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Outlander

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

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Outlander is a British-American historical drama television series based on Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander novels. Developed by Ronald D. Moore for Starz, it premiered in August 2014 and concluded in May 2026 after eight seasons and 101 episodes.

Premise

Outlander centres on Claire Randall, a nurse who time travels from the mid-20th century to 18th-century Scotland, where she becomes involved in the Jacobite era and a relationship with Jamie Fraser.

Production

The series was developed by Ronald D. Moore and produced by companies including Sony Pictures Television and Left Bank Pictures for Starz.

Broadcast and run

Outlander premiered on August 9, 2014, and completed its run in May 2026 after eight seasons and 101 episodes.

Adaptations and spin-offs

The television series is based on Gabaldon’s novels, and the franchise later expanded with the prequel Outlander: Blood of My Blood, which premiered in 2025.

Key facts

  • Outlander is adapted from Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander book series.
  • It was developed by Ronald D. Moore and produced for Starz.
  • The story follows Claire Randall, a World War II nurse who is transported from 1940s Scotland to 18th-century Scotland.
  • Sam Heughan and Caitríona Balfe are the main stars associated with the series.
  • A prequel series, Outlander: Blood of My Blood, premiered in August 2025.
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Canadian context

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is Outlander?
Outlander is a historical drama television series based on Diana Gabaldon’s novels, following Claire Randall’s time travel from World War II-era Scotland to the 18th century.
When did Outlander first air?
It premiered in the United States on August 9, 2014.
How many seasons does Outlander have?
The series ran for eight seasons.
How many episodes are there?
Outlander has 101 episodes in total.
Who developed the series?
The series was developed by Ronald D. Moore.
Is there an Outlander prequel?
Yes. Outlander: Blood of My Blood premiered in August 2025 and focuses on the parents of Jamie Fraser and Claire Beauchamp.

References

  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.