Outlander S2E3 — Useful Occupations and Deceptions

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Outlander•Season 2•Episode 3

Useful Occupations and Deceptions

8.1/10 · 3,913 votesApr 23, 201658 min

Ranked #12 of 13 in Season 2•−0.5 vs season avg

Discussion

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.

Directed byMetin Hüseyin

Written byAnne Kenney

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Seasons8

All 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Season 2 Episodes13

E1 8.5

Through a Glass, Darkly

E2 8.2

Not in Scotland Anymore

E3 8.1Now viewing

Useful Occupations and Deceptions

E4 8.4

La Dame Blanche

E5 8.4

Untimely Resurrection

Best Laid Schemes...

Faith

The Fox's Lair

Je Suis Prest

Prestonpans

Vengeance Is Mine

The Hail Mary

Dragonfly in Amber

Cast4

Caitríona Balfe

Claire Randall Fraser

Sam Heughan

Jamie Fraser

Tobias Menzies

Frank Randall / Jonathan 'Black Jack' Randall

Duncan Lacroix

Murtagh Fitzgibbons Fraser

Crew3

Metin Hüseyin

Director

Anne Kenney

Writer

Alice Walker

Art Department Assistant

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Episode Summary

"Useful Occupations and Deceptions" is episode 3 of Outlander season 2. It scored 8.1/10 from 3,913 votes, ranking #12 of 13 episodes this season (season average 8.6). Directed by Metin Hüseyin and written by Anne Kenney, it aired on April 23, 2016.

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