Ep 3. The False Bride

The False Bride is the third episode of the fourth season of Outlander. The episode takes place in North Carolina in 1767 as Jamie and Claire continue their search for a place to settle and call home. While at River Run, the plantation owned by Jamie's aunt Jocasta, the couple is asked to host a dinner party for Governor Tryon. In exchange for their hospitality, Tryon offers Jamie 10,000 acres of land in the backcountry to settle.

However, tensions rise during the dinner party when one of Jocasta's suitors, a prominent lawyer named Gerald Forbes, announces his intentions to marry her. But as the night goes on, it becomes clear that Forbes has other motives for seeking Jocasta's hand in marriage.

Meanwhile, Brianna and Roger continue their search for each other in different time periods. Brianna is in 1970 and enlists the help of a historian to track down her mother and father's whereabouts in the 18th century. Roger is in 1767 and in pursuit of Brianna but faces a number of obstacles along the way, including meeting a woman who may not be who she seems.

Back at River Run, tensions come to a head when Jocasta makes an announcement that shocks everyone in attendance. Jamie and Claire are forced to navigate the power struggles and politics of the time in order to secure their future on the land offered to them by Governor Tryon.

The False Bride is a thrilling episode that showcases the complexities of life in the 18th century, particularly for women who are constantly faced with difficult choices and limited options. It also highlights the enduring love and commitment between Jamie and Claire, who continue to face challenges in their quest for a place to call home.