Homeland: Season 5
Homeland Season 5 continues the overarching saga across 12 episodes. The television series, developed by Howard Gordon and Alex Gansa, is an American espionage thriller containing elements of psycho and agent thrillers. The series features the character Carrie Mathison, a Central Intelligence Agency officer who is tops in her field despite being described as a hero by the nation while she sees a threat. The program f
Season 5 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- The series is an espionage thriller developed by Howard Gordon and Alex Gansa.
- The narrative centers around a Central Intelligence Agency officer named Carrie Mathison who is tops in her field.
- The protagonist has come to believe that a United States Marine, who was held captive by Al-Qaeda as a prisoner of war, was turned by them.
- The overarching television series consists of eight twelve-episode seasons and formerly aired on Showtime.
Season overview
Homeland Season 5 continues the overarching saga across 12 episodes. The television series, developed by Howard Gordon and Alex Gansa, is an American espionage thriller containing elements of psycho and agent thrillers. The series features the character Carrie Mathison, a Central Intelligence Agency officer who is tops in her field despite being described as a hero by the nation while she sees a threat. The program focuses on drama, war and politics, and crime, portraying an officer who formerly aired on Showtime and who has come to believe that a United States Marine, who was held captive by Al-Qaeda as a prisoner of war, was turned by them. The overarching television series consists of eight twelve-episode seasons.
Episode Guide
Season 5 Progress Shield
Separation Anxiety
Oct 4, 2015
Almost two years after the Embassy attack in Islamabad, Carrie is building a new life in Berlin. But her peace is threatened when a request from her boss forces her towards the dan
The Tradition of Hospitality
Oct 11, 2015
Carrie goes with Otto as part of his security team to a Beirut refugee camp, where she makes a disturbing discovery. Quinn gets a shocking message.
Super Powers
Oct 18, 2015
Carrie resorts to desperate measures to figure out who is targeting her. The hackers negotiate the transfer of the rest of the documents.
Why Is This Night Different?
Oct 25, 2015
Quinn forces Carrie to take a necessary but painful next step. Numan learns of his partner's plan. Saul and Allison offer a deal difficult to refuse.
Better Call Saul
Nov 1, 2015
The hacktivists rise up. Quinn covers for Carrie. Dar and Allison assess the damage.
Parabiosis
Nov 8, 2015
Realizing there's a mole and he's being surveilled, Saul orders a sweep of the Berlin CIA building. A good Samaritan brings Quinn into mixed company.
Oriole
Nov 15, 2015
When Allison tries to get Saul to talk, she learns some disturbing news. The documents lead Carrie to an asset in Amsterdam. Quinn gets a new mission.
All About Allison
Nov 22, 2015
Carrie arranges a secret meeting with Allison. Flashbacks reveal the events that led to Allison's current duplicity and their connection to Carrie.
The Litvinov Ruse
Nov 29, 2015
The BND uses a ruse and Saul's intimate relationship with Allison to prompt her to lead them to her handler. Quinn learns his captors' true intent.
New Normal
Dec 6, 2015
Carrie spots a clue in the video of Quinn that could help pinpoint his whereabouts. With the release of the footage, a new threat emerges.
Our Man in Damascus
Dec 13, 2015
Carrie follows a clue found on Quinn. Saul tries a new tactic to get Faisal to reveal info on the impending terror plot. Allison gets secret orders.
A False Glimmer
Dec 20, 2015
Carrie begs a conflicted Qasim for help. Saul presses hard on Ivan in order to find Allison. Carrie reunites with Jonas and later gets two offers.