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The Worst Episodes of Outlander

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Outlander Season 8 Episode 4 - Muskets, Liberty, and Sauerkraut
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #1 - Muskets, Liberty, and Sauerkraut

    S8:E4

    The Frasers and the MacKenzies prepare for battle. The Murrays are met with an impossible choice for their young family.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Evan McGahey

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  2. Outlander Season 3 Episode 6 - A. Malcolm
    6.4/10(15 votes)

    #2 - A. Malcolm

    S3:E6

    After decades apart, Jamie and Claire finally reunite and rekindle their emotional and physical bonds. But Jamie's new business dealings jeopardize the couples' hopes for a simple life together.

    Director:Norma Bailey
    Writer:Matthew B. Roberts

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  3. Outlander Season 4 Episode 1 - America the Beautiful
    6.4/10(16 votes)

    #3 - America the Beautiful

    S4:E1

    Claire and Jamie cross paths with Stephen Bonnet, a pirate and smuggler who enlists their help. Claire illuminates Jamie on some of America's history, leading him to wonder if it's possible for them to lay down roots.

    Director:Julian Holmes
    Writers:Matthew B. Roberts, Toni Graphia

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  4. Outlander Season 7 Episode 12 - Carnal Knowledge
    6.5/10(8 votes)

    #4 - Carnal Knowledge

    S7:E12

    Lord John Grey is put in a precarious position. William struggles to understand a surprising revelation.

    Director:Lisa Clarke
    Writer:Toni Graphia

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  5. Outlander Season 2 Episode 4 - La Dame Blanche
    6.7/10(20 votes)

    #5 - La Dame Blanche

    S2:E4

    Claire and Jamie throw an elaborate dinner party intended to derail investors in Prince Charles’ war effort. Meanwhile, Claire’s revelation that Jack Randall is alive sparks Jamie in an unexpected way as he and Claire struggle to regain their physical intimacy.

    Director:Douglas Mackinnon
    Writer:Toni Graphia

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  6. Outlander Season 6 Episode 1 - Echoes
    6.7/10(12 votes)

    #6 - Echoes

    S6:E1

    Jamie's authority is tested when an old rival from Ardsmuir shows up to settle on the Ridge. Claire finds a new way to cope with the trauma of her assault by Lionel Brown.

    Director:Kate Cheeseman
    Writer:Matthew B. Roberts

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  7. Outlander Season 5 Episode 1 - The Fiery Cross
    6.8/10(16 votes)

    #7 - The Fiery Cross

    S5:E1

    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

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  8. Outlander Season 6 Episode 4 - Hour of the Wolf
    6.8/10(13 votes)

    #8 - Hour of the Wolf

    S6:E4

    While visiting the Cherokee, Ian encounters a man from his past who dredges up painful memories of his time with the Mohawk. Jamie meets an Indian Agent who challenges his convictions, causing him to re-evaluate.

    Director:Christiana Ebohon-Green
    Writer:Luke Schelhaas

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  9. Outlander Season 3 Episode 7 - Crème De Menthe
    6.9/10(14 votes)

    #9 - Crème De Menthe

    S3:E7

    Claire follows her conscience as a surgeon, even though it could put her and Jamie's lives at risk. At the same time, Jamie attempts to evade the reach of the Crown as it representative closes in on his illegal dealings.

    Director:Norma Bailey
    Writer:Karen Campbell

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  10. Outlander Season 3 Episode 13 - Eye of the Storm
    6.9/10(13 votes)

    #10 - Eye of the Storm

    S3:E13

    Claire plays a game of cat and mouse with an old adversary as she searches for young Ian. The Frasers race through the jungles of Jamaica to prevent the unthinkable.

    Director:Matthew B. Roberts
    Writers:Matthew B. Roberts, Toni Graphia

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  11. Outlander Season 3 Episode 12 - The Bakra
    7.0/10(13 votes)

    #11 - The Bakra

    S3:E12

    The Artemis finally reaches Jamaica bringing Jamie and Claire much closer to their goal. During a ball on the island, the Frasers encounter old allies, as well as former adversaries who threaten to derail their mission.

    Director:Charlotte Brändström
    Writer:Luke Schelhaas

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  12. Outlander Season 7 Episode 3 - Death Be Not Proud
    7.0/10(9 votes)

    #12 - Death Be Not Proud

    S7:E3

    Jamie discovers Arch Bug has been keeping a dangerous secret. In the 20th century, Roger and Brianna find a link to Jamie and Claire.

    Director:Jacquie Gould
    Writer:Tyler English-Beckwith

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  13. Outlander Season 7 Episode 13 - Hello, Goodbye
    7.0/10(7 votes)

    #13 - Hello, Goodbye

    S7:E13

    Brianna works to thwart a treacherous plan that endangers her family. A surprise encounter brings new understanding to Roger's journey in the past. Ian and Rachel take a big step in their relationship - as the Revolutionary war rears its head once again.

