Episode guide
McLeod's Daughters: Season 1
22 episodes · premiered Aug 8, 2001
The first season of McLeod's Daughters aired on the Nine Network from 8 August 2001 to 20 March 2002. It consists of 22 episodes, beginning with "Welcome Home" and ending with "Deep Water".
- Episode 1: Welcome Home Aug 8, 2001 · 44m Spontaneous and audacious Tess meetsreticent and stubborn Claire when the half-sisters are reunited by their father Jack's recent death and an 'odd couple' situation is born. A simple…
- Episode 2: Ducks on the Pond Aug 15, 2001 · 44m It's shearing time and one of the men arrives with a reputation as a killer. Tess witnesses strange goings on and uncovers a secret, as Claire struggles to maintain her authority over the…
- Episode 3: Don't Mess with the Girls Aug 22, 2001 · 44m Jealousies arise as Claire competes in the rodeo while Nick and Alex compete for Tess's attention. Becky's reputation lands her in serious trouble, and the two sisters forget their…
- Episode 4: Who's the Boss? Sep 5, 2001 · 44m Claire buys a pen of undernourished sheep from the stock sales, leaving Tess to question her judgment. When the truck transporting them breaks down, the girls are left to drove the ailing…
- Episode 5: Taking the Reins Sep 19, 2001 · 44m Tess's confidence is shaken after she falls from her horse, and she ponders whether she truly belongs at Drovers Run. Meanwhile, Claire makes her toughest decision since Jack's death.
- Episode 6: Reality Bites Sep 26, 2001 · 44m Claire feels threatened when she uncovers certain evidence about Jack. Meanwhile, Meg and Claire discover more about Becky's home life when she temporarily returns to work at her parent's…
- Episode 7: Pride and Joy Oct 3, 2001 · 44m A feral bull is wreaking havoc on Drovers Run, and Harry Ryan uses the opportunity to stake his own claim on the girls' property.
- Episode 8: Stir Crazy Oct 10, 2001 · 44m A steamy night gives away Meg's secret lover and Claire puts her life on the line against a wild stallion which comes into the night to steal her prized mare.
- Episode 9: Into the Woods Oct 17, 2001 · 44m Tess puts herself in danger when she comes between a dangerous wild boar and Claire's beloved cattle dog.
- Episode 10: Haunted Oct 24, 2001 · 44m Emotional and traumatic events of past and present return to haunt the lives of the women of Drovers Run.
- Episode 11: Who's a Big Girl Now? Oct 31, 2001 · 44m Meg struggles to cope with the reality of Jodi's coming of age and during the ensuing surprise party relationships are put to the test.
- Episode 12: Pandora's Box Nov 7, 2001 · 44m Tess learns the impenetrable rules of what to say and not to say in the country and an innocent remark re-opens a very ugly wound, which divides the Ryan brothers.
- Episode 13: Love of My Life Nov 14, 2001 · 44m When Bill Tilson decides to sell up and move to the city, Claire sees the precariousness of her own situation on Drover's Run. Meg meanwhile is preparing to make her annual tomato chutney…
- Episode 14: Dirty Pool Nov 21, 2001 · 44m Theft is on everyone's mind. There are cattle duffers working in the district. Killarney has been struck - Nick's high tech security cameras undone by rifle fire - and a flock of Claire's…
- Episode 15: If the Boot Fits... Nov 28, 2001 · 44m When Claire attends a seminar on Artificial Insemination with Alex she leaves Tess in charge of Drovers Run. In spite of a few doubts, Claire gives her a new pair of boots to honour the…
- Episode 16: Playing to Win Dec 5, 2001 · 44m The sudden death of local farmer Max Martin alarms Harry, prompting inner fears of his own mortality, and a sudden outward drive to defy whatever fate may have in store by pursuing instant…
- Episode 17: Girls Night Out Feb 13, 2002 · 44m A good sale at the sheep sales and the girls are ready to celebrate. A night at the pub, a bit of Karaoke perhaps, all the signs of a great ""Girls Night Out"". But things don't go as…
- Episode 18: More Than One Way Feb 20, 2002 · 44m Claire is finding it difficult to come to terms with Tess' new found relationship with Alex. Her dream of developing a quarter horse breeding program at Drover's Run looks as if it may be…
- Episode 19: The Italian Stallion Feb 27, 2002 · 44m Love is in the air over Drovers Run. When Alberto, an itinerant, good looking young Italian rescues Jodi from a rampant steer she falls hopelessly in love with him. At first Meg isn't too…
- Episode 20: Lover Come Back Mar 6, 2002 · 44m Tess is obsessed with her new psychology theory - the three levels of why. Armed with one of her mother's old psychology textbooks she figures if she can real reason for people's actions…
- Episode 21: Friends Like These Mar 13, 2002 · 44m After a grubby day mustering cattle, Tess is thrilled to see two friends turn up unannounced at the homestead. Simon (Murray Bartlett) and Briony (Alexandra Davies) are her best mates from…
- Episode 22: Deep Water Mar 20, 2002 · 44m Jodi's fund raising efforts for Miss Gungellan are reaching fever pitch with a charity bush polo match to be held at Drovers Run, but a cloud of discontent covers the girls when they make…