Outlander Timeline ( Real )

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June 1, 1991

Outlander Novel Published

Diana Gabaldon publishes the first book in the Outlander series, introducing the world to the story of Claire Randall and Jamie Fraser.

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August 9, 2014

Outlander TV Series Premiere

Starz premieres the Outlander television series, an adaptation of Diana Gabaldon's novels, starring Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan.

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April 9, 2016

Outlander Season 2 Premiere

The second season of the Outlander TV series premieres, continuing the adaptation of the book series.

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September 10, 2017

Outlander Season 3 Premiere

The third season of the Outlander TV series premieres, further adapting the novels.

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November 4, 2018

Outlander Season 4 Premiere

The fourth season of the Outlander TV series premieres, exploring the characters' lives in colonial America.

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February 16, 2020

Outlander Season 5 Premiere

The fifth season of the Outlander TV series premieres, continuing to adapt the later novels.

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March 6, 2022

Outlander Season 6 Premiere

Season six of the Outlander TV series premieres, further adapting Diana Gabaldon's novels.

Outlander Timeline ( Fictional )

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April 1743

Claire Meets Jamie Fraser

Claire Randall, a World War II nurse, accidentally travels back in time to 1743 Scotland where she meets Jamie Fraser.

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April 16, 1746

Battle of Culloden

The pivotal battle of the Jacobite rising where Jamie Fraser fights and is severely injured; marks the downfall of the Jacobite cause.

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1945

Claire Returns to 1945

Claire returns to her original time to reunite with her husband Frank after being presumed lost in the past.

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1750

Claire and Jamie Reunite in the 18th Century

Claire travels back once again to 18th century Scotland to reunite with Jamie, resuming their life together in the past.

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1751

Jamie's Capture and Imprisonment at Ardsmuir

Jamie is captured and sent to Ardsmuir Prison, enduring hardship away from Claire.

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1766

Settlement in North Carolina

Jamie and Claire settle in the American colonies, starting a new life amid the brewing American Revolution.

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1769

Birth of Brianna Randall

Claire and Jamie’s daughter, Brianna, is born in the 18th century before Claire and Jamie's family faces future challenges.

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April 1775

Revolutionary War Begins

The American Revolutionary War starts; Jamie becomes involved in the conflict as it disrupts colonial life.

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1968

Brianna Travels Back to the 18th Century

Brianna Randall, Claire and Jamie’s daughter from the 20th century, travels back in time to find her parents.