The BEST episodes of Outlander season 5

Every episode of Outlander season 5, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Outlander season 5!

An English combat nurse from 1945 is mysteriously swept back in time to 1743.

Last Updated: 11/25/2025Network: STARZStatus: Continuing
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8.05
1086 votes

#1 - Journeycake

Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired 5/3/2020

Roger 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.

Directors: Jamie Payne
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8.01
978 votes

#2 - Never My Love

Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 5/10/2020

Claire 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.

Directors: Jamie Payne
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7.98
1104 votes

#3 - The Ballad of Roger Mac

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/29/2020

The Regulator Rebellion reaches a boiling point, forcing Jamie to face his fear.

Writer: Toni Graphia
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7.92
1057 votes

#4 - Mercy Shall Follow Me

Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/26/2020

Jamie and Roger implement their plan to eliminate the threat looming over them, but it goes awry.

Directors: Annie Griffin
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7.84
1335 votes

#5 - The Fiery Cross

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/16/2020

Governor Tryon reminds Jamie of his obligation to hunt down and kill Murtagh Fitzgibbons.

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7.77
1095 votes

#6 - Monsters and Heroes

Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/19/2020

When Jamie is bitten by a venomous snake, Claire fears she may not have the resources to save him.

Directors: Annie Griffin
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7.75
1198 votes

#7 - Between Two Fires

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/23/2020

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.

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7.73
1179 votes

#8 - Free Will

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/1/2020

Jamie, Claire and Roger embark on a mission to raise a militia.

Directors: Jamie Payne
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7.69
1129 votes

#9 - Perpetual Adoration

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/15/2020

Jamie's militia arrive at Hillsborough to learn that Governor Tryon has proposed a solution.

Directors: Meera Menon
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7.68
1105 votes

#10 - Better to Marry Than Burn

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/22/2020

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

Directors: Meera Menon
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7.65
1066 votes

#11 - Famous Last Words

Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/12/2020

The Frasers must deal with the aftermath of the Battle of Alamance Creek.

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7.62
1109 votes

#12 - The Company We Keep

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/8/2020

Roger leads Jamie's militia to a trading post and finds himself embroiled in a bitter feud.

Directors: Jamie Payne