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Outlander S8E1 — Soul of a Rebel

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Outlander•Season 8•Episode 1

Soul of a Rebel

8.0/10 · 912 votesMar 6, 202663 min

Ranked #4 of 10 in Season 8•matches the season avg

After discovering a devastating truth, Jamie takes Claire home to the Ridge, where a surprise awaits them.

Directed byJan Matthys

Written bySarah H. Haught

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Caitríona Balfe

Caitríona Balfe

Claire Randall Fraser

Sam Heughan

Sam Heughan

Jamie Fraser

Sophie Skelton

Sophie Skelton

Brianna MacKenzie

Richard Rankin

Richard Rankin

Roger MacKenzie

John Bell

John Bell

Ian Fraser Murray

David Berry

David Berry

Lord John Grey

Charles Vandervaart

Charles Vandervaart

William Ransom

Izzy Meikle-Small

Izzy Meikle-Small

Rachel Murray

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Sarah H. Haught

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Jan Matthys

Director

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Sara Mineo

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Stijn Van der Veken

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Annie Lennox

Annie Lennox

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Episode Summary

"Soul of a Rebel" is episode 1 of Outlander season 8. It scored 8.0/10 from 912 votes, ranking #4 of 10 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Jan Matthys and written by Sarah H. Haught, it aired on March 6, 2026.

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