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Spontaneous and audacious Tess meetsreticent and stubborn Claire when the half-sisters are reunited by their father Jack's recent death and an 'odd couple' situation is born. A simple mistake by Tess leads to Claire making some difficult decisions.

Welcome Home

It's shearing time and one of the men arrives with a reputation as a killer. Tess witnesses strange goings on and uncovers a secret, as Claire struggles to maintain her authority over the shearers, desperate to meet the deadline for selling her wool.

Ducks on the Pond

Jealousies arise as Claire competes in the rodeo while Nick and Alex compete for Tess's attention. Becky's reputation lands her in serious trouble, and the two sisters forget their differences and come to the rescue.

Don't Mess with the Girls

Claire buys a pen of undernourished sheep from the stock sales, leaving Tess to question her judgment. When the truck transporting them breaks down, the girls are left to drove the ailing sheep home. Meanwhile, Jodi's exam results bring a surprise conclusion.

Who's the Boss?

Tess's confidence is shaken after she falls from her horse, and she ponders whether she truly belongs at Drovers Run. Meanwhile, Claire makes her toughest decision since Jack's death.

Taking the Reins

Claire feels threatened when she uncovers certain evidence about Jack. Meanwhile, Meg and Claire discover more about Becky's home life when she temporarily returns to work at her parent's truck shop.

Reality Bites

A feral bull is wreaking havoc on Drovers Run, and Harry Ryan uses the opportunity to stake his own claim on the girls' property.

Pride and Joy

A steamy night gives away Meg's secret lover and Claire puts her life on the line against a wild stallion which comes into the night to steal her prized mare.

Stir Crazy

Tess puts herself in danger when she comes between a dangerous wild boar and Claire's beloved cattle dog.

Into the Woods

Emotional and traumatic events of past and present return to haunt the lives of the women of Drovers Run.

Haunted

Meg struggles to cope with the reality of Jodi's coming of age and during the ensuing surprise party relationships are put to the test.

Who's a Big Girl Now?

Tess learns the impenetrable rules of what to say and not to say in the country and an innocent remark re-opens a very ugly wound, which divides the Ryan brothers.

Pandora's Box

When Bill Tilson decides to sell up and move to the city, Claire sees the precariousness of her own situation on Drover's Run. Meg meanwhile is preparing to make her annual tomato chutney. Despite her best efforts it tastes awful and she doesn't understand why.

Love of My Life

Theft is on everyone's mind. There are cattle duffers working in the district. Killarney has been struck - Nick's high tech security cameras undone by rifle fire - and a flock of Claire's sheep have gone missing. Claire's outrage at the thieves is tempered by mortification when she discovers her sheep haven't been stolen at all, but are wandering in the neighbouring National Park. The arrival of Senior Constable Cook to inform Claire of this puts the wind up Becky and Jodi who suspect he knows more than he's saying about Becky's altercation with Brian.

Dirty Pool

When Claire attends a seminar on Artificial Insemination with Alex she leaves Tess in charge of Drovers Run. In spite of a few doubts, Claire gives her a new pair of boots to honour the occasion. Claire and Alex endure a three hour drive to Fisher together only to be involved in a bingle with Peter Johnson who is running the seminar. He assumes Alex and Claire are a married couple and manages to rile Claire even more.

If the Boot Fits...

The sudden death of local farmer Max Martin alarms Harry, prompting inner fears of his own mortality, and a sudden outward drive to defy whatever fate may have in store by pursuing instant and rapid expansion of his property. Meanwhile Claire and Tess come across an accident involving one of their own with dramatic consequences for the Ryans.

Playing to Win

A good sale at the sheep sales and the girls are ready to celebrate. A night at the pub, a bit of Karaoke perhaps, all the signs of a great ""Girls Night Out"". But things don't go as planned when it is revealed that the new barmaid, Kimmy, has been copping the same abuse Becky fell victim to at the hands of Brian. Resolving that something must be done and it must be done without Claire's knowledge, the decision is made to wait until closing and see if they can catch Brian fair and square.

