
Best Episodes Of Outlander
Best Episodes Of Outlander
(Overall Rating: ★ 8.3)Episode Ratings & Analysis
Discover the best and most memorable episodes of Outlander, from fan favorites to critically acclaimed moments. Explore detailed ratings, episode summaries, and visualize how the show's quality evolved over time.
The story of Claire Randall, a married combat nurse from 1945 who is mysteriously swept back in time to 1743, where she is immediately thrown into an unknown world where her life is threatened. When she is forced to marry Jamie, a chivalrous and romantic young Scottish warrior, a passionate affair is ignited that tears Claire's heart between two vastly different men in two irreconcilable lives.
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Dragonfly in Amber
In the present, Claire reveals the truth to her daughter, Brianna. In the 18th century, Jamie does everything he can to save his loved ones as the Battle of Culloden begins.
The Devil's Mark
Claire and Geillis are on trial for witchcraft. Jamie manages to rescue Claire, but not before she discovers a secret about Geillis's past.
NOOOOO. I wanted her to finally go back!!! I cant believe Geillis was from the future, wish we could...
Faith
Claire is brought to L’Hopital Des Anges where doctors try to save her life and that of her unborn baby. King Louis asks Claire to judge two men accused of practicing the dark arts – one an enemy, one a friend.
Definitely the very best episode of this season watched in tears. Nothing to say more.. Respect.
Of Lost Things
Jamie is pulled into intrigue while serving as a groomsman at Helwater. In 1968, Claire, Brianna and Roger struggle to trace Jamie's whereabouts, leaving Clarie to wonder if they will ever find him.
This was such a beautiful episode. From Jamie's son to the friendship between Jamie and John (whic...
The Birds & The Bees
As Brianna struggles to compartmentalize the trauma she's suffered in the wake of the tragedy that befell her in Wilmington, she refocuses on finding her parents.
Both my favorite and least favorite parts of the series. All rolled up into one episode. That scene ...
The Ballad of Roger Mac
The Regulator Rebellion reaches a boiling point, forcing Jamie to face his fear and confront the consequence of his divided loyalties.
I cannot believe in this episode! It started well, and then we were forced to see Jamie wear a red c...
The Garrison Commander
Claire's unexpected meeting with a British general turns tense when Captain Jack Randall arrives. Claire finds herself alone with Randall - a dangerous man determined to uncover her secrets.
[spoiler]There is so much to this episode, even though we spend it in most a singular room/one locat...
Freedom & Whisky
Brianna grapples with life-changing revelations and Claire must help her come to terms with the fact that she is her father's daughter. Roger brings news that forces Claire and Brianna to face an impossible choice.
OH MY GOD THAT ENDING!
All Debts Paid
In prison, Jamie discovers that an old foe has become the warden - and has the power to make his life hell. Claire and Frank both put their best foot forward in marriage, but an uninvited guest shatters the illusion.
What's this strange power Jamie has over the English officers? Is it his broodiness? He *was* especi...
Journeycake
A revelation about Jemmy forces Roger and Brianna to choose between staying in the eighteenth century and returning to the safety of the future. Jamie finds that unrest in the backcountry has given rise to a new power.
Let me start by just saying this: WOW! This episode got me like no other. It started with a very sad...
The Wedding
Claire and Jamie are thrown together in marriage, but as their emotional and physical relationship unfolds, deeper feelings arise. Claire is ultimately torn between two men in two very different times.
[spoiler]This whole episode focuses on the wedding and wedding night, mostly out of sequence. And it...
Both Sides Now
Frank desperately searches for his missing wife, while Claire tries to come to terms with her new marriage. Claire is faced with an emotional quandry as a life-altering opportunity presents itself.
[spoiler]In terms of pacing, this episode feels like it slowed down a bit. Moving in chunks rather t...
Prestonpans
Jamie relies upon Claire's knowledge of history to lead the Jacobite army into a crucial battle. Claire is reminded of the true cost of war as she attends to the dead and dying.
Best episode of the season (so far). It's episodes like these that make the slow(er) eps of Outlande...
Vengeance Is Mine
Claire and the Highlanders head north after the Jacobite leaders decide to halt their march on London. Claire has an unexpected reunion after a band of redcoats makes trouble for the Scots.
I Think We Better Go!!! LOL!
The Battle Joined
Jamie's past provides his only hope of survival following the Battle of Culloden. A pregnant Claire attempts to adjust to life in 1940s Boston.
Oh, I'd missed this show!! I love how season after season the intro song changes slightly. The lady...
Eye of the Storm
Claire plays a game of cat and mouse with an old adversary as she searches for young Ian. The Frasers race through the jungles of Jamaica to prevent the unthinkable.
Jamie and Claire's hair in the underwater scene though...
Savages
Claire's medical expertise proves invaluable, but she begins to fear for her life when tragedy strikes her patients' household. Jamie and Young Ian travel to a nearby town to recruit settlers for Fraser's Ridge.
They brought Murtagh back! That's my favorite deviation from the books. I really grew to hate t...
Man of Worth
Jamie, Claire and Young Ian's attempt to rescue Roger from his Mohawk captors goes awry when a ghost from Claire's past lays waste to their plan. Meanwhile, Brianna worries Claire, Jamie and Roger might not return.
so, basically, Roger ruined everyone's life just because his entitled ass thinks that Brianna belong...
Never My Love
Claire struggles to survive brutal treatment from her captors, as Jamie gathers a group of loyal men to help him rescue his wife. Meanwhile, Roger and Brianna's journey takes a surprising turn.
[spoiler] Sometimes I feel like they "overuse" the raping plot. Almost all the main characters have...
The Happiest Place on Earth
Claire makes a startling discovery about Roger and Brianna’s newborn daughter. A familiar face returns to the Ridge with explosive consequences.
This episode was so emotional, but the scene with Lord John and Jamie… ♥ I can’t even describe. I sh...
