McLeod's Daughters

10 Best Episodes of McLeod's Daughters - Season 3

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.

PS: The following content contains spoilers!

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McLeod's Daughters - S3E12

#15 - Sins of the Father (Season 3 - Episode 12)

Becky and Jake's relationship is tested when his real background is revealed, causing shock waves which impact eveyone on Drover's.

The episode was rated 7.64 from 25 votes.

McLeod's Daughters - S3E8

#14 - The Ghost of Things to Come (Season 3 - Episode 8)

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Claire discovers a hidden treasure which brings back ghostly memories of her mother and unleashes a gnawing fear that she too will die in childbirth.

The episode was rated 7.64 from 28 votes.

McLeod's Daughters - S3E13

#13 - Jokers to the Right (Season 3 - Episode 13)

The charade of being the father of Claire's baby is causing Alex problems especially when Sandra Kinsella appears on the scene.

The episode was rated 7.67 from 24 votes.

McLeod's Daughters - S3E22

#12 - Majority Rules (Season 3 - Episode 22)

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A quarantine on Drovers leads Claire to a new career, meanwhile Sandra is making a nuisance of herself. Also, Jodi accepts a date with Toby, but whom does she really have her eye on?

The episode was rated 7.68 from 22 votes.

McLeod's Daughters - S3E2

#11 - Better The Devil You Know (Season 3 - Episode 2)

Claire and Alex's lie about the baby causes a major upset between the sisters. Jodi is back, but wants to continue travelling. Becky does not give up hope for Brick. Claire eventually tells Liz the truth.

The episode was rated 7.69 from 32 votes.

McLeod's Daughters - S3E23

#10 - The Ties That Bind (Season 3 - Episode 23)

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When Claire and Alex hit the big smoke, a long lost father is found, and a hidden passion is finally ignited.

The episode was rated 7.70 from 23 votes.

McLeod's Daughters - S3E15

#9 - The Awful Truth (Season 3 - Episode 15)

Nick and Alex must face the awful truth of their father's new girlfriend whilst they argue over Harry's proposal for a stock route through Drover's Run

The episode was rated 7.72 from 25 votes.

McLeod's Daughters - S3E21

#8 - Let the Best Man Win (Season 3 - Episode 21)

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Alex and Nick fight over a gorgeous stanger named Elly and the competition heats up as they both try to win her over. And should Meg be having such a good time while Terry is away?

The episode was rated 7.75 from 24 votes.

McLeod's Daughters - S3E9

#7 - A House of Cards (Season 3 - Episode 9)

A thirtieth wedding anniversary is no protection for Liz when Harry, suspicious about Claire's baby, discovers an even bigger lie. Liz is preparing for her thirtieth wedding anniversary lunch, and Harry, still very much in love, has given her a beautiful strand of pearls. But it soon all starts unravelling. Brick's sister arrives and is unhappy at the thought of Becky moving on. Becky assures her she hasn't forgotten about him, but notes she's still into Jake.

The episode was rated 7.76 from 21 votes.

McLeod's Daughters - S3E28

#6 - My Noon, My Midnight (Season 3 - Episode 28)

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Tragedy befalls Drover's Run, in the wake of celebration, as the lives of all connected with Drover's are turned upside down.

The episode was rated 7.80 from 25 votes.

McLeod's Daughters - S3E19

#5 - Where There's Smoke (Season 3 - Episode 19)

Meg is dedicating herself to her studies in order to prove herself at TAFE, and is thoroughly immersed in Γ’β‚¬ΛœPride and Prejudice'. The misjudgements and misunderstandings of character that drive that classic echo through everyone's dealings at Drovers Run. Jodi is determined to succeed at the CFS training weekend despite feeling that Nick is not doing anything to help her. Her original enthusiasm is slowly destroyed as she is put through her paces and exhaustion sets in. A flirtation with another trainee, Toby, turns to animosity when she realises he does not want to be teamed up with a girl. She begins to feel that Nick is unfairly picking on her and pushing her to fail. Overnight she confides these feelings in Becky and Tess. Tess is quick to jump to Nick's defence much to Dave's bemusement. Becky gives a pep talk encouraging enough to propel her back to the second day of training determined to succeed.

The episode was rated 7.88 from 25 votes.

McLeod's Daughters - S3E29

#4 - The Long Goodbye (Season 3 - Episode 29)

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Claire's death has everyone is dealing with it in their own way. Tess tries to keep her emotions in check, unable to deal with her grief and burdened by survivor's guilt. A surprise visitor at Drovers Run helps Tess when she needs it most.

The episode was rated 7.91 from 23 votes.

McLeod's Daughters - S3E18

#3 - Old Beginnings (Season 3 - Episode 18)

Claire is having a naming ceremony for Charlotte Prudence McLeod with her friends and family when Peter arrives. Claire has written to him after the birth, telling him he is a father. Peter is justifiably angry. Not only did Claire and Alex lie to him as to who was the father, but Claire did not advise him until after the birth. Without Claire's knowledge Becky and Jodi leave the sheep on Harry Ryan's property for the night. But during the night they are sheared and the is wool stolen. Becky and Jodi investigate only to find that it's Craig who owes money from gambling.

The episode was rated 7.95 from 22 votes.

McLeod's Daughters - S3E16

#2 - 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 - S3E26

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

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.

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