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The Americans S5E1 — Amber Waves

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The Americans•Season 5•Episode 1

Amber Waves

8.0/10 · 1,862 votesMar 7, 201751 min

Ranked #5 of 13 in Season 5•+0.1 vs season avg

The Jennings struggling to contain the risks from Paige's growing relationship with Matthew Beeman. The Centre sends Philip and Elizabeth on an operation unlike any they've ever had before, straining their family and marriage to its limits.

Directed byChris Long

Written byJoel Fields, Joe Weisberg

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Keri Russell

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Elizabeth Jennings

Matthew Rhys

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Philip Jennings

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Episode Summary

"Amber Waves" is episode 1 of The Americans season 5. It scored 8.0/10 from 1,862 votes, ranking #5 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Chris Long and written by Joel Fields, Joe Weisberg, it aired on March 7, 2017.

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