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Outlander

Outlander is a British-American historical drama television series based on Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander novels.

Updated August 1, 20261 min readCited sources

Outlander is a British-American historical drama television series based on Diana Gabaldon’s novels, developed by Ronald D. Moore for Starz. It aired from August 2014 to May 2026, spanning eight seasons and 101 episodes.

What it is

The series follows Claire Randall, a World War II nurse who time travels from 1940s Scotland to 18th-century Scotland. There, she becomes entangled in the Jacobite era and forms a relationship with Jamie Fraser, played by Sam Heughan. Caitríona Balfe stars as Claire.

Key details

Outlander premiered on August 9, 2014, and concluded in May 2026 after eight seasons. It was produced by Sony Pictures Television and Left Bank Pictures for Starz. A prequel series, Outlander: Blood of My Blood, premiered in August 2025, focusing on the parents of Jamie Fraser and Claire Beauchamp.

Why it matters

The series has a large Canadian audience and is frequently broadcast on Canadian television and streaming platforms, making it a well-known title in Canada. Its blend of historical drama, romance, and fantasy has drawn a dedicated fanbase over its long run.

In short

  • Historical drama with time travel from WWII to 18th-century Scotland.
  • Ran for eight seasons and 101 episodes on Starz.
  • Prequel Outlander: Blood of My Blood premiered in 2025.
  • Popular among Canadian viewers.
Canadian angle

Outlander has a Canadian connection through its large Canadian audience and frequent broadcasting on Canadian television and streaming platforms, making it a well-known title among Canadian viewers. Additional Canada-specific production or broadcast details are not confirmed in the provided sources.

Quick questions

What is Outlander?
A historical drama series about Claire Randall, a nurse who time travels from 1940s Scotland to the 18th century.
When did Outlander first air?
It premiered on August 9, 2014.
How many seasons and episodes are there?
Eight seasons and 101 episodes in total.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outlander_(TV_series)
    Supports: Series premiere date, total seasons and episodes, finale timing, and prequel mention.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3006802/
    Supports: Series format, date range, synopsis, and TV-MA classification.
  3. Wikipedia — https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outlander_(serie_de_televisi%C3%B3n)
    Supports: Series basis, developer, producers, cast, and premise.
  4. Wikipedia — https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outlander_(televisieserie)
    Supports: British-American drama series based on Diana Gabaldon’s novels and creator credit.
  5. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Outlander_episodes
    Supports: Episode count, season count, premiere date, and series premise.
  6. Wikipedia — https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outlander_(s%C3%A9rie_de_televis%C3%A3o)
    Supports: Premiere, end date, seasons, and production companies.
  7. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outlander_(book_series)
    Supports: Source novels by Diana Gabaldon and franchise background.