Girls Night Out

Claire is finding it difficult to come to terms with Tess' new found relationship with Alex. Her dream of developing a quarter horse breeding program at Drover's Run looks as if it may be close to coming to fruition and she's using it as an excuse to push Tess away. Tess wants nothing more than to help in any way she can, but Claire, having given Tess her share of the sheep sales, has decided it's time for her to return to the city. She claims to have Tess' interests at heart. She is about to achieve her dream, and wants Tess to have hers - that little cafe in Brunswick she used to talk about.

More Than One Way

Love is in the air over Drovers Run. When Alberto, an itinerant, good looking young Italian rescues Jodi from a rampant steer she falls hopelessly in love with him. At first Meg isn't too worried as Alberto will be moving on. Before he can leave however, he saves Jodi yet again, this time from a snake, incurring a snakebite himself in the process. While he is recuperating, love starts to bloom between him and Jodi. Which is exactly what Claire is hoping would be happening between her mare (Blaze) and Harry's stallion (Wildfire).

The Italian Stallion

Tess is obsessed with her new psychology theory - the three levels of why. Armed with one of her mother's old psychology textbooks she figures if she can real reason for people's actions, then everything will be sorted. But all the psychology in the world can't explain why Alex isn't as romantic as she would like him to be, why Becky and Jodi are at each other's throats, or why Loverboy - the bull Claire sells to Nick - keeps breaking out of Nick's yards and returning to Drovers Run.

Lover Come Back

After a grubby day mustering cattle, Tess is thrilled to see two friends turn up unannounced at the homestead. Simon (Murray Bartlett) and Briony (Alexandra Davies) are her best mates from TAFE. She hasn't seen them for yonks. They're fun, they're charming, they've brought their own food. And while they're still hugging hello they drop their bombshell. They've got a lease on the cafe they all dreamed about and they want Tess to come back to the city with them ASAP.

Friends Like These

Jodi's fund raising efforts for Miss Gungellan are reaching fever pitch with a charity bush polo match to be held at Drovers Run, but a cloud of discontent covers the girls when they make a macabre discovery in the dam.

Deep Water

Jodi is torn between the truth and Becky's feelings when she realises that Sean's sudden visions are not as innocent as they seem. Meanwhile, Claire's flirtation with Peter takes a new turn.

The Drover's Connection

During a rabbit plague a baby turns up on Alex's doorstep. Meanwhile, Peter and Claire struggle to deny their feelings for each other.

Through the Looking Glass

Becky is being stalked by someone who blames her for her life falling aparty. Meanwhile, Claire and Peter draw closer.

Desperate Measures

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.

The Bore War

When a good looking charmer arrives out of the blue at Drovers Run no-one is more surprised than Jodi to find out this is her father, returned after an 18 year absence, while Meg's world is thrown into turmoil at the arrival of her first love.

Hello Stranger

As final preparations for the Miss Gungellan ball continue, Meg is faced with a difficult decision; to stay at the place she loves or to leave with the man she loves. Jodi is desperate to go with her father and is over the moon when Meg decides to take a chance for once in her life. All the women at Drovers enjoy the opportunity to dress up for the biggest event on the Gungellan social calendar. Jodi is voted Miss Gungellan but to everybody's surprise and Liz's horror, she gives up the crown in order to go off up north with her father and Meg. Only trouble is, Meg is having second thoughts. And so too is Kevin.

A Dry Spell

As Tess feels increasingly isolated from Claire, she works hard to bring Nick and Alex back together, an effort which backfires when she lets a Ryan family secret out of the bag.

Three's a Crowd

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

The Bridle Waltz

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.

To Have and to Hold

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.

Home Is Where the Heart Is

Mark Howard returns to the district, determined to drag brother Sean into his life of illegality. Meanwhile, Meg finds that she has competition for Terry's affections and Terry finds himself under scrutiny by the law.

Wildfire

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.

Hounded

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.

Steer Trek

Claire's attempts to get her life and business back in order are complicated by Peter's surprise return.

Brave J

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.

You Can Leave Your Hat On

Professional thieves clean out both Drover's Run and Wilgul, exposing some of the fault lines in the women's relationships.

