Drama · Thriller · Espionage
The winner of 6 Emmy Awards including Outstanding Drama Series, Homeland is an edge-of-your-seat sensation. Marine Sergeant Nicholas Brody is both a decorated hero and a serious threat. CIA officer Carrie Mathison is tops in her field despite being bipolar. The delicate dance these two complex characters perform, built on lies, suspicion, and desire, is at the heart of this gripping, emotional thriller in which nothing short of the fate of our nation is at stake.
96 listed episodes across 8 seasons. Air dates are provided by TVmaze and can change.
In the opener of this "Manchurian Candidate"-like political thriller, a marine rescued after eight years as a POW in Afghanistan returns home a war hero. But a CIA operative suspects he may actually be an enemy agent with a connection to Al Qaeda and part of a plan to commit a terrorist act on U.S. soil.
An undercover agent with connections to a Saudi prince who may be funding terrorist activities provides Carrie with a revealing bit of electronic evidence. Meanwhile, Carrie studies surveillance footage of life in Brody's home, where he appears troubled by traumatic memories and resists Pentagon and media pressure to be hyped as an American war hero.
An exclusive television interview will thrust the Brody family into the national spotlight, unless Dana pulls off her plan to sidetrack the whole bogus process. Elsewhere, Carrie and the team sniff out an Al Qaeda attack on American soil; and Carrie's embedded operative in Prince Farid's camp gets trapped in a chilling situation.
Political powers make big plans to promote Brody as a national hero, but erratic behavior on his part threatens his media image. Elsewhere, a desperate Carrie searches for evidence to link Brody with Abu Nazir, while Saul enjoins her to follow the terrorist financier's money trail.
Carrie believes her suspicions about Brody may be proven correct when he confronts the sole survivor of the insurgents who held him hostage. But the reunion ultimately raises more questions. Meanwhile, the agency zeros in on Aileen and Faisel, the lovers who used funds from the stolen jewelry to purchase the house near the airport.
Having lost a number of essential personnel to Nazir's terrorist plot against the U.S., the CIA issue polygraph tests on everyone who had contact with them. This includes Brody, which Carrie hopes will reveal the truth about him.
Carrie and Brody spend a weekend in the countryside, which ends up complicating their relationship further. Elsewhere, Jessica and Mike catch flak about the truth behind their relationship, while Saul catches Aileen hightailing it to Mexico.
While Carrie and Saul are left reeling by the news that Walker is alive, the intelligence organisations squabble over how to capture him. The FBI leans toward using the public's help, but Carrie thinks they should use his family to draw him out. Elsewhere, Brody sets out to find a mysterious man who has surprising info about his years as a captive.
Brody's efforts to sever ties with Abu Nazir triggers flashbacks to his time as a captive. Meanwhile, the mosque shooting results in a public-relations nightmare for Carrie.
Walker's Washington contact is identified by Carrie and Saul, but the target is protected via diplomatic immunity. Meanwhile, political bigwigs approach Brody about running for a disgraced congressman's seat.
When the dust settles from an explosion, Saul finds a manic Carrie hospitalised and realises there may be merit to her wild theories. Meanwhile, with his congressional campaign set to kick off, Brody takes the family on a weekend getaway to Gettysburg, where he obtains an important item.
In the Season 1 finale, a near-catatonic Carrie is confined to bed as Saul puzzles over the unnerving implications of her time line. Elsewhere, Walker settles on a perch from which to complete his mission; and Brody preps for the vice president's policy summit.
In the Season 2 premiere, Brody learns he is the political "future of the party," and receives a tantalizing offer from the vice president, while a recovering Carrie receives a disturbing request from a surprising source. In Beirut, Saul gets involved in some cloak-and-dagger doings.
Carrie reluctantly returns to Beirut and an operation that might possibly spell the end of Abu Nazir; back in Washington, Brody is pressed into service by his handler, and his relationship with Jessica deteriorates. Meanwhile, Capt. Mike Faber has questions about the shooting of Elizabeth Gaines.
The results of Carrie's Beirut mission lead her to believe that she'll be rejoining the CIA; and Brody discovers that the bomb maker is on a watch list and in imminent danger of being caught. Meanwhile, Jessica steps into the political spotlight.
Estes green-lights a covert mission based on intelligence gleaned from Beirut, and picks his own trusted operative to lead it; and Brody is shocked to bump into Carrie at Langley. Meanwhile, Dana and the vice president's son appear to have something in common.
Brody finds himself prisoner again, but this time it's on American soil.
