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Slate critics and guests discuss the current TV shows, episode by episode. Note: Many episodes contain spoilers, disagreements, passionate endorsements, and outright dismissals.

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  1. The Americans S:3 | E:13 March 8, 1983 | Slate TV Club

    Each week on Slate's TV Club Insider podcast, the creators, cast, and crew of The Americans reveal behind-the-scenes details about the making of the FX drama's third season. In this installment about the Season 3 finale, “March 8, 1983,” stars Keri Russell, Matthew Rhys, and Holly Taylor join...

  2. The Americans S:3 | E:12 I Am Abassin Zadran | Slate TV Club

    Each week on Slate's TV Club Insider podcast, the creators, cast, and crew of The Americans reveal behind-the-scenes details about the making of the FX drama's third season. In this installment about the twelfth episode, “I Am Abasing Zadran,” Peggy Schierholz from the Hair and Makeup Department...

  3. The Americans S:3 | E:11 One Day in the Life of Anton Baklanov | Slate TV Club

    Each week on Slate's TV Club Insider podcast, the creators, cast, and crew of The Americans reveal behind-the-scenes details about the making of the FX drama's third season. In this installment about the eleventh episode, “One Day in the Life of Anton Baklanov,” writers Tracey Scott Wilson and...

  4. Better Call Saul S:1 | E:10 Marco | Slate TV Club

    In the latest episode of Slate's TV Club podcast about Better Call Saul, June Thomas and Seth Stevenson recap the season finale, "Marco," reflect on the past 10 episodes, and predict what will happen in Season Two. Also, Seth uses the word "telos" liberally throughout the podcast. Plus, the hosts...

  5. Walking Dead S:5 | E:16 Conquer | Slate TV Club

    Mike Vuolo and Chris Wade recap the Season 5 finale of The Walking Dead, “Conquer.” Mike is the host ofSlate's Lexicon Valley podcast and a senior producer forSlatepodcasts, and Chris is a producer for theSlate Video team. Slate Plus members were able to download an early release, ad-free version...

  6. The Americans S:3 | E:10 Stingers | Slate TV Club

    Each week on Slate's TV Club Insider podcast, the creators, cast, and crew of The Americans reveal behind-the-scenes details about the making of the FX drama's third season. In this installment about the tenth episode, “Stingers,” Holly Taylor, who plays Paige Jennings, and editor Dan Valverde…

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  7. Better Call Saul S:1 | E:9 Pimento | Slate TV Club

    In the latest episode of Slate's TV Club podcast about Better Call Saul, June Thomas and Seth Stevenson recap last week's listener challenge – and then arbitrarily issue two more. First, what's the significance of office suite 312? And, is that a urinal or a sink in the opening credits? Email us…

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  8. The Americans S:3 | E:9 Do Mail Robots Dream of Electric Sheep? | Slate TV Club

    Each week on Slate's TV Club Insider podcast, the creators, cast, and crew of The Americans reveal behind-the-scenes details about the making of the FX drama's third season. In this installment about the ninth episode, “Do Mail Robots Dream of Electric Sheep?,” costume designer Jenny Gering and...

  9. Walking Dead S:5 | E:15 Try | Slate TV Club

    Mike Vuolo and Chris Wade recap Episode 15 of The Walking Dead, “Try.” Mike is the host ofSlate's Lexicon Valley podcast and a senior producer forSlatepodcasts, and Chris is a producer for theSlate Video team. Slate Plus members can download an ad-free version of Slate’s Walking Dead podcast. To...

  10. Better Call Saul S:1 | E:8 Rico | Slate TV Club

    In the latest episode of Slate’s TV Club podcast about Better Call Saul, June Thomas and Seth Stevenson summarize last week’s listener challenge—and issue another: If Harold’s copier code relates to the year a certain dictator rose to power, what’s the significance of Chuck’s copier code (1868)?...

  11. The Americans S:3 | E:8 Divestment | Slate TV Club

    Each week on Slate's TV Club Insider podcast, the creators, cast, and crew of The Americans reveal behind-the-scenes details about the making of the FX drama's third season. In this installment about the eighth episode, “Divestment,” Alison Wright, who stars as Martha, joins script coordinator...

  12. Walking Dead S:5 | E:14 Spend | Slate TV Club

    Mike Vuolo and Chris Wade recap Episode 14 of The Walking Dead, “Spend.” Mike is the host ofSlate's Lexicon Valley podcast and a senior producer forSlatepodcasts, and Chris is a producer for theSlate Video team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  13. Better Call Saul S:1 | E:7 Bingo| Slate TV Club

    In the latest episode of Slate's TV Club podcast about Better Call Saul, Slate's June Thomas and Seth Stevenson rave about the scene in the corner office, a funky instrumental, and Jimmy's ongoing struggle to do the right thing. Later, the hosts try to leave an answering machine message for Saul...

