EPISODE

S3E1 · EST Men

Tensions simmer between Philip and Elizabeth as they disagree over handling orders from the Centre. When Elizabeth loses key intel, Philip enlists Annelise on a mission with an unexpected outcome. Stan tries a new approach to mending his marriage with Sandra amidst learning tough news about Nina.

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Elizabeth meets with an ex-CIA agent, who gives her a list of operatives, but regrets her actions a few minutes later. The former agent tries to keep Elizabeth at the restaurant but Elizabeth senses something is wrong and departs just as cars race to the restaurant. Agents start searching and Elizabeth is approached by Gaad and another agent. There is a fight in which they are all injured and she loses the list. She and Philip meet with their mentor Gabriel, who is in favor of recruiting Paige. Philip is opposed to the idea and argues with Elizabeth. Annelise tells Philip that she is in love with Yousaf; Philip asks her to still get information from him. While having sex with Yousaf, she confesses her motives for being with him, and he strangles her to death. Philip arrives and offers to help Yousaf by disposing of Annelise's body. Stan attends an EST meeting, but decides that the program is stupid.

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