A stranger in town, Greg, ends up saving Tess' life, even after Tess seemed to push him away. McLeod's Daughters is an Australian drama television series created by Posie Graeme-Evans and Caroline Stanton for the Nine Network, which aired from 8 August 2001, to 31 January 2009, lasting eight seasons.It stars Lisa Chappell and Bridie Carter in the leading roles as two sisters reunited after twenty years of separation, thrust into a working relationship when they inherit their family's . Alex, however, confronts Fiona about the engagement and she takes off. She continually has daydreams about Dave, but doesn't want to interfere with his plans. "I'm sure she'd be in Argentina with her mob and with Nick but I think she would have a deep longing to come back to her roots and stand on the soil from which she came," she said. Elsewhere, Alex continues bonding with newcomer Kane. Jodi receives a letter stating Jack McLeod left her a trust fund, making her wonder why he would do that. Fiona, however, discovers that she is infertile, but decides to keep this from Alex. Meg returns from the city with new surprises, including Luke's drag racing and Jodis involvement with it. Tess welcomes the stranger into their home, but Nick is wary of the newcomer and his story. Tess asks Jodi to move into the house with her and Stevie, but the two realize it may be too fast for that to happen. Meanwhile, Rob learns of his father's death and it brings him close to Jodi, with him revealing his secret to her. Carter, who lives near Byron Bay, NSW, with husband Michael, feels it is time to move her career on. Luke Jacobz returns as a main character playing Dave's brother Patrick. Tess' reaction to Stevie's negligence weighs heavily on Stevie. Why did Jodi leave McLeod's Daughters? Tess and Stevie try to get even with the new stock and station agent after he cheats them. Nick takes care of Charlotte while working on the farm, to prove he and Tess can have children and also run the farm at the same time. Elsewhere, an accident leaves Patrick temporarily blinded, and Kate steps in to help him. Nick Ryan | McLeod's Daughters Wiki | Fandom Jasmine is able to overcome her fears and get back on Juno, as Alex wines and dines her. Elsewhere, Harry and Sandra have a surprise for Nick and Alex. And, news comes that Tess has had a baby girl. Alex calls his blood father Bryce to help him work out a divorce. McLeod's Daughters actors Bridie Carter and Myles Pollard new project Elsewhere, Moira can't get the Drover's women to let her do her share for letting her stay on at Drover's. Harry's heart condition worsens, causing him to have hallucinations of a woman bike rider. Tess and Stevie are having difficulties running the farm, now down two hands. Terry returns from their trip solo, as Meg stays behind to write a book. Luke continues down a bad path with Rick and begins to involve everyone else when he stocks cigars in Stevie's car. Also, the theme song is now a remixed version of the original, still performed by Rebecca Lavelle.[1]. This page was last edited on 4 November 2022, at 15:36. Alex finds it difficult to compose a eulogy for Harry's funeral. Why did Jody leave McLeod's Daughters? Tess is anxious and worries that her and Nick's 100% compatibility test means there will be no room for future improvement or growth in their relationship. Tayler headed to Drover's Run to exact revenge on Regan, who she held responsible for her father's death. So it came as a shock when she recently discovered what Tess named her daughter on the show. Kate's grandmother is coming for a visit! It's Tess' birthday and she is also ready to get her organic farm status. Meanwhile, Jodi, Kate, Alex, and Riley go out on a muster than ends up being an overnight. Doris Younane has a more recurring role as Moira Doyle. Stevie invites danger onto Drovers Run when she puts her trust in former rodeo mate Sharon. In the sixth season premiere, Jodi tells Tess that she is Jack McLeod's daughter and her half-sister. Alex calls in his lawyer father, Bryce, to help. The two do not notice that Nick's watch has started to tick again. Stevie meets Kane and the two instantly hit it off. Moira tries to sabotage Phil's relationship with his new 'lady friend'. Tess's hospitality may not lead to what she thought. "I really know that this show has so much heart and purity and honesty. Meanwhile, Nick tries to lay ground rules down between the bickering Alex and Sandra after the boys move back to Killarney. The moment that started it all Tess arrives at Drover's Run to reunite with her sister Claire after the death of their father. Jasmine stays on at Drover's and Alex is determined to get her back on a horse again, especially after he brings her horse, Juno, to the farm. Tess' illness upon arrival has her in for a big surprise- she's pregnant. Alex kicks Sandra off Killarney for good, while still reeling with the revelation of Fiona's lie. Grace creates a world of trouble when she admits her feelings for Marcus. He moves into Wilgul with Alex and becomes a staple part of the social group. "That nearly made me cry actually, because when you play a character for so long they are a part of you, it's like an extension of you, it's like a close family member that you feel deeply connected to.". Stevie's approach with the rodeo students is not what they had expected, and Alex has to ease her down. Marcus' life is in danger due to his relationship with Ingrid. The fourth season of the long-running Australian outback drama McLeod's Daughters began airing on 11 February 2004 and concluded on 24 November 2004 with a total of 32 episodes. Patrick is jealous of Tayler's friendship with her 'study buddy'. Stevie is heartbroken at Rose's reaction and isn't sure of a future relationship with her own daughter. Elsewhere, Stevie anticipates Alex's return so she can reveal her true feelings, but is blindsided by Alex's returnwith Fiona Webb, his fiance. Regan gets romantically involved with Dave Brewer, who helped her over her fear of animals, but the relationship ends when Regan leaves. Rob Shelton arrives as Killarney's new overseer, but he doesn't seem to have the right impression of Alex, Stevie, or Jodi. Tayler cheats on an essay in a desperate attempt to impress Patrick. After playing Tess on McLeod's Daughters for six years, Bridie Carter thought she knew everything there was to know about her character. One of the students takes a special interest in Kate, but when she declines his offer to be more than friends he takes things to the extreme, putting her in danger. However, it is Luke who wants to take Ray up on the offer. Stevie and Alex hold a rodeo school on Drover's. McLeod's Daughters Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. Patrick thinks he is declining because of him. Nick is later found alive, after being mugged in Argentina. Patrick makes his first regular appearance from episode 9; he previously made a guest appearance in Season 5. Rob gets roped into doing a radio interview for Killarney, but does his best to keep himself out of the spotlight. Terry gives her husband her car and Jodi breaks down while the two try to get to Fisher. Against Stevie and Kate's advice, Jodie offers Kevin money, but soon finds out that Kevin already knew he wasn't her father, and he was using her for her inheritance. However, Jasmine decides to move on from Drover's and restart her equestrian career. Meanwhile, Leo, Stevie's young one-night stand, returns after his name is tarnished for dusting Drover's land. Elsewhere, Tess is having trouble with the artificial insemination of her sheep, causing her to turn to Nick for some help. After Alex returns from the city he promises Stevie he will end things with Fiona. Moira's world is turned upside down when she discovers she is pregnant. Meg returns and surprises Terry, but then feels out of place with Terry and Moira's new close working relationship; especially since Moira's marriage is falling apart. Sparks fly when Jaz and Grace visit the city to protest against the dam that will destroy Drovers Run. Nick is feeling unhappy about being back home and is still interested in his job in Argentina, doing work with his partner on the side. Fans of. Tess makes a realization and tough decision regarding what is best for Charlotte as Peter continues his fight to bring Charlotte home with him. Dave's brother, Patrick literally flies in for a visit by jumping out of a plane. She will become a main cast member in the final two seasons. Kate later returns to Drover's after Jodi's death when a complete plot twist happens, but Dave is not seen on the series again. After two fires are started and Luke is missing from the CFS team, evidence and suspicion point to him as the culprit. Meanwhile, Luke continues trying to prove himself to Terry and makes financial decisions he can't handle, putting Rick back in the picture and Luke on a bad track. McLeod's Daughters (season 4) - Wikipedia Why did they write Claire out of Mcleods daughters? Nick and Alex soon realize he is leasing Wilgul. Kate is obsessed with proving Riley survived the Christmas night car accident. The two try and fix their mistakes before Tess returns. Even without Kane, Stevie thinks she doesn't belong at Drover's until Tess makes her an offer- to be her partner. Logie Award for Most Popular New Male Talent, AFI Award for Best Television Drama Series, Gold Logie Award for Most Popular Personality on Australian Television, Logie Award for Most Popular New Female Talent, Logie Award for Most Popular Drama Series, "Top-rating Australian drama series and serials on television, 20042009", "McLeod's Daughters: The Complete Sixth Season DVD", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=McLeod%27s_Daughters_(season_6)&oldid=1120003534. In doing so, she is going to sell Alex's prized cattle and Drover's tries stopping Sandra's rampage. 10 May 2006. Unfavorable comparisons with Nick cause Alex to relive the Nick/Alex competition and brother vs brother rivalry. Rob finds it hard to have authority over Sandra, who is taking advantage of them by using Killarney's materials and equipment on her own land. The fifth season of the long-running Australian outback drama McLeod's Daughters began airing on 9 February 2005 and concluded on 23 November 2005 with a total of 32 episodes. Together, Nick and Tess have a bump in the road when Sally returns at the end of the season with news that will change Nick's and Tess' lives forever. Meg is apprehensive of the truth coming out and does her best to distract Jodi from these discussions, while working on Jodi's surprise party. Elsewhere, Kate trips and Dave goes to great lengths to get Kate to go see a doctor. Rob thinks he may have been recognized and tries to push off the situation. Jodi begins contemplating the idea of hiring another farm hand for the possibility that Stevie will be away, but Kate doesn't seem to agree with Jodi's decision. Harry soon discovers Luke has been buying cheap fuel. Alex has gone missing and Stevie goes out to look for him. The fifth season of McLeod's Daughters received six nominations at the 2006 Logie Awards. Jodi, however, continues to support Luke and gets herself into more trouble when the police begin investigating Rick and Luke. The fourth season of McLeod's Daughters received one win and four nominations at the 2005 Logie Awards. EXCLUSIVE: Bridie Carter spills on McLeod's Daughters reboot | TV WEEK In future episodes it is discovered that Tess has a baby girl and calls her Claire. He later has a relationship with Tess's cousin, Regan McLeod, which ends when Regan leaves Drover's to take a job. McLeod's Daughters | WETA Kane begins to come between Alex and Stevie. When Stevie takes getting money into her own hands, she ends up losing thousands in a poker game and tries to fix the issue by concocting a plan with the same guy she lost to poker with, who happens to be a buyer. Jodi urges Luke to extricate himself, but she soon discovers more secrets- and when her life is at risk, Luke decides to flee. Meanwhile, Fiona pulls string to get Stevie a top QC to represent her. Rose is coming to Drover's for a visit and work experience. Nick begins lying to Tess about making visits to Sally and Harrison. Tess and Nick are both excited to get their marriage back on track, but an outburst from Nick when he sees Sally and Dave kissing doesn't sit well with Tess. Bridie Carter (Tess), Simmone Jade Mackinnon (Stevie), Rachael Carpani (Jodi), Aaron Jeffery (Alex), and Myles Pollard (Nick) all return to the series main cast this season. Alex returns from Argentina to learn that Sandra has been barking orders and changing things during his absence, and that Stevie is the prime suspect in Harry's murder. Tess encourages Nick to leave Drovers to take the job in Argentina. Elsewhere, Fiona's mother arrives for the wedding while Fiona becomes jealous of Stevie and Alex's relationship, especially after Alex pitches in to help the girls shear 500 sheep overnight to meet a deadline. Meanwhile, Dave tries to get dancing lessons before the reception and Kate doesn't know if going to the wedding with Patrick is a good idea. Since filming her final McLeod's Daughters episodes in 2006 Bridie has continued to act with roles in the hit Aussie/Kiwi drama 800 Words and movie Emo the Musical. Rose, however, comes across some of Stevie's personal belongings from the past, revealing when Stevie had a baby. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! Since she's alive and kicking, Tess technically can come back! Terry lies about his new job to Meg, to keep his pride. She and Tess were driving in the ute with baby Charlotte when they were in accident. Elsewhere, Stevie and Alex are at war with each other and Alex wants to back out of a deal with Drover's Run, so he can have land to raise more sheep in a lucrative deal with Phil Rakich. Meanwhile, a mysterious note and gift lead Stevie to a visit from Kane. Stevie's ex husband, Jared, arrives on Drover's. On average, the fourth season of McLeod's Daughters was watched by 1.51 million viewers, tied with Season 1. Jodi's investigation leads her to Kate at a clinic so she can have melanoma removed, hoping she will be cancer free. Grace's world is rocked when her sister Jaz McLeod makes a surprise return to Drovers Run. It was the 9th most-watched Australian drama of 2008,[2] and ranked at #29 for its eighth season. Stevie is furious. Discovering an old well on Drover's Run brings up old memories for Tess involving her trauma at leaving the farm as a young child, and being separated from Claire. Oscar (Tess's horse) is sick because he ate contaminated feed, so Stevie, Jodi, and Kate must try to help him during the storm. The delegation's translator, and wife of one of the members, gets some advice from Stevie, and it leads to a positive outcome for the women at Drover's. Claire, being peak selfless Claire made her sister get out, saving her and the baby. Kate is still struggling with the nightmare of Paul. Logie Award for Most Popular