For the 34th TCA Awards, "The Americans" won for Program of the Year and Outstanding Achievement in Drama, with Russell winning for Individual Achievement in Drama, and Rhys receiving a nomination in that same category. "The Americans" was named one of the top 10 television programs of the year by the American Film Institute. For the 76th Golden Globe Awards, "The Americans" won for Best Television Series – Drama, and Rhys and Russell received nominations for Best Actor and Best Actress in a television series drama, respectively.