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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 1 - Soul of a Rebel
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #1 - Soul of a Rebel

    S8:E1

    After discovering a devastating truth, Jamie takes Claire home to the Ridge, where a surprise awaits them.

    Director:Jan Matthys
    Writer:Sarah H. Haught

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  2. Outlander Season 6 Episode 7 - Sticks and Stones
    7.5/10(1957 votes)

    #2 - Sticks and Stones

    S6:E7

    Claire struggles with her demons as a nefarious rumor begins to spread on the Ridge. Tensions rise as the residents fear there is a dangerous person in their midst.

    Director:Jamie Payne
    Writer:Danielle Berrow

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  3. Outlander Season 7 Episode 13 - Hello, Goodbye
    7.7/10(787 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. Outlander Season 7 Episode 14 - Ye Dinna Get Used to It
    7.8/10(752 votes)

    #4 - Ye Dinna Get Used to It

    S7:E14

    The truth about Lord John Grey's mysterious disappearance is revealed. Brianna faces off with the foes threatening her family.

    Director:Jan Matthys
    Writer:Diana Gabaldon

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  5. Outlander Season 2 Episode 8 - The Fox's Lair
    8.0/10(3491 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. Outlander Season 3 Episode 7 - Crème De Menthe
    8.0/10(3216 votes)

    #6 - 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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  7. Outlander Season 5 Episode 4 - The Company We Keep
    8.0/10(2337 votes)

    #7 - The Company We Keep

    S5:E4

    Roger 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.

    Director:Jamie Payne
    Writer:Barbara Stepansky

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  8. Outlander Season 6 Episode 1 - Echoes
    8.0/10(2416 votes)

    #8 - 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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  9. Outlander Season 6 Episode 2 - Allegiance
    8.0/10(2029 votes)

    #9 - Allegiance

    S6:E2

    Jamie struggles with his first request as Indian Agent. Roger presides over an unusual funeral. Marsali gives birth. However, the joy is short lived when a discovery is made.

    Director:Kate Cheeseman
    Writers:Steve Kornacki, Alyson Evans

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  10. Outlander Season 6 Episode 3 - Temperance
    8.0/10(1956 votes)

    #10 - Temperance

    S6:E3

    Fergus worries about his new son's quality of life when the baby is bullied by superstitious Protestants. Claire performs surgery on Tom's hand.

    Director:Justin Molotnikov
    Writer:Shaina Fewell

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  11. Outlander Season 6 Episode 4 - Hour of the Wolf
    8.0/10(1977 votes)

    #11 - 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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  12. Outlander Season 6 Episode 5 - Give Me Liberty
    8.0/10(1914 votes)

    #12 - Give Me Liberty

    S6:E5

    Claire and Jamie experience the rising tensions in the colonies first-hand when they attend a Loyalist event in Wilmington in honor of the Scottish heroine, Flora MacDonald.

    Director:Christiana Ebohon-Green
    Writer:Barbara Stepansky

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  13. Outlander Season 7 Episode 5 - Singapore
    8.0/10(1283 votes)

    #13 - Singapore

    S7:E5

    At Ticonderoga, Jamie and Claire prepare for an imminent British assault. Roger compiles information about time travel while Brianna earns the respect of her coworkers.

    Director:Tracey Deer
    Writer:Taylor Mallory

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  14. Outlander Season 7 Episode 6 - Where the Waters Meet
    8.0/10(1271 votes)

    #14 - 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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  15. Outlander Season 7 Episode 9 - Unfinished Business
    8.0/10(1001 votes)

    #15 - 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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  16. Outlander Season 7 Episode 12 - Carnal Knowledge
    8.0/10(841 votes)

    #16 - 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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  17. Outlander Season 1 Episode 14 - The Search
    8.1/10(4526 votes)

    #17 - The Search

    S1:E14

    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.

    Director:Metin Hüseyin
    Writer:Matthew B. Roberts

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  18. Outlander Season 2 Episode 3 - Useful Occupations and Deceptions
    8.1/10(3783 votes)

    #18 - 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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  19. Outlander Season 5 Episode 2 - Between Two Fires
    8.1/10(2482 votes)

    #19 - Between Two Fires

    S5:E2

    As 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.

    Director:Stephen Woolfenden
    Writers:Toni Graphia, Luke Schelhaas

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  20. Outlander Season 5 Episode 5 - Perpetual Adoration
    8.1/10(2312 votes)

    #20 - Perpetual Adoration

    S5:E5

    Jamie 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.

    Director:Meera Menon
    Writers:Steve Kornacki, Alyson Evans

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  21. Outlander Season 5 Episode 6 - Better to Marry Than Burn
    8.1/10(2304 votes)

    #21 - 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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  22. Outlander Season 5 Episode 8 - Famous Last Words
    8.1/10(2510 votes)

    #22 - Famous Last Words

    S5:E8

    The 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.

    Director:Stephen Woolfenden
    Writer:Danielle Berrow

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  23. Outlander Season 6 Episode 8 - I Am Not Alone
    8.1/10(1830 votes)

    #23 - I Am Not Alone

    S6:E8

    Richard Brown and his Committee of Safety arrive to arrest Claire for murder. However, due to the rising political tensions in the colonies, Brown's plan to find a judge for a trial does not go as expected.

    Director:Jamie Payne
    Writer:Luke Schelhaas

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  24. Outlander Season 7 Episode 4 - A Most Uncomfortable Woman
    8.1/10(1314 votes)

    #24 - A Most Uncomfortable Woman

    S7:E4

    On the way to Scotland, Jamie is pulled back into the Revolutionary War. William is sent on a covert mission. Roger and Brianna struggle to adapt to life in the 1980s.

    Director:Jacquie Gould
    Writer:Marque Franklin-Williams

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  25. Outlander Season 2 Episode 2 - Not in Scotland Anymore
    8.2/10(3989 votes)

    #25 - 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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Worst Episodes Summary

"Soul of a Rebel" is the worst rated episode of "Outlander". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Jan Matthys and written by Sarah H. Haught, it aired on 3/6/2026. This episode scored 7.5 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Sticks and Stones".