Outlander: Blood of my Blood release time and episode schedule in full
Outlander: Blood of My Blood is one of the most highly-anticipated new releases for TV drama fans this year.
A spin-off from the beloved original series inspired by Diana Gabaldon's novels, this prequel follows the parents of time-traveller Claire (played by Caitriona Balfe) and her Highlander husband Jamie Fraser (Sam Heughan).
Set across two timelines, Claire's parents Julia Moriston (Hermione Corfield) and Henry Beauchamp (Jeremy Irvine) find each other during the turmoil of the First World War.
Meanwhile, sparks fly between Ellen MacKenzie (Harriet Slater) and Brian Fraser (Jamie Roy) in 18th Century Scotland, while trailers suggest the two love stories could intersect.
With the premiere just around the corner, let's take a look at how fans will be able to tune into this jaw-dropping new Starz drama.
What time does Outlander: Blood of My Blood start?
The first two episodes of Blood of My Blood will premiere this Friday, 8th August on the Starz network.
The premiere will start at 8pm Eastern Time, or 5pm Pacific Time, and 9pm in Canada, with the first episode, entitled Providence.
This will be immediately followed by episode two, S.W.A.K. (Sealed with a Kiss).
However, only fans in the USA will be able to watch this way as Starz sadly isn't available in other territories.
Viewers in the UK will need to sign up to MGM+, where the episodes will air in the early hours of Saturday morning (10th August). You can subscribe to the service as an add-on to Prime Video.
In the UK, the first episode will air at 2am on Saturday morning, followed by episode two at 3:20am.
Timings for the third episode onwards have yet to be confirmed, though are expected to drop at the same time.
When will the rest of Outlander: Blood of My Blood air?
Blood of My Blood's two-part premiere will be followed by eight more episodes in the season.
The drama will then continue episodically every Friday, with episode two leading into the third episode, School of the Moon, on Friday, 15th August.
Unfortunately, fans will have to exercise patience one more time as there is a confirmed break between episodes nine and 10. No episode will air on Friday, 3rd October meaning the finale will drop on Friday, 10th October and Saturday 11th for UK fans.
When will season 2 be released?
Fans already have reason to celebrate as Outlander: Blood of My Blood was confirmed to return for a second season in June ahead of the premiere.
However, a release date has yet to be confirmed, so fans could be waiting for some time before the drama continues.
Thankfully, production is reportedly already underway in Scotland for the follow-up, meaning new episodes could be released as early as late 2026.
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- The Independent
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