S2·E1 The Smile
Narrative Classification: Season premiere establishing core conflicts and serialized narrative stakes.
Synopsis
Brody has been elected to Congress. A woman named Roya comes to see him, and asks him to steal a list of homeland targets from Estes's office safe. Carrie is working with the CIA again because Fatima, an informant married to a man working for Abu Nazir, tells Saul that she'll only speak to Carrie. Estes goes to pick up Carrie at her sister's house, and then she's sent to Cyprus, where she's prepped for a brief mission in Lebanon.
Episode recap
The first episode of Homeland's second season, titled "The Smile," begins with a scene of Brody, who has been elected to Congress, receiving a visit from a woman named Roya. She asks him to steal a list of homeland targets from Estes's office safe.
Meanwhile, Carrie is working with the CIA again due to a new lead. Fatima, an informant married to a man working for Abu Nazir, has agreed to speak with Carrie. As a result, Estes is sent to pick up Carrie at her sister's house. Carrie is then prepared for a brief mission in Lebanon, which takes place in Cyprus.
The episode sets the stage for the season's events, introducing new plot threads and character interactions. It establishes Carrie's return to her work with the CIA and her involvement in a new mission.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 2 Episode 1 of Homeland air?
Season 2, Episode 1 ('The Smile') originally aired on September 30, 2012.
How long is Season 2 Episode 1 ('The Smile')?
The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for Homeland.
What happens in Homeland Season 2 Episode 1?
Brody has been elected to Congress. A woman named Roya comes to see him, and asks him to steal a list of homeland targets from Estes's office safe. Carrie is working with the CIA again because Fatima, an informant married to a man working for Abu Nazir, tells Saul that she'll only speak to Carrie. E...