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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!

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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 8 Episode 12 - Prisoners of War
    9.4/10(6043 votes)

    S8:E12

    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
    Writers:Howard Gordon, Alex Gansa

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  2. Homeland Season 8 Episode 5 - Chalk Two Down
    8.9/10(2551 votes)

    S8:E5

    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
    Writers:Chip Johannessen, Patrick Harbinson

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  3. Homeland Season 8 Episode 11 - The English Teacher
    8.9/10(2692 votes)

    S8:E11

    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
    Writers:Chip Johannessen, Patrick Harbinson

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  4. Homeland Season 8 Episode 4 - Chalk One Up
    8.8/10(2600 votes)

    S8:E4

    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
    Writers:Chip Johannessen, Patrick Harbinson

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  5. Homeland Season 8 Episode 10 - Designated Driver
    8.6/10(2379 votes)

    S8:E10

    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
    Writers:Chip Johannessen, Patrick Harbinson

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  6. Homeland Season 8 Episode 8 - Threnody(s)
    8.4/10(2257 votes)

    S8:E8

    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
    Writers:Chip Johannessen, Patrick Harbinson

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  7. Homeland Season 8 Episode 6 - Two Minutes
    8.3/10(2182 votes)

    S8:E6

    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:Debora Cahn

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  8. Homeland Season 8 Episode 9 - In Full Flight
    8.3/10(2146 votes)

    S8:E9

    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:Dan Attias
    Writers:Howard Gordon, Alex Gansa

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  9. Homeland Season 8 Episode 7 - F**ker Shot Me
    8.2/10(2143 votes)

    S8:E7

    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
    Writers:Chip Johannessen, Patrick Harbinson

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  10. Homeland Season 8 Episode 2 - Catch and Release
    8.0/10(2214 votes)

    S8:E2

    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
    Writers:Chip Johannessen, Patrick Harbinson

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  11. Homeland Season 8 Episode 1 - Deception Indicated
    7.9/10(2571 votes)

    S8:E1

    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
    Writers:Alex Gansa, Debora Cahn

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  12. Homeland Season 8 Episode 3 - False Friends
    7.9/10(2145 votes)

    S8:E3

    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
    Writers:Howard Gordon, Alex Gansa

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Season 8 Ratings Summary

"Prisoners of War" is the best rated episode of "Homeland" season 8. It scored 9.4/10 based on 6043 votes. Directed by Lesli Linka Glatter and written by Howard Gordon, Alex Gansa, it aired on 4/26/2020. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Chalk Two Down".