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- DirectorMetin HüseyinStarsCaitríona BalfeSam HeughanTobias MenziesDoctors at L'Hopital des Anges attempt to save the lives of Claire and her unborn baby; King Louis asks Claire to judge two men accused of engaging in the dark arts.Season 2 Episode 7
- DirectorPhilip JohnStarsCaitríona BalfeSam HeughanDuncan LacroixIn 1968, Claire attends a wake with her daughter; in 1746, the battle of Culloden Moor is looming.Season 2 Episode 13
SEASON 2 FINALE - DirectorStephen WoolfendenStarsCaitríona BalfeSam HeughanSophie SkeltonThe Regulator Rebellion reaches a boiling point, forcing Jamie to face his fear and confront the consequence of his divided loyalties.Season 5 Episode 7
- DirectorBrian KellyStarsCaitríona BalfeSam HeughanTobias MenziesClaire and Dougal are questioned at the local garrison.Season 1 Episode 6
- DirectorPhilip JohnStarsCaitríona BalfeSam HeughanDuncan LacroixJamie needs to bypass a swamp to lead the Jacobite army to win over the British army in a critical battle. Benefiting from her experience as a combat nurse during WWII, Claire tends to wounded and dying warriors.Season 2 Episode 10
- DirectorMike BarkerStarsCaitríona BalfeSam HeughanLotte VerbeekClaire and Geillis stand trial for witchcraft; Claire learns a secret about Geillis' past.Season 1 Episode 11
- DirectorBrendan MaherStarsCaitríona BalfeSam HeughanRichard RankinAs Brianna grapples with the life-changing revelations of the past summer, Claire must help her come to terms with the fact that she is truly her father's daughter - her 18th century Highlander father. To complicate matters further, Roger brings news that forces Claire and Brianna to face an impossible choice.Season 3 Episode 5
- DirectorDavid MooreStarsCaitríona BalfeSam HeughanSophie SkeltonAs Brianna struggles to compartmentalize the trauma she suffered in the wake of the tragedy that befell her in Wilmington, she refocuses on finding her parents.Season 4 Episode 9
- DirectorAnna FoersterStarsCaitríona BalfeSam HeughanTobias MenziesA visit from Black Jack causes Jamie to realize a fate exists that is worse than his death sentence.Season 1 Episode 15
- DirectorAnnie GriffinStarsCaitríona BalfeSam HeughanSophie SkeltonJamie 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.Season 5 Episode 10
- DirectorMetin HüseyinStarsCaitríona BalfeSam HeughanTobias MenziesReturning to her own time, Claire must reconcile her future with the life she left behind. Shifting back to the 18th century, Jamie, Claire and Murtagh arrive in France, but learn that Paris presents its own challenges.Season 2 Episode 1
SEASON 2 PREMIERE - DirectorBrendan MaherStarsCaitríona BalfeSam HeughanTobias MenziesIn prison, Jamie discovers that an old foe has become the warden - and now has the power to make his life a living hell. Over the years, Claire and Frank both put their best foot forward to share a harmonious marriage, but an uninvited guest shatters this illusion, bringing their differences to light.Season 3 Episode 3
- DirectorBrian KellyStarsCaitríona BalfeSam HeughanTobias MenziesClaire goes on the road with Dougal as he collects rents from the tenants. She meets the clans solicitor who is riding with them. She also becomes aware of Dougal's involvement in trying to raise money for the Jacobite rebellion.Season 1 Episode 5
- DirectorAnna FoersterStarsCaitríona BalfeSam HeughanTobias MenziesMarriage to a Scot seems to be the only legal way out to save Claire from falling into the paws of Black Jack Randall.Season 1 Episode 7
- DirectorAnna FoersterStarsCaitríona BalfeSam HeughanTobias MenziesIn 1945, Frank is still seeking Claire, but is starting to lose hope of ever finding her. Meanwhile in 1743, Claire is trying to come to terms with her marriage to Jamie. While traveling, a life changing opportunity arises.Season 1 Episode 8
- DirectorBrendan MaherStarsCaitríona BalfeSam HeughanTobias MenziesJamie's past provides his only hope of survival following the Battle of Culloden; a pregnant Claire attempts to adjust to life in 1940s Boston.Season 3 Episode 1
SEASON 3 PREMIERE - DirectorMairzee AlmasStarsCaitríona BalfeSam HeughanSophie SkeltonBrianna confronts a violent figure from her past in an attempt to cope with her trauma; Roger befriends a fellow captive and endeavors to escape the Mohawk Village, while Fergus and Marsali plan a dangerous mission.Season 4 Episode 12
