The Americans Music
The Americans season 6 poster

The Americans season 6 episode 1 soundtrack

Dead Hand, 6 songs

It’s autumn, 1987, and as a major arms control summit looms, Elizabeth is pushed to her limits as never before. Philip, meanwhile, has settled into running the newly expanded travel agency – until an unexpected visitor makes a disquieting request.

  • Don't Dream It's Over — Crowded House
    Opening montage.
  • Quince Años — Chilo Escobedo
    Elizabeth goes to her meeting at a Spanish cantina.
  • We Do What We're Told (Milgram's 37) — Peter Gabriel
    Elizabeth continues to listen about her mission with Glenn Haskard but also zones out; Elizabeth on her plane ride. She goes to the bathroom and looks at necklace.
  • Louisiana Saturday Night — Mel McDaniel
    Philip dances at the country club.
  • Listening Wind — Talking Heads
    Elizabeth stakes out Glenn; Oleg arrives in America at the Potomac Inn; Elizabeth goes to her nursing job.
  • Gold Dust Woman — Fleetwood Mac
    Philip heads to work; Paige waits for her shift; Elizabeth goes on her mission; Philip leaves work early and leaves a message.

Theme Song

Theme (From the FX TV Series: The Americans)
Dominik Hauser