The Americans: Season 4

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FX | Season Premiere Date: March 16, 2016

Starring: Lev Gorn, Keri Russell, Richard Thomas

Summary: Elizabeth and Phillips are given a new dangerous bio-weapon assignment as they deal with the potential repercussions from Paige's confession to her pastor.

Creator: Joseph Weisberg

Genre(s): Drama

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Season 4 Episodes

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S4:E13. Persona Non Grata
Air Date: June 8, 2016
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S4:E12. A Roy Rogers in Franconia
Air Date: June 1, 2016
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S4:E11. Dinner for Seven
Air Date: May 25, 2016

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Dorothy Rabinowitz

Mar 11, 2016

A season startling in its intensity and its endless probing intelligence--not to mention the raw suspense that hangs over every moment of every scene.... There is nothing that is the equal of The Americans on TV screens now. Read full review

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TV Guide Magazine Matt Roush

Mar 17, 2016

You'd be insane to miss The Americans, operating at its highest level of dramatic intensity. [21 Mar-3 Apr 2016, p.18]

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RogerEbert.com Brian Tallerico

Mar 14, 2016

They are father, mother, friend, co-worker, husband, wife—as well as being spy and killer. It is that depth of character and nuance in the writing that elevates The Americans, along with its willingness to offer stunning narrative developments. Read full review

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Jeff Jensen

Mar 16, 2016

Killing and sanctioned philandering aside, The Americans’ depiction of marriage is as profound as ever. Other developments augur more potential shift. Read full review

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Mark Peikert

Mar 16, 2016

This is a television show at the very peak of its powers, confident and controlled. The cast and crew have done their part--your assignment, should you choose to accept it, is simply to tune in. You won’t regret it. Read full review

Ken Tucker

Mar 15, 2016

The Americans does an awfully good job of juggling its numerous subplots.... If there’s a weak spot in the series, it’s that the subplot involving Nina (Annet Mahendru), the Russian KGB agent now in a Soviet prison, seems increasingly extraneous to the show. Read full review

Joanne Ostrow

Mar 14, 2016

The key characters remain compelling although the multiplying coincidences and overlapping relationships are becoming trying. Read full review

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jaasieljunior

Feb 13, 2018

Repetindo os mesmos feitos da terceira temporada, a quarta traz também cenas mais dramáticas. É a temporada do "se importe com os sentimentos" ao invés de reprimi-los. Mas também os use como força para obter coragem e seguir em frente.não esperava que a série conseguiria continuarRepetindo os mesmos feitos da terceira temporada, a quarta traz também cenas mais dramáticas. É a temporada do "se importe com os sentimentos" ao invés de reprimi-los. Mas também os use como força para obter coragem e seguir em frente.não esperava que a série conseguiria continuar interessante ,mas sim, continua.… Expand

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Manucovic

Mar 16, 2016

After trying so hard to like Homeland and failing in it, I came across The Americans and filled my spytvshow hunger. Best TV show in the last 3 years, nothing more to say. Just watch it

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rachillustrate

May 21, 2018

Builds off the success of the previous season with the perfect balance of even more drama, intensity, and action. The strongest season thus far. Smart and thoughtful writing hits you hard at every twist and turn, always leaving you on the edge of your seat. A few long-term subplots end withBuilds off the success of the previous season with the perfect balance of even more drama, intensity, and action. The strongest season thus far. Smart and thoughtful writing hits you hard at every twist and turn, always leaving you on the edge of your seat. A few long-term subplots end with heart-wrenching conclusions, notably Martha and Nina. Looking back at earlier seasons, it’s remarkable to see the character development from the entire main cast.… Expand