A Hundred Thousand Angels
Denzell must perform a dangerous operation with the skills he's learned from Claire. William asks for help from an unexpected source in his mission to save Jane.
Really loved this. Look forward to the final season!
Wentworth Prison
Jamie awaits his death sentence at Wentworth Prison, while Claire and the Highlanders search for a rescue plan. When Jamie is visited by Black Jack, he realizes there is a fate worse than death.
The show was so much more interesting when it was about life in the highlands instead of the cruelti...
The Hail Mary
Jamie works to divert the Jacobite army away from imminent slaughter. Claire tries to provide comfort to a sick Alex Randall who shares an unusual plan to save the mother of his child.
An episode of brothers, legacies, sacrifice, and deathbeds. As the two brothers face their certain d...
A. Malcolm
After decades apart, Jamie and Claire finally reunite and rekindle their emotional and physical bonds. But Jamie's new business dealings jeopardize the couples' hopes for a simple life together.
that sex scene was something like 20min... Felt a lot like filler.
The Bakra
The Artemis finally reaches Jamaica bringing Jamie and Claire much closer to their goal. During a ball on the island, the Frasers encounter old allies, as well as former adversaries who threaten to derail their mission.
Well, *clearly* the 200 year old baby is Briana. Duh. I wonder if Jamie will get to go to the future...
Providence
Brianna confronts a violent figure from her past in an attempt to cope with her trauma. Roger befriends a fellow captive and endeavors to escape the Mohawk Village, while Fergus and Marsali plan a dangerous mission.
Well fuck you very much Outlander for making me cry incessintly and deeply during that finale scene....
Turning Points
Jamie fights in the pivotal Second Battle of Saratoga. Roger and Brianna search for Jemmy.
I love Outlander, don't get me wrong, but I hate this version of the opening song!
Rent
Claire joins the MacKenzie rent-collecting trip. To her horror, Dougal uses Jamie's scars to gain sympathy for the Jacobite cause. Claire recalls that a defining moment in Scottish history is fast approaching.
[spoiler]Claire goes on the road with the Mackenzie men to collect taxes on their lands. But this tr...
Written in My Own Heart's Blood
The American Revolution reaches the pivotal Battle of Monmouth. Lord John Grey and Ian race to save William. Brianna makes an important decision.
Oh my god what an episode. This was crazy and the suspense for next week is killing me. I want to se...
The Way Out
Claire decides to use her medical skills to aid her escape from Castle Leoch - with Jamie's help, she tends to an ill child. During an evening's entertainment, a story gives Claire hope for her freedom.
[spoiler]As Claire is now a perminant "guest" and the house healer, we get to see her grow closer to...
The Gathering
As the Castle prepares for The Gathering, Claire plots her escape. But after a dangerous encounter with a drunken Dougal and an unexpected run-in with Jamie, her plans are dashed.
[spoiler]Claire prepares to her exit strategy, she's has planned it out and is ready to leave. She'l...
Through a Glass, Darkly
Returning to her own time, Claire must reconcile her future with the life she left behind. Shifting back to 18th century, Jamie, Claire and Murtagh arrive in France, but learn that Paris presents its own challenges.
Got to watch it early and honestly, it's perfect. I am so looking forward to this season.
Best Laid Schemes...
Jamie and Claire use Claire’s medical knowledge to devise a scheme to stop a wine deal which could fill the Prince’s war chest. When Claire learns Jamie has gone back on his word, the couple are met with dire consequences that will forever change their lives.
Black Jack has no sack!
Surrender
Jamie leads a lonely life hidden in a cave until Lallybroch is threatened by redcoats. Claire and Frank struggle to coexist in a marriage haunted by the ghost of Jamie.
Fergus took it like a man better than Jamie Lannister, just saying....
First Wife
Claire returns to Lallybroch with Jamie, where she does not receive quite the reception she was expecting. Unbeknownst to her, Jamie's made some choices in their time apart which come back to haunt them with a vengeance.
It's comforting how some things never change in a world where nothing is the same after 20 years, no...
Common Ground
Having been led by providence to Fraser's Ridge, Jamie, Claire and Young Ian begin to build a home in the Blue Ridge Mountains. In the 20th Century, Roger tries to reconnect with Brianna.
I mean, one of the shots during the intro song shows a woman going down some stairs in a period dres...
Blood of My Blood
Jamie and Claire are surprised when Lord John Grey drops in on Fraser's Ridge with an unexpected traveling companion. When Grey takes ill, Claire must reconcile her personal feelings with her duties as a doctor.
Let's be honest. Who even cares about William WHEN BRIANNA IS COMING! I'm so looking forward to that...
Wilmington
Roger's diligent search for Brianna pays off when he finds her in Wilmington, but their romantic reunion comes to an abrupt halt when she discovered pertinent information that he intentionally kept from her.
Oh, Brianna. You shouldn't have married Roger just because he followed you through time. All the iss...
Mercy Shall Follow Me
Jamie and Roger implement their plan to eliminate the threat looming over them, but it goes awry. Brianna is forced to confront her greatest fear and fight for her and her son's lives.
I adore this show, but something is missing this season. I can’t exactly put my finger on what it is...
The Reckoning
Jamie and the Highlanders rescue Claire from Black Jack Randall. Back at the castle, politics threaten to tear Clan MacKenzie apart and Jamie's scorned lover, Laoghaire, attempts to win him back.
''If you ever raise a hand to me again, James Fraser, I will cut your heart out and have it for brea...
Sticks and Stones
Claire struggles with her demons as a nefarious rumor begins to spread on the Ridge. Tensions rise as the residents fear there is a dangerous person in their midst.
As a whole, this season has been awful, slow, and boring. There's been a few okay episodes, and some...
Hello, Goodbye
Brianna works to thwart a treacherous plan that endangers her family. A surprise encounter brings new understanding to Roger's journey in the past. Ian and Rachel take a big step in their relationship - as the Revolutionary war rears its head once again.
I feel like the only person who isn't invested in Ian's romance with this girl, lol. I hope the focu...
