The Americans: Season 3
In season three of The Americans, Philip and Elizabeth find themselves at odds over their daughter’s future now that the KGB is determined to recruit her. Meanwhile, FBI Agent Stan Beeman has rededicated himself to uncovering the identities of the Russian spies. Set during the Cold War period in the 1980s, the series tells the story of Elizabeth and Philip Jennings, two Soviet KGB officers posing as an American marri
Season 3 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Philip and Elizabeth Jennings are two seemingly normal Americans who are actually undercover KGB officers posing as a married couple in the suburbs of Washington D.C. during the Cold War period in the 1980s.
- Stan Beeman is an FBI Counterintelligence agent who lives next door to the Jennings and has been assigned to their case.
- The core dynamic involves the secret agents navigating their dual lives and espionage duties while managing their suburban American facade.
- Stan Beeman has rededicated himself to uncovering the identities of the Russian spies operating in the area.
Season overview
In season three of The Americans, Philip and Elizabeth find themselves at odds over their daughter’s future now that the KGB is determined to recruit her. Meanwhile, FBI Agent Stan Beeman has rededicated himself to uncovering the identities of the Russian spies. Set during the Cold War period in the 1980s, the series tells the story of Elizabeth and Philip Jennings, two Soviet KGB officers posing as an American married couple in the suburbs of Washington D.C., alongside their neighbor, Stan Beeman, an FBI Counterintelligence agent.
Episode Guide
Season 3 Progress Shield
EST Men
Jan 28, 2015 · 48 min
Tensions simmer between Philip and Elizabeth as they disagree over handling orders from the Centre. When Elizabeth loses key intel, Philip enlists Annelise on a mission with an une
Baggage
Feb 4, 2015 · 48 min
Elizabeth and Philip come together to deal with a mission gone wrong but struggle to reconcile their increasingly opposing ideologies. Stan welcomes a Soviet defector, Zinaida, to
Open House
Feb 11, 2015 · 44 min
Danger mounts for Elizabeth and Philip as they get closer to the inner circle of the C.I.A. Afghan Group. Stan monitors Zinaida. Agent Aderholt challenges Agent Gaad on a crucial o
Dimebag
Feb 18, 2015 · 47 min
Philip faces a moral dilemma while developing an asset. Philip and Elizabeth’s friction escalates. Stan develops a theory with serious repercussions for national security. Paige ma
Salang Pass
Feb 25, 2015 · 45 min
Philip juggles the many women in his life while Elizabeth takes drastic measures to complete a mission. Stan asserts a plan to save Nina with an unlikely ally.
Born Again
Mar 4, 2015 · 49 min
Gabriel has surprising information. Elizabeth begins to take family matters into her own hands. Stan receives upsetting news from his past and turns to Sandra for support.
Walter Taffet
Mar 11, 2015 · 47 min
Philip and Elizabeth feel the weight of a new family secret while following up on the KGB’s interests in South Africa. Stan faces struggles both at work and at home. Martha confron
Divestment
Mar 18, 2015 · 45 min
Martha and Clark’s marriage meets its most challenging test yet. As pressures on Philip intensify, Elizabeth turns to Gabriel with a difficult request. Nina receives a new assignme
Do Mail Robots Dream of Electric Sheep
Mar 25, 2015 · 45 min
Philip and Elizabeth are tasked with planting a bug in the mail robot. Stan and Oleg hatch a risky plan to help save Nina.
Stingers
Apr 1, 2015 · 47 min
Philip and Elizabeth deploy a plan for the C.I.A.’s Mujahideen visitors. Tensions at the Jennings’ home escalate.
One Day in the Life of Anton Baklanov
Apr 8, 2015 · 44 min
Philip and Elizabeth's home and work lives collide in new and dangerous ways. Nina struggles to figure out her next steps. Arkady assigns Oleg and Tatiana to an operation with unce
I Am Abassin Zadran
Apr 15, 2015 · 45 min
Martha hosts an unexpected guest. Philip and Elizabeth must work a formidable Mujahideen commander. Paige acts out.
March 8, 1983
Apr 22, 2015 · 50 min
Elizabeth and Paige take a trip that lands them in treacherous territory. After an emotionally charged mission, Philip turns to an unlikely source for solace. Stan’s plan to save N