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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!

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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  1. 9.4/10(5.5k votes)

    #1 - Prisoners of War

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    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.

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    Writer:N/A
  2. 8.9/10(2.3k votes)

    #2 - Chalk Two Down

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    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.

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    Director:Alex Graves
    Writer:N/A
  3. 8.9/10(2.5k votes)

    #3 - The English Teacher

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    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.

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    Writer:N/A
  4. 8.8/10(2.4k votes)

    #4 - Chalk One Up

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    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.

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    Director:Seith Mann
    Writer:N/A
  5. 8.7/10(2.2k votes)

    #5 - Designated Driver

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    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.

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    Director:Michael Offer
    Writer:N/A
  6. 8.4/10(2.1k votes)

    #6 - Threnody(s)

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    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.

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    Director:Michael Klick
    Writer:N/A
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  8. 8.3/10(2.0k votes)

    #7 - Two Minutes

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    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.

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    Director:Tucker Gates
    Writer:N/A
  9. 8.3/10(1.9k votes)

    #8 - In Full Flight

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    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.

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    Director:Daniel Attias
    Writer:N/A
  10. 8.2/10(2.0k votes)

    #9 - F**ker Shot Me

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    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.

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  11. 8.0/10(2.0k votes)

    #10 - Catch and Release

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    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.

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  12. 7.9/10(2.3k votes)

    #11 - Deception Indicated

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    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.

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  13. 7.9/10(2.0k votes)

    #12 - False Friends

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    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.

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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 5549 votes. Directed by Lesli Linka Glatter and written by N/A, it aired on 4/26/2020. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Chalk Two Down".