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The Americans S5E5 — Lotus 1-2-3

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The Americans•Season 5•Episode 5

Lotus 1-2-3

8.1/10 · 1,658 votesApr 4, 201749 min

Ranked #2 of 13 in Season 5•+0.2 vs season avg

Philip and Elizabeth receive surprising news about Henry -- and shattering news about a past operation. Stan might be falling in love, but Philip wonders if something darker is going on.

Directed byNoah Emmerich

Written byJoshua Brand

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Keri Russell

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Elizabeth Jennings

Matthew Rhys

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Philip Jennings

Holly Taylor

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Paige Jennings

Keidrich Sellati

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Henry Jennings

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Episode Summary

"Lotus 1-2-3" is episode 5 of The Americans season 5. It scored 8.1/10 from 1,658 votes, ranking #2 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Noah Emmerich and written by Joshua Brand, it aired on April 4, 2017.

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