McLeod's Daughters
Estranged sisters Claire and Tess are reunited after 20 years when they inherit their family's cattle station, "Drover's Run", in the outback of South Australia, following their father's death.
Cast:Aaron Jeffery , Rachael Carpani , Simmone Mackinnon , Bridie Carter , Myles Pollard , Michala Banas , Sonia Todd , Brett Tucker , John Jarratt , Doris Younane , Marshall Napier , Luke Jacobz , Lisa Chappell , Jessica Napier , Matt Passmore , Gillian Alexy , Inge Hornstra , Dustin Clare
S5.E1 ∙ No Man's Land
Nick and Tess struggle to stay together. The arrival of Sally with Harrison, Nick's child, stresses their already strained relationship.
S5.E2 ∙ Little White Lies
Struggling to deal with the continued presence of Sally, the mother of Nick's newborn child, Harrison, Tess throws herself into various preparations for an upcoming Wool Board Expo. She places all her hopes for a successful Expo showing for Drovers in a sheep named the Colonel, and their plans to create a new line in organic wool with his progeny - plans which are placed in jeopardy when the Colonel develops a serious infection. Jodi is very excited about the event - she has been selected to model some creations by a local fashion designer. Stevie, who at the last minute is also asked to model, is less enthusiastic - she's a stranger to high heels, and even more so to parading her stuff down a catwalk. Kate's put out that she's not been asked to walk the carpet, but has her own pet project to present at the Expo - sheep coats, designed to improve quality and yield. Jodi gets caught out in a deception of her own when a local cop, Dan, issues Kate with a speeding fine incurred whilst her car was on loan - to Jodi, with Luke driving. Kate is hurt by the betrayal and lack of trust. Jodi has confessed the real reason she didn't ask Kate to model was an unfortunate incident at a party once when Kate trod on a dress and ripped it - yet Kate trusted Jodi sufficiently to loan her her car, with that trust subsequently betrayed. During a dry run for the fashion parade, it is Jodi who accidentally steps on Stevie's dress and rips it, forcing her to seek Kate's help, the only one who can use the sewing machine. Kate reveals her insecurities about her looks compared with Jodi, who finally understands why it was so important that Kate not be overlooked as a model. Also during the parade rehearsal, events come to an explosive head when Nick feels compelled to come clean with Tess. The others go on to the Expo without them, and Nick and Tess have a long and honest talk about their situation and come to the painful conclusion that it is best they part for a while, in order that Nick can continue seeing Harrison without causing Tess further pain. They part in sorrow, with Nick moving back into the Boys Cottage, and Tess again the head of an all-female household. Returning from the Expo, the girls try to cheer up Tess with their good news - the fashion show was a hit, Kate has received a Young Farmer's Award for the sheep coats. But at the end of the day, it's Stevie's friendship for which Tess is grateful most of all, and we know that Tess will move on with grit and her ever-present optimism.
S5.E3 ∙ Rules of Disengagement
Alex and Stevie do their best to reunite Tess and Nick, but things do not go as planned.
S5.E4 ∙ Once Were Heroes
Dave's passionate but stubborn side is exposed when he risks his career to save some mistreated horses. Jodi also takes some dangerous risks of her own, trying to stop Luke from gambling both his car and future in a drag race.
S5.E5 ∙ Return of the Black Queen
Harry is secretly thrilled when he hears Sandra is back in town, however their initial meeting doesn't go well with neither capable of confessing their love to each other.
S5.E6 ∙ Do You Read Me...?
Incapacitated by an injured foot, a bored Stevie has become addicted to the two-way radio. What was supposed to be a way of her keeping in touch around the farm has become an opened Pandora's Box.
S5.E7 ∙ Taking Care of Business
The women of Drovers Run are no longer a team of four. Kate, after being head hunted by Sandra, is working as overseer at Kinsella's. Jodi, after being fired by Stevie, has gone into business for herself, selling cosmetics, the hard way.
S5.E8 ∙ Old Flames
When Kate organizes a reunion walk of the high school hiking club, she isn't prepared for the old feelings it's about to stir up.
S5.E9 ∙ Body Blows
A brush with death causes Harry to reconsider his plans for Killarney. Alex has an ulterior motive offering Jodi a job parading his new bull while Meg's political career hits an unexpected snag.
S5.E10 ∙ Sins of the Father
Sandra is at loggerheads with Alex over the running of Killarney, and, hurt by being overlooked by Harry, finds fault with everything Alex does, including his decision to agist Drovers Run cattle on Killarney.
S5.E11 ∙ Boy Made Good
When Stevie's high school boyfriend, Will Hamilton, re-enters her life, she must decide whether to tell him about Rose. Meanwhile, Terry leaves Luke in charge of the truck stop but Luke may be in over his head.
