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Outlander
Outlander is a Starz TV series based on a novel series of the same name by author Diana Gabaldon. The series focuses on an English combat nurse, Claire Randall (Caitriona Balfe), from 1945, who is mysteriously taken back in time to 1743 while on her honeymoon with her husband Frank (Tobias Menzies). In this timeline, Claire ends up marrying chivalrous Scottish warrior Jamie Fraser (Sam Heughan). The show focuses on Claire's struggle between the two men, surviving for her life, and learning her role in the world. Outlander has been nominated for six Golden Globe awards and received four Emmy nominations.
- TV Genres: Drama, historical fiction, action
- Network: Starz
- Where to Watch: U.S.-based viewers can watch the show on Starz or Netflix
- Cast: Sam Heughan, Caitriona Balfe, Tobias Menzies, Duncan Lacroix, Sophie Skelton
- Seasons: 6
- First Episode: Aug. 9, 2014
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Red-haired woman and dark-haired man from 'Outlander: Blood of My Blood' touching their foreheads together

‘Outlander’ Prequel ‘Blood of My Blood’ Gets Summer 2025 Release Date — See Teaser

'Outlander: Blood of My Blood' will explore the parallel love stories of Claire and Jamie's parents.

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Published on January 16, 2025

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‘Outlander’ Prequel ‘Blood of My Blood’ Gets Summer 2025 Release Date — See Teaser

'Outlander: Blood of My Blood' will explore the parallel love stories of Claire and Jamie's parents.

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Jamie and Claire standing outside of a tend in 'Outlander' Season 7A

‘Outlander’ Cast Then and Now: See How Jamie and Claire Have Changed Since Season 1

A lot has changed for Jamie (Sam Heughan) and Claire (Caitriona Balfe) since 'Outlander' premiered 10 years ago.

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Get a First Look at ‘Outlander’ Star Sam Heughan In His ‘Very Sexy’ New Series ‘The Couple Next Door’

Sam Heughan plays an alpha traffic cop named Danny who gets sexually entangled with his neighbors in the new Starz series 'The Couple Next Door.'

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Caitriona Balfe Admits She Was Skeptical When ‘Outlander’ Hired an Intimacy Coordinator — ‘We’ve Been Doing This S*** Ourselves and Figuring It out for a While’

Ahead of season 6, Outlander chose to hire an intimacy coordinator for the first time, something Caitriona Balfe admitted she was skeptical about.

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Published on November 11, 2023

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Sam Heughan attends the "Outlander" FYC Screening + Panel at Television Academy's Wolf Theatre at the Saban Media Center on March 09, 2022 in North Hollywood, California

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Sam Heughan Is a Self-Proclaimed ‘Romantic,’ But Does the ‘Outlander’ Star Have a Girlfriend?

Sam Heughan gets fan’s hearts racing as Jamie Fraser on ‘Outlander,” but does he have a lady love off screen?

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Outlander Episode 708 Turning Points Caitriona Balfe (Claire Fraser) and Sam Heughan (Jamie Fraser)

‘Outlander’ Star Caitriona Balfe Teases Her Most ‘Challenging Scene’ Coming Up in Season 7 Part 2 — ‘I Think It Was My Low Point’

‘Outlander’ star Caitriona Balfe recently enlightened fans about a particularly ‘challenging scene’ is still to come in part 2 of season 7.

by Perry Carpenter

New ‘Outlander’ Fan Theory May Finally Explain Jamie’s Ghost

As ‘Outlander’ fans eagerly wait for new episodes, many are sharing their theories about what's ahead for Jamie and Claire Fraser (Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe) — including one of the biggest mysteries on the show so far. According to one of those theories, the new season might finally explain the mystery of Jamie's ghost.

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‘Outlander’ Season 6: How Old Are Jamie and Claire in the New Season?

How old are Jamie and Claire Fraser in 'Outlander' Season 6? They were in their 20s in season 1 and their epic romance has spanned decades. Here, we break down the 'Outlander' timeline and the main character's ages for the upcoming season.

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‘Outlander’: Sam Heughan Offers a ‘Wee Part’ to 1 of the Stars of ‘Avengers: Endgame’

'Outlander' star Sam Heughan revealed earlier this month that they have officially wrapped season 6. As fans patiently wait for the end of Droughtlander, newbies are still discovering the time-traveling drama. One star of 'Avengers: Endgame' recently admitted to becoming "obsessed" with the show. In response, Heughan offered her a "wee part" in the series.

by Perry Carpenter

‘Outlander’ Stars Wrap Season 6 — When Will Droughtlander Officially End?

