Homeland

That first season is insanely suspenseful (Abu Nazir proves to be an especially effective villain). And Claire Danes and Damian Lewis played off each other so well. And let's not overlook Mandy Patinkin, who holds the entire series together after the Nicholas Brody plotline had to go.

Series Rating: 8.3

Average Episode Rating: 8.3

Season-Quality Correlation: -5%