Season 6


Broadcast
Original run	January 15, 2017 - April 9, 2017
No. of Episodes	12
Length
Nielsen rating	18-49 rating: 1.28 Viewers (million): 1.28
Home video release
DVD release
Region 1	February 6, 2018
Blu-ray Disc release
Region A	February 6, 2018
Seasons
Previous	Season 5
Next	Season 7

Season 6 of Homeland premiered on January 15, 2017 and concluded on April 9, 2017. This marked the first time the show had not premiered in the fall of the previous year.

Summary

Taking place several months after the previous season, Carrie is back in the United States, living in Brooklyn, New York. She is now working at a foundation whose efforts are to provide aid to Muslims living in the United States. The season features a presidential election, and takes place between election day and inauguration day. The season will also discuss the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.

Cast

Main Cast

Claire Danes as Carrie Mathison (12 episodes)
Rupert Friend as Peter Quinn (12 episodes)
Elizabeth Marvel as Elizabeth Keane (12 episodes)
F. Murray Abraham as Dar Adal (11 episodes)
Mandy Patinkin as Saul Berenson (12 episodes)

Recurring Cast

Maury Sterling as Max (8 episodes)
Hill Harper as Rob Emmons (12 episodes)
Robert Knepper as Gen. Jamie McClendon (4 episodes)
Dominic Fumusa as Ray Conlin (6 episodes)
Patrick Sabongui as Reda Hashem (6 episodes)
C.J. Wilson as Porteous Belli (9 episodes)
Shaun Toub as Majid Javadi (4 episodes)
Hadar Ratzon Rotem as Tova Rivlin (2 episodes)
J. Mallory McCree as Sekou Bah (4 episodes)
Zainab Jah as Aby Bah (4 episodes)
Ashlei Sharpe Chestnut as Simone Bah (4 epsisodes)
Leo Manzari as Saad Mahsud (4 episodes)
Mickey O'Hagan as Clarice (3 episodes)
Bernard White as Farhad Nafisi (3 episodes)
Jacqueline Antaramian as Dorit (2 episodes)
James Mount as Agent Thoms (8 episodes)
Jake Weber as Brett O'Keefe (6 episodes)
Nina Hoss as Astrid (4 episodes)
Seth Numrich as Nate Joseph (3 episodes)
Marin Hinkle as Christine Lonas (4 episodes)
David Thornton as George Pallis (3 episodes)

Special Appearance By

Sebastian Koch as Otto Düring (1 episode)
Sarita Choudhury as Mira Berenson (1 episode)

Guest Cast

Linus Roache as David Wellington (1 episode)
Rachel Ticotin as Mercedes Acosta (1 episode)
Allan Corduner as Etai Luskin (1 episode)
Alan Dale as President Morse is Elizabeth Keane's predecessor.
John Getz as Joe Crocker is the United States Secretary of State to President Morse.

Episodes

Title	Number	Season Number	Production Code	Original Airdate	U.S. viewers (million)
Fair Game	61	1	6WAH01	January 15, 2017	1.25 (online) 1.08 (premiere)
Carrie and Frannie 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.
The Man in the Basement	62	2	6WAH02	January 22, 2017	1.46
Carrie and Reda fight for their client while Quinn fights against his new life. Saul and Dar suspect Keane has a secret.
The Covenant	63	3	6WAH03	January 29, 2017	1.13
Saul goes to Abu Dhabi. Carrie delivers bad news. Quinn senses something.
A Flash of Light	64	4	6WAH04	February 12, 2017	1.05
Carrie handles her client. Saul's trip takes a turn. Quinn investigates.
Casus Belli	65	5	6WAH05	February 19, 2017	1.07
Keane gets sidelined. Carrie's work follows her home.
The Return	66	6	6WAH06	February 26, 2017	0.90
Carrie follows a lead. Saul meets an old friend. Keane takes a stand.
Imminent Risk	67	7	6WAH07	March 5, 2017	1.44
Carrie gets bad news. Saul makes a plan. Quinn accepts his situation.
Alt. Truth	68	8	6WAH08	March 12, 2017	1.27
Carrie and Saul present evidence to Keane. Quinn tracks a mark.
Sock Puppets	69	9	6WAH09	March 19, 2017	1.26
Carrie catches an unexpected break. Keane devises a plan. Meanwhile, Max goes undercover; and Quinn seeks revenge.
The Flag House	70	10	6WAH10	March 26, 2017	1.43
Dar plays his hand. Quinn revisits his past.
R Is for Romeo	71	11	6WAH11	April 2, 2017	1.34
Carrie and Quinn make a discovery. Keane makes a decision. Max finds trouble at work.
America First	72	12	6WAH12	April 9, 2017	1.90
Pieces fall into place.

Production Notes

Showtime renewed the series for sixth season of 12 episodes on December 9, 2015.
Production began on August 11, 2016 in New York. Filming was also done in Morocco (subbing for Abu Dhabi and Israel).