By Vivian Kane | Guides | January 28, 2015
Season three of FX’s sexy spy thriller The Americans premieres tonight, and if you’re not planning on watching, I have to ask— WHY THE HELL NOT? If you’ve never seen the show, there is a lot that you’re missing out on. Most notable, perhaps, is the impressive array of disguises. These characters have more wigs than Sydney Bristow and Peggy Carter combined. Here’s a ranking of some of the best, worst, and Clarkiest of the bunch.
Best First Wig: This number from the opening scene of the pilot
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Clarkiest Wig: Oh, Clark. Your fake wife DEFINITELY has no idea you wear a toupee.
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The Wig Most Likely to Have Been Ripped Off a True Detective Stand-In
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The Most Definitely Self-Cut Bangs
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The Deschanel-iest Wig
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Gingeriest Wig: Matthew Rhys Edition
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Gingeriest Wig: Keri Russell
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Best Fake Family Resemblance (It’s all in the glasses)
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Most Murderous Grandma
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Groucho-est Get Up
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Best Helmet
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Just the Absolute Worst Face Merkin
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The Best Thing Anyone Has Ever Worn In the History of Everything
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