The Americans

Phillip and Elizabeth Jennings seem like any other American married couple, living in Washington D.C. in the 80's. However, they are actually highly trained KGB spies, who must kidnap out a high-ranking defector and return him to Russia.

The spy couple are set the seemingly impossible task of bugging the Defense Secretary's study before a crucial meeting in 6 days time.

As Stan investigates the Jennings' dead comrade, Robert, Phillip and Elizabeth are shocked to discover he had a wife they were unaware of.

An assassination attempt on President Reagan causes chaos in both the FBI and KGB. Stan puts pressure on his new spy to find out if the Soviets were responsible.

The Jennings receive orders to infiltrate the encryption system that the FBI have recently adopted. Meanwhile, a KGB agent under emotional distress risks the exposure of a crucial KGB network.

When the KGB conducts a hunt for moles within their organisation, it results in a breakdown in trust with allies, as well as between Phillip and Elizabeth. Stan comes up with a plan to keep Nina safe, but she ends up at greater risk.

Trying to put their distrust aside, Elizabeth attempts to re-assert control over one of her agents and Phillip is reunited with a woman from his past.

Phillip and his wife find that they are racing against their FBI neighbor when tasked with preventing the assassinations of top US scientists. Meanwhile, Elizabeth is shocked by Claudia's revelationsconcerning Phillip and Irina.

While a routine mission for Philip and Elizabeth goes awry, the FBI is in panic mode due to a missing agent.

Stan unknowingly gets closer to Phillip and Elizabeth when he follows a lead that will point him towards one of Gregory's crew.

A personal situation in Moscow causes Elizabeth to embark on a mission which puts the couple in danger from both the FBI and the KGB.

While Stan unexpectedly appears to be getting closer to a Directorate S cell, Phillip and Elizabeth worry about being caught in a sting when they are ordered to meet with a new important source.

Elizabeth and Phillip meet with the eponymous colonel, even though they suspect a trap. Meanwhile at the FBI, Stan's draws ever closed to his neighbors' true identities.