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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!

Best episode
S2E13 Dragonfly in Amber
9.56,274 votes
Worst episode
S6E7 Sticks and Stones
7.52,063 votes
Top season
Season 3
8.6avg
Binge time
4d 6h
101 episodes
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Outlander Season 2 Episode 13 - Dragonfly in Amber
    9.5/10(6274 votes)

    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.

    Director:Philip John
    Writers:Matthew B. Roberts, Toni Graphia

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  2. Outlander Season 1 Episode 11 - The Devil's Mark
    9.2/10(6430 votes)

    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.

    Director:Mike Barker
    Writer:Toni Graphia

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  3. Outlander Season 2 Episode 7 - Faith
    9.2/10(5260 votes)

    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.

    Director:Metin Hüseyin
    Writer:Toni Graphia

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  4. Outlander Season 3 Episode 4 - Of Lost Things
    9.1/10(4465 votes)

    S3:E4

    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.

    Director:Brendan Maher
    Writer:Toni Graphia

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  5. Outlander Season 4 Episode 9 - The Birds & the Bees
    9.1/10(3245 votes)

    S4:E9

    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.

    Director:David Moore
    Writers:Matthew B. Roberts, Toni Graphia

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  6. Outlander Season 5 Episode 7 - The Ballad of Roger Mac
    9.1/10(3150 votes)

    S5:E7

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

    Director:Stephen Woolfenden
    Writer:Toni Graphia

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  7. Outlander Season 1 Episode 6 - The Garrison Commander
    9.0/10(7139 votes)

    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.

    Director:Brian Kelly
    Writer:Ira Steven Behr

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  8. Outlander Season 3 Episode 5 - Freedom & Whisky
    9.0/10(4302 votes)

    S3:E5

    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.

    Director:Brendan Maher
    Writer:Toni Graphia

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  9. Outlander Season 3 Episode 3 - All Debts Paid
    8.9/10(4169 votes)

    S3:E3

    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.

    Director:Brendan Maher
    Writer:Matthew B. Roberts

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  10. Outlander Season 5 Episode 11 - Journeycake
    8.9/10(2711 votes)

    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.

    Director:Jamie Payne
    Writer:Diana Gabaldon

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  11. Outlander Season 1 Episode 7 - The Wedding
    8.8/10(7901 votes)

    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.

    Director:Anna Foerster
    Writer:Anne Kenney

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  12. Outlander Season 1 Episode 8 - Both Sides Now
    8.8/10(6055 votes)

    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.

    Director:Anna Foerster
    Writer:Ronald D. Moore

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  13. Outlander Season 3 Episode 1 - The Battle Joined
    8.8/10(4767 votes)

    S3:E1

    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.

    Director:Brendan Maher
    Writer:Ronald D. Moore

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  14. Outlander Season 2 Episode 11 - Vengeance Is Mine
    8.8/10(3727 votes)

    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.

    Director:Mike Barker
    Writer:Diana Gabaldon

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  15. Outlander Season 2 Episode 10 - Prestonpans
    8.8/10(3720 votes)

    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.

    Director:Philip John
    Writer:Ira Steven Behr

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  16. Outlander Season 3 Episode 13 - Eye of the Storm
    8.8/10(3441 votes)

    S3:E13

    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.

    Director:Matthew B. Roberts
    Writers:Matthew B. Roberts, Toni Graphia

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  17. Outlander Season 5 Episode 12 - Never My Love
    8.8/10(3243 votes)

    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.

    Director:Jamie Payne
    Writers:Matthew B. Roberts, Toni Graphia

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  18. Outlander Season 4 Episode 5 - Savages
    8.8/10(2964 votes)

    S4:E5

    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.

    Director:Denise Di Novi
    Writer:Bronwyn Garrity

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  19. Outlander Season 4 Episode 13 - Man of Worth
    8.8/10(2856 votes)

    S4:E13

    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.

    Director:Stephen Woolfenden
    Writer:Toni Graphia

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  20. Outlander Season 3 Episode 6 - A. Malcolm
    8.7/10(4243 votes)

    S3:E6

    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.

    Director:Norma Bailey
    Writer:Matthew B. Roberts

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  21. Outlander Season 2 Episode 12 - The Hail Mary
    8.7/10(3616 votes)

    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.

    Director:Philip John
    Writers:Ira Steven Behr, Anne Kenney

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  22. Outlander Season 3 Episode 12 - The Bakra
    8.7/10(3141 votes)

    S3:E12

    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.

    Director:Charlotte Brändström
    Writer:Luke Schelhaas

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  23. Outlander Season 4 Episode 12 - Providence
    8.7/10(2831 votes)

    S4:E12

    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.

    Director:Mairzee Almas
    Writer:Karen Campbell

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  24. Outlander Season 7 Episode 2 - The Happiest Place on Earth
    8.7/10(1764 votes)

    S7:E2

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

    Director:Lisa Clarke
    Writer:Toni Graphia

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  25. Outlander Season 7 Episode 8 - Turning Points
    8.7/10(1571 votes)

    S7:E8

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

    Director:Joss Agnew
    Writer:Luke Schelhaas

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Best Episodes Summary

"Dragonfly in Amber" is the best rated episode of Outlander. It scored 9.5/10 from 6,274 votes. Directed by Philip John and written by Matthew B. Roberts, Toni Graphia, it aired on July 9, 2016. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Devil's Mark".

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