The Americans
Although the series formally finish in May of 2018 , few shows on television have stay on as beloved asThe Americans . Indeed , the Cold - War era spy play pull ahead a Golden Globe in 2019 for Best Dramatic Television Series , and two Primetime Emmy Awards in 2018 , one for Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series , and another Outstanding Dramatic Lead Actor ( Matthew Rhys ) .
But what about the fan ? According to IMDB user ratings , The Americansrarely scored less than 8/10 for any one sequence . Care to see which rank high and downhearted ?
Worst: “Immersion” Season 5, Episode 8
In the only episode ofThe Americansto be rat less than 8/10 by IMDB users , " dousing " is by far the most hated hour of the series . The episode garnered a 7.8 user rating , with users lamenting how slow and boring the show has become by the middle of time of year 5 .
In condition of the plot line , " Immersion " revolves around a top - secret that draws Elizabeth and Paige nigher . Meanwhile , Oleg faces intense scrutiny in Moscow when his own sordid secrets come up to illumination . A filler sequence if ever there was one !
Best: “Stingers” Season 3, Episode 10
The 5th highest IMDB - blackleg episode ofThe Americansis entitled " Stingers , " which aired on April Fool ’s 24-hour interval of 2015 . No joke ! Tallying a 9.2/10 military rank , the sequence essence on Elizabeth and Philip as they concoct a scheme for the C.I.A. to interrogate the Mujahideen , a sect of Moslem guerilla combatants .
As this is happening , Arkady receives a musical note from FBI treasonist , Willow . Meanwhile , Paige in the end learns the true identity and occupation of her parents , the potential upshot of which she ca n’t quite take with .
Worst: “Pests” Season 5, Episode 2
No one likes pests , do they ? That must be why the second episode ofThe Americansseason 5 , " Pests , " is one of the lowest - rated chapter of the entire serial publication . All joking aside , fans of the show were n’t too happy with the slow pacing and lack of focus the uneventful episode showcased .
Plot - wise , nothing too big happens . Nobody go , and no top - secret are display . The statute title refers to a pernicious scourge of wheat - eat midge , which Elizabeth describe Morozov plans to use as a biological arm . Upon this discovery , the Jennings weigh the pros and cons of Morozov ’s potential death .
Best: “The Great Patriotic War” Season 6, Episode 5
The fourth highest - rated episode ofThe Americans , consort to IMDB , is " The Great Patriotic War . " Boasting an impressive 9.3/10 rating , the sequence continue to prove that season six is the most darling of the bunch .
A lot happen in the episode , beginning with Elizabeth ’s failed attack to assassinate Gennady . later on , she ask Philip to go with Kimmy to Bulgaria and participate in a kidnap blackmailing scheme that involves Kimmy ’s father . While Paige physically oppose herself against two boys in a measure , the instalment concludes with Elizabeth bump off Gennady and Sofia , leaving the seven - yr - old Ilya an orphan .
Worst: “What’s The Matter With Kansas” Season 5, Episode 4
What the heck is going on with Season 5 ? Seriously , the three lowest - rated episode ofThe Americansall come from the fifth season , with " What ’s the subject with Kansas " put down an even 8.0/10 mark from IMDB voters . While that rating sleeper with that of " pesterer , " this episode pull in more individual right to vote .
As for the details , Elizabeth and Philip reluctantly accept the task of typeset up a honey - gob sting procedure in Topeka , Kansas . Meanwhile , Paige finds herself in the causeless position of finding Pastor Tim ’s diary , the table of contents of which she suggests could be of valuable use in the hereafter . Elizabeth embraces and rebukes Paige for her being so snoopy .
Best: “Harvest” Season 6, Episode 7
As one of the more visceral , action mechanism - load down episodes , " Harvest " has drawn a hefty 9.4/10 paygrade by IMDB users . The title refers to the codename of a Russian undercover agent that Elizabeth and Philip swiftly divert from his FBI surveillance squad . However , the consequences lead in the death of Marilyn . If that was n’t disturbing enough , Philip chops off Marilyn ’s heading and hands with an axe !
Once Elizabeth cast away of Marilyn ’s clay , she promote Paige to lastly take an internship with the State Department . Meanwhile , " harvest home " imbibes his nitrile pill in France .
Worst: “Gregory” Season 1, Episode 3
It ’s always hard to gauge a new TV series after just three sequence , which is why you might desire to take the 8.1/10 rating for " Gregory " with a caryopsis of salt . Still , the fans have spoken !
The claim refers to the character of Gregory , played by Derek Luke , who is commit by Philip to attend a meeting in Philadelphia . One trouble . The piece who scheduled the meeting , Rob , has been found deadened . Gregory deduces that Rob ’s married woman , Joyce , coiffure the get together and like a shot kidnaps her . In the remainder , the FBI vote out Joy and makes it look like an overdose .
Best: “Jennings, Elizabeth” Season 6, Episode 9
The second highest - rated episode ofThe Americanshappens to be the next-to-last chapter of the serial publication . Garnering a 9.5/10 valuation , fans have loudly declare that the last two episodes of the series are their favorite . Ca n’t blame them , can you ?
While a slew happen in the sequence , nothing tops the spectacular impact of Elizabeth murdering Tatiana , a substitute bravo discharge to shoot down Nesterenko . Elsewhere , Oleg is dig by the FBI for being a spy , while Paige present Elizabeth for * ahem * pumping an intern for invaluable information . A stark setup for the finale !
Worst: “COMINT” Season 1, Episode 5
With a respectable 8.1/10 mark , " COMINT " still ranks as the 5th lowest - shop episode ofThe Americans . It ’s safe to say that viewers of the show were n’t in love with the intense physical insult Elizabeth support in the attack to hold raw entropy .
In the instalment , Elizabeth score a Russian agent to gain intel but is beat mischievously with a belt when the man go wrong to perform sexually . Philip vows to avenge her assaulter when he witness the cicatrice on her back . In the end , Elizabeth bump off the agent .
Best: “START” Season 6, Episode 10
While it may be no surprise that the series close ofThe Americansdrew the shows mellow IMDB military rank ever , the feat is no less impressive . We already know it ’s well-nigh impossible to live up to the majority of fans of any TV show during a serial publication last — just necessitate the good folks behindGame of ThronesandThe Sopranos .
Yet , with a whopping 9.8/10 valuation , " START " bring in satisfying resolution to looker in the most emotional mode imaginable . It add the series full circle in the most unexpected ways . Harrowing , human , and hugely dear , " START " place as one of the best season close of all time !
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