    Directors:Jan Matthys, Alasdair Walker
    Writers:Madeline Brestal, Evan McGahey

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  14. Outlander Season 1 Episode 1 - Sassenach
    7.1/10(56 votes)

    #14 - Sassenach

    S1:E1

    While on her honeymoon, WWII combat nurse Claire Randall is mysteriously transported back to 1743 Scotland, where she is kidnapped by a group of Highlanders - and meets an injured young man named Jamie.

    Director:John Dahl
    Writer:Ronald D. Moore

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  15. Outlander Season 4 Episode 8 - Wilmington
    7.1/10(15 votes)

    #15 - Wilmington

    S4:E8

    Roger's diligent search for Brianna pays off when he finds her in Wilmington, but their romantic reunion comes to an abrupt halt when she discovered pertinent information that he intentionally kept from her.

    Director:Jennifer Getzinger
    Writer:Luke Schelhaas

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  16. Outlander Season 5 Episode 6 - Better to Marry Than Burn
    7.1/10(15 votes)

    #16 - Better to Marry Than Burn

    S5:E6

    At Jocasta's wedding, Jamie learns Tryon's true motivation for ending the Regulator threat.

    Director:Meera Menon
    Writer:Stephanie Shannon

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  17. Outlander Season 1 Episode 16 - To Ransom a Man's Soul
    7.3/10(24 votes)

    #17 - To Ransom a Man's Soul

    S1:E16

    A desperate plan manages to free Jamie, but his wounds are more than just physical. At a nearby monastery, Claire attempts to save both Jamie's heart and soul, as his mind lingers on the torture.

    Director:Anna Foerster
    Writers:Ira Steven Behr, Ronald D. Moore

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  18. Outlander Season 2 Episode 2 - Not in Scotland Anymore
    7.3/10(21 votes)

    #18 - Not in Scotland Anymore

    S2:E2

    Life in Paris is not without its trials as Jamie struggles to triumph over the traumas of his past. A fortunate meeting with Jacobite leader Prince Charles presents opportunities, while the Duke of Sandringham’s presence brings complications.

    Director:Metin Hüseyin
    Writer:Ira Steven Behr

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  19. Outlander Season 2 Episode 3 - Useful Occupations and Deceptions
    7.3/10(23 votes)

    #19 - Useful Occupations and Deceptions

    S2:E3

    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.

    Director:Metin Hüseyin
    Writer:Anne Kenney

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  20. Outlander Season 4 Episode 3 - The False Bride
    7.3/10(13 votes)

    #20 - The False Bride

    S4:E3

    Jamie and Claire search for a place to call home. Meanwhile, in the 20th century, Brianna and Roger's romance heats up and then fizzles during a road trip that winds up highlighting their differences.

    Director:Ben Bolt
    Writer:Jennifer Yale

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  21. Outlander Season 7 Episode 6 - Where the Waters Meet
    7.3/10(9 votes)

    #21 - Where the Waters Meet

    S7:E6

    Jamie and Claire help civilians flee Ticonderoga after the fort falls into British hands. Roger discovers the identity of the mysterious 'Nuckelavee'.

    Director:Tracey Deer
    Writer:Sarah H. Haught

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  22. Outlander Season 7 Episode 9 - Unfinished Business
    7.3/10(8 votes)

    #22 - Unfinished Business

    S7:E9

    Jamie, Claire, and Ian return to Lallybroch. Ian reconnects with his family in a time of need, while Claire deals with the fallout from a long-held secret. Roger and Buck search for Jemmy in the past.

    Director:Stewart Svaasand
    Writer:Barbara Stepansky

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  23. Outlander Season 7 Episode 10 - Brotherly Love
    7.3/10(7 votes)

    #23 - Brotherly Love

    S7:E10

    Claire and Ian arrive in Philadelphia to help the ailing Henry Grey. Roger and Buck receive an unexpected clue in their search for Jemmy.

    Director:Stewart Svaasand
    Writer:Luke Schelhaas

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  24. Outlander Season 8 Episode 3 - Abies Fraseri
    7.3/10(2 votes)

    #24 - Abies Fraseri

    S8:E3

    A new neighbor relies on the Frasers for help, and Jamie exposes a false ally. William looks into the mysterious circumstances of his cousin's death.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Madeline Brestal

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  25. Outlander Season 2 Episode 8 - The Fox's Lair
    7.4/10(18 votes)

    #25 - The Fox's Lair

    S2:E8

    Claire and Jamie call upon Jamie’s grandsire, Lord Lovat, in an attempt to elicit support for the Jacobite cause. However, a visiting Colum MacKenzie has other plans, and Lord Lovat’s manipulative machinations ensure that no matter what, his own interests will be served.

    Director:Mike Barker
    Writer:Anne Kenney

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Muskets, Liberty, and Sauerkraut" is the worst rated episode of "Outlander". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Evan McGahey, it aired on 3/27/2026. This episode scored 6.4 points lower than the second lowest rated, "A. Malcolm".