McLeod's Daughters (season 1)

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McLeod's Daughters - The First Season
Country of origin Flag of Australia Australia
Network Channel Nine
Original run 8 August 2001 – 20 March 2002
No. of episodes 22
DVD release date 2003 (6 Disc Set (Region 4), 8 Disc Set (Region 1))
Next season 2

The first season of McLeod's Daughters aired from the 8 August 2001 - 20 March 2002.


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[edit] 2001 main cast

Actor Character
Lisa Chappell Claire McLeod
Bridie Carter Tess Silverman McLeod
Rachael Carpani Jodi Fountain
Jessica Napier Becky Howard
Aaron Jeffery Alex Ryan
Myles Pollard Nick Ryan
Sonia Todd Meg Fountain


[edit] Episodes

Season # Series # Title Director(s) Writer(s) Original airdate
1 1 "Welcome Home"  August 8, 2001
Following the death of her father, Jack McLeod, Tess Silverman McLeod leaves her home in the city for Drovers Run, to claim her share of the property which she plans to sell off. She receives a frosty reception from her estranged sister Claire McLeod, who has her own plans for the property that she has lived on all her life, which don't include Tess. 
2 2 "Ducks On The Pond"  August 15, 2001

It’s shearing time and one of the men hired on to do the job arrives with a reputation as a killer.

Meanwhile, Tess witnesses strange goings on and uncovers a secret, as Claire struggles to maintain her authority over the shearers, desperate to meet the deadline for selling her wool.

A letter from Tess's solicitor forces her to make a decison about her plans for the future. 
3 3 "Don't Mess With The Girls"  August 22, 2001

All the women of Drovers Run have their eyes on the prizes when the rodeo comes to town! City girl Tess develops a new appreciation for some of the country's more masculine sights, while Claire is determined to win big and prove she's as good as any man, her father included, when it comes to managing a ranch.

Meanwhile, Becky’s reputation lands her in serious trouble, and the two sisters forget their differences and come to the rescue. 
4 4 "Who's The Boss"  August 29, 2001
 
5 5 "Taking The Riens"  September 19, 2001
 
6 6 "Reality Bites"  September 26, 2001
 
7 7 "Pride & Joy"  {{{WrittenBy}}} October 3, 2001
 
8 8 "Stir Crazy"  {{{WrittenBy}}} October 10, 2001
 
9 9 "Into The Woods"  {{{DirectedBy}}} {{{WrittenBy}}} October 17, 2001
 
10 10 "Haunted"  October 24, 2001
 
11 11 "Who's A Big Girl Now"  October 31, 2001
 
12 12 "Pandora's Box"  November 7, 2001
 
13 13 "True Love & Consequences"  November 14, 2001
 
14 14 "Dirty Pool"  November 21, 2001
 
15 15 "If The Boots Fit"  November 28, 2001
 
16 16 "Playing To Win"  {{{DirectedBy}}} {{{WrittenBy}}} December 5, 2001
 
17 17 "Girls Night Out"  February 13, 2002
 
18 18 "More Than One Way"  {{{WrittenBy}}} February 20, 2002
 
19 19 "The Itallian Stallion"  {{{WrittenBy}}} February 27, 2002
 
20 20 "Lover Come Back"  March 6, 2002
 
21 21 "Friends Like These"  March 13, 2002
 
22 22 "Deep Water"  March 20, 2002
 


[edit] DVD release

The Complete First Season
Set Details Special Features
  • 22 Episodes
  • 6-Disc Set
  • 1.33:1 Aspect Ratio
  • Subtitles:
  • English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround)
  • The Inside Story - Behind The Scences Featurette
  • Interviews
Release Dates
Flag of Australia Australia Flag of the United States North America
September 10, 2003 October 3, 2006

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