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Based on Diana Gabaldon’s romance novels, the historical fiction series starring Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan returns for its eighth season, which premieres on Friday, Mar. 6 on Starz. The longest-running original show in the premium cable channel’s history is coming to an end in 2026.
At a glance: How to watch Outlander season 8 online
Watch the official trailer below and keep reading to find out how to watch Outlander season eight with and without cable and where to stream the series online for free.
How to Stream Outlander Season 8 Online
Cord-cutters can stream Outlander season eight on the Starz app starting on Friday, Mar. 6. The first episode is now available to stream on-demand, while following episodes drop every Friday at 12 a.m. PT/ET. The series finale streams on Friday, May. 8.
Deal: Starts at $7 per month for three months
Regularly $10.99 per month, Starz is on sale for $7 per month for three months. However, the best Starz streaming deal is through the annual plan, which costs $69.99 per year when you prepay for 12 months.
A Starz subscription includes all seasons of Outlander, and other original series including Party Down, the Power Book franchise, Black Mafia Family, Gaslit and more, as well as popular films, such as Menace II Society, Unstoppable, Spy and others. Learn more and sign up for Starz here.
When to Watch Outlander Season 8 on Cable
Outlander season eight airs on cable on Friday, Mar. 6 at 8:02 p.m. PT/ET on Starz.
Want to watch Outlander online without traditional cable? You can watch the final season on any live TV streaming service that carries the Starz cable network, including DirecTV and Fubo. Learn more about the best options for streaming Starz without cable below.
Five-day free trial; from $159.98 for the first month
DirecTV’s Premiere Signature package (from $159.98 for the first three months of service, $169.98 per month afterwards) carries Starz, and you can stream Outlander season eight for free with the live TV streaming service’s five-day free trial.
Five-day free trial; plans from $53.99 for the first month
Stream Outlander online for free with a five-day trial to Fubo’s “Elite” plan, which offers more than 270 other news, entertainment and sports channels. Subscriptions are on sale starting at $53.99 for your first month of service (then pay $83.99 monthly with Fubo’s current deals).
Outlander Season Eight: Plot, Cast, Episode Count
Outlander season eight follows Jamie (Sam Heughan) and Claire Fraser (Caitríona Balfe) returning home to Fraser’s Ridge, as they defend their home during the end of the American Revolution. The pair has to decide what they’re willing to sacrifice for their home and their relationship together.
Season eight also stars Sophie Skelton, Richard Rankin, John Bell, David Berry, Charles Vandervaart, Izzy Meikle-Small, Carla Woodcock, Joey Phillips and others. It has 10 episodes.