- DirectorMetin HüseyinStarsCaitríona BalfeSam HeughanTobias MenziesJamie and Claire use Claire's medical knowledge to devise a scheme to stop a wine deal which could fill the Prince's war chest. When Claire learns Jamie has gone back on his word, the couple is met with dire consequences that will forever change their lives.Season 2 Episode 6
- DirectorBrendan MaherStarsCaitríona BalfeSam HeughanRichard RankinWhile serving as groomsman at the aristocratic estate of Helwater, Jamie is reluctantly pulled into the intrigue of a noble British family. In 1968 Scotland, Claire, Brianna and Roger struggle to trace Jamie's whereabouts in history, leaving Claire to wonder if they will ever find him again.Season 3 Episode 4
- DirectorJamie PayneStarsCaitríona BalfeSam HeughanSophie SkeltonRoger and Brianna need to decide if they want to stay or return to the future; Jamie discovers a new power that started from an unrest in the backcountry.Season 5 Episode 11
- DirectorDenise Di NoviStarsCaitríona BalfeSam HeughanSophie SkeltonClaire's medical expertise proves invaluable, but she begins to fear for her life when tragedy strikes her patients' household. Jamie and Young Ian travel to a nearby town to recruit settlers for Fraser's Ridge.Season 4 Episode 5
- DirectorMeera MenonStarsCaitríona BalfeSam HeughanSophie SkeltonJamie 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.Season 5 Episode 5
- DirectorDouglas MackinnonStarsCaitríona BalfeSam HeughanDuncan LacroixJamie has an unusual response to Claire's news, which brings about a confrontation. Louise asks Claire for assistance with a delicate situation, and friendly revelations provide disagreements at a dinner party with uninvited guests.Season 2 Episode 4
- DirectorPhilip JohnStarsCaitríona BalfeSam HeughanDuncan LacroixJamie trains his militia men for the upcoming Rising before joining the forces. Claire keeps to Jamie and gives him full disclosure on what little she knows about Scotland's fate in the Rising. Meanwhile, a young British soldier tries to kill Jamie.Season 2 Episode 9
- DirectorStephen WoolfendenStarsCaitríona BalfeSam HeughanSophie SkeltonThe celebrations in honor of the wedding of Brianna and Roger. Governor Tryon reminds Jamie of his obligation to persecute and kill Murtagh Fitzgibbons.Season 5 Episode 1
SEASON 5 PREMIERE - DirectorJulian HolmesStarsCaitríona BalfeSam HeughanJohn BellClaire and Jamie visit his Aunt Jocasta at her plantation, River Run. When tragedy strikes at the plantation, Jamie and Claire find themselves caught between what's right and the law of the land.Season 4 Episode 2
- DirectorAnna FoersterStarsCaitríona BalfeSam HeughanTobias MenziesJamie is freed following a daring rescue, but his mind lingers on the torture he endured.Season 1 Episode 16
SEASON 1 FINALE - DirectorJennifer GetzingerStarsCaitríona BalfeSam HeughanSophie SkeltonBrianna follows in her mother's footsteps and travels through the stones back in time to 18th century Scotland, where she struggles to make her way to the Colonies to find her parentsSeason 4 Episode 7
- DirectorDouglas MackinnonStarsCaitríona BalfeSam HeughanTobias MenziesAfter the dinner party, Claire tends to Mary (and Alex), while Jamie deals with Charles' plotting. A visit to Versailles leads to turmoil for Claire and Jamie.Season 2 Episode 5
- DirectorCharlotte BrändströmStarsCaitríona BalfeSam HeughanLotte VerbeekThe Artemis finally reaches Jamaica bringing Jamie and Claire that much closer to their goal. During a lavish ball on the island, the Frasers encounter old allies, as well as former adversaries who threaten to derail their mission.Season 3 Episode 12
- DirectorAnnie GriffinStarsCaitríona BalfeSam HeughanSophie SkeltonWhen 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.Season 5 Episode 9
- DirectorJennifer GetzingerStarsCaitríona BalfeSam HeughanSophie SkeltonRoger's diligent search for Brianna pays off when he finds her in Wilmington, but their romantic reunion comes to an abrupt halt when she discovers pertinent information he intentionally kept from her.Season 4 Episode 8