Stripped Bare

Romance is in the air for Jodi as Alberto returns, but Homestay guests bring problems for Tess. Marty comes back and sparks fly between him and Claire, until a certain incident with one of the guests happens and the Police is called.

Blame It on the Moonlight

The war between Peter on one side and Claire and Alex on the other turns ugly when Peter starts circulating rumours about a secret in Alex's past.

Made to Be Broken

Claire has to deal with cattle theft and an old adversary, while Tess and Nick's relationship esculates. Brick is keeping his distance from Becky, but she refuses to let Jake get close to her. Attraction between Meg and Terry grows ever-so-slightly.

Best of Enemies

Tess is on the brink of committing to Nick.

Wind Change

On the eve of the Gungellan Show, Claire and Tess are shocked to learn Drovers Run is being reposessed... but there's a greater surprise to come; Claire has an announcement. Becky is happy that Brick is finally coming home, only to be face a dissapointment... again.

No More Mr Nice Guy

Peter puts an astonishing proposition to Claire which will change her life.

Claire is unsure of herself following the discovery of her pregnancy and finds herself considering a proposal from Peter but events take a dramatic turn.

Future Perfect

Claire is finally released from hospital and driven home by 'father-to-be' Alex. Her first day back does not go as smoothly as the doctor would have intended and Claire realises that some things may have to change. She must also contend with the effects of the lie about Alex being the baby's father.

Fairy Tale, Ending

Claire and Alex's lie about the baby causes a major upset between the sisters. Jodi is back, but wants to continue travelling. Becky does not give up hope for Brick. Claire eventually tells Liz the truth.

Better the Devil You Know

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

The Road Home

Tess believes Sally is cheating on Nick, while Alberto calls off the wedding after discovering Jodi had a fling overseas.

An Affair to Forget

At Jodi's hens night, a game of truth or dare reveals far more than was intended.

Put to the Test

Unexpected events result in an unlikely outcome on Jodi and Alberto's much anticipated wedding day.

The Wedding

An incident with a prized stallion leads to intrigue regarding Jake's past, while he and Becky get closer. Alex and Meg must contend with an emotional Claire and there's a change in Meg's domestic situation.

Gone to the Dogs

Claire discovers a hidden treasure which brings back ghostly memories of her mother and unleashes a gnawing fear that she too will die in childbirth.

The Ghost of Things to Come

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.

A House of Cards

As Harry and Alex battle each other, Tess finds it hard to resist her attraction to Dave the vet.

Three Little Words

When a heartbroken journalist friend of Tess comes to Drovers Run the private lives of all the women and their men become very public.

Repeat Offenders

Becky and Jake's relationship is tested when his real background is revealed, causing shock waves which impact eveyone on Drover's.

Sins of the Father

The charade of being the father of Claire's baby is causing Alex problems especially when Sandra Kinsella appears on the scene.

Jokers to the Right

When Jodi receives a chain letter, she tears it up and throws it away, and then misfortune strikes Drover's. Has she unleashed a curse?

Chain Reaction

Nick and Alex must face the awful truth of their father's new girlfriend whilst they argue over Harry's proposal for a stock route through Drover's Run

The Awful Truth

Min Min lights are seen by Claire and Tess over Drover's. Tess is determined to believe they are a good omen, but Claire, restless and uneasy in the last stages of pregnancy, insists they're natural phenomena but trouble awaits.

Seeing the Light

It's been a week since Baby McLeod was born, but she remains nameless. Claire isn't too worried - she'll know the right name when she thinks of it. But she is suffering a bad case of cabin fever as she struggles to balance running Drover's with motherhood.

A Slight Interruption

Claire is having a naming ceremony for Charlotte Prudence McLeod with her friends and family when Peter arrives. Claire has written to him after the birth, telling him he is a father. Peter is justifiably angry. Not only did Claire and Alex lie to him as to who was the father, but Claire did not advise him until after the birth.

Without Claire's knowledge Becky and Jodi leave the sheep on Harry Ryan's property for the night. But during the night they are sheared and the is wool stolen. Becky and Jodi investigate only to find that it's Craig who owes money from gambling.

