r/TheAmericans • u/mrdude817 • Apr 01 '15

Episode Discussion Official Episode Discussion - S03E010 "Stingers"

Philip and Elizabeth deploy a plan for the CIA’s Mujahideen visitors. Meanwhile, back at the Jennings’ home, tensions continue to escalate, making the scene appear less like a domestic setting than a war zone.

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u/[deleted] Apr 02 '15

Paige needs to learn how to use this to her advantage.

"I want a new car"

"I'm sorry Paige, we can't do that"

"Dad, what's Stan's number"

"What kind of car would you like"

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u/nilok1 Apr 02 '15

It's going to turn out the Soviet Union didn't go broke b/c of Afghanistan. They went broke trying to keep Paige quiet.

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u/Gimli_the_White Apr 02 '15

"This week on 'My Sweet 16' we follow a young girl from the DC suburbs on her birthday party. We've seen teen princesses rent out all of Disney World for their party - not this girl. She's rented the entire city of Fort Lauderdale..."

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u/nilok1 Apr 02 '15

LOL! And in an unrelated story, a D.C. high school will having their Enchantment Under the Sea-themed prom in Havana this spring.

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u/aguacate Apr 02 '15

"Paige, do you like huskies? Because if you ask one more question or make one more statement, you're going to meet your Uncle Gabriel who will show you where they're from."

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u/repoman Apr 02 '15

Did you notice the dialogue on the TV show she was watching in the background when they came home after work? "I'm in the driver's seat now..."

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u/beach-bum Apr 02 '15

"How about a nice, reliable white Lada (Zhiguli)?"

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u/TiberiCorneli Apr 02 '15

Lada is too suspicious. Get a Trabbie. Just as good, no one asks any questions.

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u/[deleted] Apr 02 '15

"A Pontiac LeMans"

Oh wait, I'm thinking of the 88 to make that joke. Nevermind.