Clark's Place

"Clark's Place"
The Americans episode
Episode no.Season 4
Episode 5
Directed byNoah Emmerich
Written byPeter Ackerman
Featured music"Under Pressure" by Queen and David Bowie
Cinematography byAlex Nepomniaschy
Editing byAmanda Pollack
Production codeBDU405
Original air dateApril 13, 2016 (2016-04-13)
Running time49 minutes
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"Clark's Place" is the fifth episode of the fourth season of the American period spy drama television series The Americans. It is the 44th overall episode of the series and was written by co-producer Peter Ackerman, and directed by main cast member Noah Emmerich. It was released on FX on April 13, 2016.

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, Philip tries to help Martha with her problem, while Oleg is informed of Nina's death.

According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 0.89 million household viewers and gained a 0.3 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received critical acclaim, with critics praising the episode's tension, writing and performances.