Old Beginnings

Meg is dedicating herself to her studies in order to prove herself at TAFE, and is thoroughly immersed in â€˜Pride and Prejudice'. The misjudgements and misunderstandings of character that drive that classic echo through everyone's dealings at Drovers Run.

Jodi is determined to succeed at the CFS training weekend despite feeling that Nick is not doing anything to help her. Her original enthusiasm is slowly destroyed as she is put through her paces and exhaustion sets in. A flirtation with another trainee, Toby, turns to animosity when she realises he does not want to be teamed up with a girl. She begins to feel that Nick is unfairly picking on her and pushing her to fail. Overnight she confides these feelings in Becky and Tess. Tess is quick to jump to Nick's defence much to Dave's bemusement. Becky gives a pep talk encouraging enough to propel her back to the second day of training determined to succeed.

Where There's Smoke

Becky and Jake go into Stud partnership with Claire but when things don't go as planned, whose side will Becky take? And, there's a speed dating session at Drovers, who will find love?

Perfect Match

Alex and Nick fight over a gorgeous stanger named Elly and the competition heats up as they both try to win her over. And should Meg be having such a good time while Terry is away?

Let the Best Man Win

A quarantine on Drovers leads Claire to a new career, meanwhile Sandra is making a nuisance of herself. Also, Jodi accepts a date with Toby, but whom does she really have her eye on?

Majority Rules

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

The Ties That Bind

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

One Step at a Time

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

Time Frames

The Young Farmer of the Year contest comes to Drovers Run, bringing difficult choices for both Claire and Becky about the men they love.

Drovers Run hosts the Regional Young Farmer of the Year Award, and Becky is surprised to learn that Jake has entered. He tells her he's going to win her back. They compete neck and neck and slowly Becky is won over by his persistence and charm and the old spark between them returns. When Jake asks her to come and live with him on the property he's leased, Becky is truly torn between the man she loves and Drovers Run...

Body Language (aka The Bottom Line)

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.

To Catch a Thief

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

My Noon, My Midnight

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.

The Long Goodbye

Tess and Stevie continue to clash this week, and all the competitive ill-fellings come to the surface when a private investigator turns up at Drover's Run.

Tess accepts Stevie's explanations at first (something about witnessing a rodeo accident up north), but gets suspicious again when Stevie is caught packing her bags. Still refusing to reveal the truth, she offers her resignation and Tess accepts with more than a little relief.

As Stevie loads up her car, Jodi, Meg and Tess discover little Charlotte has been bitten by a redback spider. Fearing for Charlotte's life, Tess accepts a ride from Stevie to the hospital, but it turns out to be far from a straightforward trip.

With the private investigator in hot pursuit, things get worse when Charlotte has a heat-induced fit. It looks like they are not going to make it to the hospital in time so Stevie steals a plane to speed the trip up.

Charlotte's young life is in the balance and Tess is terrified that she is going to lose the one link sh

Turbulence

Six months after Claire's death, Tess has thrown herself into work and decides to reinstate the horse breeding and training programme at Drovers. A stolen horse, a raging bushfire, and Stevie defying orders push Tess to the limit, resulting in her breakdown.

Out of the Ashes

Tess is disconcerted to learn Stevie can 'read' her so well whilst playing poker. Stevie explains the theory of 'tells' â€“ signs that give away what a person is really thinking. Stevie finds herself set up as prime suspect for 'borrowing' Sandra's bull, Crusher, after agreeing to transport him for Sandra and settle the outstanding debt between them. When Crusher turns up in a Drovers paddock, apparently ready to service cows on heat, the finger of suspicion is immediately pointed at Stevie. Tess, unaware of Stevie's 'deal' with Sandra and knowing Stevie's history of 'borrowing' other people's possessions, reluctantly thinks the worst. Hoping to avoid police involvement, she agrees to sign over half the calves resulting from the serviced cattle to Sandra. Outraged, Stevie does her own sleuthing on Sandra's property and learns Crusher broke his penis several days ago. There's no way he could have sired any offspring and she and Tess realise they've been had.

Double Dealing

Tess' world is turned upside down by the arrival of a man claiming to be Jack McLeod's long lost son.

