Fair rating?Homeland· Season 2 · Episode 1
The Smile
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.
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#11In Season 2of 12 rated episodes
#31All-timeof 96 rated episodes
−0.4vs season avgSeason 2 averages 8.1
2012First airedSeptember 30, 2012
Guest stars
Amy Hargreavesas Maggie Mathison
Hrach Titizianas Danny Galvez
Zuleikha Robinsonas Roya Hammad
Timothée Chalametas Finn Walden
James Rebhornas Frank Mathison
Valerie Cruzas Major Joy Mendez
Allie McCullochas Betsy Kenny
Alexander Gemignanias Greg Merriles
Clara Khouryas Fatima Ali
Abigale Corriganas Rebecca Morrison
Raja Dekaas Omar
Jacob Leinbachas Tad Groote
Tom Wermeas Foreign Correspondent
Hisham Sulimanas DriverCrew
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