  14. The Americans S:3 | E:7 Walter Taffet | Slate TV Club

    Each week on Slate's TV Club Insider podcast, the creators, cast, and crew of The Americans reveal behind-the-scenes details about the making of the FX drama's third season. In this installment about the seventh episode, “Walter Taffet,” Noah Emmerich, who stars as FBI agent Stan Beeman, joins...

  15. Better Call Saul S:1 | E:6 Five-O| Slate TV Club

    As Slate's June Thomas and Seth Stevenson predicted last week, Episode Six of Better Call Saul digs into the backstory of Breaking Bad's hardnosed henchman and fan favorite, Mike Ehrmantraut. June and Seth discuss Jonathan Banks' nuanced portrayal of Mike, his moving monologue, and the only word...

  16. Walking Dead S:5 | E:13 Forget | Slate TV Club

    Mike Vuolo and Chris Wade recap Episode 13 of The Walking Dead, “Forget.” Mike is the host ofSlate's Lexicon Valley podcast and a senior producer forSlatepodcasts, and Chris is a producer for theSlate Video team. Slate Plus members can download Slate’s Walking Dead podcast immediately following…

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  17. House of Cards S:3 | Full Season | Slate TV Club

    Slate's Willa Paskin, J. Bryan Lowder, Katy Waldman, and Miriam Krule discuss the entire third season of House of Cards, including the show's transi​tioning focus from political drama to relationship drama, Frank's sexuality, and whether or not that was the best mid-urination international...

  18. The Americans S:3 | E:6 Born Again | Slate TV Club

    Each week on Slate's TV Club Insider podcast, the creators, cast, and crew of The Americans reveal behind-the-scenes details about the making of the FX drama's third season. In this installment about the sixth episode, “Born Again,” Keri Russell, who stars as Russian spy Elizabeth Jennings, joins...

  19. Better Call Saul S:1 | E:5 Alpine Shepherd Boy | Slate TV Club

    This week, Slate's June Thomas and Seth Stevenson recap "Alpine Shepherd Boy," the fifth episode of Better Call Saul. They discuss the ongoing development of characters like Mike, Howard, and Kim – and a few memorable oddballs that we may never see again. Plus, the hosts speculate about the...

  20. Downton Abbey S:5 | E:9 | Slate TV Club

    Each week, Slate culture critic and Outward editor June Thomas will join frequent contributor Seth Stevenson to dissect the latest developments on the new season of Downton Abbey. In this installment of the podcast, Thomas and Stevenson discuss the Dowager Countess’ romantic past with Prince...

  21. Walking Dead S:5 | E:12 Remember | Slate TV Club

    Mike Vuolo and Chris Wade recap Episode 12 of The Walking Dead, “Remember.” Mike is the host of Slate's Lexicon Valley podcast and a senior producer for Slate podcasts, and Chris is a producer for the Slate Video team. Slate Plus members can download Slate’s Walking Dead podcast immediately...

  22. The Americans S:3 | E:5 Salang Pass | Slate TV Club

    Each week on Slate's TV Club Insider podcast, the creators, cast, and crew of The Americans reveal behind-the-scenes details about the making of the FX drama's third season. In this installment about the fifth episode, “Salang Pass,” Matthew Rhys, who stars as Russian spy Phillip Jennings, joins...

  23. Better Call Saul S:1 | E:4 Hero | Slate TV Club

    Slate's TV Club recaps "Hero," the fourth episode of the Breaking Bad spinoff. Hosted by June Thomas and Seth Stevenson. Our sponsor this week is ABC, presenting the new drama American Crime from the Oscar-winning screenwriter of "12 Years a Slave." Catch the series premiere on Thursday, March 5,...

  24. Walking Dead S:5 | E:11 The Distance | Slate TV Club

    Mike Vuolo and Chris Wade recap Episode 11 of The Walking Dead, "The Distance.” Mike is a senior producer and the host of Slate's Lexicon Valley podcast, and Chris is a Slate video producer. Slate Plus members can download Slate’s Walking Dead podcast immediately following the broadcast of new...

  25. Downton Abbey S:5 | E:8 | Slate TV Club

    Each week, Slate culture critic and Outward editor June Thomas will join frequent contributor Seth Stevenson to dissect the latest developments on the new season of Downton Abbey. In this installment of the podcast, Thomas and Stevenson discuss Lord Grantham’s feelings towards Marigold, poor…

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  26. The Americans S:3 | E:4 Dimebag | Slate TV Club

    Each week on Slate's TV Club Insider podcast, the creators, cast, and crew of The Americans reveal behind-the-scenes details about the making of the FX drama's third season. In this installment about the fourth episode, “Dimebag,” script coordinator Molly Nussbaum talks to executive producers…

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  27. Better Call Saul S:1 | E:3 Nacho | Slate TV Club

    Slate's TV Club recaps, "Nacho," the third episode of the Breaking Bad spinoff. Hosted by June Thomas and Seth Stevenson. Our sponsor this week is Harry's, the shaving company that offers inexpensive razors, sleek handles, and great shave cream and gel delivered right to your door. First-time...

