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The Best Episodes of The Man from Snowy River

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The Man from Snowy River is an Australian television series based on Banjo Paterson's poem "The Man from Snowy River". Released in Australia as Banjo Paterson's The Man from Snowy River, the series was subsequently

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    The Man from Snowy River Season 1 Episode 1 - The Race
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    #1 - The Race

    S1:E1

    Danni McGregor secretly enters the electrifying and dangerous Snowy River cross-country race — an annual race created in honour of her father's famous ride years before. Then, a mysterious American appears, determined not only to win the race at any cost, but also to challenge Matt McGregor himself in the original death-filled ride down the mountainside.

    Director:Marcus Cole
    Writer:Peter Schreck

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  2. The Man from Snowy River Season 1 Episode 2 - Pascoe's Principle
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    #2 - Pascoe's Principle

    S1:E2

    Matt suggests to Jack Kelly that he work for Kathleen in exchange for food and board. Reluctantly, he agrees to do so. Jack and Kathleen argue from the start, but obviously need one another. Oliver Blackwood continues his efforts in trying to undermine Kathleen's hold on her land. Rob and Luke court danger to win Victoria's affections, chasing down a wild stallion. Matt must intervene when Danni is severely punished by the new teacher.

    Director:Colin Budds
    Writer:Peter A. Kinloch

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  3. The Man from Snowy River Season 1 Episode 3 - Kathleen's Choice
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    #3 - Kathleen's Choice

    S1:E3

    Matt McGregor finds he has a competitor for Kathleen's affections when his mate, Steve Page, arrives at Paterson's Ridge and becomes smitten with the fiery Kathleen. Kathleen's new Braham breaks loose, and she gets caught in the middle of a sudden storm looking for it. When she hasn't arrived back by nightfall, Matt rides off in search of her. Meawnile, Luke starts prospecting for gold on his father's old claim.

    Director:Colin Budds
    Writer:Peter Schreck

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  4. The Man from Snowy River Season 1 Episode 4 - Partnerships
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    #4 - Partnerships

    S1:E4

    Victoria Blackwood and her chaperone return from shopping in Melbourne, but their train journey ends when the tracks are washed away in heavy rain. Rob is sent to collect them and shares a passionate kiss with Victoria. Matt and Kathleen have a disagreement about Sean Carney's education and Emily donates a new organ to Colin's church.

    Director:Marcus Cole
    Writer:Ted Roberts

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  5. The Man from Snowy River Season 1 Episode 5 - Where There's Smoke
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    #5 - Where There's Smoke

    S1:E5

    Matt's old flame Anita Hargreaves returns to town after 25 years away just as her father suffers a heart attack. Matt is dumbfounded by her hospitality towards him — and Kathleen's coldness. A bitter Anita forcloses on Matt's loan, only to learn that she had not been jilted by Matt years ago, but tricked by her father. Luke strikes gold.

    Director:Marcus Cole
    Writer:Everett De Roche

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  6. The Man from Snowy River Season 1 Episode 6 - Tracks of Gold
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    #6 - Tracks of Gold

    S1:E6

    Danni McGregor and Michael ride into a herd of brumbies. In the confusion Danni is thrown and falls into a disused mine shaft. Michael goes for help, but becomes lost in dense scrub and falls unconcious from cold and shock. Anita sees Matt's obvious affection for Kathleen and realises trying to rekindle their lost love could be useless. News of Luke's gold strike spreads.

    Director:Colin Budds
    Writer:Ted Roberts

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  7. The Man from Snowy River Season 1 Episode 7 - Plans of Poison
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    #7 - Plans of Poison

    S1:E7

    Lawlessness abounds as miners stream into Paterson's Ridge. Anita Hargreaves invites Luke to dinner. Colin McGregor proposes to his organist Emily Cornish. Rob and Luke, in defending Victoria Blackwood's honour, get into a punch up with some miners, and Matt finds the courage to ask Kathleen to go with him to the Mountain Ball. Meanwhile, Frank Blackwood plans to poison Kathleen's cattle to force her from her land.

