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The Best Episodes of Outlander

Every episode of Outlander ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Outlander!

The Best Episodes of Outlander

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...

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  1. 9.5/10(5.8k votes)

    #1 - Dragonfly in Amber

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    S2:E13

    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.

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  2. 9.2/10(6.0k votes)

    #2 - The Devil's Mark

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    S1:E11

    Claire and Geillis are on trial for witchcraft. Jamie manages to rescue Claire, but not before she discovers a secret about Geillis's past.

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    Director:Mike Barker
  3. 9.2/10(4.9k votes)

    #3 - Faith

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    S2:E7

    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.

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  4. 9.1/10(2.9k votes)

    #4 - The Ballad of Roger Mac

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    S5:E7

    The Regulator Rebellion reaches a boiling point, forcing Jamie to face his fear and confront the consequence of his divided loyalties.

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  5. 8.9/10(6.7k votes)

    #5 - The Garrison Commander

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    S1:E6

    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.

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  6. 8.9/10(2.5k votes)

    #6 - Journeycake

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    S5:E11

    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.

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  8. 8.8/10(7.4k votes)

    #7 - The Wedding

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    S1:E7

    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.

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    Director:Anna Foerster
  9. 8.8/10(5.7k votes)

    #8 - Both Sides Now

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    S1:E8

    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.

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  10. 8.8/10(3.4k votes)

    #9 - Prestonpans

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    S2:E10

    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.

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  11. 8.8/10(3.5k votes)

    #10 - Vengeance Is Mine

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    S2:E11

    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.

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  12. 8.8/10(3.0k votes)

    #11 - Never My Love

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    S5:E12

    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.

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  13. 8.8/10(1.5k votes)

    #12 - The Happiest Place on Earth

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    S7:E2

    Claire makes a startling discovery about Roger and Brianna’s newborn daughter. A familiar face returns to the Ridge with explosive consequences.

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    Director:Lisa Clarke
  14. 8.8/10(699 votes)

    #13 - A Hundred Thousand Angels

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    S7:E16

    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.

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  15. 8.7/10(5.0k votes)

    #14 - Wentworth Prison

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    S1:E15

    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.

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  16. 8.7/10(3.4k votes)

    #15 - The Hail Mary

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    S2:E12

    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.

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  17. 8.7/10(1.3k votes)

    #16 - Turning Points

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    S7:E8

    Jamie fights in the pivotal Second Battle of Saratoga. Roger and Brianna search for Jemmy.

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    Director:Joss Agnew
  18. 8.6/10(6.1k votes)

    #17 - Rent

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    S1:E5

    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.

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    Director:Brian Kelly
  19. 8.5/10(6.3k votes)

    #18 - The Way Out

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    S1:E3

    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.

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    Director:Brian Kelly
  20. 8.5/10(5.9k votes)

    #19 - The Gathering

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    S1:E4

    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.

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  21. 8.5/10(4.5k votes)

    #20 - Through a Glass, Darkly

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    S2:E1

    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.

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  22. 8.5/10(3.6k votes)

    #21 - Best Laid Schemes...

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    S2:E6

    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.

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  23. 8.5/10(2.4k votes)

    #22 - Mercy Shall Follow Me

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    S5:E10

    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.

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  24. 8.5/10(662 votes)

    #23 - Written in My Own Heart's Blood

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    S7:E15

    The American Revolution reaches the pivotal Battle of Monmouth. Lord John Grey and Ian race to save William. Brianna makes an important decision.

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  25. 8.4/10(5.2k votes)

    #24 - The Reckoning

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    S1:E9

    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.

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  26. 8.4/10(4.5k votes)

    #25 - Lallybroch

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    S1:E12

    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.

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    Director:Mike Barker

Best Episodes Summary

"Dragonfly in Amber" is the best rated episode of "Outlander". It scored 9.5/10 based on 5844 votes. Directed by Philip John and written by Matthew B. Roberts, Toni Graphia, it aired on 7/9/2016. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Devil's Mark".