The Americans: Season 2

2014 · 13 episodes · ★ 7.8

What Season 2 of The Americans

Technological advances have escalated Cold War tensions to an all-time high, and Philip and Elizabeth face the growing threat of discovery. As their assignments grow more deadly, their family is in more danger, and their loyalties are tested like never before.

13episodes

Feb 26, 2014premiered

May 21, 2014latest episode

10.4 hrtotal runtime

Season 2 Episodes

2x01 Comrades
Feb 26, 2014 · 49 min · ★ 7.7
Elizabeth comes back from her injury and straight into what should have been a routine mission – but it goes awry, leaving her and Philip in fear not only for themselves but for their whole network… and family. Paige's suspicions have only grown in her mother's absence. Meanwhile, Stan continues to fall for the Russian agent who has started to play him.
Directing: Thomas Schlamme · Writing: Joel Fields, Joe Weisberg · Starring: Tim Hopper, Jeremy Davidson, Natalie Gold, John Carroll Lynch
2x02 Cardinal
Mar 5, 2014 · 47 min · ★ 7.9
As Philip investigates the fallout from the last operation, Elizabeth sticks close to home, concerned for her family until she gets a mysterious distress signal. Meanwhile, a walk-in arrives at the Rezidentura - providing both Nina and Stan with unique opportunities.
Directing: Daniel Sackheim · Writing: Joel Fields, Joe Weisberg · Starring: John Carroll Lynch, Aimee Carrero, Erik Jensen, Nick Bailey
2x03 The Walk In
Mar 12, 2014 · 46 min · ★ 7.9
Philip and Elizabeth complete their next mission - but not without complications - and Philip's fears about Elizabeth's readiness for action deepen. Stan tracks the KGB walk-in which leads to much praise at work and a deepening of his attachment to, and dependence on, Nina. Meanwhile, Paige snoops into her mother's family background and Oleg begins to scrutinize Nina's secret operation.
Directing: Constantine Makris · Writing: Stuart Zicherman · Starring: Natalie Gold, Erik Jensen, Kathleen Chalfant, Dave T. Koenig
2x04 A Little Night Music
Mar 19, 2014 · 46 min · ★ 7.5
Just when Philip and Elizabeth think they have a quiet road ahead, an old friend returns to complicate things. Not only do they have to intercept a target who could prove valuable to the Soviet Union, but they also have to take on an important rogue mission without the support of the Centre. Divisions inside the Rezidentura deepen between Oleg and Arkady and there’s an upheaval at the FBI as the chickens come home to roost for Agent Gaad. Meanwhile, Martha’s frustrations threaten to blow Philip’s cover.
Directing: Lodge Kerrigan · Writing: Stephen Schiff · Starring: Margo Martindale, Richard Thomas, Lizzy DeClement, Cliff Simon
2x05 The Deal
Mar 26, 2014 · 54 min · ★ 8.1
Philip and Elizabeth are finally assigned a new handler as Philip works to clean up the mess of the last operation and Elizabeth, in disguise as Clark's sister Jennifer, does her best to smooth things over with Martha. As Stan searches for a missing scientist, Oleg and Arkady continue to argue over how best to handle the situation on their side, leaving Nina once again caught between the FBI and KGB.
Directing: Dan Attias · Writing: Angelina Burnett · Starring: Richard Thomas, John Bedford Lloyd, Cliff Simon, Wrenn Schmidt
2x06 Behind the Red Door
Apr 2, 2014 · 50 min · ★ 7.2
A dangerous Naval officer becomes the key to Philip and Elizabeth’s mission as well as a potential threat to their family's safety. Lucia, a Sandinista intelligence officer working with the Jennings, is tasked with getting Elizabeth access to Capitol Hill. Stan struggles with the potential costs of protecting Nina.
Directed by Charlotte Sieling · Written by Melissa James Gibson · Starring: Margo Martindale, Richard Thomas, Aimee Carrero, Nick Bailey
2x07 ARPANET
Apr 9, 2014 · 43 min · ★ 7.2
Philip uses his agent Charles Duluth to help him gain access to an early precursor to the Internet so that the KGB can bug American government communications. Nina faces the threat of a potential FBI polygraph exam, bringing her closer to KGB colleague Oleg.
Directing: Kevin Dowling · Writing: Joshua Brand · Starring: Aimee Carrero, Wrenn Schmidt, Lee Tergesen, Geoffrey Cantor
2x08 New Car
Apr 16, 2014 · 50 min · ★ 7.9
Philip and Elizabeth both find themselves faced with painful turns in their various missions. Stan fights to gain access to an American military program that could give him the upper hand in his battle of wills with Oleg.
Directing: John Dahl · Writing: Peter Ackerman · Starring: Richard Thomas, Aimee Carrero, Wrenn Schmidt, Lee Tergesen
2x09 Martial Eagle
Apr 23, 2014 · 50 min · ★ 8.2
Philip and Elizabeth’s long-planned mission turns ugly, impacting each of them in different ways. Stan digs in deeper at work as his personal life continues to unravel.
Directing: Alik Sakharov · Writing: Tracey Scott Wilson · Starring: Richard Thomas, John Carroll Lynch, Lee Tergesen, Kelly AuCoin
2x10 Yousaf
Apr 30, 2014 · 50 min · ★ 7.4
A new mission with international stakes has Philip calling on Annelise for assistance just as an old foe returns to D.C. with a vendetta. Stan makes a discovery that could put the FBI hot on the trail of illegals.
Directing: Stefan Schwartz · Writing: Stephen Schiff, Stuart Zicherman · Starring: Richard Thomas, Wrenn Schmidt, Lee Tergesen, Gillian Alexy
2x11 Stealth
May 7, 2014 · 47 min · ★ 7.5
Elizabeth makes a shocking discovery about Kate. Philip pursues a contact for information about stealth. Stan continues his pursuit of the illegals.
Directing: Gregory Hoblit · Writing: Joshua Brand · Starring: Richard Thomas, John Carroll Lynch, Wrenn Schmidt, Lee Tergesen
2x12 Operation Chronicle
May 14, 2014 · 45 min · ★ 8.1
With Larrick closing in, Elizabeth rushes to exfiltrate Jared while Philip readies Fred for a crucial mission. Arkady finally plays his hand, forcing Stan to make an impossible choice.
Directing: Andrew Bernstein · Writing: Joel Fields, Joe Weisberg · Starring: Richard Thomas, John Carroll Lynch, Lee Tergesen, Danny Flaherty
2x13 Echo Season Finale
May 21, 2014 · 49 min · ★ 8.5
No one is safe as Philip and Elizabeth evacuate their children while trying to complete the mission. Stan holds Nina's future in his hands.
Directing: Daniel Sackheim · Writing: Joel Fields, Joe Weisberg · Starring: Margo Martindale, Richard Thomas, John Carroll Lynch, Lee Tergesen