The final season of Outlander is currently airing, and fans are eager to know when they can watch the next chapter of Jamie Fraser and Claire Fraser‘s story. The popular historical drama series on Starz is now in its eighth and last season, with new episodes coming out weekly. Episode 6 is just around the corner, and here is everything you need to know about its release date, exact time, and how to watch it from anywhere in the world.
The show continues to follow the Fraser family as they deal with the challenges of the American Revolutionary War while living on Fraser’s Ridge. The season premiered on March 6, 2026, and has already brought many emotional moments and surprises for viewers. Episode 5, titled “Send for the Devil,” aired on April 3, 2026, setting up the stage for what comes next .
Outlander Season 8 Episode 6 Release Date and Time
Outlander Season 8 Episode 6 is scheduled to release on Friday, April 10, 2026, in the United States. The episode is called “Blessed Are the Merciful” . For viewers watching on the Starz app or streaming platforms, the episode becomes available at 12:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET). If you are watching the episode live on the Starz TV channel, it airs at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the same day .
For fans in different parts of the world, the release time will change based on their time zone. Here is a simple breakdown:
- United States (East Coast): Friday, April 10 at 12:00 a.m. ET (streaming) or 8:00 p.m. ET (linear TV)
- United States (West Coast): Thursday, April 9 at 9:00 p.m. PT (streaming) or Friday, April 10 at 8:00 p.m. PT (linear TV)
- United Kingdom: Saturday, April 11, 2026, on MGM+ (via Prime Video)
- Canada: Friday, April 10, 2026, similar to US release times on W Network or streaming services
- Australia: Saturday, April 11, 2026, on streaming platforms
- India: Saturday, April 11, 2026, during daytime hours on Lionsgate Play or other providers
The UK schedule runs one day after the US release because the show airs on MGM+ there. So while American fans watch on Friday night, British viewers get the new episode on Saturday .
Where to Stream Outlander Season 8 Episode 6 Globally
Outlander Season 8 is available on different streaming services depending on where you live. The main platform in the United States is Starz. You can watch through the Starz app directly or add it as a channel on services like Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Sling TV, and Hulu .
For viewers in the United Kingdom, the final season airs on MGM+, which is available as an add-on through Amazon Prime Video. The episode comes out on Saturday, April 11, 2026 . In Canada, the show is available on W Network and streaming through StackTV or Amazon Prime Video channels.
Latin American audiences can watch Outlander Season 8 on Disney+ under the Star brand . Spanish viewers have access through Movistar Plus+ . Indian fans can find the series on Lionsgate Play, which carries the Starz content library.
What Happens in Outlander Season 8 Episode 6
The official description for episode 6, “Blessed Are the Merciful,” gives fans a clear idea of what to expect. According to Starz press releases, the episode will show the Frasers and the Mackenzies trying to recover after their recent battles. They will also start thinking about what to do next .
Another important part of this episode involves Ian and Rachel. They will meet someone who they hope can help them find Emily. This storyline has been building for several episodes, and fans are curious to see how it plays out . The episode was written by Danielle Berrow.
Earlier episodes of season 8 have already shown major twists. The premiere episode revealed a surprising story about Faith, the daughter Claire and Jamie believed had died at birth. Some fans were not happy with this direction, with one viewer writing on Reddit:
“I am really hoping it’ll turn out not to be true, but even if so, I’m still annoyed they put us and Jamie/claire through that” .
Others decided to wait and see how the story develops. Another fan commented:
“With the Faith of it all, I think it still really depends on where it goes from here for me” .
Full Release Schedule for Outlander Season 8
Outlander Season 8 has a total of 10 episodes. The season is airing weekly without a break until near the end. Here is the complete schedule for the remaining episodes :
- Episode 6 – “Blessed Are the Merciful” – April 10, 2026 (US) / April 11, 2026 (UK)
- Episode 7 – “Evidence of Things Not Seen” – April 17, 2026 (US) / April 18, 2026 (UK)
- Episode 8 – “A Bit of Time” – April 24, 2026 (US) / April 25, 2026 (UK)
- Episode 9 – “Pharos” – May 8, 2026 (US) / May 9, 2026 (UK)
- Episode 10 – “And the World Was All Around Us” – May 15, 2026 (US) / May 16, 2026 (UK)
There is a break week after episode 8. This means fans will wait two weeks between episode 8 and episode 9. The break happens on May 1, 2026, so no new episode airs that weekend .
Outlander showrunner Maril Davis spoke about ending the series. She told reporters:
“You don’t want your whole eight years or eight seasons to come down to that one episode, but it is kind of the one episode that people remember and that’s the last thing you have” .
She also mentioned that the team filmed multiple endings to keep the real conclusion a secret from the cast and the public.
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What to Know About the Final Season
Outlander Season 8 draws its story mostly from Diana Gabaldon‘s books Written in My Own Heart’s Blood and Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone. The author also helped write the script for the penultimate episode and gave input on the series finale . The book series is not finished yet, so the TV show had to create its own ending for Claire and Jamie.
Caitriona Balfe, who plays Claire, directed episode 2 of this final season, titled “Prophecies” . This is not the first time she has directed an episode of the show.
Outlander first premiered on August 9, 2014. After 12 years and more than 90 episodes, the show is saying goodbye to its loyal fanbase. The final season focuses on Jamie and Claire living on Fraser’s Ridge in North Carolina during the Revolutionary War, with family secrets and outside dangers putting everything they have built at risk.
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