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 Saul Berenson, Carrie fearlessly risks everything, including her personal well-being and even sanity, at every turn.
Season 8 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Homeland" season 8 is "Deception Indicated", rated 7.9/10 from 2303 user votes. It was directed by Lesli Linka Glatter and written by Howard Gordon, Alex Gansa. "Deception Indicated" aired on 2/9/2020 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Catch and Release".
7.9/10 2,303 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: Howard Gordon, Alex Gansa
8.0/10 1,982 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
7.9/10 1,909 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: Howard Gordon, Alex Gansa
8.8/10 2,332 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
8.9/10 2,279 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
8.3/10 1,938 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
8.2/10 1,906 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
8.4/10 2,007 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
8.3/10 1,903 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
8.7/10 2,131 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
8.9/10 2,409 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
9.4/10 5,445 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