    Director:Colin Budds
    Writer:David Phillips

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  8. The Man from Snowy River Season 1 Episode 8 - Stepping Out
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    #8 - Stepping Out

    S1:E8

    Oliver Blackwood schemes to take over Matt's land. Frank Blackwood is jealous of his father's business dealings with Luke. Herbert arrives home with some local dignitaries to find Anita and Luke in a passionate embrace. The next day their liaison is all over town, and Anita arrives at the Mountain Ball on Luke's arm. Oliver Blackwood asks Anita to share his life at Balmoral, but before she can answer, a shot rings out and he falls to the floor.

    Director:Marcus Cole
    Writer:David Phillips

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  9. The Man from Snowy River Season 1 Episode 9 - The Bushranger
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    #9 - The Bushranger

    S1:E9

    Frank steals a substantial amount of gold from Luke, only to have it taken from him by gentleman bushranger Harry Roebuck. Meanwhile Luke, already mortgaged to the hilt, falls further into Blackwood's debt. Blackwood arrogantly makes Matt an offer for Langara, saying he has plans to marry Anita.

    Director:Marcus Cole
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Man from Snowy River Season 1 Episode 10 - The Rustlers
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    #10 - The Rustlers

    S1:E10

    Luke is again pursuing a more than willing Victoria as she helps him search for a new house. Oliver Blackwood inadvertantly nominates a reluctant Matt to run for state parliament forcing him to get Luke to run against him. Danni experiences first love when she falls for an accused cattle rustler. Colin and Emily marry but Matt seems to have eyes only for Kathleen.

    Director:Colin Budds
    Writer:David Phillips

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  11. The Man from Snowy River Season 1 Episode 11 - The Loneliness of Luke McGregor
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    #11 - The Loneliness of Luke McGregor

    S1:E11

    Oliver Blackwood becomes part owner of the bank and is delighted to learn that Langara's deeds are security against Matt's loan. Luke proposes to Victoria Blackwood to the dismay of her father who refuses to support the union. When Luke and Victoria persist, Oliver tells his daughter she will be completely disinherited if she marries a McGregor. Matt wins the election.

    Director:Colin Budds
    Writer:Peter A. Kinloch

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  12. The Man from Snowy River Season 1 Episode 12 - Love Finds a Way
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    #12 - Love Finds a Way

    S1:E12

    Everyone is excited that the railway is coming to Paterson's Ridge, except Kathleen, because it will run straight through the middle of her property. She decides to go to Melbourne to argue her case. Matt is also going to the city to be sworn in as a new Member of Parliament. They travel together and Matt takes Kathleen to the ceremony where she pleads her case to the governor and then to a ball. They dance together and, filled with emotion, he tells her he loves her. Meanwhile, Oliver hires a mining engineer to conduct an assay of Luke's mine and Vernoica is sent to England.

    Director:Marcus Cole
    Writer:Ted Roberts

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  13. The Man from Snowy River Season 1 Episode 13 - The Stampede
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    #13 - The Stampede

    S1:E13

    Oliver Blackwood learns Luke's mine is worthless and tricks Luke into buying him out. Luke discovers the truth but it is too late and he is forced to abandon the mine and lose his mansion. The bank threatens to foreclose on Matt forcing him to muster his cattle through Blackwood's property to get to the cattle sales, but Blackwood is determined to stop him. Luke is knocked unconscious after an explosion in his gold mine.

    Director:Marcus Cole
    Writer:Ted Roberts

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  14. The Man from Snowy River Season 2 Episode 1 - The Hostage
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    #14 - The Hostage

    S2:E1

    Colin speaks out against alcohol after a teenager is found drunk. The bootleggers in turn set light to the church. At the same time, Grady Hocking and his two sons, George and Greg, have come to town.