‘Outlander’ season 6 has officially wrapped filming. Multiple stars of the time-traveling drama recently took to social media to share the news. Now that filming is completed, there is one huge question every fan needs to know the answer to — when will Droughtlander end?

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‘Outlander’ Season 6 Will Be the Shortest Season Yet

'Outlander' Season 6 was affected by the pandemic. Specifically, filming under COVID-19 safety restrictions has resulted in the show producing its shortest season yet. Here, get 'Outlander' Season 6 release date, season premiere, and plot updates.

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‘Outlander’ Season 7 Will Be Extra Long Because of the Pandemic, EP Says

'Outlander' Season 7 is a go at STARZ. And to make up for the truncated season 6 premiering in early 2022, the show plans on creating an extended season 7 for fans to enjoy. Learn everything you need to know about the two upcoming seasons here.

by Kelli Boyle

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‘Outlander’ Season 6: Sam Heughan Reveals Season Premiere Release Month

Sam Heughan spilled some key details about when fans can expect the 'Outlander' Season 6 premiere to debut. Here, learn everything you need to know about the STARZ series' upcoming episodes, plus why Heughan is so excited for filming to wrap every year.

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When Does ‘Outlander’ Season 6 Come Out? The Premiere Will Be 90 Minutes Long

'Outlander' Season 6 finally has a release date. On World 'Outlander' Day on June 1, the STARZ series announced when to expect the 90-minute season 6 premiere, how many episodes are in the season, and how the pandemic changed its plans.

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‘Outlander’ Was Supposed to Be a TV Movie, EP Says

'Outlander' is currently filming its sixth season and has been renewed for season 7. But as it turns out, the original idea for the adaptation was to make it a solo TV movie. Read the executive producer's comments about how he kept the TV movie from happening here.

by Kelli Boyle

‘Outlander’ Star Caitriona Balfe Will Show Off Her Stunning Home — But Not Her Husband

‘Outlander’ star Caitriona Balfe has amassed 1.6 million followers since joining Instagram way back in 2013. Although the extremely private star seems to love showing off her stunning house on social media, there is one thing that she does not show off to fans — her husband, Tony McGill.

by Perry Carpenter

‘Outlander’: The Exact Moment Producers Knew the Show Would Be a Hit

'Outlander' has been going strong for five seasons, is filming its sixth, and is already renewed for season 7. But was there an exact moment when the creators knew the show would be big? Executive producer Maril Davis revealed when she realized they had a hit on their hands.

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‘Outlander’ Season 6: Graham McTavish Says He ‘Absolutely Would’ Return to the Series

'Outlander' Season 6 is currently filming, but will Dougal MacKenzie actor Graham McTavish be part of it? The actor returned to the STARZ series for a cameo in season 5 and says he 'absolutely would' come back if asked.

by Kelli Boyle

‘Outlander’ Season 6: There Is Trouble Ahead For Jamie and Claire Thanks to Newcomer Malva Christie

Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe are currently filming season 6 of ‘Outlander’ on location in Scotland. While the new season will not premiere until 2022, book readers already know that there is trouble ahead for Jamie and Claire all thanks to newcomer Malva Christie.

by Perry Carpenter

A Famous ‘Outlander’ Battle Scene Had to Be Filmed Entirely Inside a Tent

'Outlander' has some of the best battle scenes on TV. For one of its most memorable battles, the creative team had a certain aesthetic they wanted to accomplish. To that end, they filmed the entire scene in a tent and then reused the location for another epic battle scene.

by Kelli Boyle

‘Outlander’ Has Made Sam Heughan ‘Extremely Proud to Be Scottish’

‘Outlander’ star Sam Heughan was born in Scotland but worked in London and America for years trying to get his acting career off the ground. But it wasn’t until he landed the role of Jamie Fraser that he realized exactly how proud the ‘Men In Kilts’ star was to be Scottish.

by Perry Carpenter

‘Outlander’: This Season Was ‘by Far the Easiest’ to Film, Producer Says

'Outlander' Season 6 is finally in production. But the coronavirus pandemic delayed the cast and crew from getting started on a show that already takes a long time to film. Executive producer Maril Davis recently revealed which of the show's six seasons was easiest to film. Read on here.

