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The Best Episodes of Homeland Season 6

Every episode of Homeland Season 6 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Homeland Season 6!

Binge this in 9h 48m•Peaking at 8.8/10

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 Saul Berenson, Carrie fearlessly risks everything, including her personal well-being

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Homeland Season 6 Episode 11 - R Is for Romeo
    8.8/10(2704 votes)

    S6:E11

    Carrie and Quinn make a discovery while Keane makes a decision and Max finds trouble.

    Director:Seith Mann
    Writers:Chip Johannessen, Patrick Harbinson

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  2. Homeland Season 6 Episode 5 - Casus Belli
    8.6/10(2997 votes)

    S6:E5

    A detail in the wreckage catches Quinn's eye. A lapse in Carrie's judgment endangers her child. A mystery emerges from the recording Carrie received.

    Director:Alex Graves
    Writer:Chip Johannessen

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  3. Homeland Season 6 Episode 8 - alt.truth
    8.3/10(2508 votes)

    S6:E8

    A smear campaign against Keane's late son is launched. Quinn grows distrustful of Astrid. In a meeting with Keane, Javadi makes a shocking statement.

    Director:Lesli Linka Glatter
    Writer:Patrick Harbinson

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  4. Homeland Season 6 Episode 9 - Sock Puppets
    8.3/10(2398 votes)

    S6:E9

    Javadi leaves an unexpected gift behind. Max infiltrates the shady company where Conlin was last heard from. Quinn sets off on a revenge mission.

    Director:Dan Attias
    Writers:Chip Johannessen, Evan Wright

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  5. Homeland Season 6 Episode 10 - The Flag House
    8.3/10(2433 votes)

    S6:E10

    Quinn learns the assassin he's tracking is linked to a place from his past. Max spots a familiar face at his new job and takes a risk to get evidence.

    Director:Michael Klick
    Writer:Alex Gansa

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  6. Homeland Season 6 Episode 12 - America First
    8.2/10(3113 votes)

    S6:E12

    Dar uses strong-arm tactics to find out who's behind the Toxic Soldier blog. A phone tip sends Carrie and Quinn scrambling to save Keane's life.

    Director:Lesli Linka Glatter
    Writers:Alex Gansa, Ron Nyswaner

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  7. Homeland Season 6 Episode 6 - The Return
    8.1/10(2421 votes)

    S6:E6

    Keane breaks the rules to reclaim her power. Saul investigates Mossad agent Tova's movements. Quinn's photos lead FBI agent Conlin to a weird place.

    Director:Alex Graves
    Writer:Charlotte Stoudt

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  8. Homeland Season 6 Episode 4 - A Flash of Light
    7.8/10(2421 votes)

    S6:E4

    Sekou buckles under peer pressure to prove he's not an FBI informant. Saul secretly seeks a second opinion. Quinn tails Carrie's suspicious neighbor.

    Director:Lesli Linka Glatter
    Writer:Patrick Harbinson

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  9. Homeland Season 6 Episode 7 - Imminent Risk
    7.7/10(2322 votes)

    S6:E7

    Carrie gets a troubling call from Franny's school. Dar plots to prevent Javadi from reporting his findings to Saul. Quinn learns he's part of a deal.

    Director:Tucker Gates
    Writer:Ron Nyswaner

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  10. Homeland Season 6 Episode 2 - The Man in the Basement
    7.3/10(2544 votes)

    S6:E2

    Carrie and Reda fight for their client while Quinn fights against his new life. Saul and Dar suspect Keane has a secret.

    Director:Keith Gordon
    Writer:Chip Johannessen

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  11. Homeland Season 6 Episode 3 - The Covenant
    7.3/10(2412 votes)

    S6:E3

    Carrie's meeting with Saad has grave repercussions for Sekou. In Abu Dhabi, Saul interrogates Nafisi for proof of an Iran-North Korea arms deal.

    Director:Lesli Linka Glatter
    Writer:Ron Nyswaner

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  12. Homeland Season 6 Episode 1 - Fair Game
    7.0/10(2914 votes)

    S6:E1

    Carrie returns home to the US with Franny to work as an advocate for Muslim Americans. Dar and Saul brief President-elect Keane. Quinn struggles with his new circumstances.

    Director:Keith Gordon
    Writers:Alex Gansa, Ted Mann

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Season 6 Ratings Summary

"R Is for Romeo" is the best rated episode of "Homeland" season 6. It scored 8.8/10 based on 2704 votes. Directed by Seith Mann and written by Chip Johannessen, Patrick Harbinson, it aired on 4/2/2017. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Casus Belli".