Jack of all Shades

Sandra has a surprising solution when Alex and Nick face a heart wrenching decision, while Tess tackles her own problems with a charging bull and a gate.

Day of Reckoning

Stevie uncovers a dying man's secret, and some secrets of her own are ready to rock Drovers Run.

Great Expectations

When Tess's fantasy world collides with reality, she finds herself pulled in two different directions, and must decide between the two men who love her.

Game of Chance

Tess and Nick try to put their faltering relationship back on track, but there is an explosion that neither sees coming.

When Sparks Fly

Alex is taken by surprise when his first love, Tracey Morrison, arrives at Killarney.  She's come a long way since their days together on the rodeo circuit - she's now the manager of a highly successful and huge scale 'wild west' rodeo style show, and she's allegedly in town to scout for new talent.

Stevie's not at all impressed by the arrival of her former mate, describing Tracey as ""Alex's worst nightmare"".  She recalls her own hurt when Tracey dumped her at a time when she really needed a friend. She also vividly remembers having to scrape up the pieces after Tracey dumped Alex ten years ago.  For Stevie, the arrival stirs feelings of discontent as she can't help but compare her life to Tracey's, and feel very inadequate in comparison.

Show of Love

Tess has a fight on her hands when Peter claims custody of Charlotte. Alex enlists the help of his barrister father, Bryce.

Father's Day

An old well on Drovers Run holds a forgotten secret for Tess, leading her to a devastating decision about the future. Nick and Alex receive some surprising news.

Flesh and Blood

Stevie's ex husband arrives at Drovers with some surprising news - their divorce never went through, he's here to win her back.

Fool for Love

Tess trusts the wrong stranger and has to rescue Jodi from a dangerous situation.

Make or Break

Drastic changes are about to happen when Meg's sister, Celia, pays a visit and Meg takes a long hard look at her future.

Second Chance

Jodi battles with what seems like the biggest decision of her life after Kate Manfredi marches into Drovers Run, while Sandra's pregnancy causes more sorrow than joy.

Call Me Kate

The girls hit the road, decked out in their finest for a big night at the B & S ball, but Stevie has a secret agenda that the others are about to uncover.

Desperate and Dateless

When Stevie's daughter Rose arrives unannounced, life at Drovers is thrown into turmoil for everyone - and Stevie is faced with revealing the biggest secret of her life.

Magnetic Attraction

An innocent flirtation turns into something more dangerous for Kate as Stevie and Alex finally realise their dream of starting a rodeo school.

Every Breath You Take

Stevie falls for the charismatic Kane, while Alex's growing friendship with him creates estrangement between the Ryan brothers.

My Brother's Keeper

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.

Saturn Returns

Alex and Stevie's friendship is put to the test when Kane comes between them.

Friendly Fire

Tess's plans to propose to Nick go haywire when Dave makes a discovery that threatens to derail the proposal permanently.

Secrets and Lies

When Stevie's unwelcome visit from her past catches up with her, she decides to run again, ultimately making a decision that will change her future and the future of others - and this time she asks Kane to come with her. But will a dark secret Kane is keeping change everything? Meanwhile, just what are Harry's plans for Tess and Drover's following her engagement to Nick? With Tess and Nick making it official Harry sees this as his way in for Drovers.

For Love or Money

As marriage looms for Tess and Nick, Tess finds herself in over her head.

Dangerous Waters

Forever unlucky in love, Jodi Fountain finally looked set for some happiness with newcomer Luke Morgan. But just as the romance is blossoming, Jodi's new position in the Country Fire Service is compromised, when suspicion falls on Luke over a series of arson attacks. And while she initially leaps to his defence, eventually even Jodi finds herself suspecting Luke. Elsewhere, newly engaged pair Tess and Nick sit for a pre-marriage compatibility test and achieve a 100 per cent score.

Where There's Fire

An earth tremor makes Tess worried about the omens for her wedding to Nick, but when the earth moves for Stevie and Alex, they try and pretend that nothing happened.

Trembling on the Brink

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.

The Best Seasons of McLeod's Daughters

The Best Seasons of McLeod's Daughters

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Season 1

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Season 6

Season 8

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