The Best Episodes of The Man from Snowy River

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

The arrival of a family of Russian refugees in Paterson's Ridge creates friction with the locals, just as the completion of Colin's new church is uniting the community.

Director: Tim Burstall

Writer: Jan Sardi

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

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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Director: Tim Burstall

Writer: David Phillips

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

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

A young Aboriginal boy must choose between his heritage and an education when his father arrives in Paterson's Ridge.

Director: Denny Lawrence

Writer: Jan Sardi

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Director: Tim Burstall

Writer: David Phillips

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

Director: Alister Hallum

Writer: Judith Colquhoun

Ruth is forced to make a difficult decision after she is offered a position with the Associated Press in America. Ruth's article on the founding father of Paterson's Ridge threatens to unearth a Blackwood family secret.

Director: Tim Burstall

Writer: Shane Brennan

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

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

The residents of Paterson's Ridge are given a look into the future when a hot-air balloon crashes. The pilot charms the townspeople - especially Michael, who is inspired to build a glider.

Director: Dan Burstall

Writer: Neil Luxmoore

Matt and Kathleen intervene and devise a plan to save the town's sawmill from bankruptcy.

Director: Denny Lawrence

Writer: Patrick Edgeworth

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

Director: Peter Fisk

Writer: Judith Colquhoun

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

The notorious Reilly gang turns up in Paterson's Ridge in an attempt to evade being captured by the state troopers. While Matt and Rob are away mustering, the Reillys arrive at Langara and take Colin, Emily and Danni captive.

Director: Gary Conway

Writer: Patrick Edgeworth

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

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

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

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

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

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

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