8.4/1021 votes#1 - The Hostage
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 8/13/1995
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
- 7.0/1014 votes
#2 - The Savage Land
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 8/20/1995
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
- 7.6/1011 votes
#3 - The Railroad
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 8/27/1995
Poor railroad workers live in deplorable conditions, and Kathleen sets out to help them and their families.
Director: Alister Hallum
Writer: Judith Colquhoun
- 7.7/1013 votes
#4 - Fathers and Sons
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 9/9/1995
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Director: Tim Burstall
Writer: David Phillips
- 7.7/1011 votes
#5 - The Manly Art
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 9/10/1995
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
- 7.5/1010 votes
#6 - The Dry Argument
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 9/17/1995
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
- 7.8/1010 votes
#7 - Servant of the People
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 10/1/1995
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
- 7.4/1014 votes
#8 - The Search
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 10/8/1995
A trapper wanders into town with news about Joanna's father.
Director: Peter Fisk
Writer: Judith Colquhoun
- 7.8/1013 votes
#9 - The Lost Child
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 10/15/1995
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
- 7.8/1014 votes
#10 - The Foundling
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 10/22/1995
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
- 7.2/1010 votes
#11 - The Long Arm of the Law
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 10/29/1995
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
- 7.5/1012 votes
#12 - The Recruit
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 11/5/1995
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
- 7.2/1011 votes
#13 - The Reilly Gang
Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 11/12/1995
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
- 7.6/1011 votes
#14 - The Choice
Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 11/19/1995
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
- 7.7/1011 votes
#15 - Man and Boy
Season 2 Episode 15 - Aired 11/26/1995
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
- 7.5/1013 votes
#16 - Flight of Fancy
Season 2 Episode 16 - Aired 2/11/1996
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
- 7.8/1014 votes
#17 - Code of Ethics
Season 2 Episode 17 - Aired 2/18/1996
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Director: Tim Burstall
Writer: David Phillips
- 7.5/1012 votes
#18 - The Cutting Edge
Season 2 Episode 18 - Aired 2/25/1996
Matt and Kathleen intervene and devise a plan to save the town's sawmill from bankruptcy.
Director: Denny Lawrence
Writer: Patrick Edgeworth
- 8.2/1014 votes
#19 - House of Worship
Season 2 Episode 19 - Aired 3/10/1996
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
The Best Episodes of The Man from Snowy River Season 2
Every episode of The Man from Snowy River Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Man from Snowy River Season 2!
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...
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Season 2 Ratings Summary
"The Hostage" is the best rated episode of "The Man from Snowy River" season 2. It scored 8.4/10 based on 21 votes. Directed by Peter Fisk and written by Leon Saunders, it aired on 8/13/1995. This episode is rated 1.4 points higher than the second-best, "The Savage Land".