    Director:Peter Fisk
    Writer:Leon Saunders

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  15. The Man from Snowy River Season 2 Episode 2 - The Savage Land
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    #15 - The Savage Land

    S2:E2

    Matt and Oliver become lost in the desert while returning to Paterson's Ridge from buying stock. Matt accepts the help of an Aboriginal and his wife, but Oliver refuses.

    Director:Tim Burstall
    Writer:Tony Morphett

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  16. The Man from Snowy River Season 2 Episode 3 - The Railroad
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    #16 - The Railroad

    S2:E3

    Poor railroad workers live in deplorable conditions, and Kathleen sets out to help them and their families.

    Director:Alister Hallum
    Writer:Judith Colquhoun

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  17. The Man from Snowy River Season 2 Episode 4 - Fathers and Sons
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    #17 - Fathers and Sons

    S2:E4

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    Director:Tim Burstall
    Writer:David Phillips

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  18. The Man from Snowy River Season 2 Episode 5 - The Manly Art
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    #18 - The Manly Art

    S2:E5

    The arrival of a travelling boxing troupe in Paterson's Ridge, led by "Dandy" Jim O'Rourke, has the community, including the McGregors, ready to try their hand. A visiting pianist is suspected of being a con man.

    Director:Peter Fisk
    Writer:Tony Morphett

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  19. The Man from Snowy River Season 2 Episode 6 - The Dry Argument
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    #19 - The Dry Argument

    S2:E6

    A drought causes a flood of hostility between the McGregors and the Blackwoods over a shared boundary creek when Frank changes the course of the stream.

    Director:Alister Hallum
    Writer:Leon Saunders

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  20. The Man from Snowy River Season 2 Episode 7 - Servant of the People
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    #20 - Servant of the People

    S2:E7

    Matt and Kathleen fight a land-grabbing politician's scheme to drive the farmers from the high-country after news breaks that their high-country grazing leases are about to expire.

    Director:Paul Moloney
    Writer:Ted Roberts

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  21. The Man from Snowy River Season 2 Episode 8 - The Search
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    #21 - The Search

    S2:E8

    A trapper wanders into town with news about Joanna's father.

    Director:Peter Fisk
    Writer:Judith Colquhoun

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  22. The Man from Snowy River Season 2 Episode 9 - The Lost Child
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    #22 - The Lost Child

    S2:E9

    Joanna Walker is determined to find her half-brother and Kathleen O'Neil agrees to accompany her in the search.

    Director:Alister Hallum
    Writer:Russell Haig

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  23. The Man from Snowy River Season 2 Episode 10 - The Foundling
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    #23 - The Foundling

    S2:E10

    While going to fish one day, Colin and Rob discover the stagecoach, which tumbled down a cliff. The only survivors are a woman and a baby. The woman, Ruth Whitney, claims that the baby is not hers, but nobody in Paterson's Ridge believes her.

    Director:Paul Moloney
    Writer:Shane Brennan

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  24. The Man from Snowy River Season 2 Episode 11 - The Long Arm of the Law
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    #24 - The Long Arm of the Law

    S2:E11

    Edward Dengate is the new constable in Paterson's Ridge, which he hates because he would rather be a farmer. Matt convinces Edward's father that he cannot choose his son's life for him, and Edward leaves to fulfill his dream.

    Director:Peter Fisk
    Writer:David Phillips

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  25. The Man from Snowy River Season 2 Episode 12 - The Recruit
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    #25 - The Recruit

    S2:E12

    The British army comes to town and attempts to recruit the locals using some dubious methods. Much to Matt's dismay, Rob is tempted to enlist. However, Rob finds himself conflicted about leaving because of his growing feelings for Ruth.

    Director:Denny Lawrence
    Writer:Denny Lawrence

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Race" is the best rated episode of "The Man from Snowy River". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Marcus Cole and written by Peter Schreck, it aired on 9/23/1994. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Pascoe's Principle".