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The Best Episodes of Homeland Season 8

Every episode of Homeland Season 8 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Homeland Season 8!

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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Season 8 Ratings Summary

"Deception Indicated" is the best rated episode of "Homeland" season 8. It scored 7.9/10 based on 2308 votes. Directed by Lesli Linka Glatter and written by Alex Gansa, Howard Gordon, it aired on 2/9/2020. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Catch and Release".

  • Deception Indicated
    7.9/102,308 votes

    #1 - Deception Indicated

    Season 8 Episode 1 - Aired 2/9/2020

    A still-recovering Carrie is sent to Kabul to help secure a peace deal with the Taliban. Elsewhere in Afghanistan, Max embarks on his own risky mission.

    Director: Lesli Linka Glatter

    Writer: Alex Gansa, Howard Gordon

  • Catch and Release
    8.0/101,988 votes

    #2 - Catch and Release

    Season 8 Episode 2 - Aired 2/16/2020

    Carrie gets an anonymous tip on a possible source of leverage to use against G'ulom. Saul goes to Pakistan to arrange a private meeting with Haqqani.

    Director: Lesli Linka Glatter

    Writer: Chip Johannessen, Patrick Harbinson

  • False Friends
    7.9/101,915 votes

    #3 - False Friends

    Season 8 Episode 3 - Aired 2/23/2020

    After Saul warns Haqqani that there's a mole in his camp, the Taliban leader summons his son. Carrie receives a mysterious invitation from Yevgeny.

    Director: Keith Gordon

    Writer: Alex Gansa, Howard Gordon

  • Chalk One Up
    8.8/102,339 votes

    #4 - Chalk One Up

    Season 8 Episode 4 - Aired 3/1/2020

    President Warner arrives in Afghanistan to make an announcement to the troops — and the world. Samira gets an upsetting visit from her brother-in-law.

    Director: Seith Mann

    Writer: N/A

  • Chalk Two Down
    8.9/102,287 votes

    #5 - Chalk Two Down

    Season 8 Episode 5 - Aired 3/8/2020

    Max's expertise is needed for a rescue mission. Carrie notices something suspicious on the flight manifest. G'ulom launches a manhunt for Haqqani.

    Director: Alex Graves

    Writer: N/A

  • Two Minutes
    8.3/101,945 votes

    #6 - Two Minutes

    Season 8 Episode 6 - Aired 3/15/2020

    Carrie asks Yevgeny to help her find Max. Jenna gets enhanced audio on the recording of Carrie's meeting with Yevgeny. President Hayes calls G'ulom.

    Director: Tucker Gates

    Writer: N/A

  • F**ker Shot Me
    8.2/101,914 votes

    #7 - F**ker Shot Me

    Season 8 Episode 7 - Aired 3/22/2020

    Carrie and Yevgeny follow a lead on Max's whereabouts. To try to delay Haqqani's trial, Saul makes an appeal to Tasneem and her father.

    Director: Lesli Linka Glatter

    Writer: N/A

  • Threnody(s)
    8.4/102,017 votes

    #8 - Threnody(s)

    Season 8 Episode 8 - Aired 3/29/2020

    The Taliban threaten to kill Max if Haqqani is executed. President Hayes falls under the influence of a new adviser at the White House.

    Director: Michael Klick

    Writer: N/A

  • In Full Flight
    8.3/101,910 votes

    #9 - In Full Flight

    Season 8 Episode 9 - Aired 4/5/2020

    Carrie and Yevgeny visit a bazaar, where they get a lead on the flight recorder. Tasneem meets with Jalal to stop him from provoking a war with the U.S.

    Director: Daniel Attias

    Writer: N/A

  • Designated Driver
    8.7/102,139 votes

    #10 - Designated Driver

    Season 8 Episode 10 - Aired 4/12/2020

    Carrie tells the helicopter mechanic what was on the black box. Yevgeny offers Carrie a deal. Jalal forces one of his men to accept a horrific mission.

    Director: Michael Offer

    Writer: N/A

  • The English Teacher
    8.9/102,419 votes

    #11 - The English Teacher

    Season 8 Episode 11 - Aired 4/19/2020

    Saul begs Tasneem for any intel she can get on where Jalal might be hiding. An unlikely ally helps Carrie find a lead on the rumored Kremlin spy.

    Director: Michael Cuesta

    Writer: N/A

  • Prisoners of War
    9.4/105,465 votes

    #12 - Prisoners of War

    Season 8 Episode 12 - Aired 4/26/2020

    A chat with Carrie's sister makes Saul suspicious. Seeing no other way to stop an imminent war, Carrie steels herself to carry out a plan against Saul.

    Director: Lesli Linka Glatter

    Writer: N/A