S2E6 · Behind the Red Door

A dangerous Naval officer becomes the key to Philip and Elizabeth's mission as well as a potential threat to their family's safety. Lucia, a Sandinista intelligence officer working with the Jennings, is tasked with getting Elizabeth access to Capitol Hill. Stan struggles with the potential costs of protecting Nina.

Plot summary and ending

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Complete story — includes the ending

Elizabeth and Philip meet Larrick, who they suspect is Emmett and Leanne's killer. From Larrick's file they learn of his involvement in Operation Martial Eagle, a project to train Contras in the US. Lucia has sex with Carl as a distraction so Elizabeth can steal files about ARPANET. Stan asks Nina to take a polygraph test if she wants to get exfiltrated. Elizabeth asks Philip to demonstrate the prowess described by Martha.

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