by Kelli Boyle

Graham McTavish Knows Exactly Which ‘Outlander’ Co-Star He Wants to Join Him on ‘House of the Dragon’

The ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel ‘House of the Dragon’ just added former ‘Outlander’ star Graham McTavish to the cast in a top-secret role. And while fans will have to wait to learn more about his character, he recently revealed which of his ‘Outlander’ co-stars he would like to join him in the ‘GoT’ universe.

by Perry Carpenter

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‘Outlander’ Star Caitriona Balfe Reveals 1 of Her Co-Stars Causes Absolute ‘Chaos’ on the Set

‘Outlander’ Renewed For an 8th and FINAL Season — and Fans Are NOT Happy!

Caitriona Balfe Admits She Was Skeptical When ‘Outlander’ Hired an Intimacy Coordinator — ‘We’ve Been Doing This S*** Ourselves and Figuring It out for a While’

Sam Heughan Is a Self-Proclaimed ‘Romantic,’ But Does the ‘Outlander’ Star Have a Girlfriend?

‘Outlander’ Star Caitriona Balfe Teases Her Most ‘Challenging Scene’ Coming Up in Season 7 Part 2 — ‘I Think It Was My Low Point’

‘Outlander’ Prequel ‘Blood of My Blood’ Gets Summer 2025 Release Date — See Teaser

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‘Outlander’ Prequel ‘Blood of My Blood’ Gets Summer 2025 Release Date — See Teaser

‘Outlander’ Cast Then and Now: See How Jamie and Claire Have Changed Since Season 1

Get a First Look at ‘Outlander’ Star Sam Heughan In His ‘Very Sexy’ New Series ‘The Couple Next Door’

Caitriona Balfe Admits She Was Skeptical When ‘Outlander’ Hired an Intimacy Coordinator — ‘We’ve Been Doing This S*** Ourselves and Figuring It out for a While’

Sam Heughan Is a Self-Proclaimed ‘Romantic,’ But Does the ‘Outlander’ Star Have a Girlfriend?

‘Outlander’ Star Caitriona Balfe Teases Her Most ‘Challenging Scene’ Coming Up in Season 7 Part 2 — ‘I Think It Was My Low Point’

New ‘Outlander’ Fan Theory May Finally Explain Jamie’s Ghost

‘Outlander’ Season 6: How Old Are Jamie and Claire in the New Season?

‘Outlander’: Sam Heughan Offers a ‘Wee Part’ to 1 of the Stars of ‘Avengers: Endgame’

‘Outlander’ Stars Wrap Season 6 — When Will Droughtlander Officially End?

‘Outlander’ Season 6 Will Be the Shortest Season Yet

‘Outlander’ Season 7 Will Be Extra Long Because of the Pandemic, EP Says

‘Outlander’ Season 6: Sam Heughan Reveals Season Premiere Release Month

When Does ‘Outlander’ Season 6 Come Out? The Premiere Will Be 90 Minutes Long

‘Outlander’ Was Supposed to Be a TV Movie, EP Says

‘Outlander’ Star Caitriona Balfe Will Show Off Her Stunning Home — But Not Her Husband

‘Outlander’: The Exact Moment Producers Knew the Show Would Be a Hit

‘Outlander’ Season 6: Graham McTavish Says He ‘Absolutely Would’ Return to the Series

‘Outlander’ Season 6: There Is Trouble Ahead For Jamie and Claire Thanks to Newcomer Malva Christie

A Famous ‘Outlander’ Battle Scene Had to Be Filmed Entirely Inside a Tent

‘Outlander’ Has Made Sam Heughan ‘Extremely Proud to Be Scottish’

‘Outlander’: This Season Was ‘by Far the Easiest’ to Film, Producer Says

Graham McTavish Knows Exactly Which ‘Outlander’ Co-Star He Wants to Join Him on ‘House of the Dragon’

‘Outlander’: Caitriona Balfe Reveals Season 6 Is the ‘Beginning of a Journey’ for Claire

‘Outlander’ Season 6: This Is How Long It Takes to Film Every Episode

‘Outlander’ Season 6 Has ‘Very Traumatic’ Scenes, EP Maril Davis Says