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Outlander S1E1 — Sassenach

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Outlander•Season 1•Episode 1

Sassenach

8.3/10 · 8,541 votesAug 9, 201466 min

Ranked #11 of 16 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg

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.

Directed byJohn Dahl

Written byRonald D. Moore

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Cast4

Caitríona Balfe

Caitríona Balfe

Claire Randall Fraser

Sam Heughan

Sam Heughan

Jamie Fraser

Tobias Menzies

Tobias Menzies

Frank Randall / Jonathan 'Black Jack' Randall

Duncan Lacroix

Duncan Lacroix

Murtagh Fitzgibbons Fraser

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John Dahl

John Dahl

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David Higgs

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Ronald D. Moore

Ronald D. Moore

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Suzanne M. Smith

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Episode Summary

"Sassenach" is episode 1 of Outlander season 1. It scored 8.3/10 from 8,541 votes, ranking #11 of 16 episodes this season (season average 8.5). Directed by John Dahl and written by Ronald D. Moore, it aired on August 9, 2014.

Next: E2 · Castle Leoch Best of Season 1