Ye Dinna Get Used to It
The truth about Lord John Grey's mysterious disappearance is revealed. Brianna faces off with the foes threatening her family.
The Fox's Lair
Claire and Jamie call upon Jamie’s grandsire, Lord Lovat, in an attempt to elicit support for the Jacobite cause. However, a visiting Colum MacKenzie has other plans, and Lord Lovat’s manipulative machinations ensure that no matter what, his own interests will be served.
Thank Christ you're out of France, I ain't got time for that.
Crème De Menthe
Claire follows her conscience as a surgeon, even though it could put her and Jamie's lives at risk. At the same time, Jamie attempts to evade the reach of the Crown as it representative closes in on his illegal dealings.
Other wife?! Excuse the fuck outta me?!
The Company We Keep
Roger leads Jamie's militia to the trading post of Brownsville and finds himself embroiled in a bitter feud. Jamie and Claire arrive to find that Roger's unusual strategy may have cost them the loyalty of the militia.
Everytime I see Roger I wanna clog 'm in his teeth... Except when he sings... Then I just want to sl...
Echoes
Jamie's authority is tested when an old rival from Ardsmuir shows up to settle on the Ridge. Claire finds a new way to cope with the trauma of her assault by Lionel Brown.
I hope they get rid of the drunkard side plot soon enough... Those are overdone and a goddamn bore.
Allegiance
Jamie struggles with his first request as Indian Agent. Roger presides over an unusual funeral. Marsali gives birth. However, the joy is short lived when a discovery is made.
Those matches are definitely going to be the cause of a fire.
Temperance
Fergus worries about his new son's quality of life when the baby is bullied by superstitious Protestants. Claire performs surgery on Tom's hand.
Only one word can describe this season so far: BORING.
Hour of the Wolf
While visiting the Cherokee, Ian encounters a man from his past who dredges up painful memories of his time with the Mohawk. Jamie meets an Indian Agent who challenges his convictions, causing him to re-evaluate.
This season is so boring. It's genuinely so hard to get through. If it weren't for the fact I had wa...
Give Me Liberty
Claire and Jamie experience the rising tensions in the colonies first-hand when they attend a Loyalist event in Wilmington in honor of the Scottish heroine, Flora MacDonald.
Most boring episode yet. And why are we bringing THAT guy back again. Still tired of the junkie ...
Where the Waters Meet
Jamie and Claire help civilians flee Ticonderoga after the fort falls into British hands. Roger discovers the identity of the mysterious 'Nuckelavee'.
although slightly familiar, I don't remember that man at the end of the episode ♀
The Search
Claire and Jenny set out to rescue Jamie from his redcoat captors. When Murtagh joins up, they turn to unorthodox tactics to send word to Jamie. When word finally arrives, the news isn't what anyone had hoped.
Beautifully shot and acted, but I felt that this episode was one long chase scene. The loss of the b...
Between Two Fires
As Jamie continues to hunt Murtagh with the aid of the zealous Lieutenant Hamilton Knox, he's forced to consider whether or not he's on the right side of history.
We need more Marsali! Lauren Lyle is too good to have this little screen time. At least it's an impr...
Perpetual Adoration
Jamie and his militia arrive at Hillsborough to learn that Governor Tryon has proposed a rather unorthodox solution to deal with the threat posed by the Regulators and to resolve the growing political crisis.
Roger annoys me. I didn't like him much in the books and the show is no different where he is conce...
Better to Marry Than Burn
At Jocasta's wedding, Jamie learns Tryon's true motivation for ending the Regulator threat.
This season is so boring.
Famous Last Words
The Frasers must come to terms with all that has changed in the aftermath of the Battle of Alamance Creek. Brianna tries to help Roger overcome the trauma he has endured. An unexpected visitor arrives at the Ridge.
I loved it! The scenes with Ian and Roger were BEAUTIFUL! Although I didn't like the way the write...
I Am Not Alone
Richard Brown and his Committee of Safety arrive to arrest Claire for murder. However, due to the rising political tensions in the colonies, Brown's plan to find a judge for a trial does not go as expected.
Really good episode. Needed more story and less bed play though.
A Most Uncomfortable Woman
On the way to Scotland, Jamie is pulled back into the Revolutionary War. William is sent on a covert mission. Roger and Brianna struggle to adapt to life in the 1980s.
Wow. Claire didn't even try to pull away...
Singapore
At Ticonderoga, Jamie and Claire prepare for an imminent British assault. Roger compiles information about time travel while Brianna earns the respect of her coworkers.
What was that portal like thing in the tunnel Brianna walked through? I almost expected her to end u...
Unfinished Business
Jamie, Claire, and Ian return to Lallybroch. Ian reconnects with his family in a time of need, while Claire deals with the fallout from a long-held secret. Roger and Buck search for Jemmy in the past.
I don't remember who most of these people are!!
Carnal Knowledge
Lord John Grey is put in a precarious position. William struggles to understand a surprising revelation.
If they kill Lord John I will riot!! Also Jamie is being unreasonable, they thought he was dead!
Not in Scotland Anymore
Life in Paris is not without its trials as Jamie struggles to triumph over the traumas of his past. A fortunate meeting with Jacobite leader Prince Charles presents opportunities, while the Duke of Sandringham’s presence brings complications.
Gosh, I love this show so much!! And that twist at the end... poor Jamie when he learns about Rand...
Useful Occupations and Deceptions
Jamie’s days and nights are dominated by political machinations, while Claire finds solace in her healing skills. As their plan to stop Culloden progresses, including engaging the aid of a young pickpocket, the past threatens to derail their forward momentum.
Interesting new characters: - Mother Hildegarde, a nun who is friends with the composer Bach; - he...
America the Beautiful
Claire and Jamie cross paths with Stephen Bonnet, a pirate and smuggler who enlists their help. Claire illuminates Jamie on some of America's history, leading him to wonder if it's possible for them to lay down roots.
