Crossbreed (The Americans)
| "Crossbreed" | |
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| The Americans episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 5 Episode 6 |
| Directed by | Roxann Dawson |
| Written by | Stephen Schiff |
| Featured music | "Lay Your Hands on Me" by Peter Gabriel |
| Cinematography by | Daniel Stoloff |
| Editing by | Sheri Bylander |
| Production code | BDU506 |
| Original air date | April 11, 2017 |
| Running time | 44 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"Crossbreed" is the sixth episode of the fifth season of the American period spy drama television series The Americans. It is the 58th overall episode of the series and was written by executive producer Stephen Schiff, and directed by Roxann Dawson. It was released on FX on April 11, 2017.
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, Gabriel announces his retirement, surprising Philip and Elizabeth.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 0.71 million household viewers and gained a 0.2 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received extremely positive reviews from critics, praising the performances and character development. For the episode, Matthew Rhys received a nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series at the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards.