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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 8 Episode 22 - The Long Paddock
    9.1/10(97 votes)

    #1 - The Long Paddock

    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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  2. McLeod's Daughters Season 3 Episode 23 - The Ties That Bind
    9.0/10(83 votes)

    #2 - The Ties That Bind

    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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  3. McLeod's Daughters Season 5 Episode 4 - Once Were Heroes
    9.0/10(66 votes)

    #3 - Once Were Heroes

    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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  4. McLeod's Daughters Season 3 Episode 27 - To Catch a Thief
    8.9/10(67 votes)

    #4 - To Catch a Thief

    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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  5. McLeod's Daughters Season 3 Episode 28 - My Noon, My Midnight
    8.9/10(112 votes)

    #5 - My Noon, My Midnight

    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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  6. McLeod's Daughters Season 3 Episode 29 - The Long Goodbye
    8.9/10(91 votes)

    #6 - The Long Goodbye

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

    #7 - New Beginnings

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

    #8 - Climb Every Mountain

    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
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  9. McLeod's Daughters Season 2 Episode 8 - The Bridle Waltz
    8.8/10(72 votes)

    #9 - The Bridle Waltz

    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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  10. McLeod's Daughters Season 2 Episode 10 - Home Is Where the Heart Is
    8.8/10(72 votes)

    #10 - Home Is Where the Heart Is

    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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  11. McLeod's Daughters Season 2 Episode 15 - You Can Leave Your Hat On
    8.8/10(80 votes)

    #11 - You Can Leave Your Hat On

    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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  12. McLeod's Daughters Season 3 Episode 25 - Time Frames
    8.8/10(69 votes)

    #12 - Time Frames

    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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  13. McLeod's Daughters Season 5 Episode 12 - The Pearl
    8.8/10(54 votes)

    #13 - The Pearl

    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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  14. McLeod's Daughters Season 5 Episode 26 - The King And I
    8.8/10(55 votes)

    #14 - The King And I

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

    #15 - Of Hearts and Hunters

    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
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  16. McLeod's Daughters Season 2 Episode 4 - The Bore War
    8.7/10(71 votes)

    #16 - The Bore War

    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
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  17. McLeod's Daughters Season 2 Episode 9 - To Have and to Hold
    8.7/10(79 votes)

    #17 - To Have and to Hold

    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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  18. McLeod's Daughters Season 2 Episode 13 - Steer Trek
    8.7/10(73 votes)

    #18 - Steer Trek

    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 9 - A House of Cards
    8.7/10(74 votes)

    #19 - A House of Cards

    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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  20. McLeod's Daughters Season 3 Episode 24 - One Step at a Time
    8.7/10(72 votes)

    #20 - One Step at a Time

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

    #21 - Heart of Gold

    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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  22. McLeod's Daughters Season 6 Episode 5 - The Real McLeod
    8.7/10(57 votes)

    #22 - The Real McLeod

    S6:E5

    After a pregnancy scare, Tess offers Jodi half her share of Drovers. Meanwhile, Jodi fights for the respect of the local farmers; Harry begins receiving death threats; Leo returns to town to make an offer to Stevie.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. McLeod's Daughters Season 6 Episode 9 - Deliver Us from Evil
    8.7/10(61 votes)

    #23 - Deliver Us from Evil

    S6:E9

    Driving flat out to escape from Tom, Rob and Jodi are forced to abandon their vehicle and flee into the scrub. As they scramble for safety, Tom shoots Rob, and only Jodi's courage may see them survive the daylight risk.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. McLeod's Daughters Season 7 Episode 1 - Second Chances
    8.7/10(61 votes)

    #24 - Second Chances

    S7:E1

    Jodi is happy until her conflicted feelings for returned Rob (now going by his real name of Matt) and Riley rise to the surface. Meanwhile, Tayler is still at Drovers and getting into more trouble and Regan tries her best to reach out to her. Stevie finds that her her relationship with Alex may be changing for the better.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. McLeod's Daughters Season 8 Episode 20 - The Show Must Go On
    8.7/10(53 votes)

    #25 - The Show Must Go On

    S8:E20

    Moira is preparing to play the leading girl in Phil's musical. During the rehearsals she finds out that Phil's son is getting married, but Phil isn't planning to attend the wedding, and she decides to interfere. Meanwhile, a new vet arrives in town and Stevie feels guilty for finding him attractive. Grace feels bad about what she said to Ingrid before she left.

    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"The Long Paddock" is the best rated episode of "McLeod's Daughters". It scored 9.1/10 based on 97 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/31/2009. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Ties That Bind".