is the eighth episode of the fifth season of the dystopian drama series The Handmaid's Tale , which originally aired on October 26, 2022 .
'The Handmaid's Tale' Recap: Season 5 Episode 8 'Motherland'
The episode centers on the concept of a strategically liberalized island within Gilead proposed by Commander Lawrence to lure refugees back from Canada with the promise of safety and family reunions. Key Plot Developments