They took a river pirate to the river to meet with his other pirate cohorts - then they go down this...
Do No Harm
Claire and Jamie visit his Aunt Jocasta at her plantation, River Run. When tragedy strikes at the plantation, Jamie and Claire find themselves caught between what's right and the law of the land.
Truly heartbreaking to watch it knowing this happened in America for centuries. They're still almost...
Free Will
The growing Regulator threat forces Jamie, Claire and Roger to embark on a mission to raise a militia.
That was a great episode! There were moments I got shocked because I wasn't expecting. One of them...
The World Turned Upside Down
A dysentery epidemic spreads on the Ridge, and Claire falls deathly ill. She is almost recovered when the Christies arrive and drop a bombshell. As nefarious rumors spread like wildfire on the Ridge, tragedy strikes.
Man, that had to be one of the most uncomfortable hours of TV I've watched. Ugh I need a shower.
Death Be Not Proud
Jamie discovers Arch Bug has been keeping a dangerous secret. In the 20th century, Roger and Brianna find a link to Jamie and Claire.
A step down from the first two episodes. Nothing really happened.
A Practical Guide for Time-Travelers
Jamie prepares to face British forces in battle. Roger and Brianna question Buck MacKenzie’s intentions in the 20th century. William fights in the First Battle of Saratoga.
Well no wonder I didn't recognize that guy at the end of last episode. He was originally portrayed b...
Brotherly Love
Claire and Ian arrive in Philadelphia to help the ailing Henry Grey. Roger and Buck receive an unexpected clue in their search for Jemmy.
W...wait ... what ... is ... is he ... ???
A Hundredweight of Stones
Claire turns to John Grey for comfort as they process difficult news. Ian and Rachel discuss their love and their future. Brianna confronts an intruder at Lallybroch.
This is just becoming just stupid and no longer fun to watch. I forgot why I started to watch this s...
Sassenach
While on her honeymoon, WWII combat nurse Claire Randall is mysteriously transported back to 1743 Scotland, where she is kidnapped by a group of Highlanders - and meets an injured young man named Jamie.
First impressions: [spoiler]Like the muted color tones, with mid contrasts, for the general look...
Castle Leoch
Claire is taken to meet the Laird. As suspicions about her grow, Claire befriends the mysterious Geillis Duncan. When the clan discover her medical skills, Claire goes from guest to prisoner.
[spoiler]Claire is resolved to being in the past. Now she must learn to live in it: An englishwoman ...
By the Pricking of My Thumbs
Jamie hopes the newly arrived Duke of Sandringham will help lift the price from his head, while Claire attempts to save an abandoned child.
Claire is pretty condescending to everyone about believing in fairies and ghosts for someone who tra...
The Watch
Jamie finds himself between a rock and a hard place when a redcoat deserter from his past resurfaces. Claire tends to a laboring Jenny while Jamie and Ian join The Watch, resulting in devastating consequences.
[spoiler]Even at home, Jamie can't seem to find peace or safety. For the past couple of years, The W...
To Ransom a Man's Soul
A desperate plan manages to free Jamie, but his wounds are more than just physical. At a nearby monastery, Claire attempts to save both Jamie's heart and soul, as his mind lingers on the torture.
Damn, it was almost painful to watch at times.
Je Suis Prest
Claire and Jamie reunite with the Lallybroch and MacKenzie men as they train for war. Jamie’s power struggles with Dougal and Claire’s personal battle with her memories of WWII weigh upon them, but new, helpful information comes to light when a young Englishman named William Grey pays a surprise visit to their camp.
A good episode that reminds us how tough Claire is and how much she's gone through. Also a great rem...
The Doldrums
Claire and Jamie leave Scotland, sailing to the West Indies on an urgent quest. But when the superstitious crew looks for someone to blame after a string of bad luck, rescue comes from an unlikely source.
Oh, boy. Jamie will NOT be happy about that! The new intro version is awesome. I'm digging the ne...
The False Bride
Jamie and Claire search for a place to call home. Meanwhile, in the 20th century, Brianna and Roger's romance heats up and then fizzles during a road trip that winds up highlighting their differences.
Too-smart Claire doing stupid things again, making trouble by getting into trouble. And Roger, de...
Sassenach
While on her honeymoon, WWII combat nurse Claire Randall is mysteriously transported back to 1743 Scotland, where she is kidnapped by a group of Highlanders - and meets an injured young man named Jamie.
First impressions: [spoiler]Like the muted color tones, with mid contrasts, for the general look...
Castle Leoch
Claire is taken to meet the Laird. As suspicions about her grow, Claire befriends the mysterious Geillis Duncan. When the clan discover her medical skills, Claire goes from guest to prisoner.
[spoiler]Claire is resolved to being in the past. Now she must learn to live in it: An englishwoman ...
The Way Out
Claire decides to use her medical skills to aid her escape from Castle Leoch - with Jamie's help, she tends to an ill child. During an evening's entertainment, a story gives Claire hope for her freedom.
[spoiler]As Claire is now a perminant "guest" and the house healer, we get to see her grow closer to...
The Gathering
As the Castle prepares for The Gathering, Claire plots her escape. But after a dangerous encounter with a drunken Dougal and an unexpected run-in with Jamie, her plans are dashed.
[spoiler]Claire prepares to her exit strategy, she's has planned it out and is ready to leave. She'l...
Rent
Claire joins the MacKenzie rent-collecting trip. To her horror, Dougal uses Jamie's scars to gain sympathy for the Jacobite cause. Claire recalls that a defining moment in Scottish history is fast approaching.
[spoiler]Claire goes on the road with the Mackenzie men to collect taxes on their lands. But this tr...
The Garrison Commander
Claire's unexpected meeting with a British general turns tense when Captain Jack Randall arrives. Claire finds herself alone with Randall - a dangerous man determined to uncover her secrets.
[spoiler]There is so much to this episode, even though we spend it in most a singular room/one locat...
