The Americans Facts, FAQ & Common Questions
2013 · FX · Status: Ended · Rated: TV-MA
Frequently Asked Questions About The Americans
Direct, verified answers to the most common queries regarding episodes, renewals, watch order, and streaming availability.
How many seasons and episodes does The Americans have?
The Americans has 6 seasons and 75 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on January 30, 2013 to May 30, 2018.
Is The Americans renewed, ended, or canceled?
The Americans has concluded its run and is officially ended.
How long does it take to binge watch The Americans?
It takes 49h 14m (2954 minutes) to watch the complete run of The Americans. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 25 days. Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 49.2 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 25 days.
What is the highest-rated episode of The Americans?
The highest-rated episode is Season 1, Episode 13 ("The Colonel"), which holds an outstanding rating of 8.7/10 based on 23 audience ratings.
Where can you stream or watch The Americans?
The Americans is available for streaming on Hulu. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.
What is the official age rating for The Americans?
The Americans has an official content rating of TV-MA. It is intended for mature adult audiences and may contain explicit language, intense violence, or sexual themes.
Who are the lead actors in The Americans?
The primary ensemble cast includes Keri Russell as Elizabeth Jennings (age 50), Matthew Rhys as Philip Jennings (age 51), Holly Taylor as Paige Jennings (age 28), Keidrich Sellati as Henry Jennings (age 24).
Ensemble Cast & Current Ages
Lead cast members, their character identities, and current ages calculated from official biographical records:
| Actor | Character | Current Age |
|---|---|---|
| Keri Russell | Elizabeth Jennings | 50 |
| Matthew Rhys | Philip Jennings | 51 |
| Holly Taylor | Paige Jennings | 28 |
| Keidrich Sellati | Henry Jennings | 24 |
| Noah Emmerich | Stan Beeman | 61 |
| Costa Ronin | Oleg Igorevich Burov | 47 |
| Lev Gorn | Arkady Ivanovich Zotov | 55 |
| Alison Wright | Martha Hanson | 50 |
Editorial Verification & Sources
All production facts, air dates, cast credentials, and streaming metadata for The Americans are compiled from official broadcaster archives, TMDB, and Wikidata records. Last verified on September 25, 2026.