PaleyLive: Outlander: A Celebration

As part of The Paley Center for Media's ongoing Paley Live series, this program, Outlander: A Celebration, taped live at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on May 13, 2026, showcases the epic romantic drama, Outlander, in advance of its series' finale. The lively and engaging conversation, moderated by NYT Bestselling Author and Podcast Host, Jessica Radloff, features cast members Sam Heughan ("Jamie"), Caitríona Balfe ("Claire"), Showrunner & Executive Producer, Matthew B. Roberts and Executive Producer, Maril Davis. The stars and producers reflected on the show's creative journey across eight seasons including Balfe's memories of her first weeks on the series, Heughan's surprise at the programs near instant engagement with audiences, the lead stars magnetic on-screen chemistry, favorite moments throughout the series' run and more. Balfe also reflected on the opportunity to direct an episode of the program and the liberating opportunity to be out of her costume, including its corset, and in comfortable protective rain gear while directing. The panelists also shared insights on the finale and Outlander's impact in their own lives.