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Outlander S8E6 — Blessed Are the Merciful

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Outlander•Season 8•Episode 6

Blessed Are the Merciful

7.9/10 · 692 votesApr 10, 202661 min

Ranked #6 of 10 in Season 8•−0.1 vs season avg

The Frasers and the MacKenzies recover after battle. Ian and Rachel meet someone who they hope can help them find Emily.

Directed byMetin Hüseyin

Written byDanielle Berrow

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Cast8

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

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Izzy Meikle-Small

Rachel Murray

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Metin Hüseyin

Director

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Danielle Berrow

Writer

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Michelle Mason

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Caroline Bridges

Director of Photography

Annie Lennox

Annie Lennox

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Episode Summary

"Blessed Are the Merciful" is episode 6 of Outlander season 8. It scored 7.9/10 from 692 votes, ranking #6 of 10 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Metin Hüseyin and written by Danielle Berrow, it aired on April 10, 2026.

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