Homeland: Season 8
Carrie Mathison is working to heal her body, though her memory remains fractured. Saul works to broker peace with the Taliban in Afghanistan and depends upon the expertise of his protégé. Moving against medical advice, Saul asks Carrie to assist him one last time. Carrie Mathison is a CIA officer who is tops in her field despite being bipolar, which makes her volatile and unpredictable. With the help of her long-time
Season 8 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- CIA case officer Carrie Mathison conducts covert operations to protect her nation from terrorist acts.
- Carrie is tops in her field despite being bipolar, which makes her volatile and unpredictable.
- Carrie fearlessly risks everything, including her personal well-being and even sanity, at every turn with the help of her long-time mentor Saul Berenson.
- The series is an American espionage thriller developed by Howard Gordon and Alex Gansa, and based on the Israeli series Prisoners of War created by Gideon Raff.
Season overview
Carrie Mathison is working to heal her body, though her memory remains fractured. Saul works to broker peace with the Taliban in Afghanistan and depends upon the expertise of his protégé. Moving against medical advice, Saul asks Carrie to assist him one last time. Carrie Mathison is a CIA officer who is tops in her field despite being bipolar, which makes her volatile and unpredictable. With the help of her long-time mentor Saul Berenson, Carrie fearlessly risks everything, including her personal well-being and even sanity, at every turn. The series follows a bipolar CIA case officer conducting covert operations to protect her nation from terrorist acts.
Episode Guide
Season 8 Progress Shield
Deception Indicated
Feb 9, 2020 · 57 min
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.
Catch and Release
Feb 16, 2020 · 47 min
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.
False Friends
Feb 23, 2020 · 49 min
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.
Chalk One Up
Mar 1, 2020 · 44 min
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.
Chalk Two Down
Mar 8, 2020 · 44 min
Max's expertise is needed for a rescue mission. Carrie notices something suspicious on the flight manifest. G'ulom launches a manhunt for Haqqani.
Two Minutes
Mar 15, 2020 · 52 min
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.
F**ker Shot Me
Mar 22, 2020 · 54 min
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.
Threnody(s)
Mar 29, 2020 · 47 min
The Taliban threaten to kill Max if Haqqani is executed. President Hayes falls under the influence of a new adviser at the White House.
In Full Flight
Apr 5, 2020 · 47 min
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.
Designated Driver
Apr 12, 2020 · 55 min
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.
The English Teacher
Apr 19, 2020 · 49 min
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.
Prisoners of War
Apr 26, 2020 · 65 min
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.