The Best Episodes of Homeland Season 5

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   6.9/10(29 votes)

   #1 - Separation Anxiety

   S5:E110/4/2015

   Almost two years after the Embassy attack in Islamabad, Carrie is building a new life in Berlin. But her peace is threatened when a request from her boss forces her towards the dangerous world she left behind.

   Director:Lesli Linka Glatter

   Writers:Chip Johannessen, Ted Mann

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   Director:Lesli Linka Glatter

   Writers:Chip Johannessen, Ted Mann
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   7.1/10(29 votes)

   #2 - The Tradition of Hospitality

   S5:E210/11/2015

   Carrie goes with Otto as part of his security team to a Beirut refugee camp, where she makes a disturbing discovery. Quinn gets a shocking message.

   Director:Lesli Linka Glatter

   Writer:Patrick Harbinson

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   Director:Lesli Linka Glatter

   Writer:Patrick Harbinson
3. 

   7.0/10(27 votes)

   #3 - Super Powers

   S5:E310/18/2015

   Carrie resorts to desperate measures to figure out who is targeting her. The hackers negotiate the transfer of the rest of the documents.

   Director:Keith Gordon

   Writers:Meredith Stiehm, Alex Gansa

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   Director:Keith Gordon

   Writers:Meredith Stiehm, Alex Gansa
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   7.4/10(26 votes)

   #4 - Why Is This Night Different?

   S5:E410/25/2015

   Quinn forces Carrie to take a necessary but painful next step. Numan learns of his partner's plan. Saul and Allison offer a deal difficult to refuse.

   Director:John David Coles

   Writer:Ron Nyswaner

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   Director:John David Coles

   Writer:Ron Nyswaner
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   6.8/10(26 votes)

   #5 - Better Call Saul

   S5:E511/1/2015

   The hacktivists rise up. Quinn covers for Carrie. Dar and Allison assess the damage.

   Director:Michael Offer

   Writers:Alex Gansa, Benjamin Cavell

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   Director:Michael Offer

   Writers:Alex Gansa, Benjamin Cavell
6. 

   7.3/10(26 votes)

   #6 - Parabiosis

   S5:E611/8/2015

   Realizing there's a mole and he's being surveilled, Saul orders a sweep of the Berlin CIA building. A good Samaritan brings Quinn into mixed company.

   Director:Alex Graves

   Writers:Chip Johannessen, Ted Mann

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   Director:Alex Graves

   Writers:Chip Johannessen, Ted Mann
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   7.3/10(25 votes)

   #7 - Oriole

   S5:E711/15/2015

   When Allison tries to get Saul to talk, she learns some disturbing news. The documents lead Carrie to an asset in Amsterdam. Quinn gets a new mission.

   Director:Lesli Linka Glatter

   Writers:Alex Gansa, Patrick Harbinson

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   Director:Lesli Linka Glatter

   Writers:Alex Gansa, Patrick Harbinson
8. 

   7.5/10(23 votes)

   #8 - All About Allison

   S5:E811/22/2015

   Carrie arranges a secret meeting with Allison. Flashbacks reveal the events that led to Allison's current duplicity and their connection to Carrie.

   Director:Dan Attias

   Writer:Ron Nyswaner

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   Director:Dan Attias

   Writer:Ron Nyswaner
9. 

   7.6/10(26 votes)

   #9 - The Litvinov Ruse

   S5:E911/29/2015

   The BND uses a ruse and Saul's intimate relationship with Allison to prompt her to lead them to her handler. Quinn learns his captors' true intent.

   Director:Tucker Gates

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Tucker Gates

   Writer:Unknown
10. 

    7.9/10(24 votes)

    #10 - New Normal

    S5:E1012/6/2015

    Carrie spots a clue in the video of Quinn that could help pinpoint his whereabouts. With the release of the footage, a new threat emerges.

    Director:Dan Attias

    Writers:Meredith Stiehm, Charlotte Stoudt

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    Director:Dan Attias

    Writers:Meredith Stiehm, Charlotte Stoudt
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    8.0/10(22 votes)

    #11 - Our Man in Damascus

    S5:E1112/13/2015

    Carrie follows a clue found on Quinn. Saul tries a new tactic to get Faisal to reveal info on the impending terror plot. Allison gets secret orders.

    Director:Seith Mann

    Writer:David Fury

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    Director:Seith Mann

    Writer:David Fury
12. 

    7.1/10(24 votes)

    #12 - A False Glimmer

    S5:E1212/20/2015

    Carrie begs a conflicted Qasim for help. Saul presses hard on Ivan in order to find Allison. Carrie reunites with Jonas and later gets two offers.

    Director:Lesli Linka Glatter

    Writers:Alex Gansa, Ron Nyswaner, Liz Flahive

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    Director:Lesli Linka Glatter

    Writers:Alex Gansa, Ron Nyswaner, Liz Flahive