The final season of Outlander keeps fans on the edge of their seats with prophecies of death, wars of independence, and family reunions. Following a tense Episode 4, many are now eagerly awaiting Outlander season 8 Episode 5, seen as a real turning point for Jamie, Claire, Brianna, and Roger. Airing in 2026, this ultimate set of episodes tightens the intrigue around the American Revolution and the future of the Fraser family.
But when exactly does this episode come out for French subscribers, and what time will it be available on Netflix or Starz for those following the American broadcast? The answer lies in a time difference of just twenty-four hours but can make all the difference in avoiding spoilers.
Outlander season 8 Episode 5: release date on Netflix and Starz
For the French audience, the go-to platform is Netflix. Episode 5 of the 8th season of Outlander is set to arrive there on Saturday, April 4, 2026, in the morning, with a release time announced at 9:01 AM. The series has been following a weekly schedule since the beginning of the season, with each new episode dropping on Saturdays around 9 AM.
Specifically, Episode 5, titled “Send for the Devil” in the original version, will mark the midpoint of this final season of 10 chapters, with the French broadcast expected to continue until early May 2026 if the schedule holds.
Outlander season 8 Episode 5: release time and broadcast schedule
On Starz, the original home of the series, Outlander season 8 Episode 5 is scheduled for Friday, April 3, 2026, at 8 PM (Eastern Time) on the channel, then uploaded around midnight on the Starz app. This means, for a French viewer, it will be available on Friday night into Saturday.
Between the American broadcast and the French release on Netflix, the time difference remains around twenty-four hours. Every Saturday morning, subscribers can discover a new installment of about 60 minutes, and after this Episode 5, there will still be five more episodes to take Jamie, Claire, and the others to the final set to be announced in early May.
Outlander season 8 Episode 5: what to expect for Jamie, Brianna, and Roger
In terms of the storyline, the end of Episode 4 left Roger in a very bad position. Facing Colonel Marion, who views Jamie as a deserter, Roger finds himself stuck in a camp, forced to choose between waiting or joining the fight even though he is not a seasoned soldier and only wanted to reach Brianna in Savannah.
Episode 5 will capitalize on this tension, at the heart of the siege of Savannah and a war that ensnares all the characters. The official synopsis, relayed by Ayther, also announces: “As the siege of Savannah rages on the outskirts of the city, Brianna and Roger find themselves in opposing camps; Jamie faces his demons during the Lodge Night.” This serves to further fuel the anxiety surrounding Jamie and his family’s fate.
