: After Jamie is imprisoned in the Bastille for dueling Black Jack Randall, Claire goes into preterm labor. The infant, named Faith by Mother Hildegarde, is stillborn.
Broadcast in 2016, this episode is widely regarded as one of the series' most powerful and heartbreaking hours. It focuses on the devastating loss of Claire and Jamie’s first child, Faith. Episode 7: Faith
In April 2026, the series returned to the theme of "Faith" with a controversial and massive plot twist that reframed the earlier tragedy. : After Jamie is imprisoned in the Bastille
: Claire nearly dies from puerperal fever until Master Raymond arrives at L’Hôpital des Anges. He uses his mysterious abilities to physically "remove" the infection and save her life. It focuses on the devastating loss of Claire
: The episode concludes with a poignant scene at Faith’s grave, where Jamie leaves a silver spoon so the child will always have a piece of her heritage with her in France.
: To secure Jamie’s release, Claire must petition King Louis XV. She is forced to judge Master Raymond and the Comte St. Germain in a "Star Chamber" trial and eventually sleep with the King as payment for Jamie’s freedom.