Only You (The Americans)
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Episode 10
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| "Only You" | |
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| The Americans episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 10 |
| Directed by | Adam Arkin |
| Written by | Bradford Winters |
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| Cinematography by | Richard Rutkowski |
| Editing by | Amanda Pollack |
| Production code | BDU109 |
| Original air date | April 10, 2013 |
| Running time | 46 minutes |
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"Only You" is the tenth episode of the first season of the American period spy drama television series The Americans. The episode was written by Bradford Winters, and directed by Adam Arkin. It was released on FX on April 10, 2013.
The series is set during the Cold War and follows Elizabeth and Philip Jennings, two Soviet KGB intelligence officers posing as an American married couple living in Falls Church, a Virginia suburb of Washington, D.C., with their American-born children Paige and Henry. It also explores the conflict between Washington's FBI office and the KGB Rezidentura there, from the perspectives of agents on both sides, including the Jennings' neighbor Stan Beeman, an FBI agent working in counterintelligence. In the episode, the FBI searches for Amador's killer, while Philip and Elizabeth discover Gregory could be tracked.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 1.50 million household viewers and gained a 0.6 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received extremely positive reviews from critics, who praised the resolution to Gregory's arc.
At his motel room, Philip (Matthew Rhys) is visited by Stan (Noah Emmerich), still shaken over Amador's death. Stan plans to find the person responsible, while the FBI is trying to find Amador's ring, which was missing on his body. Stan also hides his involvement in Vlad's death from Nina (Annet Mahendru).
Philip tells Elizabeth (Keri Russell) that Amador's ring was missing, which is later found by the FBI at a pawn shop where the car was placed. Finding that Amador willingly left the ring so that the FBI could find him, Stan confronts the owner in identifying the people who left the car. The owner finally admits that African-American criminals left the car, and that it wasn't the first time they did it. Through mug shots, the owner finally recognizes one of the men as Curtis, an associate of Gregory (Derek Luke). Stan recognizes the man as the person who was following him and Amador in Philadelphia.
The FBI arrests Curtis and Stan threatens to have him charged with treason unless he reveals information. Claudia (Margo Martindale) informs Philip and Elizabeth about the situation, telling them that Gregory will have to be exfiltrated to Moscow as the FBI will eventually find a connection. She visits Gregory to inform him on his options, as his presence in America could jeopardize things for Philip and Elizabeth. She also reveals that the KGB has decided to plant evidence at his apartment, which will link him as Amador's killer. With no other option, Gregory decides to follow her instructions. He is placed in a safe house, where he is visited by Elizabeth that night. He professes his love for her and they have sex.
The following day, Gregory tells Elizabeth that he has chosen not to go to Moscow. As Philip arrives to kill Gregory, the latter explains he will die through suicide by cop. Elizabeth convinces Philip in allowing Gregory to do it, and she has a last kiss with Gregory before leaving the house. Gregory is noticed by police officers and is shot to death when he incites a gunfight. Stan is relieved when he is informed of the news, while Elizabeth is distraught when she sees a news report.
Production
Development
In March 2013, FX confirmed that the tenth episode of the series would be titled "Only You", and that it would be written by Bradford Winters, and directed by Adam Arkin. This was Winters' first writing credit, and Arkin's second directing credit.[1]