The Americans: Season 4

Philip confesses to Martha that he killed Gene to protect her, much to her horror. Paige talks with Pastor Tim about finding out that her parents are spies. Gabriel gives Elizabeth and Philip a mission to meet with William Crandall, a deep-cover KGB agent who has access to U.S. biological weapons research. Philip has been attending the same EST meeting as Stan's estranged wife Sandra. In one meeting, Philip recounts brutally beating a bully when he was young, omitting the fact that he killed him

Philip tells Elizabeth that he has been attending EST meetings and explains why Stan was angry. They take the vial to Gabriel, who insists they make the exchange and continue working with William Crandall. Elizabeth listens to tapes and discovers Paige has told Pastor Tim about their true work. She and Philip debate about how to control the situation, and Paige later confesses to Elizabeth. Philip meets with an airline pilot for the vial exchange, but the pilot is extremely nervous and draws the

Philip and Elizabeth meet with Pastor Tim and learn that he told his wife about Paige's confession. They reveal this to Paige, who feels betrayed by Pastor Tim. Philip asks Paige to maintain a relationship in order to keep the secret of their identities contained but Paige is reluctant. Gabriel and Claudia debate the options of either killing Tim and his wife or extracting the agents; Philip and Elizabeth have the same conversation. The Center's solution is to have the Jennings family go on vaca

With glanders lingering, Philip, Elizabeth and William quarantine in Gabriel's apartment for several days, worrying Paige. Elizabeth calls off the execution of Pastor Tim and Alice and begins to develop symptoms. Martha goes out to dinner with Agent Aderholt; to explain her movements after work she tells him that she is dating a married man. Agent Beeman searches her apartment during her absence but finds nothing incriminating. By the morning both Gabriel and Elizabeth have improved and William

Hans reports his belief that Martha is being tailed, causing unease throughout the KGB. Philip is unnerved at the news and the possible consequences. After learning of Nina's demise, Oleg returns to the Rezidentura, where he is met with little sympathy from Arkady. Oleg meets with Stan and informs him of Nina's death. Elizabeth continues to develop her cover as a Mary Kay salesperson. Philip makes peace with Stan following their falling out. The Jenningses meet with Pastor Tim and his wife, Alic

Philip extracts Martha from the field. They stay with Gabriel in a safe house while arrangements can be made to get her out of the country. Martha panics and leaves the house despite Gabriel's efforts to make her stay. Stan and Aderholt further unravel the truth about Martha and Clark, and present the discovery to Gaad. Elizabeth learns of the trust that Philip has placed in Martha.

Martha is wandering the streets in confusion and fear after leaving the safe house. Philip and Elizabeth bring the sample to the safe house; Gabriel tells them that Martha has left, and they try to find her. Gaad is worried about the repercussions from the discovery that his secretary was secretly married to a KGB officer. Stan is ordered to contact Oleg to inquire about Martha but he refuses. Martha calls her parents from a pay phone; the FBI hears the conversation and tries to find her, having

Elizabeth attends a EST seminar. She accuses Philip of being taken in, but in the process reveals her jealousy over the bond Philip had formed with Martha. Martha arrives safely in Cuba along with the rat containing the tularemia sample. With Martha gone, Philip spends more time at home. Gaad is fired. Elizabeth goes to the movies with Young-hee and later gets called for a surprise meeting with Lisa, who has relapsed into drinking after Maurice left her and took all their money. Elizabeth is for

Philip teaches Paige how to drive. She asks that the family attend a party for Pastor Tim before he goes to Ethiopia, to make him feel that they are "normal". William contacts Philip without telling Gabriel, in order to share his ethical concerns about obtaining ever more deadly biological weapons. Elizabeth drugs Young-hee's husband Don and makes him think that they slept together. She begins to have misgivings about doing such damage to Young-hee's life. Pastor Tim talks to Philip about Paige'

The Jenningses are shocked to learn that Pastor Tim is missing in Ethiopia. Alice is suspicious and threatens them, saying she has given a tape to her lawyer with instructions for it to be sent to the FBI if Tim dies or anything happens to her. Paige is confounded by the situation but is able to soothe a distressed Alice. As "Patty's" mission with Young-hee continues, Elizabeth finds herself even more conflicted about the damage it may cause to Young-hee's family. Philip checks in on Kimmy, who

Pastor Tim expresses remorse for his wife's actions and sympathizes with the Jenningses' predicament. Elizabeth invites them for a family dinner but Stan unexpectedly joins them. "Patty's" operation is completed with a story of her suicide; KGB agents copy Don's computer information to search for the clearance code. Stan ends his connection with Oleg. Elizabeth picks up Paige from the food pantry and they are confronted by two muggers. Elizabeth gives them her wallet, but one of them menaces Pai

Paige is still shaken from seeing her mother kill the mugger. She asks Elizabeth about the killing she has done and whether she felt any fear. William tells Philip he will no longer steal bioweapons as he feels that it is immoral. Tatiana informs Oleg she is moving to Nairobi and offers him a post as her deputy. After some time Oleg refuses her offer. Aderholt finds the bug in the mail robot. Oleg talks to his mother in Russia. He informs Stan about the KGB bioweapons mission because he fears Ru

William is cornered by the FBI before he can hand off the virus to Philip. He breaks the vial and infects himself. In Russia, Philip's son Mikhail Semenov is released from a mental institution. Oleg informs Arkady about leaving for Russia to be with his family. In an EST meeting, Philip confesses his disenchantment with his job. Mikhail visits his grandfather and receives a package left by his mother with passports and currencies. He is determined to find his father in America as instructed by h