35 Perfect TV Episodes

Written by: Toni Graphia and Matthew B. Roberts

Directed by: Philip John

As a devoted fan of Diana Gabladon’s book series, Outlander has had a handful of amazing episodes, like “The Wedding,” “To Ransom a Man’s Soul,” and “Faith,” but when it comes down to it, I think “Dragonfly in Amber” might be the best from beginning to end. In the past, Claire makes the heartbreaking decision to leave Jamie at the Battle of Culloden, after they fail to change the course of history, and because she’s pregnant. Then, in 1968, Claire, Roger, and Brianna find out Jamie DID survive the Battle of Culloden. It’s an emotional rollercoaster, to say the least, and hinges on the unmatchable chemistry between Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe. I think if you look at the episode as a whole it’s the show’s strongest one to date.