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When Jack McLeod passes away, his two daughters inherit Drovers Run, a vast cattle ranch in the Australian outback. Ultimately, Tess and Claire decide to run the ranch together, with their housekeeper, Meg, her teenage

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    McLeod's Daughters Season 3 Episode 28 - My Noon, My Midnight
    9.1/10(119 votes)

    S3:E28

    Tragedy befalls Drover's Run, in the wake of celebration, as the lives of all connected with Drover's are turned upside down.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. McLeod's Daughters Season 8 Episode 22 - The Long Paddock
    9.1/10(97 votes)

    S8:E22

    Grace finally finds someone willing to carry their cattle, but this involves a two day journey for the girls. Meanwhile, Stevie worries that she can't handle the farm without Alex. A love triangle blooms between Jaz, Ben and Ben's ex, Monique. Meanwhile, Grace decides to tell Marcus the truth about Ingrid.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. McLeod's Daughters Season 3 Episode 23 - The Ties That Bind
    9.0/10(90 votes)

    S3:E23

    When Claire and Alex hit the big smoke, a long lost father is found, and a hidden passion is finally ignited.

    Director:Karl Zwicky
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. McLeod's Daughters Season 5 Episode 4 - Once Were Heroes
    9.0/10(68 votes)

    S5:E4

    The passionate, stubborn side of Dave is exposed when he stumbles across an injured horse and believes he has found a descendent, a Waler, of the first settlement horses. Jodi is torn between her job and preventing Luke from taking dangerous risks and ruining his future. Meg and Terry realise they've been too busy embracing change to give their old relationship time. Sally ends up in hospital with a blood clot on the lungs.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. McLeod's Daughters Season 2 Episode 8 - The Bridle Waltz
    8.9/10(79 votes)

    S2:E8

    Becky realises that she has no choice but to tell Claire that Peter is married and Tess accepts a partnership in the city.

    Director:Karl Zwicky
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. McLeod's Daughters Season 2 Episode 15 - You Can Leave Your Hat On
    8.9/10(87 votes)

    S2:E15

    When Jodi's cooking gives five young men food poisoning, the women of Drovers must convince the Killarney men to put on a strip show. At the same time, Claire and Alex's business partnership gets off to a rocky start, whilst Nick and Tess form a partnership of their own.

    Director:Karl Zwicky
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. McLeod's Daughters Season 3 Episode 27 - To Catch a Thief
    8.9/10(73 votes)

    S3:E27

    Tess's upcoming operation has thoughts of mortality creeping in so she begins to write a letter to Charlotte so that her niece can know her should Tess no longer be around. Claire reminiscences when an old friend turns up unexpectedly.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. McLeod's Daughters Season 3 Episode 29 - The Long Goodbye
    8.9/10(97 votes)

    S3:E29

    Claire's death has everyone is dealing with it in their own way. Tess tries to keep her emotions in check, unable to deal with her grief and burdened by survivor's guilt. A surprise visitor at Drovers Run helps Tess when she needs it most.

    Director:Karl Zwicky
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. McLeod's Daughters Season 5 Episode 32 - New Beginnings
    8.9/10(55 votes)

    S5:E32

    Stevie realizes she's in love with Alex, but can't bring herself to tell him. Meanwhile, Harry continues to push for his grandson to live near him, despite objections by Sandra; Jodi gets the results of her DNA test; Tess has a strange recurring dream about Nick.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. McLeod's Daughters Season 7 Episode 8 - Climb Every Mountain
    8.9/10(62 votes)

    S7:E8

    Meg returns for Jodi's funeral with a shocking secret. Meanwhile, Kate investigates the murders of Jodi & Matt; Alex tries to prove how much he loves Stevie; Regan is surprised by what was left to her in Jodi's will.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. McLeod's Daughters Season 2 Episode 4 - The Bore War
    8.8/10(78 votes)

    S2:E4

    Claire and Nick come to blows over a vital supply of water in a dry spell. Soon the dispute turns personal and old friends become enemies.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. McLeod's Daughters Season 2 Episode 9 - To Have and to Hold
    8.8/10(85 votes)

    S2:E9

    Claire finally realises what a mistake she's made, while Tess struggles to convince herself that she's made the best decision of her life.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Sarah Smith