Dana's visit to the hospital proves shocking; Faber's interest in Tom Walker piques the CIA's interest; Brody agrees to team with Carrie and Quinn to prevent an attack on the U.S., but his loyalty is called to the fore when Gettysburg once again becomes a focal point of a pivotal engagement.
In the aftermath of the ambush, Carrie and the team scramble to gain control of the operation, while Brody attends a well-heeled fund-raiser at a Virginia horse farm. Elsewhere, Saul drops in on Aileen, who is in solitary confinement, hoping she can shed some light on the latest attack; and a conflicted Dana leans on Finn to fess up to their crime.
Brody's juggling of alliances appear to be leading him to a major meltdown, so Carrie, against Quinn's orders, stages a dicey intervention. Meanwhile, a conflicted Dana seeks comfort from an unlikely source.
Things for Brody are threatening to spiral out of control, forcing him to make a phone call he has been avoiding; Carrie preps for a pivotal meeting; Saul teams with Virgil and Max for an assignment.
Brody and Walden develop a chink in their political relationship, and it may impact their future, while Dana and Finn come to an understanding concerning their differences. Meanwhile, Carrie discovers she's not as looped in as she thought.
Carrie's hunt for Nazir continues, but she suspects something's amiss inside the Agency, while interrogation reveals Roya's true colours. Meanwhile, unexpected circumstances put Saul's career in jeopardy
In the Series 2 finale, Carrie is faced with a pivotal decision, while Brody meets with Faber to contemplate the future of the family. Meanwhile, Saul undertakes a secret assignment; and Quinn has a decision to make that may prove to be a game-changer.
Season 3 begins with Brody remaining at large, while Carrie is called to testify before a senate committee investigating the terrorist bombing in Washington, D.C. Meanwhile, Saul takes command at the CIA; and the Brody family deal with a tragic occurrence.
Saul attempts to track down those responsible for the Langley attack and recruits an unlikely expert to follow the money trail. Meanwhile, Quinn takes matters into his own hands; Carrie learns who is really on her side; and the Brody family turn to therapy to mend their broken household.
Brody returns to his faith for guidance in an unexpected way when he finds himself facing increasingly desperate straits. Back in the U.S., Carrie struggles to connect with Saul when a mysterious man offers to help her but at a significant cost.
Carrie meets a new client over breakfast and learns that the crippled CIA can still exercise power when needed. Meanwhile, Dana runs away and Jessica seeks the police's help in finding her; and Saul follows the money trail to an unexpected location.
A mysterious man enters the country at the U.S.-Canadian border; Carrie puts her mission on the line to do a risky favor; Saul is forced to socialize with his adversary, Sen. Lockhart, on an elite hunting trip; Dana makes a shocking discovery that could end her getaway for good.
Carrie turns the tables on the mastermind of the Langley bombing and recruits one of Iran's most powerful operatives. Meanwhile, Saul struggles to keep an intrusive Sen. Lockhart at bay; and Dana makes a radical decision that changes her family forever.
With his old adversary in custody, Saul makes the gamble of his career. Meanwhile, Carrie and Quinn scramble to contain a local police investigation; and Mira comes to a crossroad in her marriage.
Carrie and Quinn pursue a key suspect in the Langley bombing; Saul faces political backlash; Fara discovers the high toll that an intelligence job can take; the Brody family receive startling news.
Carrie reunites with Brody, but the circumstances are more difficult than either of them imagined. Meanwhile, Saul gets a win from an unlikely source; and Dana struggles with her new life away from home.
Brody embarks on a high-stakes mission, but his fragile condition threatens the operation. Meanwhile, Quinn makes an uncomfortable discovery about Carrie; and Fara is forced to rejoin the team due to a sudden crisis.
Brody's loyalty to the mission wavers when he meets a ghost from his past. Meanwhile, Lockhart's confirmation looms; and Saul stares into the precipice between success and failure.
Season 3 ends with security forces closing in on Carrie and Brody, and Brody struggling to find redemption. Meanwhile, Saul plans a last-ditch rescue mission.
Carrie makes a vital choice when her counterpart in Islamabad gives her urgent intelligence resulting in a media disaster. Saul has issues with his new position/job.
An inquiry brings Carrie back to the US where she has issues debating between her motherhood duties and her commitment to solving the drone strike issue. Quinn becomes more mentally unstable and an old case worker reveals new information.
Carrie attempts to recruit an asset and leaves the US again. Quinn has further issues and communicates with the lady he previous protected and the CIA question his resignation.