50th EPISODE - DirectorBen BoltStarsCaitríona BalfeSam HeughanSophie SkeltonJamie 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.Season 4 Episode 3
- DirectorDavid MooreStarsCaitríona BalfeSam HeughanLauren LyleClaire races to discover the source of an epidemic aboard a disease-stricken ship before hundreds of sailors die. And as Jamie locks horns with Captain Raines, Fergus finds himself torn between loyalty and love.Season 3 Episode 10
- DirectorJulian HolmesStarsCaitríona BalfeSam HeughanJohn BellClaire 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.Season 4 Episode 1
SEASON 4 PREMIERE - DirectorRichard ClarkStarsCaitríona BalfeSam HeughanTobias MenziesJamie and the Highlanders attempt to rescue Claire from Black Jack Randall.Season 1 Episode 9
- DirectorMike BarkerStarsCaitríona BalfeSam HeughanDuncan LacroixClaire and Highlanders are sent north after the Jacobite leaders decided to halt their march on London. A band of Redcoats makes trouble for the Scots, leading to the most unexpected reunion for Claire.Season 2 Episode 11
- DirectorJennifer GetzingerStarsCaitríona BalfeSam HeughanTobias MenziesHiding in an isolated cave, Jamie leads a lonely life until Lallybroch is threatened by redcoats pursuing the elusive Jacobite traitor known as "Red Jamie." Back in Boston, Claire and Frank struggle to coexist in a marriage haunted by the ghost of Jamie's love."Season 3 Episode 2
- DirectorMeera MenonStarsCaitríona BalfeSam HeughanSophie SkeltonAt Jocasta's wedding, Jamie learns Tryon's true motivation for ending the Regulator threat.Season 5 Episode 6
- DirectorBen BoltStarsCaitríona BalfeSam HeughanSophie SkeltonHaving been led by providence to Fraser's Ridge, Jamie, Claire and Young Ian begin to build a home in the Blue Ridge Mountains. In the 20th Century, Roger tries to reconnect with Brianna.Season 4 Episode 4
- DirectorStephen WoolfendenStarsCaitríona BalfeSam HeughanSophie SkeltonAs 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.Season 5 Episode 2
- DirectorMairzee AlmasStarsCaitríona BalfeSam HeughanSophie SkeltonJamie, Claire and Young Ian embark on a long and uncertain journey to rescue Roger, while Brianna forges a friendship with one of Jamie's old friends.Season 4 Episode 11
- DirectorRichard ClarkStarsCaitríona BalfeSam HeughanTobias MenziesJamie hopes the Duke of Sandringham can help remove the price on his head.Season 1 Episode 10
- DirectorBrian KellyStarsCaitríona BalfeSam HeughanTobias MenziesClaire's abilities as a healer puts her at odds with the town priest when she saves a boy's life, and deepens the suspicions against her. Hearing a folk-tale, Claire realizes that she may be able to travel back through the stones to Frank.Season 1 Episode 3
- DirectorNorma BaileyStarsCaitríona BalfeSam HeughanJohn BellAfter 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.Season 3 Episode 6
- DirectorPhilip JohnStarsCaitríona BalfeSam HeughanTobias MenziesAs Jamie puts all of his efforts into turning the Jacobite army away from the impending slaughter at Culloden Moor, Claire attempts to comfort the sick Alex Randall. She is stunned when Alex reveals an outrageous plan to save the mother of his child.Season 2 Episode 12
- DirectorMetin HüseyinStarsCaitríona BalfeSam HeughanLaura DonnellyA Redcoat deserter from Jamie's past returns; Jenny goes into labor; Jamie and Ian join the Watch.Season 1 Episode 13
- DirectorDavid MooreStarsCaitríona BalfeSam HeughanSophie SkeltonJamie and Claire keep secrets from one another as they try to help Brianna process her recent trauma; however, the secrets they keep cause a bigger familial rift once they are revealed.Season 4 Episode 10
- DirectorStephen WoolfendenStarsCaitríona BalfeSam HeughanSophie SkeltonThe attempt to rescue Roger from his Mohawk captors goes awry when a ghost from Claire's past lays waste to their plan. Meanwhile, a heavily pregnant Brianna anxiously awaits their return at River Run.Season 4 Episode 13
SEASON 4 FINALE - DirectorBrian KellyStarsCaitríona BalfeSam HeughanTobias MenziesThe Gathering shows Claire's attempt at her first real planned escape. The run-ins she has with various characters on the way include a major run-in with Dougal, and yet another moment with Jamie alone - building their relationship. Also an oath-taking ceremony could have awful results if not handled carefully.Season 1 Episode 4
