The Best Episodes of Outlander Season 5
Every episode of Outlander Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Outlander Season 5!
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.
Season 5 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Outlander" season 5 is "The Fiery Cross", rated 8.3/10 from 2872 user votes. It was directed by Stephen Woolfenden and written by Matthew B. Roberts. "The Fiery Cross" aired on 2/16/2020 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Between Two Fires".
8.3/10 2,872 votes#1 - The Fiery Cross
Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 2/16/2020
Following celebrations in honor of Brianna and Roger's wedding, Governor Tryon reminds Jamie of his obligation to hunt down and kill Murtagh Fitzgibbons.
Director: Stephen Woolfenden
Writer: Matthew B. Roberts
8.1/10 2,267 votes#2 - Between Two Fires
Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 2/23/2020
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.
Director: Stephen Woolfenden
Writer: Toni Graphia, Luke Schelhaas
8.2/10 2,319 votes#3 - Free Will
Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 3/1/2020
The growing Regulator threat forces Jamie, Claire and Roger to embark on a mission to raise a militia.
Director: Jamie Payne
Writer: Luke Schelhaas
8.0/10 2,119 votes#4 - The Company We Keep
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 3/8/2020
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.
Director: Jamie Payne
Writer: Barbara Stepansky
8.1/10 2,097 votes#5 - Perpetual Adoration
Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 3/15/2020
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.
Director: Meera Menon
Writer: Alyson Evans, Steve Kornacki
8.1/10 2,082 votes#6 - Better to Marry Than Burn
Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 3/22/2020
At Jocasta's wedding, Jamie learns Tryon's true motivation for ending the Regulator threat.
Director: Meera Menon
Writer: Stephanie Shannon
9.1/10 2,763 votes#7 - The Ballad of Roger Mac
Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 3/29/2020
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
8.1/10 2,283 votes#8 - Famous Last Words
Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 4/12/2020
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.
Director: Stephen Woolfenden
Writer: Danielle Berrow
8.3/10 2,372 votes#9 - Monsters and Heroes
Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 4/19/2020
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.
Director: Annie Griffin
Writer: Shaina Fewell
8.5/10 2,270 votes#10 - Mercy Shall Follow Me
Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 4/26/2020
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.
Director: Annie Griffin
Writer: Megan Ferrell Burke
8.9/10 2,370 votes#11 - Journeycake
Season 5 Episode 11 - Aired 5/3/2020
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
8.8/10 2,862 votes#12 - Never My Love
Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 5/10/2020
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
Writer: Toni Graphia, Matthew B. Roberts