McLeod's Daughters

10 Best Episodes of McLeod's Daughters

McLeod's Daughters tells the story of two sisters who are reunited when they inherit a vast outback cattle property in South Australia. Thrown together after 20 years apart they pull together an all-female workforce at Drover's Run.

Written by Sophie and last updated on jan 30, 2023.

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McLeod's Daughters - S7E3

#15 - Digging Up The Past (Season 7 - Episode 3)

When a sale falls through, Matt, who is now working for Jim Selkirk, arranges for him to buy them. Meanwhile, when bringing the sheep in Jodi discovers an angry rash has developed on her wrists and ankles. Tayler worries when Regan doesn't return on time but has her hands full caring for an injured possum with Patrick.

The episode was rated 8.00 from 18 votes.

McLeod's Daughters - S6E26

#14 - Handle With Care (Season 6 - Episode 26)

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Rose secretly begins seeing Leo, unaware of Leo and Stevie's history together. Meanwhile Riley, Alex, Jodi and Kate take cattle along the stock route overnight; after Patrick discovers a ring box in Dave's car, Jodi and Kate warn Regan a proposal is imminent and Regan tries to decide how she feels about that.

The episode was rated 8.00 from 14 votes.

McLeod's Daughters - S6E19

#13 - The Great Temptation (Season 6 - Episode 19)

Moira's husband returns to Gungellan saying he wants her back. Meanwhile, Regan discovers that a paratyphoid outbreak on Drovers is due to Sandra; Jodi learns a lesson about family ties.

The episode was rated 8.00 from 20 votes.

McLeod's Daughters - S3E16

#12 - Seeing the Light (Season 3 - Episode 16)

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Min Min lights are seen by Claire and Tess over Drover's. Tess is determined to believe they are a good omen, but Claire, restless and uneasy in the last stages of pregnancy, insists they're natural phenomena but trouble awaits.

The episode was rated 8.00 from 25 votes.

McLeod's Daughters - S1E20

#11 - Lover Come Back (Season 1 - Episode 20)

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, then everything will be sorted. But all the psychology in the world can't explain why Alex isn't as romantic as she would like him to be, why Becky and Jodi are at each other's throats, or why Loverboy - the bull Claire sells to Nick - keeps breaking out of Nick's yards and returning to Drovers Run.

The episode was rated 8.00 from 31 votes.

McLeod's Daughters - S4E13

#10 - Second Chance (Season 4 - Episode 13)

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Drastic changes are about to happen when Meg's sister, Celia, pays a visit and Meg takes a long hard look at her future.

The episode was rated 8.04 from 26 votes.

McLeod's Daughters - S2E16

#9 - Stripped Bare (Season 2 - Episode 16)

Professional thieves clean out both Drover's Run and Wilgul, exposing some of the fault lines in the women's relationships.

The episode was rated 8.04 from 24 votes.

McLeod's Daughters - S7E12

#8 - Warts and All (Season 7 - Episode 12)

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Alex and Stevie are blackmailed into signing a pre-nuptial agreement, by Bryce. Meanwhile, Marcus buys a racehorse but soon finds himself in financial trouble; in an attempt to impress Moira, Phil buys the truckstop; Stevie takes steps to stop her from being only "Mrs. Alex Ryan".

The episode was rated 8.05 from 22 votes.

McLeod's Daughters - S7E8

#7 - Climb Every Mountain (Season 7 - Episode 8)

Meg returns for Jodi's funeral with a shocking secret. Meanwhile, Kate investigates the murders of Jodi & Matt; Alex tries to prove how much he loves Stevie; Regan is surprised by what was left to her in Jodi's will.

The episode was rated 8.05 from 22 votes.

McLeod's Daughters - S7E5

#6 - Reaching Out (Season 7 - Episode 5)

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Jodi is overcome by the mystery of Emma McLeod and the identity of her secret lover. Meanwhile, Alex is angry with Marcus for not revealing the truth sooner; Tayler finds herself in hot water with Stevie when she tries to do some extra work with the brumbies.

The episode was rated 8.10 from 20 votes.

McLeod's Daughters - S1E21

#5 - Friends Like These (Season 1 - Episode 21)

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 TAFE. She hasn't seen them for yonks. They're fun, they're charming, they've brought their own food. And while they're still hugging hello they drop their bombshell. They've got a lease on the cafe they all dreamed about and they want Tess to come back to the city with them ASAP.

The episode was rated 8.11 from 28 votes.

McLeod's Daughters - S4E11

#4 - Fool For Love (Season 4 - Episode 11)

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Stevie's ex husband arrives at Drovers with some surprising news - their divorce never went through, he's here to win her back.

The episode was rated 8.12 from 26 votes.

McLeod's Daughters - S6E17

#3 - The Life of Riley (Season 6 - Episode 17)

After a group of brumbies are found shot dead, the girls of Drovers suspect a handsome stranger named Riley. Meanwhile, Sandra moves back into Killarney in hopes of carrying out Harry's legacy; Moira and Regan go into a fuel carting business together; Kate decides to find her inner daredevil to impress Patrick.

The episode was rated 8.16 from 19 votes.

McLeod's Daughters - S3E26

#2 - Body Language (aka The Bottom Line) (Season 3 - Episode 26)

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The Young Farmer of the Year contest comes to Drovers Run, bringing difficult choices for both Claire and Becky about the men they love. Drovers Run hosts the Regional Young Farmer of the Year Award, and Becky is surprised to learn that Jake has entered. He tells her he's going to win her back. They compete neck and neck and slowly Becky is won over by his persistence and charm and the old spark between them returns. When Jake asks her to come and live with him on the property he's leased, Becky is truly torn between the man she loves and Drovers Run...

The episode was rated 8.20 from 20 votes.

McLeod's Daughters - S6E1

#1 - Lost and Found (Season 6 - Episode 1)

Alex is missing but soon returns with his new fiancΓ©e, Fiona and unknowingly breaks Stevie's heart. Meanwhile, Tess learns that Nick's remains have been found; Jodi finally reveals to Tess that they are sisters, but things don't go as she had hoped.

The episode was rated 8.22 from 23 votes.

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