- DirectorJennifer GetzingerStarsCaitríona BalfeSam HeughanLaura DonnellyClaire returns to Lallybroch with Jamie, where she does not receive quite the reception she was expecting; the choices Jamie made during their time apart comes back to haunt them.Season 3 Episode 8
- DirectorMatthew B. RobertsStarsCaitríona BalfeSam HeughanLotte VerbeekClaire is forced to play 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.Season 3 Episode 13
SEASON 3 FINALE - DirectorJamie PayneStarsCaitríona BalfeSam HeughanSophie SkeltonThe growing Regulator threat forces Jamie, Claire and Roger to embark on a mission to raise a militia.Season 5 Episode 3
- DirectorDenise Di NoviStarsCaitríona BalfeSam HeughanDuncan LacroixJamie and Claire are surprised when Lord John Grey drops in on Fraser's Ridge with an unexpected traveling companion; when Grey takes ill, Claire must reconcile her personal feelings with her duties as a doctor.Season 4 Episode 6
- DirectorMike BarkerStarsCaitríona BalfeSam HeughanTobias MenziesOld wounds are reopened when Jamie returns to his family home.Season 1 Episode 12
- DirectorJamie PayneStarsCaitríona BalfeSam HeughanSophie SkeltonClaire struggles to survive brutal treatment from her captors, as Jamie gathers a group of loyal men to help him rescue his wife; Roger and Brianna's journey takes a surprising turn.Season 5 Episode 12
SEASON 5 FINALE - DirectorJohn DahlStarsCaitríona BalfeSam HeughanTobias MenziesClaire is brought to Castle Leoch under suspicion as an English spy. Learning that the year is 1743, she tries to arrange travel back to the standing stones. Colum MacKenzie uses her ability as a healer as an excuse to detain her.Season 1 Episode 2
- DirectorJohn DahlStarsCaitríona BalfeSam HeughanTobias Menzies1945 England: Claire Randall reunites with her husband after five years of war. A second honeymoon goes awry when she falls back through time to 1740's Scotland.Season 1 Episode 1
SEASON 1 PREMIERE
SERIES PREMIERE - DirectorMetin HüseyinStarsCaitríona BalfeSam HeughanTobias MenziesClaire and Jamie plan to infiltrate Royal Court of France to disrupt Jacobite Rebellion. Jamie is forced to deal with Prince Charlie in Paris Brothels.Season 2 Episode 2
- DirectorCharlotte BrändströmStarsCaitríona BalfeSam HeughanCésar DomboyAfter making a leap of faith, Claire washes up on a seemingly deserted island where survival is her only option. Navigating treacherous waters has crippled the Artemis, so Jamie devises a joyful moment for his crew in the midst of devastating setbacks.Season 3 Episode 11
- DirectorDavid MooreStarsCaitríona BalfeSam HeughanLauren LyleClaire and Jamie leave Scotland, sailing to the West Indies on an urgent quest. But when the superstitious crew looks for someone to blame after a string of bad luck, rescue comes from an unlikely source.Season 3 Episode 9
- DirectorMetin HüseyinStarsCaitríona BalfeSam HeughanGraham McTavishClaire and Jenny set out to rescue Jamie from his redcoat captors; unorthodox tactics are used.Season 1 Episode 14
- DirectorMetin HüseyinStarsCaitríona BalfeSam HeughanTobias MenziesClaire finds an outlet for her skills at L'Hôpital des Anges treating the sick, while Jamie tries to derail the Jacobite Rebellion with the help of a pickpocket. Claire's new relationship with Mother Hildegarde provides a source of needed help for Jamie.Season 2 Episode 3
- DirectorStephen WoolfendenStarsCaitríona BalfeSam HeughanSophie SkeltonThe 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.Season 5 Episode 8
- DirectorMike BarkerStarsCaitríona BalfeSam HeughanDuncan LacroixClaire and Jamie return to Scotland, and back to their home, Lallybroch. Away from the nightmares of Paris, they find solace until a letter arrives. Jamie must go and visit his grandfather Lord Lovat, Simon Fraser aka The Old Fox. Claire accompanies Jamie to meet The Old Fox.Season 2 Episode 8
- DirectorJamie PayneStarsCaitríona BalfeSam HeughanSophie SkeltonRoger 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.Season 5 Episode 4
- DirectorNorma BaileyStarsCaitríona BalfeSam HeughanSteven CreeIn the aftermath of a violent confrontation, 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 its representative closes in on his illegal dealings.Season 3 Episode 7