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The Americans Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2013 - 2013
The first season of "The Americans" follows Philip and Elizabeth Jennings, two KGB spies who pose as an American married couple living in 1980s Washington, D.C. Along the way, Philip (Matthew Rhys) faces temptation from an old flame, which strains his relationship with Elizabeth (Keri Russell). Noah Emmerich and Maximiliano Hernández also star in Season 1.
Episode 1
Pilot
Wed, Jan 30, 2013 97 mins
Two KGB spies pose as an American married couple living in 1980s Washington, D.C. In the series opener, an FBI agent moves in across the street from the spies.
Episode 2
The Clock
Wed, Feb 6, 2013 60 mins
Philip and Elizabeth risk exposure while planting a bug in the defense secretary's office.
Episode 3
Gregory
Wed, Feb 13, 2013 60 mins
Stan investigates Robert's death. Meanwhile, Philip and Elizabeth discover that Robert had a wife they never knew about.
Episode 4
In Control
Wed, Feb 20, 2013 60 mins
An assassination attempt is made on President Reagan, and Stan tries to determine if the KGB was responsible.
Episode 5
COMINT
Wed, Feb 27, 2013 60 mins
A network of KGB informants is threatened. Meanwhile, Philip and Elizabeth are tasked with infiltrating the FBI's communications-encryption system.
Episode 6
Trust Me
Wed, Mar 6, 2013 60 mins
Stan's mole is at risk of discovery as the KGB scour their ranks for a double agent.
Episode 7
Duty and Honor
Wed, Mar 13, 2013 60 mins
Philip reunites with an old flame, straining his troubled relationship with Elizabeth.
Episode 8
Mutually Assured Destruction
Wed, Mar 20, 2013 60 mins
American scientists are targeted by an assassin, who is in turn hunted by Philip and Elizabeth.
Episode 9
Safe House
Wed, Apr 3, 2013 60 mins
A routine mission goes sideways for Philip and Elizabeth. Meanwhile, an FBI agent disappears.
Episode 10
Only You
Wed, Apr 10, 2013 60 mins
Stan pursues a lead that brings him closer to Elizabeth.
Episode 11
Covert War
Wed, Apr 17, 2013 60 mins
Elizabeth requires Philip's help to complete a dangerous mission.
Episode 12
The Oath
Wed, Apr 24, 2013 60 mins
Elizabeth and Philip fear a setup. Meanwhile, Stan achieves unexpected results.
Episode 13
The Colonel
Wed, May 1, 2013 60 mins
Philip and Elizabeth are ordered to attend a potentially dangerous meeting in the first-season finale. Meanwhile, Stan closes in on them.
