Everything we know about Outlander Season 8 so far, including release date, full cast and how to watch
From returning cast members to when each episode will be released, here’s everything we know about Outlander Season 8 so far.
Fans of time-travel romance drama Outlander will be wishing they had some of the show’s magic to help usher along the days until season eight arrives.
After more than a decade, Outlander will soon come to an end. Based on the books by Diana Gabaldon, the final series of the hugely popular show starring Sam Heughan and Caitríona Balfe will premiere in early March.
Picking up after a dramatic revelation at the end of series seven, the new episodes invite fans on one last adventure with Claire and Jamie Fraser.
In a post shared alongside a trailer for the new episodes, Heughan wrote: “Every story comes to an end... This journey was a huge part of my life, I’m thankful to all the cast and crew, everyone that was involved in creating the love story that spanned decades. Thanks ultimately to herself [Diana Gabaldon] and of course, the fans.”
With plenty of excitement in store, here is everything you need to know about Outlander Season 8.
Outlander Season 8 release date
The eighth season of Outlander will be released on Saturday, March 7 in the UK.
However, that date applies only to the series premiere with all further episodes to be released weekly.
How many episodes does Outlander season 8 have?
Fans of Outlander will have 10 final episodes to spend with Claire and Jamie as the show comes to its end.
Outlander Season 8 episode release guide
Following the first episode of Outlander’s eighth season, episodes will be released weekly on Saturdays with a brief weeklong break from episodes at the start of May.
Signalling the beginning of the end, the final two episodes of Outlander will be released on May 9 and May 16 respectively.
While not official, based on this information here is the full episode release schedule for Outlander season 8:
- Episode 1: Soul of a Rebel — Saturday, March 7
- Episode 2: Prophecies — Saturday, March 14
- Episode 3: Abies Fraseri — Saturday, March 21
- Episode 4: Muskets, Liberty, and Sauerkraut — Saturday, March 28
- Episode 5: Send for the Devil — Saturday, April 4
- Episode 6: Blessed Are the Merciful — Saturday, April 11
- Episode 7: Evidence of Things Not Seen — Saturday, April 18
- Episode 8: In the Forest — Saturday, April 25
- HIATUS: Saturday, May 2
- Episode 9: Pharos — Saturday, May 9
- Episode 10: And the World Was All Around Us — Saturday, May 16
These dates are still subject to change.
What is the new season about?
Outlander season eight will pick up where the previous series left off, with Claire and Jamie having returned to Fraser’s Ridge, which has become a thriving settlement in their absence.
The couple soon discover that the war has followed them home, leaving the Frasers to question exactly what they will sacrifice to remain there - and to stay together.
Their united front against outsiders comes under pressure when family secrets finally come to light, with a prophecy predicting Jamie’s death looming over them.
It is based, in part, on Gabaldon's novel, Go Tell The Bees That I'm Gone, however fans have been warned that the book and the show will vary greatly, with the ending of the book series unlikely to resemble the show.
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Outlander season 8 cast
As for who will appear in the final season of Outlander, expect your favourite familiar faces – alongside a few new additions to the cast.
It was revealed back in 2024 that Kieran Bew would play Captain Charles Cunningham, a retired British soldier in the new episodes, with Frances Tomelty joining the final series of the show as his mother.
In addition, Carla Woodcock will play Amaranthus Grey, a new member of the Grey family.
- Caitríona Balfe as Claire Randall Fraser
- Sam Heughan as Jamie Fraser
- Sophie Skelton as Brianna Randall Fraser MacKenzie
- Richard Rankin as Roger Wakefield MacKenzie
- John Bell as Young Ian Murray
- David Berry as Lord John Grey
- Charles Vandervaart as William Ransom
- Izzy Meikle-Small as Rachel Hunter
- Joey Phillips as Dr Denzell Hunter
- César Domboy as Fergus Fraser
- Lauren Lyle as Marsali Fraser
- Diarmaid Murtagh as William 'Buck' MacKenzie
- Paul Gorman as Keziah and Josiah Beardsley
- Gary Lamont as Evan Lindsay
- Caitlin O’Ryan as Lizzie Wemyss
- Kieran Bew as Captain Charles Cunningham
- Frances Tomelty as Elspeth Cunningham
- Carla Woodcock as Amaranthus Grey
While there is mention of Tobais Menzies’ Frank Randall in a recent trailer, the actor - who appeared in four seasons as Frank and Jonathan "Black Jack" Randall - has confirmed that he will not be returning for the final series of Outlander.
Where to watch Outlander season 8 in the UK
Outlander season eight will stream exclusively on MGM+ in the UK.
While the show has been available on various platforms since its release in 2014, but currently in the UK all episodes are available to watch on the Amazon Prime Video add-on subscription. Fans can sign up for a free 7-day trial of MGM+ through Prime Video, which will auto renew at £5.99 per month.
The streaming service is also home to Outlander prequel series Blood of My Blood, which follows the lives of both Claire and Jamie’s parents across two time periods.
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