FX The Americans S04E08: Magic of David Copperfield V: The Statue of Liberty Premiere Recap

FX continues with the Season 4 premiere of The Americans. In episode 8, The Magic of David Copperfield V: The Statue of Liberty Disappears, will Elizabeth (Kerri Russell) and Philip (Matthew Rhys) Jennings be able to keep their family safe as they go deeper undercover?

In their bed, Martha (Alison Wright) is unable to sleep next to Philip. Martha washes her face, gets dressed, and eats breakfast. While Philip gets the car ready, Gabriel (Frank Langella) walks out with Martha. No one says anything to each other during the long drive. 

With the plane ready to leave, Martha tells Philip not to be alone. They give each other one last kiss. Standing aside, Philip watches as her plane leaves. 

While the kids are excited to see David Copperfield's magic trick, Philip tells them his job problems. Their father is going to be at home more often. Stan (Noah Emmerich) and the other agents are still reeling that they were fooled. Avoiding the discussion on Martha, Elizabeth and Philip aren't communicating very well. 

Martha heads out to the movies with her contact. She has to learn to relax. They sneak into another movie theater to see "The Outsiders." In disguise, Philip visits a grave. During the night, Stan shows up at Philip's place and grabs a beer. Philip doesn't know where Elizabeth is and Stan has to deal with the divorce papers.

Philip promises Stan that things will get better. Stan hasn't slept with the disaster at work. When Elizabeth shows up, Stan grabs the case of beer and leaves. Philip realizes he was right, Martha had to get out. Philip gets upset when Elizabeth calls Martha "simple" and becomes defensive. 

At a bar, Philip meets with Gabriel. The Center will call Martha's parents in 6 months. Gabriel allows Philip to call her folks, but he cannot do this alone. At an EST meeting, Elizabeth realizes she is stuck in a box that she cannot get out of. She loves the prison that she made for herself. 

 Martha's plane has landed in Cuba. Elizabeth tells Philip that she went to EST. She tells him that he's being manipulated. Philip gets mad when Elizabeth calls her an agent. She still thinks about Gregory. Their yelling match is interrupted by Gabriel's call.

Gabriel notices the duo aren't talking to each other. Philip leaves the room angrily after revealing he has been going to EST. Paige (Holly Taylor) has skipped bible study because she's not in the mood. Elizabeth argues she cannot control what she does. 

Stan's boss may be in trouble with the director. Gabriel argues with Claudia (Margo Martindale) that their agents are children. Elizabeth meets with Lisa, who is back on the bottle. Maurice stole her money and left with another woman. Lisa warns Elizabeth that she will crack and begs for her help to confess her crimes.

Elizabeth snaps and hits her head with a liquor bottle.  Philip and Gabriel notice the blood on Elizabeth's neck. Gabriel realizes things have to change, no new operations.

The family watches the Statue of Liberty disappear. 7 months have passed, Paige gives her parents intel on Pastor Tim an his wife. 

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