The title refers to the early computer spreadsheet software Lotus 1-2-3 , which Philip uses as part of his cover identity to "woo" an AgriCorps contact named Deirdre. Critics often interpret the title as a metaphor for the changing times and the shift toward a more technologically superior American era that the Soviet Union struggles to match.
: Elizabeth discovers that the grain research she and Philip have been targeting—and for which they previously killed a lab technician—is not intended to sabotage Soviet crops but is actually part of an American effort to create a resilient "super-wheat" meant to end world famine. The.Am3ricans.S05E05.Lotus.1-2-3.PL.1080p.WEB-D...
: In a rare spotlight on the younger Jennings child, it is revealed that Henry has been excelling as a math prodigy. His success highlights his parents' neglect, as they are shocked to learn of his academic achievements. The Significance of the Title The title refers to the early computer spreadsheet