The Wedding
Claire and Jamie are thrown together in marriage, but as their emotional and physical relationship unfolds, deeper feelings arise. Claire is ultimately torn between two men in two very different times.
[spoiler]This whole episode focuses on the wedding and wedding night, mostly out of sequence. And it...
Both Sides Now
Frank desperately searches for his missing wife, while Claire tries to come to terms with her new marriage. Claire is faced with an emotional quandry as a life-altering opportunity presents itself.
[spoiler]In terms of pacing, this episode feels like it slowed down a bit. Moving in chunks rather t...
The Reckoning
Jamie and the Highlanders rescue Claire from Black Jack Randall. Back at the castle, politics threaten to tear Clan MacKenzie apart and Jamie's scorned lover, Laoghaire, attempts to win him back.
''If you ever raise a hand to me again, James Fraser, I will cut your heart out and have it for brea...
By the Pricking of My Thumbs
Jamie hopes the newly arrived Duke of Sandringham will help lift the price from his head, while Claire attempts to save an abandoned child.
Claire is pretty condescending to everyone about believing in fairies and ghosts for someone who tra...
The Devil's Mark
Claire and Geillis are on trial for witchcraft. Jamie manages to rescue Claire, but not before she discovers a secret about Geillis's past.
NOOOOO. I wanted her to finally go back!!! I cant believe Geillis was from the future, wish we could...
Lallybroch
Reunited, Claire and Jamie make their way to Lallybroch - Jamie's family home. Reality quickly sets in, and old wounds are reopened between Jamie and his sister, Jenny.
I lost track of what was happening after seeing Jamie naked in the river... :/
The Watch
Jamie finds himself between a rock and a hard place when a redcoat deserter from his past resurfaces. Claire tends to a laboring Jenny while Jamie and Ian join The Watch, resulting in devastating consequences.
[spoiler]Even at home, Jamie can't seem to find peace or safety. For the past couple of years, The W...
The Search
Claire and Jenny set out to rescue Jamie from his redcoat captors. When Murtagh joins up, they turn to unorthodox tactics to send word to Jamie. When word finally arrives, the news isn't what anyone had hoped.
Beautifully shot and acted, but I felt that this episode was one long chase scene. The loss of the b...
Wentworth Prison
Jamie awaits his death sentence at Wentworth Prison, while Claire and the Highlanders search for a rescue plan. When Jamie is visited by Black Jack, he realizes there is a fate worse than death.
The show was so much more interesting when it was about life in the highlands instead of the cruelti...
To Ransom a Man's Soul
A desperate plan manages to free Jamie, but his wounds are more than just physical. At a nearby monastery, Claire attempts to save both Jamie's heart and soul, as his mind lingers on the torture.
Damn, it was almost painful to watch at times.
Through a Glass, Darkly
Returning to her own time, Claire must reconcile her future with the life she left behind. Shifting back to 18th century, Jamie, Claire and Murtagh arrive in France, but learn that Paris presents its own challenges.
Got to watch it early and honestly, it's perfect. I am so looking forward to this season.
Not in Scotland Anymore
Life in Paris is not without its trials as Jamie struggles to triumph over the traumas of his past. A fortunate meeting with Jacobite leader Prince Charles presents opportunities, while the Duke of Sandringham’s presence brings complications.
Gosh, I love this show so much!! And that twist at the end... poor Jamie when he learns about Rand...
Useful Occupations and Deceptions
Jamie’s days and nights are dominated by political machinations, while Claire finds solace in her healing skills. As their plan to stop Culloden progresses, including engaging the aid of a young pickpocket, the past threatens to derail their forward momentum.
Interesting new characters: - Mother Hildegarde, a nun who is friends with the composer Bach; - he...
La Dame Blanche
Claire and Jamie throw an elaborate dinner party intended to derail investors in Prince Charles’ war effort. Meanwhile, Claire’s revelation that Jack Randall is alive sparks Jamie in an unexpected way as he and Claire struggle to regain their physical intimacy.
Oh I cracked up! This episode had so many funny moments... but now I am truly intrigued by the La Da...
Untimely Resurrection
Reunited, Jamie and Claire attempt to extinguish the fires their dinner party ignited; however, Claire is set off on an unexpected change of course. Jamie and Claire’s relationship is put to the ultimate test when the past rears its ugly head.
[spoiler] I am very frustrated that Claire didn’t play the paradox card: with Randall dead, Frank do...
Best Laid Schemes...
Jamie and Claire use Claire’s medical knowledge to devise a scheme to stop a wine deal which could fill the Prince’s war chest. When Claire learns Jamie has gone back on his word, the couple are met with dire consequences that will forever change their lives.
Black Jack has no sack!
Faith
Claire is brought to L’Hopital Des Anges where doctors try to save her life and that of her unborn baby. King Louis asks Claire to judge two men accused of practicing the dark arts – one an enemy, one a friend.
Definitely the very best episode of this season watched in tears. Nothing to say more.. Respect.
The Fox's Lair
Claire and Jamie call upon Jamie’s grandsire, Lord Lovat, in an attempt to elicit support for the Jacobite cause. However, a visiting Colum MacKenzie has other plans, and Lord Lovat’s manipulative machinations ensure that no matter what, his own interests will be served.
Thank Christ you're out of France, I ain't got time for that.
Je Suis Prest
Claire and Jamie reunite with the Lallybroch and MacKenzie men as they train for war. Jamie’s power struggles with Dougal and Claire’s personal battle with her memories of WWII weigh upon them, but new, helpful information comes to light when a young Englishman named William Grey pays a surprise visit to their camp.
A good episode that reminds us how tough Claire is and how much she's gone through. Also a great rem...
Prestonpans
Jamie relies upon Claire's knowledge of history to lead the Jacobite army into a crucial battle. Claire is reminded of the true cost of war as she attends to the dead and dying.
Best episode of the season (so far). It's episodes like these that make the slow(er) eps of Outlande...
