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What if your future was the past?
The story of Claire Randall, a married combat nurse from 1945 who is mysteriously swept back in time to 1743, where she is immediately thrown into an unknown world where her life is threatened. When she is forced to marry Jamie, a chivalrous and romantic young Scottish warrior, a passionate affair is ignited that tears Claire's heart between two vastly different men in two irreconcilable lives.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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The story of Claire Randall, a married combat nurse from 1945 who is mysteriously swept back in time to 1743, where she is immediately thrown into an unknown world where her life is threatened. When she is forced to marry Jamie, a chivalrous and romantic young Scottish warrior, a passionate affair is ignited that tears Claire's heart between two vastly different men in two irreconcilable lives.
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Episode 1
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.
Directed by John DahlWritten by Ronald D. MooreGuest stars Grant O'Rourke, Stephen Walters, James Fleet, Graham McTavish, Tracey Wilkinson, Kathryn Howden, Prentis Hancock, Elizabeth Bowie
Episode 2
Claire is taken to meet the Laird. As suspicions about her grow, Claire befriends the mysterious Geillis Duncan. When the clan discover her medical skills, Claire goes from guest to prisoner.
Directed by John DahlWritten by Ronald D. MooreGuest stars Gary Lewis, Grant O'Rourke, Stephen Walters, Nell Hudson, James Fleet, Annette Badland, Lotte Verbeek, Graham McTavish
Episode 3
Claire decides to use her medical skills to aid her escape from Castle Leoch - with Jamie's help, she tends to an ill child. During an evening's entertainment, a story gives Claire hope for her freedom.
Directed by Brian KellyWritten by Anne KenneyGuest stars Gary Lewis, Grant O'Rourke, Stephen Walters, Nell Hudson, Annette Badland, Lotte Verbeek, Graham McTavish, Tim McInnerny
Episode 4
As the Castle prepares for The Gathering, Claire plots her escape. But after a dangerous encounter with a drunken Dougal and an unexpected run-in with Jamie, her plans are dashed.
Directed by Brian KellyWritten by Matthew B. RobertsGuest stars Gary Lewis, Grant O'Rourke, Stephen Walters, Nell Hudson, Annette Badland, Lotte Verbeek, Graham McTavish, Liam Carney
Episode 5
Claire joins the MacKenzie rent-collecting trip. To her horror, Dougal uses Jamie's scars to gain sympathy for the Jacobite cause. Claire recalls that a defining moment in Scottish history is fast approaching.
Directed by Brian KellyWritten by Toni GraphiaGuest stars Grant O'Rourke, Stephen Walters, James Fleet, Bill Paterson, Graham McTavish, Finn den Hertog, Tom Brittney, Ali Macdonald Ross
Episode 6
Claire's unexpected meeting with a British general turns tense when Captain Jack Randall arrives. Claire finds herself alone with Randall - a dangerous man determined to uncover her secrets.
Directed by Brian KellyWritten by Ira Steven BehrGuest stars Grant O'Rourke, Stephen Walters, Bill Paterson, Andrew Whipp, Graham McTavish, Finn den Hertog, Tom Brittney, John Heffernan
Episode 7
Claire and Jamie are thrown together in marriage, but as their emotional and physical relationship unfolds, deeper feelings arise. Claire is ultimately torn between two men in two very different times.
Directed by Anna FoersterWritten by Anne KenneyGuest stars Grant O'Rourke, Stephen Walters, Bill Paterson, Graham McTavish, Finn den Hertog, Kevin Mains, Frank Gilhooley, Hilary Maclean
Episode 8
Frank desperately searches for his missing wife, while Claire tries to come to terms with her new marriage. Claire is faced with an emotional quandry as a life-altering opportunity presents itself.
Directed by Anna FoersterWritten by Ronald D. MooreGuest stars Gary Lewis, Grant O'Rourke, Stephen Walters, James Fleet, Bill Paterson, Graham McTavish, Tracey Wilkinson, Finn den Hertog
Episode 9
Jamie and the Highlanders rescue Claire from Black Jack Randall. Back at the castle, politics threaten to tear Clan MacKenzie apart and Jamie's scorned lover, Laoghaire, attempts to win him back.
Directed by Richard ClarkWritten by Matthew B. RobertsGuest stars Gary Lewis, Grant O'Rourke, Stephen Walters, Nell Hudson, Annette Badland, Bill Paterson, Lotte Verbeek, Graham McTavish
Episode 10
Jamie hopes the newly arrived Duke of Sandringham will help lift the price from his head, while Claire attempts to save an abandoned child.
Directed by Richard ClarkWritten by Ira Steven BehrGuest stars Grant O'Rourke, Stephen Walters, Nell Hudson, Simon Callow, James Fleet, Annette Badland, Bill Paterson, Lotte Verbeek
Episode 11
Claire and Geillis are on trial for witchcraft. Jamie manages to rescue Claire, but not before she discovers a secret about Geillis's past.
Directed by Mike BarkerWritten by Toni GraphiaGuest stars Nell Hudson, Bill Paterson, Lotte Verbeek, Tim McInnerny, Lucy Hollis, Kern Falconer, Mark McDonnell, Johnny Austin
Episode 12
Reunited, Claire and Jamie make their way to Lallybroch - Jamie's family home. Reality quickly sets in, and old wounds are reopened between Jamie and his sister, Jenny.
Directed by Mike BarkerWritten by Anne KenneyGuest stars Steven Cree, Andrew Whipp, Graham McTavish, Douglas Henshall, Francis Magee, Douglas Russell, Richard Jack, Jamie Kennedy
Episode 13
Jamie finds himself between a rock and a hard place when a redcoat deserter from his past resurfaces. Claire tends to a laboring Jenny while Jamie and Ian join The Watch, resulting in devastating consequences.
Directed by Metin HüseyinWritten by Toni GraphiaGuest stars Steven Cree, Douglas Henshall, Lochlann Ó Mearáin, Francis Magee, Douglas Russell, Jamie Kennedy, Aaron Wright, Margaret Fraser
Episode 14
Claire and Jenny set out to rescue Jamie from his redcoat captors. When Murtagh joins up, they turn to unorthodox tactics to send word to Jamie. When word finally arrives, the news isn't what anyone had hoped.
Directed by Metin HüseyinWritten by Matthew B. RobertsGuest stars Grant O'Rourke, Stephen Walters, Steven Cree, Graham McTavish, Douglas Henshall, Finn den Hertog, Douglas Russell, Martin Brody
Episode 15
Jamie awaits his death sentence at Wentworth Prison, while Claire and the Highlanders search for a rescue plan. When Jamie is visited by Black Jack, he realizes there is a fate worse than death.
Directed by Anna FoersterWritten by Ira Steven BehrGuest stars Grant O'Rourke, Stephen Walters, Douglas Henshall, Finn den Hertog, Richard Ashton, Frazer Hines, Brian McCardie, Gary Lind
Episode 16
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.
Directed by Anna FoersterWritten by Ira Steven Behr, Ronald D. MooreGuest stars Grant O'Rourke, Stephen Walters, Finn den Hertog, Richard Ashton, Ian Hanmore, Sandy Grierson
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Caitríona BalfeClaire Randall Fraser
Sam HeughanJamie Fraser
Sophie SkeltonBrianna MacKenzie
David BerryLord John Grey
César DomboyFergus Claudel Fraser
John BellIan Fraser Murray
Richard RankinRoger MacKenzie
Charles VandervaartWilliam Ransom
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Left Bank PicturesUnited Kingdom
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