs of Washington, D.C., they are actually undercover KGB officers. The plot follows the couple as they navigate their double lives, which become further complicated when they discover that their new neighbor, Stan Beeman, is an FBI counterintelligence agent. The cast also includes actors Holly Taylor and Keidrich Sellati. The series explores the challenges faced by the Jennings as they maintain their cover while operating within the United States during a period of heightened international tension.
Should you watch it?
“Two Soviet KGB officers pose as a married couple living in the Washington D.C. suburbs.”
- compelling premise
- character-driven narrative
- complex plot
- slow pacing
Watch it if you enjoy historical dramas centered on espionage and double lives.
The series contains themes of espionage and Cold War conflict.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Pilot Jan 30, 2013
- E2 The Clock Feb 6, 2013
- E3 Gregory Feb 13, 2013
- E4 In Control Feb 20, 2013
- E5 COMINT Feb 27, 2013
- E6 Trust Me Mar 6, 2013
- E7 Duty and Honor Mar 13, 2013
- E8 Mutually Assured Destruction Mar 20, 2013
- E9 Safe House Apr 3, 2013
- E10 Only You Apr 10, 2013
- E11 Covert War Apr 17, 2013
- E12 The Oath Apr 24, 2013
- E13 The Colonel May 1, 2013
Season 2 · 13 episodes
- E1 Comrades Feb 26, 2014
- E2 Cardinal Mar 5, 2014
- E3 The Walk In Mar 12, 2014
- E4 A Little Night Music Mar 19, 2014
- E5 The Deal Mar 26, 2014
- E6 Behind the Red Door Apr 2, 2014
- E7 ARPANET Apr 9, 2014
- E8 New Car Apr 16, 2014
- E9 Martial Eagle Apr 23, 2014
- E10 Yousaf Apr 30, 2014
- E11 Stealth May 7, 2014
- E12 Operation Chronicle May 14, 2014
- E13 Echo May 21, 2014
Season 3 · 13 episodes
- E1 EST Men Jan 28, 2015
- E2 Baggage Feb 4, 2015
- E3 Open House Feb 11, 2015
- E4 Dimebag Feb 18, 2015
- E5 Salang Pass Feb 25, 2015
- E6 Born Again Mar 4, 2015
- E7 Walter Taffet Mar 11, 2015
- E8 Divestment Mar 18, 2015
- E9 Do Mail Robots Dream of Electric Sheep Mar 25, 2015
- E10 Stingers Apr 1, 2015
- E11 One Day in the Life of Anton Baklanov Apr 8, 2015
- E12 I Am Abassin Zadran Apr 15, 2015
- E13 March 8, 1983 Apr 22, 2015
Season 4 · 13 episodes
- E1 Glanders Mar 16, 2016
- E2 Pastor Tim Mar 23, 2016
- E3 Experimental Prototype City of Tomorrow Mar 30, 2016
- E4 Chloramphenicol Apr 6, 2016
- E5 Clark's Place Apr 13, 2016
- E6 The Rat Apr 20, 2016
- E7 Travel Agents Apr 27, 2016
- E8 The Magic of David Copperfield V: The Statue of Liberty Disappears May 4, 2016
- E9 The Day After May 11, 2016
- E10 Munchkins May 18, 2016
- E11 Dinner for Seven May 25, 2016
- E12 A Roy Rogers in Franconia Jun 1, 2016
- E13 Persona Non Grata Jun 8, 2016
Season 5 · 13 episodes
- E1 Amber Waves Mar 7, 2017
- E2 Pests Mar 14, 2017
- E3 The Midges Mar 21, 2017
- E4 What's the Matter with Kansas? Mar 28, 2017
- E5 Lotus 1-2-3 Apr 4, 2017
- E6 Crossbreed Apr 11, 2017
- E7 The Committee on Human Rights Apr 18, 2017
- E8 Immersion Apr 25, 2017
- E9 IHOP May 2, 2017
- E10 Darkroom May 9, 2017
- E11 Dyatkovo May 16, 2017
- E12 The World Council of Churches May 23, 2017
- E13 The Soviet Division May 30, 2017
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of the show?
The show follows two KGB officers posing as an American couple while living next to an FBI agent.
When is the show set?
The series is set during the Cold War period in the 1980s.
Who are the main characters?
The main characters are Elizabeth and Philip Jennings and their neighbor, Stan Beeman.
What is Stan Beeman's profession?
Stan Beeman is an FBI Counterintelligence agent.
How long did the series run?
The series aired from 2013 to 2018.