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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!

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 and even sanity, at every turn.

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Season 6 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Homeland" season 6 is "Fair Game", rated 7.1/10 from 2648 user votes. It was directed by Keith Gordon and written by Alex Gansa, Ted Mann. "Fair Game" aired on 1/15/2017 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "The Man in the Basement".

  • Fair Game
    7.1/10 2,648 votes

    #1 - Fair Game

    Season 6 Episode 1 - Aired 1/15/2017

    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

    Writer: Alex Gansa, Ted Mann

  • The Man in the Basement
    7.3/10 2,302 votes

    #2 - The Man in the Basement

    Season 6 Episode 2 - Aired 1/22/2017

    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: Howard Gordon, Gideon Raff

  • The Covenant
    7.3/10 2,181 votes

    #3 - The Covenant

    Season 6 Episode 3 - Aired 1/29/2017

    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: Gideon Raff, Alex Gansa

  • A Flash of Light
    7.8/10 2,190 votes

    #4 - A Flash of Light

    Season 6 Episode 4 - Aired 2/12/2017

    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: Howard Gordon, Gideon Raff

  • Casus Belli
    8.6/10 2,734 votes

    #5 - Casus Belli

    Season 6 Episode 5 - Aired 2/19/2017

    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: Gideon Raff, Alex Gansa

  • The Return
    8.1/10 2,188 votes

    #6 - The Return

    Season 6 Episode 6 - Aired 2/26/2017

    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: Howard Gordon, Gideon Raff

  • Imminent Risk
    7.7/10 2,089 votes

    #7 - Imminent Risk

    Season 6 Episode 7 - Aired 3/5/2017

    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: Gideon Raff, Alex Gansa

  • alt.truth
    8.3/10 2,268 votes

    #8 - alt.truth

    Season 6 Episode 8 - Aired 3/12/2017

    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: Howard Gordon, Gideon Raff

  • Sock Puppets
    8.3/10 2,174 votes

    #9 - Sock Puppets

    Season 6 Episode 9 - Aired 3/19/2017

    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: Daniel Attias

    Writer: Gideon Raff, Alex Gansa

  • The Flag House
    8.4/10 2,217 votes

    #10 - The Flag House

    Season 6 Episode 10 - Aired 3/26/2017

    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: Howard Gordon, Gideon Raff

  • R Is for Romeo
    8.8/10 2,470 votes

    #11 - R Is for Romeo

    Season 6 Episode 11 - Aired 4/2/2017

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

    Director: Seith Mann

    Writer: Gideon Raff, Alex Gansa

  • America First
    8.2/10 2,864 votes

    #12 - America First

    Season 6 Episode 12 - Aired 4/9/2017

    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

    Writer: Howard Gordon, Gideon Raff