Outlander season 1 episode 11 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Claire and Geillis are imprisoned for witchcraft, stemming from Laoghaire's betrayal. During their trial, Ned Gowan attempts a defense, but accusations intensify, particularly from Laoghaire and Father Bain. In a dramatic twist, Geillis sacrifices herself, claiming she bewitched Claire and revealing she's from 1968. Later, Claire confesses to Jamie she's from the future. At the Craigh na Dun stones, Jamie offers Claire a choice to return to her time, but she decides to stay with him, embracing her life in the past.
Full Episode S01E11 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are Claire and Geillis arrested?
They are accused of witchcraft.
What does Geillis confess to Claire in the thieves' hole?
She admits to poisoning her husband and her affair with Dougal.
Who is responsible for Claire and Geillis' arrest?
Laoghaire orchestrated their arrest.
How does Ned Gowan defend Claire and Geillis during the trial?
He uses legal and logical arguments to challenge the accusations.
What role does Laoghaire play in the trial?
Laoghaire falsely accuses Claire of witchcraft and stealing Jamie.
What does Father Bain confess during the trial?
He admits that Claire saved a boy's life.
How does Geillis distract the crowd at the trial?
Geillis claims she bewitched Claire and shows her smallpox vaccination scar as proof of witchcraft.
What secret does Geillis reveal to Claire?
Geillis reveals she's from the year 1968.
How does Claire explain her knowledge of the future to Jamie?
She tells Jamie she's from the future, specifically the year 1918.
What is Jamie's reaction to Claire's revelation?
Jamie believes Claire's story about her time travel.
Where does Jamie take Claire to make a decision about her future?
He takes her to the Craigh na Dun stones.
What choice does Jamie offer Claire at the stones?
Jamie gives Claire the choice to return to her own time or stay with him.
What decision does Claire make at the stones?
Claire decides to stay with Jamie, choosing him over returning to her past.
What does Geillis' smallpox vaccination scar represent?
It represents proof of her being from the future, similar to Claire.
Does Claire return to her own time at the end of the episode?
No, Claire decides to stay in Jamie's time.
