Chalk Two Down
"Chalk Two Down" is the fifth episode of the eighth season of the American television drama series Homeland, and the 89th episode overall. It premiered on Showtime on March 8, 2020. Plot The troops from Combat Outpost Steedley are the first to arrive at the helicopter crash sites. They confirm that everyone on board, including President Warner and President Daoud, were killed. A Taliban squadron storms the scene and a gunfight ensues. The American troops are outnumbered and struggle to hold their position. While reviewing the flight manifests, Carrie (Claire Danes) learns that President Warner's helicopter was switched to a different one at the last minute, though it is unclear if it was merely a routine swap due to mechanical issues with the helicopter, as Chief Mechanic Worley (Michael Rabe) claims. Carrie speculates that the crash may have simply been an accident rather than foul play. Having inherited the presidency, G'ulom (Mohammad Bakri) declines to coordinate with Ambassador Gaeto (Tracy Shayne) on a joint statement. In his speech, he blames Haqqani (Numan Acar) for killing the presidents, and declares martial law in Afghanistan until Haqqani is apprehended. On advice from Saul (Mandy Patinkin), Haqqani tries to flee Kabul, but hits