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  13. McLeod's Daughters Season 2 Episode 10 - Home Is Where the Heart Is
    8.8/10(78 votes)

    S2:E10

    Claire and Drovers Run are in deep trouble, and Tess, the only person who might be able to avert disaster, is immersed in her new life in the city.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. McLeod's Daughters Season 3 Episode 25 - Time Frames
    8.8/10(75 votes)

    S3:E25

    Has Sandra overstepped the mark with Harry? Tess's biopsy brings unexpected consequences. And, who's Jodi's secret admirer?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. McLeod's Daughters Season 5 Episode 26 - The King And I
    8.8/10(56 votes)

    S5:E26

    Jodi's world is turned topsy-turvy when she receives a birthday gift from the deceased, Jack McLeod. Meanwhile, Dave begins training a new veterinary student.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. McLeod's Daughters Season 7 Episode 7 - Of Hearts and Hunters
    8.8/10(61 votes)

    S7:E7

    Jodi is forced to make a terrifying decision after Matt learns he is going back into witness protection. Meanwhile, Marcus and Alex compete for Stevie; Kate returns to Drovers Run for a funeral.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. McLeod's Daughters Season 2 Episode 12 - Hounded
    8.7/10(74 votes)

    S2:E12

    Frank Da Costa, the new cop in town, has it in for Terry. When Terry unwittingly on-sells stolen goods to Tess, he sets up an explosive confrontation that will unearth the dark secret at the heart of Frank's animosity.

    Director:Ian Gilmour
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. McLeod's Daughters Season 2 Episode 13 - Steer Trek
    8.7/10(77 votes)

    S2:E13

    Droving cattle on a stock route, Nick and Tess's feelings for each other become stronger, until Nick discovers he has unexpected competition. With Becky in charge, she is committed to keeping Drovers running smoothly and showing Claire she can do it.

    Director:Karl Zwicky
    Writer:David Phillips

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  19. McLeod's Daughters Season 3 Episode 3 - The Road Home
    8.7/10(83 votes)

    S3:E3

    Becky's search for Brick comes to an end while Jodi's dream of a big wedding causes tension.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. McLeod's Daughters Season 3 Episode 9 - A House of Cards
    8.7/10(81 votes)

    S3:E9

    A thirtieth wedding anniversary is no protection for Liz when Harry, suspicious about Claire's baby, discovers an even bigger lie. Liz is preparing for her thirtieth wedding anniversary lunch, and Harry, still very much in love, has given her a beautiful strand of pearls. But it soon all starts unravelling. Brick's sister arrives and is unhappy at the thought of Becky moving on. Becky assures her she hasn't forgotten about him, but notes she's still into Jake.

    Director:Karl Zwicky
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. McLeod's Daughters Season 3 Episode 24 - One Step at a Time
    8.7/10(78 votes)

    S3:E24

    With Claire and Alex still in Melbourne with Charlotte, enjoying their new found love, Tess tries to deal with a pressing health matter alone.

    Director:Karl Zwicky
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. McLeod's Daughters Season 4 Episode 19 - Saturn Returns
    8.7/10(79 votes)

    S4:E19

    Tess's birthday forces her to take a long, hard look at herself, but she ""sees"" more than she bargained for and unwittingly creates some midsummer night's madness.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. McLeod's Daughters Season 4 Episode 26 - This Moment Forward
    8.7/10(78 votes)

    S4:E26

    Nick and Tess approach the altar at last, but there's family heartache to endure before any glimpse of a gold ring and a future together.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. McLeod's Daughters Season 5 Episode 12 - The Pearl
    8.7/10(55 votes)

    S5:E12

    The women of Drovers are nearly torn apart as Jodi tries to save Luke from himself.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. McLeod's Daughters Season 5 Episode 17 - Heart of Gold
    8.7/10(58 votes)

    S5:E17

    When Regan brings in equipment to further mine, the women of Drovers put up a fight and vow to stop her, in a legal way or not. Meanwhile, Rob clashes with Sandra over farm equipment; Dave finds that his involvement with Regan is not making him any friends.

    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"My Noon, My Midnight" is the best rated episode of "McLeod's Daughters". It scored 9.1/10 based on 119 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/15/2003. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Long Paddock".