Vengeance Is Mine
Claire and the Highlanders head north after the Jacobite leaders decide to halt their march on London. Claire has an unexpected reunion after a band of redcoats makes trouble for the Scots.
I Think We Better Go!!! LOL!
The Hail Mary
Jamie works to divert the Jacobite army away from imminent slaughter. Claire tries to provide comfort to a sick Alex Randall who shares an unusual plan to save the mother of his child.
An episode of brothers, legacies, sacrifice, and deathbeds. As the two brothers face their certain d...
Dragonfly in Amber
In the present, Claire reveals the truth to her daughter, Brianna. In the 18th century, Jamie does everything he can to save his loved ones as the Battle of Culloden begins.
When you're ginger and your assumed parents are both dark haired but you don't give a fuck what peop...
The Battle Joined
Jamie's past provides his only hope of survival following the Battle of Culloden. A pregnant Claire attempts to adjust to life in 1940s Boston.
Oh, I'd missed this show!! I love how season after season the intro song changes slightly. The lady...
Surrender
Jamie leads a lonely life hidden in a cave until Lallybroch is threatened by redcoats. Claire and Frank struggle to coexist in a marriage haunted by the ghost of Jamie.
Fergus took it like a man better than Jamie Lannister, just saying....
All Debts Paid
In prison, Jamie discovers that an old foe has become the warden - and has the power to make his life hell. Claire and Frank both put their best foot forward in marriage, but an uninvited guest shatters the illusion.
What's this strange power Jamie has over the English officers? Is it his broodiness? He *was* especi...
Of Lost Things
Jamie is pulled into intrigue while serving as a groomsman at Helwater. In 1968, Claire, Brianna and Roger struggle to trace Jamie's whereabouts, leaving Clarie to wonder if they will ever find him.
This was such a beautiful episode. From Jamie's son to the friendship between Jamie and John (whic...
Freedom & Whisky
Brianna grapples with life-changing revelations and Claire must help her come to terms with the fact that she is her father's daughter. Roger brings news that forces Claire and Brianna to face an impossible choice.
OH MY GOD THAT ENDING!
A. Malcolm
After decades apart, Jamie and Claire finally reunite and rekindle their emotional and physical bonds. But Jamie's new business dealings jeopardize the couples' hopes for a simple life together.
that sex scene was something like 20min... Felt a lot like filler.
Crème De Menthe
Claire follows her conscience as a surgeon, even though it could put her and Jamie's lives at risk. At the same time, Jamie attempts to evade the reach of the Crown as it representative closes in on his illegal dealings.
Other wife?! Excuse the fuck outta me?!
First Wife
Claire returns to Lallybroch with Jamie, where she does not receive quite the reception she was expecting. Unbeknownst to her, Jamie's made some choices in their time apart which come back to haunt them with a vengeance.
It's comforting how some things never change in a world where nothing is the same after 20 years, no...
The Doldrums
Claire and Jamie leave Scotland, sailing to the West Indies on an urgent quest. But when the superstitious crew looks for someone to blame after a string of bad luck, rescue comes from an unlikely source.
Oh, boy. Jamie will NOT be happy about that! The new intro version is awesome. I'm digging the ne...
Heaven and Earth
Claire races to discover the source of an epidemic aboard a disease-stricken ship before hundreds of sailors die. And as Jamie locks horns with Captain Raines, Fergus finds himself torn between loyalty and love.
Another more peaceful episode, without controversial content. I like the parts where Claire shows he...
Uncharted
After making a leap of faith, Claire washes up on an island where survival is her only option. Navigating treacherous waters crippled the Artemis, so Jamie devises a joyful moment for his crew in the midst of setbacks.
I love drunk claire so much.
The Bakra
The Artemis finally reaches Jamaica bringing Jamie and Claire much closer to their goal. During a ball on the island, the Frasers encounter old allies, as well as former adversaries who threaten to derail their mission.
Well, *clearly* the 200 year old baby is Briana. Duh. I wonder if Jamie will get to go to the future...
Eye of the Storm
Claire plays a game of cat and mouse with an old adversary as she searches for young Ian. The Frasers race through the jungles of Jamaica to prevent the unthinkable.
Jamie and Claire's hair in the underwater scene though...
America the Beautiful
Claire and Jamie cross paths with Stephen Bonnet, a pirate and smuggler who enlists their help. Claire illuminates Jamie on some of America's history, leading him to wonder if it's possible for them to lay down roots.
They took a river pirate to the river to meet with his other pirate cohorts - then they go down this...
Do No Harm
Claire and Jamie visit his Aunt Jocasta at her plantation, River Run. When tragedy strikes at the plantation, Jamie and Claire find themselves caught between what's right and the law of the land.
Truly heartbreaking to watch it knowing this happened in America for centuries. They're still almost...
The False Bride
Jamie and Claire search for a place to call home. Meanwhile, in the 20th century, Brianna and Roger's romance heats up and then fizzles during a road trip that winds up highlighting their differences.
Too-smart Claire doing stupid things again, making trouble by getting into trouble. And Roger, de...
Common Ground
Having been led by providence to Fraser's Ridge, Jamie, Claire and Young Ian begin to build a home in the Blue Ridge Mountains. In the 20th Century, Roger tries to reconnect with Brianna.
I mean, one of the shots during the intro song shows a woman going down some stairs in a period dres...
Savages
Claire's medical expertise proves invaluable, but she begins to fear for her life when tragedy strikes her patients' household. Jamie and Young Ian travel to a nearby town to recruit settlers for Fraser's Ridge.
They brought Murtagh back! That's my favorite deviation from the books. I really grew to hate t...
Blood of My Blood
Jamie and Claire are surprised when Lord John Grey drops in on Fraser's Ridge with an unexpected traveling companion. When Grey takes ill, Claire must reconcile her personal feelings with her duties as a doctor.
Let's be honest. Who even cares about William WHEN BRIANNA IS COMING! I'm so looking forward to that...