S5.E12 ∙ The Pearl
Jodi is excited about her growing love for Luke, unaware that at the same time he is making a deal with a local criminal to deliver stolen cigars.
S5.E13 ∙ The Prodigal Daughter
After failing to bond with Regan, Tess looks inward for family and confronts the issue of children with Nick. Nick does not want his own children because of the genetic risks, but will not talk about other options.
S5.E14 ∙ Love and Obsession
Working in the new wildlife corridor, Stevie notices a beautiful horse amongst a herd of Brumbies. When Tess points out that the horse is Phoenix, Blaze's foal, Stevie decides to bring Phoenix home, despite Tess' misgivings.
S5.E15 ∙ One Long, Long Day
Stevie jumps at the chance to help take care of Charlotte, but after a momentary distraction, must face the most harrowing hour of her life when the little girl goes missing.
S5.E16 ∙ Down to Earth
Tess and Nick prepare for their move to Argentina. Alex hires a new overseer. Regan shares the findings from her geological investigations and her intentions with Stevie. Predictably, when Tess finds out, lines are drawn in the sand.
S5.E17 ∙ Heart of Gold
Tensions build, with Stevie, Jodi, Kate, and eventuality Tess, taking extreme measures to deter Regan from perusing her mining claim, and Dave tries a more subtle approach. But it takes a life-and-death crisis to change hearts and minds.
S5.E18 ∙ Taking Flight
Today is Harry's birthday and he's in a foul mood. Sandra is also in a mood, and Alex is stuck giving her a lift to Gungellan. She'd drive herself but she injured her arm, preventing her from driving.
S5.E19 ∙ Make Believe
Kate's grandmother, the powerful matriarch of the Manfredi family, is on her way to Drovers Run and Kate is mortified.
S5.E20 ∙ Heaven and Earth
Stevie tries to save a life as a dust storm sweeps across Drovers Run. Meanwhile, Harry buys the truck stop and appoints Moira as manager, leaving Terry as a lowly mechanic.
S5.E21 ∙ Moonstruck
Alex is overcome by toxic fumes while cleaning an old water tank. Meanwhile Jodi gives Meg advice about how to fix her relationship with Terry; Stevie discovers that Meg is hiding something concerning Jodi's birth.
S5.E22 ∙ If You Build It...
Stevie locks horns with Sandra, but then later helps her through a crisis. Meanwhile, Jodi suspects Rob is gay; Alex spends the day with Charlotte and learns some surprising information about Rob.
S5.E23 ∙ Out of Time
Stevie has to decide whether or not to tell her daughter Rose who her real mother is, when Rose and Stevie's sister Michelle arrive for a visit. Meanwhile, Rob learns that Jodi thinks he's gay and decides to have a little fun with her.
S5.E24 ∙ Betwixt and Between
Rose, who adores her grandparents, is curious to know why Stevie won't mend her long estrangement from them. What did she do that was so bad that she never spoke to her own parents again?
S5.E25 ∙ Truth or Dare
Dave's brother drops in, literally, for a visit and ensnares Kate's heart. Meanwhile, Stevie and Alex hunt a predator that is stalking the animals on Drovers Run and Killarney; Jodi contemplates changing her name.
S5.E26 ∙ The King and I
Jodi's world is turned topsy-turvy when she receives a birthday gift from the deceased, Jack McLeod. Meanwhile, Dave begins training a new veterinary student.
S5.E27 ∙ Intentions
Dave is forced to question his behaviour when his former student, Catriona, threatens him with a sexual harassment suit.
S5.E28 ∙ Stranger Than Fiction
Jodi learns that her mother's novel is based on real life as it details the mystery surrounding her birth. Meanwhile, Harry clashes with Alex over a deal.
S5.E29 ∙ Twelve and a Half Hours Behind
Tess returns home to Drovers Run with news that she's pregnant. But her joy is soon turned to grief when Nick's plane crashes and he is presumed dead. Meanwhile, Jodi attempts to verify that she is Jack McLeod's daughter.
S5.E30 ∙ Anniversary
Tess holds a celebration of life for Nick. Stevie, Jodi, and Kate try their best to help give Tess what she needs as she come to term with Nick's death. Alex and Harry struggle as they grieve for Nick.
S5.E31 ∙ Body and Soul
Alex struggles to deal with Nick's death, and he disappears, worrying Stevie. Tess worries that her mourning may harm the baby.
S5.E32 ∙ New Beginnings
Stevie realises she's in love with Alex, but can't bring herself to tell him. Meanwhile, Jodi gets the results of her DNA test and Tess has a strange recurring dream about Nick.
