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The Best Episodes of Homeland Season 5

Every episode of Homeland Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Homeland Season 5!

The Best Episodes of Homeland Season 5

CIA officer Carrie Mathison is tops in her field despite being bipolar, which makes her volatile and unpredictable. With the help of her long-time mentor...

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  1. 9.0/10(3.2k votes)

    #1 - Our Man in Damascus

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    S5:E11

    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.

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    Director:Seith Mann
    Writer:N/A
  2. 8.9/10(2.9k votes)

    #2 - The Litvinov Ruse

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    S5:E9

    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.

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    Director:Tucker Gates
    Writer:N/A
  3. 8.5/10(2.8k votes)

    #3 - Why Is This Night Different?

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    S5:E4

    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.

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    Writer:N/A
  4. 8.3/10(2.5k votes)

    #4 - New Normal

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    S5:E10

    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.

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    Director:Daniel Attias
    Writer:N/A
  5. 8.1/10(2.8k votes)

    #5 - The Tradition of Hospitality

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    S5:E2

    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.

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    Writer:N/A
  6. 8.1/10(2.7k votes)

    #6 - Super Powers

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    S5:E3

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

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    Director:Keith Gordon
    Writer:N/A
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  8. 8.0/10(2.5k votes)

    #7 - Better Call Saul

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    S5:E5

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

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    Director:Michael Offer
    Writer:N/A
  9. 8.0/10(2.4k votes)

    #8 - Parabiosis

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    S5:E6

    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.

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    Director:Alex Graves
    Writer:N/A
  10. 7.9/10(2.4k votes)

    #9 - Oriole

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    S5:E7

    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.

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    Writer:N/A
  11. 7.9/10(2.4k votes)

    #10 - All About Allison

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    S5:E8

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

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    Director:Daniel Attias
    Writer:N/A
  12. 7.7/10(2.9k votes)

    #11 - A False Glimmer

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    S5:E12

    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.

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    Writer:N/A
  13. 7.6/10(3.1k votes)

    #12 - Separation Anxiety

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    S5:E1

    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.

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Our Man in Damascus" is the best rated episode of "Homeland" season 5. It scored 9/10 based on 3212 votes. Directed by Seith Mann and written by N/A, it aired on 12/13/2015. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "The Litvinov Ruse".