Episode
The Americans: Darkroom
Overview
Paige’s snooping leads Philip and Elizabeth to make a choice that could shift the balance of their lives forever. Stan and Aderholt’s recruitment of Sofia suddenly bears fruit.
Details
- Series
- The Americans
- Season
- Season 5
- Episode
- Episode 10
- Air date
- 2017-05-09
- Runtime
- 49 min
Episode context
Darkroom is Episode 10 in Season 5 of The Americans. It aired on 2017-05-09. The runtime is 49 min.
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Episode 9: IHOP
Philip and Elizabeth are thrown off balance when things with Tuan take an unexpected turn. Henry makes a startling proposition and Stan has a disturbing encounter with Frank Gaad’s widow.
Episode 11: Dyatkovo
A surprise assignment from the Centre divides Philip and Elizabeth, forcing them into a moment of profound crisis. Stan gives Henry a tour of the FBI.
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Episode 13: The Soviet Division
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Episode 6: Crossbreed
Gabriel stuns Philip and Elizabeth with a sudden announcement and a crushing revelation about Philip's past. Stan and Aderholt draw a fly into their web while Oleg and Ruslan ambush their first suspect.
Episode 5: Lotus 1-2-3
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Episode 4: What's the Matter with Kansas?
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Episode 3: The Midges
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Episode 2: Pests
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