‘Outlander: Blood of My Blood’ Season 2 Episode 5 Release Date, Time, Where to Watch and Preview

The ‘Outlander’ prequel ‘Blood of My Blood’ is preparing for its fifth installment of the new season, titled “Forgive Me, Father.” Starz lists the episode for October 16. It arrives after an installment that reunited Henry with Julia and ended with a dangerous confrontation at Castle Leathers.

This guide covers the release date, release time, and streaming options for ‘Blood of My Blood’, along with a preview built from what has been confirmed so far. Because the latest chapter has already aired, the preview touches on events from the previous episode.

Release Date for the Next Episode

The second season premiered on September 18, 2026, on Starz. The new episodes drop on Fridays, which places the fifth chapter on October 16. That keeps the show on a steady weekly rhythm with no binge window.

The season consists of ten episodes in total. That makes “Forgive Me, Father” the halfway point of the run, a position that often carries narrative weight in a serialized drama. The episode following it, “Small Mercies,” is scheduled for October 23.

Wikipedia’s episode table credits Luke Schelhaas as the writer of “Forgive Me, Father,” with the director still listed as to be announced. Matthew B. Roberts serves as showrunner for the prequel and for the flagship series. The writing credit is a small detail, but it shows the show continuing to draw on a rotating group of writers.

Release Time on Starz

New episodes arrive on the Starz app and Starz streaming platforms at 12 a.m. ET on Fridays. Viewers who prefer to watch live can use the linear channel, where episodes also air at 8 p.m. ET. Either route puts the episode in front of US subscribers on the same day.

International timing differs slightly. Viewers in the UK receive episodes a day later than US audiences. For the fifth episode, that would point to a Saturday arrival, though viewers abroad should check their local platform listing.

Where to Watch the Prequel

In the United States, the home of the series is Starz. Viewers can stream ‘Blood of My Blood’ through Starz with a subscription. Starz currently lists both seasons on its streaming service, and each season runs ten episodes. Newcomers can therefore catch up on the first season before the fifth episode lands.

In the UK, launch coverage described the second season as streaming exclusively on MGM+, the home of the ‘Outlander’ universe. The same report noted that fans can watch the first season and every episode of ‘Outlander’ there. Availability in other territories varies, so local listings are the safest guide.

The series has also been given a longer runway than most. The prequel has not yet been renewed for a third installment, though Starz has invested in building out the franchise after the flagship series ended earlier this year. That context gives the remaining episodes added importance for viewers hoping to see the story continue.

Preview of What Comes Next

The season is built around the 1715 Jacobite Rising, which splits the Highlands in two and forces the clans to choose a side. The fourth episode pushed that conflict forward. Ellen rode with Grace to warn Brian and Dougal about Lord Lovat’s betrayal, and Brian rejected his father’s promised titles in favor of Ellen and his conscience. Ellen also told Brian she was pregnant.

The other storyline ended on a sharper note. Henry confessed that, while believing Julia dead, he mistook Seema for her and slept with her. The episode concluded with Seema holding Julia at knifepoint. Whatever follows, Julia’s safety is the most pressing question hanging over the next chapter.

The title itself offers a clue, though not a confirmed one. TV Insider suggested “Forgive Me, Father” could hint at Brian’s relationship with his father, Lord Lovat, or take a more religious meaning tied to a priest. Given Brian’s break with Lovat, the first reading has some support, but the show has not confirmed it. The coverage available ahead of the episode does not describe its story in detail.

There is also a loose thread worth watching. After Ellen and Grace left, Balloch was seen watching Brian. If “Forgive Me, Father” turns on that surveillance, or on whether Julia can survive her standoff with Seema, which character do you think the title is really addressed to, and does Brian’s choice to defy Lovat feel like something that can be forgiven?