In 1987, Soviet spies Philip and Elizabeth Jennings, posing as an American couple, are deep undercover. Philip wants to retire and live a normal life with their children, Paige and Henry, while Elizabeth remains committed to the KGB's mission. Their daughter, Paige, is increasingly aware of her parents' true identities and struggles with their dangerous world.

The season's central conflict revolves around Elizabeth's increasingly ruthless spycraft and Philip's growing disillusionment. Elizabeth undertakes dangerous missions, including acquiring a Soviet doomsday system intel and eliminating defectors, leading to brutal outcomes like the murders of Gennadi and Sofia. Philip, meanwhile, secretly cooperates with Oleg, a KGB contact, to undermine Elizabeth's actions and protect their family. A major turning point occurs when Philip decides to join Elizabeth in Chicago, signaling a desperate attempt to salvage their mission and marriage.

Facing imminent exposure, Philip and Elizabeth make the agonizing decision to leave their son Henry behind and flee to Russia. Stan, their FBI neighbor, confronts them but ultimately allows them to escape. On their journey, Paige chooses to abandon her parents, leaving Philip and Elizabeth to arrive in Moscow alone and uncertain of their future.

Season 6 of The Americans covers episodes 1-10. Here's everything that happened:

Season 6, Episode 1: Dead Hand - In 1987, Philip enjoys retirement while Elizabeth continues spying, learning about "Dead Hand," a Soviet doomsday system. Oleg, now a family man, is sent to America to enlist Philip's help in stopping Elizabeth. Elizabeth kills a security guard to protect Paige's cover. The episode concludes with Philip and Elizabeth's growing divide as she dismisses his concerns.

Season 6, Episode 2: Tchaikovsky - Elizabeth pressures a reluctant KGB informant, General Rennhull, for a radiation sensor. She also gathers intel from a State Department contact, learning about Reagan's potential senility. Rennhull, cornered, shoots himself as Paige arrives, leaving Elizabeth covered in blood. The episode concludes with Paige witnessing the gruesome aftermath of her mother's actions.

Season 6, Episode 3: Urban Transport Planning - Picking up after the Rennhull shooting, Elizabeth berates Paige for breaking protocol. Philip struggles with the failing travel agency and secretly meets Oleg. Sofia jeopardizes her and Gennadi's safety by confiding in her new boyfriend. Elizabeth strangles the quality control worker after learning his girlfriend works in security. The episode concludes with Philip and Elizabeth's strained relationship deepening.

Season 6, Episode 4: Mr. and Mrs. Teacup - Elizabeth's attempts to acquire a radiation sensor result in multiple security guards shot, yet she fails to obtain it. She also tries to get information from Glenn Haskard at a World Series party, but Erica's illness ruins the opportunity. Paige sleeps with Brian, a congressional intern. The episode concludes with Philip reflecting on his past.

Season 6, Episode 5: The Great Patriotic War - Elizabeth is tasked with eliminating defectors Gennadi and Sofia, leading to a brutal confrontation where both are murdered, leaving their son orphaned. Philip, grappling with guilt, ends his relationship with Kimmy to protect her. The episode concludes with Stan confiding in Philip about the tragedy, unaware of Elizabeth's involvement.

Season 6, Episode 6: Rififi - Philip and Elizabeth's strained marriage worsens as Philip reveals he sabotaged the Kimmy operation. Elizabeth leaves for Chicago to extract a compromised agent. Stan learns of a breakthrough in the Russian spy case. Philip, disillusioned, sends a coded message to Oleg. Elizabeth, feeling isolated, connects with a new target. Philip decides to join Elizabeth in Chicago, signaling a major shift.

Season 6, Episode 7: Harvest - Philip assists Elizabeth in Chicago to extract "Harvest" from FBI surveillance. The extraction goes awry, resulting in Marilyn's death and "Harvest" being mortally wounded. Before dying, "Harvest" relays vital intel. To prevent identification, Philip dismembers Marilyn's body. Stan grows increasingly suspicious of Philip and Elizabeth.

Season 6, Episode 8: The Summit - Philip reveals he's been informing Oleg about Elizabeth's activities, causing a rift. Elizabeth, as "Stephanie," kills Erica. She then seduces Jackson to bug a meeting. Claudia reveals the Center's plot to oust Gorbachev, leading Elizabeth to question her mission. Elizabeth asks Philip to contact Oleg, confirming the anti-Gorbachev plot.

Season 6, Episode 9: Jennings, Elizabeth - Elizabeth thwarts an assassination attempt on Nesterenko. Oleg is apprehended after contacting Philip. Paige confronts Elizabeth, calling her "a whore". Philip narrowly escapes the FBI. Elizabeth tells Claudia she told Gorbachev's people about the KGB's plan, leading to Claudia's furious condemnation.

Season 6, Episode 10: START - Facing exposure, Philip and Elizabeth decide to flee to Russia, deciding to leave Henry behind. Stan confronts them, but ultimately lets them go. On the train to Montreal, Paige makes the irreversible choice to leave her parents. The episode concludes with Philip and Elizabeth arriving in Moscow, alone and uncertain.