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The Best Episodes of Homeland Season 5

Every episode of Homeland Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Homeland Season 5!

Binge this in 10h 29m•Peaking at 9.0/10

CIA officer Carrie Mathison 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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Homeland Season 5 Episode 11 - Our Man in Damascus
    9.0/10(3430 votes)

    S5:E11

    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.

    Director:Seith Mann
    Writer:David Fury

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  2. Homeland Season 5 Episode 9 - The Litvinov Ruse
    8.9/10(3125 votes)

    S5:E9

    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.

    Director:Tucker Gates
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Homeland Season 5 Episode 4 - Why Is This Night Different?
    8.5/10(2984 votes)

    S5:E4

    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.

    Director:John David Coles
    Writer:Ron Nyswaner

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  4. Homeland Season 5 Episode 10 - New Normal
    8.2/10(2651 votes)

    S5:E10

    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.

    Director:Dan Attias
    Writers:Meredith Stiehm, Charlotte Stoudt

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  5. Homeland Season 5 Episode 2 - The Tradition of Hospitality
    8.1/10(3028 votes)

    S5:E2

    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.

    Director:Lesli Linka Glatter
    Writer:Patrick Harbinson

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  6. Homeland Season 5 Episode 3 - Super Powers
    8.1/10(2911 votes)

    S5:E3

    Carrie resorts to desperate measures to figure out who is targeting her. The hackers negotiate the transfer of the rest of the documents.

    Director:Keith Gordon
    Writers:Meredith Stiehm, Alex Gansa

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  7. Homeland Season 5 Episode 6 - Parabiosis
    8.0/10(2585 votes)

    S5:E6

    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.

    Director:Alex Graves
    Writers:Chip Johannessen, Ted Mann

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  8. Homeland Season 5 Episode 5 - Better Call Saul
    7.9/10(2688 votes)

    S5:E5

    The hacktivists rise up. Quinn covers for Carrie. Dar and Allison assess the damage.

    Director:Michael Offer
    Writers:Alex Gansa, Benjamin Cavell

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  9. Homeland Season 5 Episode 7 - Oriole
    7.9/10(2545 votes)

    S5:E7

    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.

    Director:Lesli Linka Glatter
    Writers:Alex Gansa, Patrick Harbinson

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  10. Homeland Season 5 Episode 8 - All About Allison
    7.9/10(2557 votes)

    S5:E8

    Carrie arranges a secret meeting with Allison. Flashbacks reveal the events that led to Allison's current duplicity and their connection to Carrie.

    Director:Dan Attias
    Writer:Ron Nyswaner

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  11. Homeland Season 5 Episode 12 - A False Glimmer
    7.7/10(3129 votes)

    S5:E12

    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.

    Director:Lesli Linka Glatter
    Writers:Alex Gansa, Ron Nyswaner, Liz Flahive

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  12. Homeland Season 5 Episode 1 - Separation Anxiety
    7.6/10(3362 votes)

    S5:E1

    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 dangerous world she left behind.

    Director:Lesli Linka Glatter
    Writers:Chip Johannessen, Ted Mann

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Our Man in Damascus" is the best rated episode of "Homeland" season 5. It scored 9/10 based on 3430 votes. Directed by Seith Mann and written by David Fury, it aired on 12/13/2015. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "The Litvinov Ruse".