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Homeland S6E2 — The Man in the Basement

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Homeland•Season 6•Episode 2

The Man in the Basement

7.3/10 · 2,544 votesJan 22, 201754 min

Ranked #10 of 12 in Season 6•−0.7 vs season avg

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

Directed byKeith Gordon

Written byChip Johannessen

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Claire Danes

Claire Danes

Carrie Mathison

Mandy Patinkin

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Saul Berenson

Rupert Friend

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Peter Quinn

F. Murray Abraham

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Elizabeth Marvel

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Episode Summary

"The Man in the Basement" is episode 2 of Homeland season 6. It scored 7.3/10 from 2,544 votes, ranking #10 of 12 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Keith Gordon and written by Chip Johannessen, it aired on January 22, 2017.

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