Outlander: Blood of My Blood Episode 5, titled “Needfire,” will be released on August 29, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET on Starz.
Outlander: Blood of My Blood episodes premiere every Friday and the show will conclude on October 10 with the finale. Viewers can also watch via a seven-day free trial on Prime Video or Hulu. The complete episode schedule is:
- Episode 1: “Providence” – August 8
- Episode 2: “S.W.A.K. (Sealed With a Kiss)” – August 8
- Episode 3: “School of the Moon” – August 15
- Episode 4: “A Soldier’s Heart” – August 22
- Episode 5: “Needfire” – August 29
- Episode 6: “Birthright” – September 5
- Episode 7: “Luceo Non Uro” – September 12
- Episode 8: “A Virtuous Woman” – September 19
- Episode 9: “Braemar” – September 26
- Episode 10 (Finale): “Something Borrowed” – October 10
Outlander: Blood of My Blood Episode 4 Recap
Episode 4, “A Soldier’s Heart,” revealed struggles across different timelines. Julia spilled milk that angered the faeries and began to sense her pregnancy. She wrote to Henry, reflecting on the beliefs around her.
In the 20th century, Julia and Henry imagined their child’s future. Henry later visited a brothel while searching for Julia but instead confided in Seema, who listened as he admitted his fears.
At Castle Leathers, tensions rose when Brian delivered a letter from the Grants. Simon doubted Ellen’s loyalty, while Julia faked an illness to avoid Simon and escape with Brian’s help.
At Castle Leoch, Ellen resisted her engagement to Malcolm Grant, even under pressure from her brothers. Meanwhile, Henry was ordered to collect rent, which triggered wartime trauma. He introduced a lottery system to give tenants hope, though Isaac Grant disapproved.
Julia later revealed her pregnancy to Ellen, who confessed her love for Brian but admitted she was bound by her betrothal. They planned to reunite at Beltane, where the mystical standing stones would play a central role.
Henry and Julia’s struggles deepened, with Julia lying about Simon being her child’s father and Henry finding solace in Seema’s presence. Their stories set up the next chapter at Beltane.
Outlander: Blood of My Blood Episode 5 What to Expect
Episode 5, “Needfire,” will continue the story as Julia, Henry, Brian, and Ellen face new challenges. Beltane is expected to become a turning point for their journeys, with revelations and risks ahead.
FAQs
When does Outlander: Blood of My Blood Episode 5 release?
Outlander: Blood of My Blood Episode 5, titled “Needfire,” releases on August 29, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET on Starz. New episodes drop weekly on Fridays until October 10.
What happened in Outlander: Blood of My Blood Episode 4?
Episode 4, “A Soldier’s Heart,” showed Julia hiding her pregnancy, Henry facing rent struggles, Ellen resisting her engagement, and Brian taking risks. The episode ended with Beltane becoming central to the next phase of the story.