Outlander: Season 2
Outlander Season 2 continues the overarching saga across 13 episodes. The historical fantasy television series is based on the book series of the same name by Diana Gabaldon and developed by Ronald D. Moore. The show premiered on August 9, 2014, on Starz, featuring the story of Claire Randall, a married combat nurse from 1945 who is mysteriously swept back in time to 1743 Scotland. In this setting, she becomes entang
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Claire Randall is a married combat nurse from 1945.
- Claire is mysteriously swept back in time to 1743 Scotland.
- Claire becomes entangled in the Jacobite risings during her time in the past.
- Claire becomes involved in a passionate romance while in 1743 Scotland.
Season overview
Outlander Season 2 continues the overarching saga across 13 episodes. The historical fantasy television series is based on the book series of the same name by Diana Gabaldon and developed by Ronald D. Moore. The show premiered on August 9, 2014, on Starz, featuring the story of Claire Randall, a married combat nurse from 1945 who is mysteriously swept back in time to 1743 Scotland. In this setting, she becomes entangled in the Jacobite risings and a passionate romance. The production is a British and American fantasy television series inspired by Diana Gabaldon's hit book series, also known as the Highland-Saga in Germany, with famous filming locations in Scotland that reflect its rich historical background.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
Through a Glass, Darkly
Apr 9, 2016
Returning to her own time, Claire must reconcile her future with the life she left behind. Shifting back to 18th century, Jamie, Claire and Murtagh arrive in France, but learn that
Not in Scotland Anymore
Apr 16, 2016
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,
Useful Occupations and Deceptions
Apr 23, 2016
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
La Dame Blanche
Apr 30, 2016
Claire and Jamie throw an elaborate dinner party intended to derail investors in Prince Charles’ war effort. Meanwhile, Claire’s revelation that Jack Randall is alive sparks Jamie
Untimely Resurrection
May 7, 2016
Reunited, Jamie and Claire attempt to extinguish the fires their dinner party ignited; however, Claire is set off on an unexpected change of course. Jamie and Claire’s relationshi
Best Laid Schemes...
May 14, 2016
Jamie and Claire use Claire’s medical knowledge to devise a scheme to stop a wine deal which could fill the Prince’s war chest. When Claire learns Jamie has gone back on his word,
Faith
May 21, 2016
Claire is brought to L’Hopital Des Anges where doctors try to save her life and that of her unborn baby. King Louis asks Claire to judge two men accused of practicing the dark art
The Fox's Lair
May 28, 2016
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 Lov
Je Suis Prest
Jun 4, 2016
Claire and Jamie reunite with the Lallybroch and MacKenzie men as they train for war. Jamie’s power struggles with Dougal and Claire’s personal battle with her memories of WWII wei
Prestonpans
Jun 11, 2016
Jamie relies upon Claire's knowledge of history to lead the Jacobite army into a crucial battle. Claire is reminded of the true cost of war as she attends to the dead and dying.
Vengeance Is Mine
Jun 18, 2016
Claire and the Highlanders head north after the Jacobite leaders decide to halt their march on London. Claire has an unexpected reunion after a band of redcoats makes trouble for t
The Hail Mary
Jun 25, 2016
Jamie works to divert the Jacobite army away from imminent slaughter. Claire tries to provide comfort to a sick Alex Randall who shares an unusual plan to save the mother of his ch
Dragonfly in Amber
Jul 9, 2016
In the present, Claire reveals the truth to her daughter, Brianna. In the 18th century, Jamie does everything he can to save his loved ones as the Battle of Culloden begins.