Fair rating?Homeland· Season 1 · Episode 8
Achilles Heel
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.
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#5In Season 1of 12 rated episodes
#26All-timeof 96 rated episodes
+0.0vs season avgSeason 1 averages 7.8
2011First airedNovember 20, 2011
Guest stars
Sarita Choudhuryas Mira Berenson
Hrach Titizianas Danny Galvez
Chris Chalkas Corporal Thomas Patrick Walker
Billy Smithas Special Agent Hall
Linda Purlas Elizabeth Gaines
Afton Williamsonas Helen Walker
Ramsey Faragallahas Mansour Al-Zahrani
Reggie Austinas Matt
Sammy Sheikas Imam Rafan Gohar
Jaden Harmonas Lucas Walker
Joe Urlaas Richard Johnson
Jason Davisas CIA Tech
Jeff Albertsonas FBI Swat Team Leader
Sasha Riondaas NewscasterCrew
Tucker GatesDirector
Chip JohannessenWriterShows like Homeland
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