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EPMD

Jun 7, 2016

This is the best drama on TV right now. They have found the right balance of action, suspense, and old fashioned family drama to keep the show feeling mostly realistic. So many spy/thriller shows can't resist turning their leads into bullet-dodging, mind-reading, unbelievable superheroes,This is the best drama on TV right now. They have found the right balance of action, suspense, and old fashioned family drama to keep the show feeling mostly realistic. So many spy/thriller shows can't resist turning their leads into bullet-dodging, mind-reading, unbelievable superheroes, and at times this show veers in that direction. But this season in particular, they have done a good job of making the leads feel human.… Expand

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FleshWorld

Apr 2, 2016

Season 4 cuts freakin' glass. There's a whole lot of crap on TV these days with 400+ scripted shows. What you want to do is stick with the primo kush, and that's The Americans. Russell is so freakin' good - she's the bee's knees. And her husband is simply a break-out. He's always beenSeason 4 cuts freakin' glass. There's a whole lot of crap on TV these days with 400+ scripted shows. What you want to do is stick with the primo kush, and that's The Americans. Russell is so freakin' good - she's the bee's knees. And her husband is simply a break-out. He's always been good (Brothers & Sisters), but this series has made him certifiable. Bottom line - you're out on the sauce if you're not down with this.… Expand

5 of 6 users found this helpful51

All_ButTrU4

Dec 18, 2021

Keeping up the genius it's held since it's sophomore season it kicks into new gear as the double life becomes crowded with too many unknowns. Matthew and Kerri knock it out of the park delivering intimacy impossible out of real love. This is great television that despite not rivaling holdsKeeping up the genius it's held since it's sophomore season it kicks into new gear as the double life becomes crowded with too many unknowns. Matthew and Kerri knock it out of the park delivering intimacy impossible out of real love. This is great television that despite not rivaling holds it's seat at the table without breaking a sweat… Expand

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dierregi

Jun 27, 2016

Much as I like this series and consider it one of the best ever, season 4 is bogged down by Paige. Season 3 ended with the big surprise of Paige getting to know the truth about her parents. In season 4, our favourite couple of spies is mainly worried about not "upsetting" Paige.Much as I like this series and consider it one of the best ever, season 4 is bogged down by Paige. Season 3 ended with the big surprise of Paige getting to know the truth about her parents. In season 4, our favourite couple of spies is mainly worried about not "upsetting" Paige.

Therefore, they ask KGB headquarters to refrain from killing a couple of people who know their identity and could compromise their whole life. Obviously KGB obliges, because their main concern is also not upsetting an American teenager….

Apart from the Paige muddle, The Americans has a consistently strong plot with interesting roles for the whole cast. Relationships evolve in unexpected ways and characters interact in unusual ways, while some are terminated abruptly. Still loving the show. Would like it more with less Paige in it.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

89

Series Overview
Season 6

92
- Season 6 Overview
  Air Date: March 28, 2018
Season 5

94
- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: March 7, 2017
Season 4

95
- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: March 16, 2016
- tbd
  S4:E13. Persona Non Grata
  Air Date: June 8, 2016
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  S4:E12. A Roy Rogers in Franconia
  Air Date: June 1, 2016
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  S4:E11. Dinner for Seven
  Air Date: May 25, 2016
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  S4:E10. Munchkins
  Air Date: May 18, 2016
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  S4:E9. The Day After
  Air Date: May 11, 2016
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  S4:E8. The Magic of David Copperfield V: The Statue of Liberty D...
  Air Date: May 4, 2016
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  S4:E7. Travel Agents
  Air Date: April 27, 2016
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  S4:E6. The Rat
  Air Date: April 20, 2016
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  S4:E5. Clark's Place
  Air Date: April 13, 2016
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  S4:E4. Chloramphenicol
  Air Date: April 6, 2016
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  S4:E3. Experimental Prototype City of Tomorrow
  Air Date: March 30, 2016
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  S4:E2. Pastor Tim
  Air Date: March 23, 2016
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  S4:E1. Glanders
  Air Date: March 16, 2016
Season 3

92
- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: January 28, 2015
Season 2

88
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: February 26, 2014
Season 1

78
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: January 30, 2013