The Americans
FX's period drama—starring Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys—explores the the Cold War 1980s through the professional and personal lives of the Jennings family.
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Karen Pittman on bringing diversity to Yellowstone, And Just Like That sex scenes, and dying on The Americans
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Matthew Rhys revealed a drunken prank he played on The Americans writers
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Three rounds with 'The Americans'
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Why The Americans' Keri Russell deserves a Golden Globe
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Matthew Rhys finally wins an Emmy for The Americans
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What should Keri Russell do after The Americans?
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The emotional Americans finale frustrates more than it satisfies
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The Americans finale recap: The truth comes out—shattering the Jennings family
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The Americans: Keri Russell, Matthew Rhys recall their last day on set
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The Americans bosses on writing the series finale, and the scene that took them 'months'
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The Americans series finale: Noah Emmerich reflects on Stan's decision, promises [SPOILER] will be okay
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Matthew Rhys on what he'll miss about working with Keri Russell on The Americans
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Do you believe Elizabeth's big decision on The Americans?
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The Americans recap: With one episode left, the Jennings family is near exposure
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The Americans recap: A rescue mission ends in a bloody mess
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The Americans recap: 'Rififi'
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The Americans: Philip and Elizabeth are living in very different final seasons
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The Americans recap: 'Mr. and Mrs. Teacup'
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The Americans recap: 'Urban Transport Planning'
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The Americans recap: 'Tchaikovsky'
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The Americans premiere recap: 'Dead Hand'
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Why I love Henry from The Americans
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The Americans begins its awkward, compelling final act: EW review
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The Americans prepares for the endgame in season 6 teaser
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The Americans: Paige dons a disguise in season 6 first look
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The Americans producers on finale, and if season 5 was too slow
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The Americans finale recap: 'The Soviet Division'
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The Americans recap: 'The World Council of Churches'
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The Americans recap: 'Dyatkovo'
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The Americans recap: 'Darkroom'
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The Americans recap: 'IHOP'
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The Americans recap: 'Immersion'
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The Americans recap: 'The Committee on Human Rights'
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Keri Russell laughs as Matthew Rhys recalls drunkenly asking for her number
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The Americans recap: 'Crossbreed'
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The Americans recap: 'Lotus 1-2-3'
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The Americans recap: 'What's the Matter With Kansas?'
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The Americans recap: 'The Midges'
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The Americans recap: 'Pests'
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The Americans writers' room debates Russia's new relevancy: 'It's an unwelcome surprise'
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The Americans premiere recap: 'Amber Waves'
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The Americans has Bingeworthy hosts split
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The Americans season 5: EW review
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The Americans: Paige's training begins in season 5 trailer
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The Americans drops loud first teaser for season 5
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The Americans: First season 5 cryptic details
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The Americans: Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys talk sex scenes
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'The Americans': Keri Russell, Matthew Rhys attend White House state dinner
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The Americans: Cast reacts to Emmy nominations
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The Americans season 4 recap: Persona Non Grata
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The Americans season 4 finale: EW review
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'The Americans' season finale: Showrunners talk the Jennings' next moves
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The Americans recap: A Roy Rogers in Franconia
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'The Americans recap: 'Dinner For Seven'
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'The Americans' gets final two-season order
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The Americans recap: Munchkins
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The Americans recap: 'The Day After'
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The Americans recap: The Magic of David Copperfield V: The Statue of Liberty Disappears
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The Americans recap: Travel Agents
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The Americans recap: The Rat
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The Americans recap: Clark's Place
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The Americans recap: Chloramphenicol