Down the Rabbit Hole
Brianna follows in her mother's footsteps and travels through the stones back in time to 18th century Scotland where she struggles to make her way to the Colonies to find her parents.
I missed Claire and Jamie but this was still a really good episode. I would have liked to have seen...
Wilmington
Roger's diligent search for Brianna pays off when he finds her in Wilmington, but their romantic reunion comes to an abrupt halt when she discovered pertinent information that he intentionally kept from her.
Oh, Brianna. You shouldn't have married Roger just because he followed you through time. All the iss...
The Birds & The Bees
As Brianna struggles to compartmentalize the trauma she's suffered in the wake of the tragedy that befell her in Wilmington, she refocuses on finding her parents.
Both my favorite and least favorite parts of the series. All rolled up into one episode. That scene ...
The Deep Heart's Core
Jamie and Claire keep secrets from one another as they try to help Brianna process her recent trauma. But the secrets they keep cause a bigger familial rift once they are revealed.
I'm glad they didn't drag that out; I don't know how long I could have watched that, I have a thing ...
If Not For Hope
Jamie, Claire and Young Ian embark on a long uncertain journey to rescue Roger, while Brianna forges a friendship with one of Jamie's old friends as she fends off Aunt Jocasta's attempts to secure a husband.
[spoiler] I have so many questions!!! Ok if Brianna marries Lord John and Roger actually comes back,...
Providence
Brianna confronts a violent figure from her past in an attempt to cope with her trauma. Roger befriends a fellow captive and endeavors to escape the Mohawk Village, while Fergus and Marsali plan a dangerous mission.
Well fuck you very much Outlander for making me cry incessintly and deeply during that finale scene....
Man of Worth
Jamie, Claire and Young Ian's attempt to rescue Roger from his Mohawk captors goes awry when a ghost from Claire's past lays waste to their plan. Meanwhile, Brianna worries Claire, Jamie and Roger might not return.
so, basically, Roger ruined everyone's life just because his entitled ass thinks that Brianna belong...
The Fiery Cross
Following celebrations in honor of Brianna and Roger's wedding, Governor Tryon reminds Jamie of his obligation to hunt down and kill Murtagh Fitzgibbons.
Wow, enough people getting laid in this episode.
Between Two Fires
As Jamie continues to hunt Murtagh with the aid of the zealous Lieutenant Hamilton Knox, he's forced to consider whether or not he's on the right side of history.
We need more Marsali! Lauren Lyle is too good to have this little screen time. At least it's an impr...
Free Will
The growing Regulator threat forces Jamie, Claire and Roger to embark on a mission to raise a militia.
That was a great episode! There were moments I got shocked because I wasn't expecting. One of them...
The Company We Keep
Roger leads Jamie's militia to the trading post of Brownsville and finds himself embroiled in a bitter feud. Jamie and Claire arrive to find that Roger's unusual strategy may have cost them the loyalty of the militia.
Everytime I see Roger I wanna clog 'm in his teeth... Except when he sings... Then I just want to sl...
Perpetual Adoration
Jamie and his militia arrive at Hillsborough to learn that Governor Tryon has proposed a rather unorthodox solution to deal with the threat posed by the Regulators and to resolve the growing political crisis.
Roger annoys me. I didn't like him much in the books and the show is no different where he is conce...
Better to Marry Than Burn
At Jocasta's wedding, Jamie learns Tryon's true motivation for ending the Regulator threat.
This season is so boring.
The Ballad of Roger Mac
The Regulator Rebellion reaches a boiling point, forcing Jamie to face his fear and confront the consequence of his divided loyalties.
I cannot believe in this episode! It started well, and then we were forced to see Jamie wear a red c...
Famous Last Words
The Frasers must come to terms with all that has changed in the aftermath of the Battle of Alamance Creek. Brianna tries to help Roger overcome the trauma he has endured. An unexpected visitor arrives at the Ridge.
I loved it! The scenes with Ian and Roger were BEAUTIFUL! Although I didn't like the way the write...
Monsters and Heroes
When Jamie is bitten by a venomous snake, Claire fears she may not have the resources to save him. Jamie asks Roger to complete an important task in the event of his death.
Brianna got yeeted yet didn’t even get a bruise. This season is so boring. NOTHING HAPPENS. At least...
Mercy Shall Follow Me
Jamie and Roger implement their plan to eliminate the threat looming over them, but it goes awry. Brianna is forced to confront her greatest fear and fight for her and her son's lives.
I adore this show, but something is missing this season. I can’t exactly put my finger on what it is...
Journeycake
A revelation about Jemmy forces Roger and Brianna to choose between staying in the eighteenth century and returning to the safety of the future. Jamie finds that unrest in the backcountry has given rise to a new power.
Let me start by just saying this: WOW! This episode got me like no other. It started with a very sad...
Never My Love
Claire struggles to survive brutal treatment from her captors, as Jamie gathers a group of loyal men to help him rescue his wife. Meanwhile, Roger and Brianna's journey takes a surprising turn.
[spoiler] Sometimes I feel like they "overuse" the raping plot. Almost all the main characters have...
Echoes
Jamie's authority is tested when an old rival from Ardsmuir shows up to settle on the Ridge. Claire finds a new way to cope with the trauma of her assault by Lionel Brown.
I hope they get rid of the drunkard side plot soon enough... Those are overdone and a goddamn bore.
Allegiance
Jamie struggles with his first request as Indian Agent. Roger presides over an unusual funeral. Marsali gives birth. However, the joy is short lived when a discovery is made.
Those matches are definitely going to be the cause of a fire.
Temperance
Fergus worries about his new son's quality of life when the baby is bullied by superstitious Protestants. Claire performs surgery on Tom's hand.
Only one word can describe this season so far: BORING.
Hour of the Wolf
While visiting the Cherokee, Ian encounters a man from his past who dredges up painful memories of his time with the Mohawk. Jamie meets an Indian Agent who challenges his convictions, causing him to re-evaluate.
This season is so boring. It's genuinely so hard to get through. If it weren't for the fact I had wa...
