Homeland: Season 8

2020 · 12 episodes · ★ 8.3

What Season 8 of Homeland

Season 8 picks up with Carrie Mathison well into her recovery in Germany, although her memory is still fractured. Saul, who has her as his protégée, is trying to negotiate peace with the Taliban in Afghanistan and relies on her experience. Against medical advice, he asks for her help one last time. Carrie reconnects with old allies as the talks move forward amid deals, distrust and unlikely alliances. Haqqani is having trouble at home, and Tasneem looks for advice. The storyline also takes us to Washington and Kabul, where an investigation demands immediate attention.

12episodes

Feb 9, 2020premiered

Apr 26, 2020Latest episode

10.2 hrtotal runtime

Season 8 Episodes

8x01 Deception Indicated
Feb 9, 2020 · 57 min · ★ 7.7
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.
Directing: Lesli Linka Glatter · Writing: Alex Gansa, Debora Cahn · Starring: Tim Guinee, Charles Brice, Sam Chance, Octavio Rodriguez
8x02 Catch and Release
Feb 16, 2020 · 47 min · ★ 7.9
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.
Directing: Lesli Linka Glatter · Writing: Chip Johannessen, Patrick Harbinson · Starring: Mohammad Bakri
8x03 False Friends
Feb 23, 2020 · 49 min · ★ 7.8
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.
Directing: Keith Gordon · Writing: Howard Gordon, Alex Gansa · Starring: Charles Brice, Sam Chance, Octavio Rodriguez, Andrea Deck
8x04 Chalk One Up
Mar 1, 2020 · 44 min · ★ 8.4
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.
Directing: Seith Mann · Writing: Chip Johannessen, Patrick Harbinson · Starring: Victor Almanzar, Mohammad Bakri, Jonathan Stanley, Eugene Lee
8x05 Chalk Two Down
Mar 8, 2020 · 44 min · ★ 8.6
Max's expertise is needed for a rescue mission. Carrie notices something suspicious on the flight manifest. G'ulom launches a manhunt for Haqqani.
Directing: Alex Graves · Writing: Chip Johannessen, Patrick Harbinson · Starring: Victor Almanzar, Mohammad Bakri, Eugene Lee
8x06 Two Minutes
Mar 15, 2020 · 52 min · ★ 8.4
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.
Directing: Tucker Gates · Writing: Debora Cahn · Starring: Mohammad Bakri
8x07 F**ker Shot Me
Mar 22, 2020 · 54 min · ★ 8.1
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.
Directing: Lesli Linka Glatter · Writing: Chip Johannessen, Patrick Harbinson · Starring: Mohammad Bakri
8x08 Threnody(s)
Mar 29, 2020 · 47 min · ★ 8.1
The Taliban threaten to kill Max if Haqqani is executed. President Hayes falls under the influence of a new adviser at the White House.
Directing: Michael Klick · Writing: Chip Johannessen, Patrick Harbinson · Starring: Mohammad Bakri
8x09 In Full Flight
Apr 5, 2020 · 47 min · ★ 8.2
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.
Directing: Dan Attias · Writing: Howard Gordon, Alex Gansa · Starring: Alex Brockdorff, Ismail Bashey
8x10 Designated Driver
Apr 12, 2020 · 55 min · ★ 8.4
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.
Directing: Michael Offer · Writing: Chip Johannessen, Patrick Harbinson · Starring: Mohammad Amiri, Alex Brockdorff
8x11 The English Teacher
Apr 19, 2020 · 49 min · ★ 8.8
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.
Directing: Michael Cuesta · Writing: Chip Johannessen, Patrick Harbinson · Starring: Andrea Deck
8x12 Prisoners of War Season Finale
Apr 26, 2020 · 65 min · ★ 9.2
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.
Directing: Lesli Linka Glatter · Writing: Howard Gordon, Alex Gansa