This Saturday marks the mid-season finale of Outlander on Starz. The cable channel has announced that the 16 episode first season will resume on April 4, 2015. There will be eight episodes remaining.
In addition, Outlander’s already been renewed for a second season of 13 episodes.
Here’s the Starz press release:
STARZ SERIES “OUTLANDER” MIDSEASON PREMIERE SET FOR SATURDAY, APRIL 4TH 2015
Outlander’s Highly Anticipated Wedding Episode Delivers Highest Ratings of the Season with 3.8 Million Live +3 Viewers, Up Almost 40% Since Premiere
Season One Averaging 5 million viewers per episode to date
Beverly Hills, CA – September 25, 2014 – Two days before the first half of season one concludes with the mid-season finale this Saturday, September 27th at 9pm ET/PT, Starz announced that its hit series “Outlander” will return with the remaining eight episodes from season one on Saturday, April 4th, 2015. The critically – acclaimed series adapted from Diana Gabaldon’s international best-selling books and executive produced by Ronald D. Moore (“Battlestar Galactica,” “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,” “Star Trek: The Next Generation”) has already been picked up for a second season.
Approximately 3.8 million Live+3 viewers tuned in for the series highly-anticipated seventh episode, titled “The Wedding,” to finally witness the beloved characters Claire (Caitriona Balfe) and Jamie (Sam Heughan) become man and wife in 18th century Scotland, the most on STARZ since episode 5 of “Spartacus: Vengeance” in February 2012. “The Wedding” performance represents a 19 percent increase from the week prior on “Outlander,” and a 38 percent increase since the series premiere episode. “Outlander” fans made “The Wedding” appointment viewing by flocking to the premiere of the episode on Saturday with 2.07 million Live+SD Saturday viewing and 1.23 million Live+SD viewers tuning in for the Saturday 9PM ET/PT episode premiere, both series highs. Through the first 4 episodes, more than 5 million average viewers have watched each episode of the hit series.*
The mid-season finale this Saturday, September 27th at 9pm ET/PT finds Frank (Tobias Menzies) desperately searching for his missing wife, while Claire tries to come to terms with her new marriage to Jamie. Claire is faced with an emotional quandary as a life-altering opportunity presents itself.
The “Outlander” series spans the genres of romance, science fiction, history, and adventure in one epic tale. It follows Claire Randall as she navigates the hidden dangers of 18th century Scotland, an unknown world where her freedom and very life are at risk. When she is forced to marry Jamie Fraser, a chivalrous and romantic young Scottish warrior, a passionate affair is ignited that tears Claire’s heart between two vastly different men in two irreconcilable lives.
Diana Gabaldon’s eight-book series has sold more than 25 million copies worldwide, and six of the books have graced the New York Times best-seller list. “Outlander” is produced by Tall Ship Productions, Story Mining & Supply Company and Left Bank Pictures in association with Sony Pictures Television.
Starz retains all domestic multiplatform pay TV rights to the original series.
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*Sources: Linear results based on Nielsen NPower data. Multiplatform results based on Starz internal estimates of linear and time shifted results from Nielsen (NPower), Rentrak (On Demand Essentials) and internal broadband data. Subject to further qualifications available upon request.
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What do you think? Are you enjoying the Outlander TV show? Will you be tuning in for the series’ return?
The series is great, except for this 7 month break.
Wish the series was available on Netflicks or other possibilities. We don’t have Starz.
I have loved this series and reading the books because of it. I can not wait for its return. Thanks for making this series. The history of Scotland enhances this love story. Judy
I’ve read all the books and the casting for the parts of Jamie and Claire couldn’t be better. I love the series and don’t want to wait until April but will be looking forward to the next 6 episodes. Dougel is great and the filming wonderful.
Absolutely love this series. I have read all the books twice. Just sorry I have to wait to next April to continue watching. Series follows the book really well
Have all the books! Love all the people in the books(maybe not Jack Randall). 7 months is a long time to see more of this series but I will have to muddle thru! Having read all 8 books I know what is coming but still am enjoying seeing it on the screen.
I love the show and watch the episodes over and over again. The chemistry between Jaimie and Claire is very palpable and can be felt by the viewers. Jaime is so sexy and handsome and those steamy glances he gives Claire is so hot. I love in the “Wedding ” episode ,Jaime is so considerate of Claire’s feeling as he always has been since they first met and takes his time to make her feel confortable on their wedding night .He is not only sexy he is a kind and patient man
As I’m sure you’ve noticed many fans are very disappointed that Outlander won’t return until July. Why so late?
Love Love the show great acting and staying close to the book. HOWEVER why wait till April good lawdy thats way to long and tell me when will season 2 start October?. Anyway’s kudo’s to all the actors and all who are responsible for a quality show. Been ages since we have had a show of this level on TV. Hadnt watch TV in 2 yrs but this brought me back. Thank you!!!!!!
I love the show and have DVR set to record all if the series so I don’t miss a single one.
Have watched several times and will be awaiting the up coming episodes in april
Just love Outlander! I have watched each show about four times….so much that I can sometimes say the lines before the actor says them. everything about the series is outstanding…the opening song, costumes, acting and of course Jamie and Claire. I too was glad to see I only have to wait until April to see the next series of Outlander. I was a die hard fan of Game of Thrones, but Outlander is now my favorite.
I love the show. I watch every episode twice, sometimes more. Love, love, love the opening credits song, I never skip it. Was a bit sad thinking I would have to wait a year for the next season, I’m happy I only have to wait until April.
I totally agree w/Sue & Debra. April is a long way off but this is worth the wait. So far this has been the best show of this season. I absolutely love the characters & the story. I don’t want her to ever go back where she came from.
I will absolutely be tuning in for the next season of Outlander. I love the books, have read them all several times. Your casting is terrific and as the season progresses, I am more and more convinced that these are how the characters of Claire and Jaimie would be.
I am interested in buying the movie of the series so I will be watching for that information.
Looking forward to your doing Dragonfly in Amber too. Epic romance!!
I am mesmerized by the acting and talents within the show. Wish we didn’t have to wait until April 2015. Wow! Almost 7 months! It is definately worth waiting for, but sometimes the intrigue and platform can lose steam with too long of a wait. We will see! Love the show though, can’t say enough about it. Wish we could clone a few “Jamie’s” (Sam) for all of us to have! 🙂