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Claudia (Granny) reveals to Elizabeth that Philip lied about sleeping with his former flame, Irina, in New York. This betrayal shatters the burgeoning genuine romance between the couple, leading Elizabeth to demand they return to a purely professional "arrangement".

The Centre tasks Philip and Elizabeth with stopping an East German assassin they previously hired. The KGB has had a change of heart about killing American scientists working on the "Star Wars" missile defense program, fearing it would escalate to an open declaration of war. However, they have lost contact with the killer, forcing the Jennings to hunt him down before he can complete his mission. [S1E8] Allegiance

Agent Gaad is infuriated by the loss of his men and vows retaliation. Meanwhile, Agent Amador begins stalking Martha after noticing her suspicious behavior. Cast and Characters THE AMERICANS Season 1 Episode 8 Recap - Collider Claudia (Granny) reveals to Elizabeth that Philip lied

Philip and Elizabeth eventually track the assassin to a hotel. During a gunfight, Elizabeth tosses a bomb back at him, causing him to accidentally blow himself up. The KGB has had a change of heart

In The Americans , the eighth episode of Season 1 is titled . It first aired on March 20, 2013, and serves as a pivotal turning point for both the series' espionage plots and the central marriage. Episode Summary

Despite the assassin's death, one of his traps succeeds. He had hidden a bomb inside an FBI agent's walkie-talkie, which detonates and kills a scientist along with three agents.