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Outlander S5E1 — The Fiery Cross

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Outlander•Season 5•Episode 1

The Fiery Cross

8.3/10 · 3,218 votesFeb 16, 202066 min

Ranked #5 of 12 in Season 5•−0.1 vs season avg

Following celebrations in honor of Brianna and Roger's wedding, Governor Tryon reminds Jamie of his obligation to hunt down and kill Murtagh Fitzgibbons.

Directed byStephen Woolfenden

Written byMatthew B. Roberts

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Caitríona Balfe

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Claire Randall Fraser

Sam Heughan

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Jamie Fraser

César Domboy

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Fergus Claudel Fraser

Lauren Lyle

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Marsali MacKimmie Fraser

Richard Rankin

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Roger Wakefield MacKenzie

Sophie Skelton

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Brianna Randall Fraser

Caitlin O'Ryan

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Lizzie Wemyss

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Stephen Woolfenden

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Episode Summary

"The Fiery Cross" is episode 1 of Outlander season 5. It scored 8.3/10 from 3,218 votes, ranking #5 of 12 episodes this season (season average 8.4). Directed by Stephen Woolfenden and written by Matthew B. Roberts, it aired on February 16, 2020.

Next: E2 · Between Two Fires Best of Season 5