" Crossfire " is the ninth episode of the first season of the TV series Homeland , which originally aired on on November 27, 2011. This episode is a pivotal moment in the series as it reveals the deep-seated motivations behind Nicholas Brody's actions through extensive flashbacks to his time in captivity. Plot Summary
: In a separate storyline, Walker is shown practicing with a sniper rifle in the woods. When a hunter discovers him, Walker kills the man to remain undetected. Episode Details
: After Brody attempts to sever his ties with Abu Nazir, he is kidnapped and forced to watch a video conference with Nazir. This triggers memories of when Nazir moved him from a prison cell into a comfortable home to tutor his young son, Issa . Brody formed a deep bond with the boy, but Issa was later killed in a U.S. drone strike.