Australian Drama Series, Gold Logie Award for Most Popular Personality on Australian Television, Logie Award for Most Popular New Male Talent, "McLeod's Daughter's (2001) - Episodes cast", "Top-rating Australian drama series and serials on television, 20042009", "McLeod's Daughters: The Complete Fourth Season DVD", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=McLeod%27s_Daughters_(season_4)&oldid=1150776348. When Leo returns to town, Stevie is adamant that he killed Harry. Meg is running against Harry in the local election, but some of her platform positions may affect others in unanticipated ways. Kate puts her job on the line, and makes an enemy in Harry, after an incident with Sandra and sheep shearing. Jaz's ex-boyfriend arrives from Italy with a plan to save her Olympic career and win her back. Elsewhere, when moving Nick and Tess into the main bedroom, memories of Claire come flooding back to Alex. When Tess' truck breaks down on the way to sell cattle she trusts a woman to help her take Jodi and the cattle to the sale. Brett Tucker returns in a recurring role as Dave Brewer, but is added to the main cast at the end of the season. Jodi however is yet unaware of a returning face. Nick and Tess are at a crossroads in their relationship, with Tess not knowing where Nick's head is. The entertainment industry is in mourning once again following the death of beloved McLeod's Daughters' star Marshall Napier who passed away on Sunday, August 14, at the age of 70. To let off some steam, Tess goes for a walk, accidently leaving the gate open so that the cattle get out. Harry's reaction is more severe than Sandra anticipated. Stevie discovers Phoenix, Blaze's foal, and wants to bring Phoenix back to Drover's Run for Tess. Sally, however, isn't keen on the idea; neither is Tess when Harry presumes he will be running her life as well, now that Nick is gone. Stevie gets caught in a mess after Sandra cashes in on her repayment from stealing the plane. Meanwhile, Sandra is battling with the loss of her baby after suffering a miscarriage. Alex Ryan | McLeod's Daughters Wiki | Fandom The girls mobilise the local community to prevent a massive dam being built upstream. This is the first season where the opening credits are changed. Jodi's realization that much of her life may have been a lie leads her to Rob. It's the day of the charity race and Tess plans on being unconventional and proposing to Nick herself. In the TV series adaptation, Tess's hair is a dirty blonde (but is super extremely long and curly), with blue eyes and pale skin. The shack catches on fire and Stevie is there to save them, so the timing isn't right for Stevie to tell Alex her feelings. Meanwhile, Alex learns that Fiona lied about the pregnancy and that Sandra has been blackmailing her. In the midst of the accident, a Japanese trade delegation visits Drover's to make an export deal on "Gungallen Fresh", but the accident and its aftermath trample of the effect the women want to happen with the delegation. Things go too far when Leo finds out Stevie has been snooping around and she loses control with him. On her first day Fiona helps Jodi put out a fire at Kinsella's that Sandra started before she left. He soon finds more walers and that they are on the property of Jeremy Quaid, a politician running for pre-selection. Tayler and Patrick find living together is harder than they thought. McLeod's Daughters delivered many memorable moments over the years but none got our tears flowing like these tragic deaths. Claire from McLeod's Daughters died in 2003 and Tara Ward is still not over it. Why did Liz leave McLeod's Daughters? Brooke, Kaitlyn and Tahlia Stacey-Clark as Charlotte McLeod, This page was last edited on 20 April 2023, at 02:43. In the fourth season premiere, Tess is on her own as head of Drover's following Claire's death. Terry lucks out when his daughter has a change of heart and decides to let Terry manage the garage. Nick and Alex argue over Kane's maintenance of Wilgul. She had an older half sister Claire and an older half brother Adam, who was stillborn. When Alex stumbles upon a box containing a boxing medal with the name "Karl Weatherdon" on it he springs into an investigation that leads him to something about Harry's past. Jaz ends her relationship with Frank, who allows this to push him into a deadly rage. ---. Fiona questions if Alex still wants to marry her and then tells him she is pregnant. Moira's star performance in the Gungellan musical is overshadowed by personal tragedy. He allows her to tag along driving with him and she opens up more than she thought she would. Will Moira and Phil's relationship survive the trauma of her recent miscarriage? Sally is sent to the hospital and Nick must look after Harrison. Drover's loses a sale over the incident, so Jodi puts more pressure on winning the country challenge, so she drops Regan for Stevie so they are guaranteed a win. Becky left to be with boyfriend Jake and Claire McLeod died at the end of the third season.