  28. Downton Abbey S:5 | E:7 | Slate TV Club

    Each week, Slate’s culture critic and Outward editor June Thomas will chat with frequent contributor Seth Stevenson to dissect the latest developments on the new season of Downton Abbey. In this installment of the podcast, Thomas and Stevenson discuss Lord Grantham’s tearful farewell to Isis…

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  29. Walking Dead S:5 | E:10 Them | Slate TV Club

    Mike Vuolo and Chris Wade recap Episode 10 of The Walking Dead, "Them." Mike is a senior producer and the host of Slate's Lexicon Valley podcast, and Chris is a Slate video producer. Slate Plus members can download Slate’s Walking Dead podcast immediately following the broadcast of new episodes…

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  30. The Americans S:3 | E:3 Open House | Slate TV Club Insider

    Each week on Slate's TV Club Insider podcast, the creators, cast, and crew of The Americans reveal behind-the-scenes details about the making of the FX drama's third season. In this installment about the third episode, “Open House,” script coordinator Molly Nussbaum talks to executive producers...

  31. Better Call Saul S:1 | E:2 Mijo | Slate TV Club

    In the latest TV Club podcast, Slate's June Thomas and Seth Stevenson recap the second episode of the "Breaking Bad" spinoff "Better Call Saul." June and Seth discuss the role of the desert in each series, creator Vince Gilligan's love of cellphone paranoia, and Bob Odenkirk's nuanced portrayal…

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  32. Downton Abbey S:5 | E:6 | Slate TV Club

    As a member of Slate Plus, you’ll get access to our Spoiler Special podcasts—including our newly launched series about Season 5 of PBS’s Downton Abbey! This Spoiler podcast will be available for Slate Plus members the moment each Downton episode ends, at 10 p.m. Eastern on Sunday nights. Each…

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  33. #WalkingDead Podcast: Season 5 Midseason Premiere

    Welcome back! With the return of Season 5, listen to a recap of the midseason premiere, "What Happened and What's Going On.”This is Slate's Walking Dead podcast recap and spoiler special, hosted by Mike Vuolo and Chris Wade.Mike is the host of Lexicon Valley and a senior producer for Slate...

  34. Better Call Saul S:1 | E:1 Uno | Slate TV Club

    Slate's TV Club recaps the pilot episode of the much-anticipated spinoff of "Breaking Bad," with hosts June Thomas and Seth Stevenson. Slate Plus members get early access to our TV Club podcasts about "Better Call Saul," immediately following the broadcast on A-M-C. If you’re not a member, try…

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  35. The Americans S:3 | E:2 Baggage | Slate TV Club

    Each week on Slate's TV Club Insider podcast, the creators, cast, and crew of The Americans reveal behind-the-scenes details about the making of the FX drama's third season. In this installment about the second episode, “Baggage,” script coordinator Molly Nussbaum talks to executive producers…

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  36. Downton Abbey S:5 | E:5 | Slate TV Club

    Each week, Slate’s culture critic and Outward editor June Thomas will chat with frequent contributor Seth Stevenson to dissect the latest developments on the new season of Downton Abbey. In this installment of the podcast, Thomas and Stevenson discuss the tragedy among poor Edith’s shoulders, why...

  37. The Americans S:3 | E:1 “EST Men” | Slate TV Club Insider

    Molly Nussbaum, script coordinator for FX’s The Americans, talks with executive producers Joel Fields and Joe Weisberg about the premiere episode of Season 3, “EST Men.” For more information, visit www.fxnetworks.com/shows/the-americans/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  38. Downton Abbey S:5 | E:4 | Slate TV Club

    Each week, Slate culture critic and Outward editor June Thomas will join frequent contributor Seth Stevenson to dissect the latest developments on the new season of Downton Abbey. In this installment of the podcast, Thomas and Stevenson discuss Miss Bunting's lack of social grace, Lady Mary's…

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  39. Downton Abbey S:5 | E:3 | Slate TV Club

    In this installment of the podcast, Slate's June Thomas and Seth Stevenson discuss the best match for Lady Cora, the developing battle over Marigold, and what Thomas’ mysterious phone call could mean for this season. Slate Plus members get early access to our Downton Abbey spoiler specials this...

  40. Downton Abbey S:5 | E:2 | Slate TV Club

    Slate's culture editor June Thomas and senior writer Seth Stevenson react to Episode 2 of Downton Abbey's fifth season, including the war memorial and the lingering possibility of a Carson-Mrs. Hughes kiss.Slate Plus members get early access to our Downton Abbey spoiler specials this season,...

  41. Downton Abbey S:5 | E:1 | Slate TV Club

    Slate's culture editor June Thomas and contributor Seth Stevenson react to Episode 1 of Downton Abbey's fifth season, including vintage burns, whether anyone can truly make Lady Edith happy, and brewing class resentment.Slate Plus members get early access to our Downton Abbey spoiler specials…

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