Prep For the Return of 'The Americans' With the Show's Best and Worst Wigs

By Vivian Kane | Guides | January 28, 2015 |

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

Clarkiest Wig: Oh, Clark. Your fake wife DEFINITELY has no idea you wear a toupee.

The Wig Most Likely to Have Been Ripped Off a True Detective Stand-In

The Most Definitely Self-Cut Bangs

The Deschanel-iest Wig

Gingeriest Wig: Matthew Rhys Edition

Gingeriest Wig: Keri Russell

Best Fake Family Resemblance (It’s all in the glasses)

Most Murderous Grandma

Groucho-est Get Up

Best Helmet

Just the Absolute Worst Face Merkin

The Best Thing Anyone Has Ever Worn In the History of Everything