Give Me Liberty
Claire and Jamie experience the rising tensions in the colonies first-hand when they attend a Loyalist event in Wilmington in honor of the Scottish heroine, Flora MacDonald.
Most boring episode yet. And why are we bringing THAT guy back again. Still tired of the junkie ...
The World Turned Upside Down
A dysentery epidemic spreads on the Ridge, and Claire falls deathly ill. She is almost recovered when the Christies arrive and drop a bombshell. As nefarious rumors spread like wildfire on the Ridge, tragedy strikes.
Man, that had to be one of the most uncomfortable hours of TV I've watched. Ugh I need a shower.
Sticks and Stones
Claire struggles with her demons as a nefarious rumor begins to spread on the Ridge. Tensions rise as the residents fear there is a dangerous person in their midst.
As a whole, this season has been awful, slow, and boring. There's been a few okay episodes, and some...
I Am Not Alone
Richard Brown and his Committee of Safety arrive to arrest Claire for murder. However, due to the rising political tensions in the colonies, Brown's plan to find a judge for a trial does not go as expected.
Really good episode. Needed more story and less bed play though.
A Life Well Lost
Jamie races towards Wilmington to rescue Claire from the gallows, only to discover that the American Revolution has well and truly reached North Carolina.
Glad the show's back but I do not like the new opening theme, it sounds harsh and forced. I miss th...
The Happiest Place on Earth
Claire makes a startling discovery about Roger and Brianna’s newborn daughter. A familiar face returns to the Ridge with explosive consequences.
This episode was so emotional, but the scene with Lord John and Jamie… ♥ I can’t even describe. I sh...
Death Be Not Proud
Jamie discovers Arch Bug has been keeping a dangerous secret. In the 20th century, Roger and Brianna find a link to Jamie and Claire.
A step down from the first two episodes. Nothing really happened.
A Most Uncomfortable Woman
On the way to Scotland, Jamie is pulled back into the Revolutionary War. William is sent on a covert mission. Roger and Brianna struggle to adapt to life in the 1980s.
Wow. Claire didn't even try to pull away...
Singapore
At Ticonderoga, Jamie and Claire prepare for an imminent British assault. Roger compiles information about time travel while Brianna earns the respect of her coworkers.
What was that portal like thing in the tunnel Brianna walked through? I almost expected her to end u...
Where the Waters Meet
Jamie and Claire help civilians flee Ticonderoga after the fort falls into British hands. Roger discovers the identity of the mysterious 'Nuckelavee'.
although slightly familiar, I don't remember that man at the end of the episode ♀
A Practical Guide for Time-Travelers
Jamie prepares to face British forces in battle. Roger and Brianna question Buck MacKenzie’s intentions in the 20th century. William fights in the First Battle of Saratoga.
Well no wonder I didn't recognize that guy at the end of last episode. He was originally portrayed b...
Turning Points
Jamie fights in the pivotal Second Battle of Saratoga. Roger and Brianna search for Jemmy.
I love Outlander, don't get me wrong, but I hate this version of the opening song!
Unfinished Business
Jamie, Claire, and Ian return to Lallybroch. Ian reconnects with his family in a time of need, while Claire deals with the fallout from a long-held secret. Roger and Buck search for Jemmy in the past.
I don't remember who most of these people are!!
Brotherly Love
Claire and Ian arrive in Philadelphia to help the ailing Henry Grey. Roger and Buck receive an unexpected clue in their search for Jemmy.
W...wait ... what ... is ... is he ... ???
A Hundredweight of Stones
Claire turns to John Grey for comfort as they process difficult news. Ian and Rachel discuss their love and their future. Brianna confronts an intruder at Lallybroch.
This is just becoming just stupid and no longer fun to watch. I forgot why I started to watch this s...
Carnal Knowledge
Lord John Grey is put in a precarious position. William struggles to understand a surprising revelation.
If they kill Lord John I will riot!! Also Jamie is being unreasonable, they thought he was dead!
Hello, Goodbye
Brianna works to thwart a treacherous plan that endangers her family. A surprise encounter brings new understanding to Roger's journey in the past. Ian and Rachel take a big step in their relationship - as the Revolutionary war rears its head once again.
I feel like the only person who isn't invested in Ian's romance with this girl, lol. I hope the focu...
Ye Dinna Get Used to It
The truth about Lord John Grey's mysterious disappearance is revealed. Brianna faces off with the foes threatening her family.
Written in My Own Heart's Blood
The American Revolution reaches the pivotal Battle of Monmouth. Lord John Grey and Ian race to save William. Brianna makes an important decision.
Oh my god what an episode. This was crazy and the suspense for next week is killing me. I want to se...
A Hundred Thousand Angels
Denzell must perform a dangerous operation with the skills he's learned from Claire. William asks for help from an unexpected source in his mission to save Jane.
Really loved this. Look forward to the final season!
Season | Average Rating | Episodes | Best Episode | Worst Episode |
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3 | ★ 8.6 | 13 |
★ 9.1
Of Lost Things
|
★ 8.0
Crème De Menthe
|
2 | ★ 8.6 | 13 |
★ 9.5
Dragonfly in Amber
|
★ 8.0
The Fox's Lair
|
1 | ★ 8.5 | 16 |
★ 9.2
The Devil's Mark
|
★ 8.1
The Search
|
4 | ★ 8.5 | 13 |
★ 9.1
The Birds & The Bees
|
★ 8.2
America the Beautiful
|
5 | ★ 8.4 | 12 |
★ 9.1
The Ballad of Roger Mac
|
★ 8.0
The Company We Keep
|
7 | ★ 8.3 | 16 |
★ 8.8
The Happiest Place on Earth
|
★ 7.8
Hello, Goodbye
|
6 | ★ 8.0 | 8 |
★ 8.2
The World Turned Upside Down
|
★ 7.5
Sticks and Stones
|
When you're ginger and your assumed parents are both dark haired but you don't give a fuck what peop...