Homeland 2011
“The nation sees a hero. She sees a threat.”
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- October 2, 2011
- Last Aired
- April 26, 2020
- Format
- 8 seasons · 96 eps
- Highest Rated Episode
- S8E12 "Prisoners of War" (★ 9.2/10)
- Created By
- Alex Gansa, Howard Gordon
- Network
- Showtime
- Where to Stream
- Netflix, Hulu
What is Homeland?
Homeland is an American espionage thriller television series developed by Howard Gordon and Alex Gansa. Premiering in 2011, the political drama is based on the Israeli series Prisoners of War.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2011
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 96
- First aired
- Oct 2, 2011
- Last aired
- Apr 26, 2020
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Showtime
- Genres
- Drama, War & Politics, Crime
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.6/10 from 2,617 votes
- Format
- 8 seasons · 96 episodes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- Showtime
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Overview
Homeland is an American espionage thriller television series developed by Howard Gordon and Alex Gansa. Premiering in 2011, the political drama is based on the Israeli series Prisoners of War. The narrative centers on Carrie Mathison, a CIA officer who is tops in her field despite being bipolar. Her condition makes her volatile and unpredictable as she struggles with mental health and family issues while leading the war against terrorism. With the help of her long-time mentor Saul Berenson, Carrie conducts covert operations to protect her nation from threats. She fearlessly risks everything, including her personal well-being and sanity, to succeed in her missions. The series is built on unease rather than reassurance, drawing its power from uncertainty, fractured loyalty, and lives lived under constant pressure. The production, which spans eight seasons, features a cast including Claire Danes, Mandy Patinkin, Damian Lewis, and Rupert Friend. The Emmy-winning thriller has seen renewed interest following its addition to global streaming platforms.
Should you watch it?
“A volatile CIA officer risks her sanity and career to protect the nation from terrorist threats.”
- compelling lead performance
- high-stakes narrative
- complex character development
- intense subject matter
- unpredictable pacing
Watch it if you enjoy high-stakes political thrillers that explore the personal cost of intelligence work.
The series contains intense themes regarding mental health and national security operations.
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Episode guide
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Season 1 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Pilot Mytharc Oct 2, 2011
- E2 Grace Mytharc Oct 9, 2011
- E3 Clean Skin Core Oct 16, 2011
- E4 Semper I Core Oct 23, 2011
- E5 Blind Spot Core Oct 30, 2011
- E6 The Good Soldier Core Nov 6, 2011
- E7 The Weekend Core Nov 13, 2011
- E8 Achilles Heel Core Nov 20, 2011
- E9 Crossfire Core Nov 27, 2011
- E10 Representative Brody Core Dec 4, 2011
- E11 The Vest Mytharc Dec 11, 2011
- E12 Marine One Mytharc Dec 18, 2011
Season 2 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Smile Mytharc Sep 30, 2012
- E2 Beirut is Back Core Oct 7, 2012
- E3 State of Independence Core Oct 14, 2012
- E4 New Car Smell Core Oct 21, 2012
- E5 Q&A Core Oct 28, 2012
- E6 A Gettysburg Address Core Nov 4, 2012
- E7 The Clearing Core Nov 11, 2012
- E8 I'll Fly Away Core Nov 18, 2012
- E9 Two Hats Core Nov 25, 2012
- E10 Broken Hearts Core Dec 2, 2012
- E11 In Memoriam Mytharc Dec 9, 2012
- E12 The Choice Mytharc Dec 16, 2012
Season 3 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Tin Man is Down Mytharc Sep 29, 2013
