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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 Paterson's The Man from Snowy River, the series was subsequently released in both the United States and the United Kingdom as Snowy River: The McGregor Saga. The television series has no relationship to the 1982 film The Man from Snowy River or the 1988 sequel The Man from Snowy River II. Instead, the series follows the adventures of Matt McGregor, a successful squatter, and his family. Matt is the hero immortalized in Banjo Paterson's poem "The Man from Snowy River", and the series is set 25 years after his famous ride.

Genres:DramaWestern
Network:Nine Network

Season 2 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "The Man from Snowy River" season 2 is "The Hostage", rated 8.4/10 from 21 user votes. It was directed by Peter Fisk and written by Leon Saunders. "The Hostage" aired on 8/13/1995 and is rated 1.4 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "The Savage Land".

  • The Hostage
    8.4/10 21 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

  • The Savage Land
    7.0/10 14 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

  • The Railroad
    7.6/10 11 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

  • Fathers and Sons
    7.7/10 13 votes

    #4 - Fathers and Sons

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 9/9/1995

    No description available

    Director: Tim Burstall

    Writer: David Phillips

  • The Manly Art
    7.7/10 11 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

  • The Dry Argument
    7.5/10 10 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

  • Servant of the People
    7.8/10 10 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

  • The Search
    7.4/10 14 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

  • The Lost Child
    7.8/10 13 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

  • The Foundling
    7.8/10 14 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

  • The Long Arm of the Law
    7.2/10 10 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

  • The Recruit
    7.5/10 12 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

  • The Reilly Gang
    7.2/10 11 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

  • The Choice
    7.6/10 11 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

  • Man and Boy
    7.7/10 11 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

  • Flight of Fancy
    7.5/10 13 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

  • Code of Ethics
    7.8/10 14 votes

    #17 - Code of Ethics

    Season 2 Episode 17 - Aired 2/18/1996

    No description available

    Director: Tim Burstall

    Writer: David Phillips

  • The Cutting Edge
    7.5/10 12 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

  • House of Worship
    8.2/10 14 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