Outlander is all set to make its return with the premiere episode of its highly awaited season 7 on Friday, June 16, 2023, at 8:00 pm ET, exclusively on Starz. New episodes will arrive on the channel on a weekly basis, every Friday. The series has been gleaned from renowned author Diana Gabaldon's novel series of the same name.The upcoming installment will consist of a total of 16 episodes, which will be divided into two parts, each including eight episodes. The second part of season 7 is scheduled to be released in 2024. Developed by Ronald D. Moore, the epic show has gained a lot of popularity and has created its very own fandom over the years, due to its complex and enticing storylines.Note: Outlander Season 7 episode 9 details have changed, find the new airing schedule hereOutlander@Outlander_STARZSummer on Fraser's Ridge sounds lovely, don't you think?That's why I'm excited to announce that #Outlander Season 7 officially premieres JUNE 16!6146927Summer on Fraser's Ridge sounds lovely, don't you think?That's why I'm excited to announce that #Outlander Season 7 officially premieres JUNE 16! https://t.co/cAIuEIFWszTake a closer look at the first looks from Outlander season 7 belowThe first looks include Caitríona Balfe as Claire Fraser, Sam Heughan as Jamie Fraser, Richard Rankin as Roger MacKenzie, Sophie Skelton as Brianna MacKenzie, John Bell as Ian Murray, David Berry as Lord John Grey and Charles Vandervaart as William Ransom, respectively.Outlander@Outlander_STARZThe sixteen episode season will be split into two parts with the first half premiering June 16 and the second half airing in 2024.2102275The sixteen episode season will be split into two parts with the first half premiering June 16 and the second half airing in 2024. https://t.co/kE0nBBclHNWithout a shred of doubt, the newly-released first looks have definitely created more excitement and anticipation among followers of the Starz show.More details about the show's season 7 exploredScheduled to debut on Friday, June 16, at 8:00 pm ET, the first episode of the Starz series' season 7 has been written by Danielle Berrow. The title and the director for the episodes are yet to be revealed by Starz.The end of the preceding season 6 of the series saw the series' lead character, Claire Fraser, getting arrested on charges of murder, and the series' other main character, Jamie Fraser, having to go on a quest to find her.Sam Heughan, who plays the protagonist role of Jamie Fraser, revealed in an interview with US Weekly that the upcoming seventh season will pick up right where Outlander season 6 ended.Heughan said:"We pick up shortly after the end of last season, which is a great cliffhanger,...America really is in sort of turmoil. There’s revolution, and Jamie and Claire are separated,...There’s also the prophecy of Jamie and Claire’s death, you know, that they’re supposed to die in a fire. There’s just so much going on." (Via US Weekly)He further added:"This really is a super-sized season,...We really start off with a bang. The first couple episodes are really strong." (Via US Weekly)Outlander season 7 cast listApart from Sam Heughan as James "Jamie" Fraser and Caitríona Balfe as Claire Fraser, the promising cast list for Outlander's upcoming season entails:Graham McTavish as Dougal MacKenzieLotte Verbeek as Geillis Duncan a.k.a. Gillian EdgarsSteven Cree as Ian MurrayRichard Rankin as Roger MacKenzieSophie Skelton as Brianna "Bree" Fraser MacKenzieDavid Berry as Lord John GreyJohn Bell as Ian Fraser MurrayCésar Domboy as Fergus Claudel FraserLauren Lyle as Marsali MacKimmie FraserMaria Doyle Kennedy as Jocasta MacKenzie CameronCaitlin O'Ryan as Lizzie WemyssChris Larkin as Richard BrownMark Lewis Jones as Tom ChristieGlen Gould as Chief BirdSimon R. Baker as Still WaterCatch the premiere episode of Outlander season 7, which will air exclusively on the Starz Network on June 16, at 8 pm ET.