Carrie gets a tip from Redmond regarding Quinn's lead. Saul calls in a favor with an old friend in the Pakistani military. Fara uncovers a deep-rooted conspiracy.
Carrie tries to earn the trust of a frightened asset. On his way out of town, Saul catches a break when he spots a familiar face. Quinn and Fara stake out a new suspect.
Carrie puts her operation in motion.
Lockhart arrives in Islamabad to help negotiate Saul's release. Meanwhile, Carrie's investigation gets complicated as she deals with Saul's situation, the search for a hospital employee with the key to Haqqani's true medical condition and a serious threat to her own sharp focus.
Carrie organizes a last-ditch operation. Lockhart and Martha stall the ISI.
Carrie improvises to salvage her mission; the CIA closes in on a leak
The security breach at the Embassy has far reaching consequences.
Carrie puts her life on the line to get her team out of Pakistan.
Series 4 ends with Carrie and Saul returning to the U.S. and investigating what she saw in Islamabad.
While Carrie tries to build a new life in Berlin, a request from her boss forces her back into the world she abandoned.
Carrie and Düring visit a refugee camp. Saul and Allison are at odds.
Jonas and Carrie revisit her past. Quinn stalks his prey.
Answers elude Carrie; Laura asks Jonas for help; Saul and Allison run an operation.
The hacktivists rise up; Quinn covers for Carrie; Dar and Allison assess the damage.
Saul orders a sweep at the station. Carrie looks to Düring for support.
Carrie reconnects with old friends; Saul opens up to Allison.
Carrie needs Allison's help. Quinn's plans change.
The CIA and BND make a play.
A new threat emerges.
Carrie follows a lead.
The clock runs out.
Carrie and Franny live in Brooklyn where Carrie works as an advocate for Muslim Americans. Dar and Saul brief President-elect Keane. Quinn struggles with his new circumstances.
Carrie and Reda fight for their client while Quinn fights against his new life. Saul and Dar suspect Keane has a secret.
Saul goes to Abu Dhabi. Carrie delivers bad news. Quinn senses something.
Carrie handles her client. Saul's trip takes a turn. Quinn investigates.
Keane gets sidelined. Carrie's work follows her home.
Carrie follows a lead. Saul meets an old friend. Keane takes a stand.
Carrie gets bad news. Saul makes a plan. Quinn accepts his situation.
Carrie and Saul present evidence to Keane. Quinn tracks a mark.
Carrie catches a break. Keane makes a plan. Max goes undercover.
Dar plays his hand. Quinn revisits his past.
Carrie and Quinn make a discovery. Keane makes a decision. Max finds trouble.
Pieces fall into place. Season finale.
Carrie and Franny are living with Maggie's family in DC. Saul and the federal employees detained after the attempt on the President-elect's life are in prison. President Keane's administration comes under scrutiny.
Carrie makes a discovery. Wellington protects Keane. O'Keefe continues to broadcast.
Carrie has a distressing realization. Saul negotiates. Keane and Wellington disagree.
Carrie follows a lead. Saul's situation goes from bad to worse.
Carrie puts a plan in motion. Saul visits a source. Keane makes a desperate plea.
Saul calls an old friend. Wellington has a problem. Carrie enjoys a win.
Carrie makes a move. Wellington has a reckoning. Saul expands an operation.
Carrie and Saul interrogate a suspect. Wellington makes a play.
Carrie has problems at home. Saul and Wellington work on Paley.
Carrie needs to choose a side. Keane needs an ally. Saul has an idea.
Saul's mission is a go. The clock ticks on the Keane administration.
Carrie and Saul's mission doesn't go as planned. Elizabeth Keane fights for her presidency.
Carrie recovers in Germany. Saul negotiates. Max has a new mission.
Carrie reconnects with an old ally. Tasneem seeks counsel. Saul finds hope.
Carrie arranges a meeting. Haqqani finds trouble at home. Saul cuts a deal.
Saul plans an announcement. Carrie gets a surprise.
Carrie chases answers. Max attempts a rescue. G'ulom takes an opportunity.
Upheaval in Washington brings an investigation to Kabul.
Saul finds an unlikely ally. So does Carrie.
Carrie waits. Wellington makes a discovery.
Hayes has ideas. Carrie goes shopping. Tasneem has problems.
No one admits to anything.
Saul backchannels. Carrie needs one more favor.
Events surrounding Saul and Carrie's final mission come to a conclusion.
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