- E2 Uh... Oh... Ah... Core Oct 6, 2013
- E3 Tower of David Core Oct 13, 2013
- E4 Game On Core Oct 20, 2013
- E5 The Yoga Play Core Oct 27, 2013
- E6 Still Positive Mytharc Nov 3, 2013
- E7 Gerontion Core Nov 10, 2013
- E8 A Red Wheelbarrow Core Nov 17, 2013
- E9 One Last Thing Core Nov 24, 2013
- E10 Good Night Core Dec 1, 2013
- E11 Big Man in Tehran Mytharc Dec 8, 2013
- E12 The Star Mytharc Dec 15, 2013
Season 4 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Drone Queen Mytharc Oct 5, 2014
- E2 Trylon and Perisphere Mytharc Oct 5, 2014
- E3 Shalwar Kameez Core Oct 12, 2014
- E4 Iron in the Fire Mytharc Oct 19, 2014
- E5 About a Boy Core Oct 26, 2014
- E6 From A to B and Back Again Core Nov 2, 2014
- E7 Redux Core Nov 9, 2014
- E8 Halfway to a Donut Core Nov 16, 2014
- E9 There's Something Else Going On Core Nov 23, 2014
- E10 13 Hours in Islamabad Mytharc Dec 7, 2014
- E11 Krieg Nicht Lieb Mytharc Dec 14, 2014
- E12 Long Time Coming Mytharc Dec 21, 2014
Season 5 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →- E1 Separation Anxiety Mytharc Oct 4, 2015
- E2 The Tradition of Hospitality Core Oct 11, 2015
- E3 Super Powers Core Oct 18, 2015
- E4 Why Is This Night Different? Core Oct 25, 2015
- E5 Better Call Saul Core Nov 1, 2015
- E6 Parabiosis Core Nov 8, 2015
- E7 Oriole Core Nov 15, 2015
- E8 All About Allison Core Nov 22, 2015
- E9 The Litvinov Ruse Core Nov 29, 2015
- E10 New Normal Core Dec 6, 2015
- E11 Our Man in Damascus Mytharc Dec 13, 2015
- E12 A False Glimmer Mytharc Dec 20, 2015
Season 6 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 6 guide & lore primer →- E1 Fair Game Mytharc Jan 15, 2017
- E2 The Man in the Basement Core Jan 22, 2017
- E3 The Covenant Core Jan 29, 2017
- E4 A Flash of Light Core Feb 12, 2017
- E5 Casus Belli Core Feb 19, 2017
- E6 The Return Core Feb 26, 2017
- E7 Imminent Risk Core Mar 5, 2017
- E8 alt.truth Core Mar 12, 2017
- E9 Sock Puppets Core Mar 19, 2017
- E10 The Flag House Core Mar 26, 2017
- E11 R Is for Romeo Mytharc Apr 2, 2017
- E12 America First Mytharc Apr 9, 2017
Season 7 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 7 guide & lore primer →- E1 Enemy of the State Mytharc Feb 11, 2018
- E2 Rebel Rebel Core Feb 18, 2018
- E3 Standoff Core Feb 25, 2018
- E4 Like Bad at Things Core Mar 4, 2018
- E5 Active Measures Core Mar 11, 2018
- E6 Species Jump Core Mar 18, 2018
- E7 Andante Core Mar 25, 2018
- E8 Lies, Amplifiers, F**king Twitter Core Apr 1, 2018
- E9 Useful Idiot Core Apr 8, 2018
- E10 Clarity Core Apr 15, 2018
- E11 All In Mytharc Apr 22, 2018
- E12 Paean to the People Mytharc Apr 29, 2018
Season 8 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 8 guide & lore primer →- E1 Deception Indicated Mytharc Feb 9, 2020
- E2 Catch and Release Core Feb 16, 2020
- E3 False Friends Core Feb 23, 2020
- E4 Chalk One Up Core Mar 1, 2020
- E5 Chalk Two Down Core Mar 8, 2020
- E6 Two Minutes Core Mar 15, 2020
- E7 F**ker Shot Me Core Mar 22, 2020
- E8 Threnody(s) Core Mar 29, 2020
- E9 In Full Flight Core Apr 5, 2020
- E10 Designated Driver Core Apr 12, 2020
- E11 The English Teacher Mytharc Apr 19, 2020
- E12 Prisoners of War Mytharc Apr 26, 2020
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of Homeland?
The series follows a bipolar CIA officer who conducts covert operations while managing personal and mental health struggles.
Who created the series?
Homeland was developed by Howard Gordon and Alex Gansa.
Is the show based on an existing series?
Yes, the series is based on the Israeli television show Prisoners of War.
How many seasons are available?
The series consists of eight seasons.
What genre is the show?
It is an espionage and political thriller series.
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