The Americans: episode by episode
Discuss the US Cold War spy thriller as it broadcasts in Australia and the US on our recap blog with Vicky Frost
The Americans recap: season one, episode 13
James Donaghy: The season ends in dramatic fashion, as Philip and Elizabeth suspect the meeting with the Colonel is a set-up
The Americans recap: season one, episode 12
James Donaghy's episode blog: A hectic episode this week, with two big confessions and a lot of subsequent fallout. Are you looking forward to next week's finale?
The Americans recap: season one, episode 11
James Donaghy's episode blog: The Americans has always been about what happens when the cold war gets personal – and both the KGB and FBI are taking things very personally indeed
The Americans recap: season one, episode 10
Vicky Frost's episode blog: Amador is smart enough to leave a clue behind – and the FBI creep ever closer to the Jennings
The Americans recap: season one, episode nine
Vicky Frost's episode blog: The Americans steps up a gear with an all-action episode as things escalate alarmingly between the FBI and KGB
The Americans recap: season one, episode eight
Vicky Frost's episode blog: A cold wind blows through the Jennings' relationship – as Moscow steps up its operations (and tries to step them down again)
The Americans recap: season one, episode seven
Vicky Frost's episode blog: The dangers of booking into the same hotel as a travel agents' conference are revealed
The Americans recap: season one, episode six
Vicky Frost's episode blog: Beeman proves he's a class operator, while the KGB starts to lose its grip on events – and perhaps its own agents
The Americans recap: season one, episode five
Vicky Frost's episode blog: Just when it looked like the Jennings' non-stop shagging was going to become a running joke, The Americans treats sex with some subtlety and nuance
The Americans recap: season one, episode four
Rebecca Nicholson: It may not be the new Homeland, but as Reagan gets shot, things are ticking along nicely
The Americans recap: Season one, episode three
Vicky Frost's episode blog: Classic spycraft and a well-balanced game of cat and mouse sees The Americans hit its stride
The Americans recap: Season one, episode two
Vicky Frost's episode blog: Phillip and Elizabeth find the stakes have been upped – whether they're prepared for the extra risks or not
The Americans recap: Season one, episode one: Pilot
Vicky Frost's episode blog: We drop in on the suburban family home of Phillip and Elizabeth Jennings as The Americans charges onto screen with an action-packed opening episode
