McLeod's Daughters (season 5)

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McLeod's Daughters - The Fifth Season
Country of origin Flag of Australia Australia
Network Nine Network
Original run February, 2005 – October, 2005
No. of episodes 32
DVD release date 2006 (7 Disc Set (Region 4), 8 Disc Set (Region 1))
Previous season 4
Next season 6

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[edit] Plot

Series 5 of McLeod's Daughters continues the saga of Tess Silverman McLeod, who faces the challenges of running Drover's Run without her sister Claire McLeod. This fifth installment of one of Australia's most popular series is a 7 disc set.


[edit] 2005 main cast

Actor Character
Bridie Carter Tess Silverman McLeod
Rachael Carpani Jodi Fountain McLeod
Simmone Jade Mackinnon Stevie Hall
Aaron Jeffery Alex Ryan
Michala Banas Kate Manfredi
Brett Tucker Dave Brewer
Myles Pollard Nick Ryan
Sonia Todd Meg Fountain
Jonny Pasvolsky Rob Shelton

[edit] 2005 recurring cast

Actor Character
Zoe Naylor Regan McLeod
Marshall Napier Harry Ryan
Inge Hornstra Sandra Kinsella
Doris Younane Moria Doyle
Luke Jacobz Patrick Brewer

[edit] Episodes

Season # Series # Title Director(s) Writer(s) Original airdate
1 107 "No Man's Land" 
Sally and Harrison now living at Wilgul threatens Tess's marriage, she escapes on an overnight muster only to be faced with a life or death situation. 
2 108 "Little White Lies" 
As Nicks web of lies about Sally and the baby come undone, Tess makes her feelings clear leaving him no choice but to leave Drover's Run and his wife behind. 
3 109 "Rules Of Disengagement" 
Meg heads home early from the city in hope she can be some comfort to Tess during her time out with Nick. But Meg has little success trying to get Tess to open up her feelings. 
4 110 "Once Were Heroes" 
The Passionate, stubborn side of Dave is exposed when he stumbles across an injured horse and believes he has found a descendent, a Waler of the first settlement horses. 
5 111 "Return Of The Black Queen" 
Harry us thrilled when he hears Sandra is back in town. Kate tries to convince Stevie to reinstate Jodi and Nick learns what it's like to be a single father, juggling bottles, nappies,baby & work. 
6 112 "Do You Read Me?" 
Incapacitated by an injured foot a bored Stevie becomes addicted to the two-way radio, Kate gets a surprising job offer, while Nick & Tess are still dealing with the relationship problems between them. 
7 113 "Taking Care Of Business" 
The woman of Drover's Run are no longer a team - Kate is working for Sandra, Jodi is working for herself... and Tess and Stevie are barely getting by. 
8 114 "Old Flames" 
Looking forward to a high-school reunion, kate is in for a shock when her first love turns up. For Tess and Nick, the arrival of Sally to take Harrison home brings mixed feelings. 
9 115 "Body Blows" 
After a brush with death and a shocking revelation of his health, Harry reconsiders his plans for Killarney - forcing Nick & Tess to carefully consider their own future 
10 116 "Sins Of The Father" 
Stevie & Alex work together to trap a cattle thief with inside knowledge and Tess's life is turned upside down when Nick learns he has a deadly heart condition. 
11 117 "Boy Made Good" 
Stevie's past catches up with her when her daughters father, Will Hamilton, arrives unexpectedly in Gungellan. But is Will really who he says he is? 
12 118 "The Pearl" 
The women of Drover's are nearly torn apart as Jodi saves Luke from himself. Jodi Doggedly defends Luke's integrity to Stevie and Alex, who are both concerened about the poor decisions these young lovers are making. 
13 119 "The Prodigal Daughter" 
Tess is excited about the prospect of meeting her cousin Regan, but is disappointed by Nick's reaction when she raises the subject of strating their own family. 
14 120 "Love And Obsession" 
While Dave and Regan's Flirtation steps up a level, Tess is finding the challenge of trying to befriend her new found cousin difficult. Regan seems uninterested in Drover's or there Family's history... and Kate is supsious of her intetions 
15 121 "One Long Day" 
Stevie faces the most harrowing day of her life when Charlotte goes missing oon Drover's Run. When Nick is offered a job in Argentina, Tess is torn between her husband and her property. 
16 122 "Down To Earth" 
Tess and Nick get ready to depart for Argentina but some evil family plans could delay the trip. Stevie uncovers Regan's seceret to dig up Drovers and tells Tess, who decides not to go to Argentina with Nick, who leaves. Meanwhile Kate meets a man named Oli and the new guy, Rob arrives. Back at Drover's, Regan is kicked out and goes to live with Dave while the girls get ready to fight for Drovers. 
17 123 "Heart Of Gold" 
It's McLeod Versus McLeod as Tess fights to stop Regan's mining claim on Drover's Run. 
18 124 "Taking Flight" 
With Tess and Nick gone, Stevie is determined to prove herself as manager of Drover's Run. Dave and Kate form an unlikely team in the local Twitchathon. 
19 125 "Make Believe" 
Kate has fibbed to her Grandmother about her job and "Fiancee" Dave. Now Grandmother is coming to visit! 
20 126 "Heaven And Earth" 
As a raging storm approches, Stevie battles to save a life. 
21 127 "Moonstruck" 
Alex is overcome by toxic fumes while cleaning an old water tank while Jodi advises on how to fix her relationship with Terry. 
22 128 "If You Build It" 
Bad blood threatens to erupt between Stevie and Sandra, when seeking water, Some of Drovers cattle push through the fence onto Killarney. Jodi uses some tangenital logic to wonder whether Rob bats for the other side (Gay). 
23 129 "Out Of Time" 
Stevie's excitement of spending some time with her Daughter is turned on it's head when Michelle, Stevie's sister joins Rose For the trip. 
24 130 "Betwixt And Between" 
Heartbroken at the realisation that Rose will never learn th truth, Stevie throws herself into work on the new embryo transplant programme. But secrets of the past may not stay buried forever. 
25 131 "Truth Or Dare" 
Dave's brother drops in (literally) for a visit and ensnares Kate's Heart. Meanwhile, Stevie and Alex hunt a predator that is stalking animals of Drover's Run and Killarney. 
26 132 "The King And I" 
Jodi's World is turned Topsy-Turvy when she receives a bithday gift from the Deceased, Jack Mcleod. Meanwhile Dave begins training a new veternairy student. 
27 133 "Intetions" 
Dave is threatened with a sexual harassment lawsuit from his former student. Meanwhile, after confronting Meg about Jack's gift to her Jodi realises her whole life has been a lie. 
28 134 "Stranger Than Fiction" 
Jodi learns that her mother's novel is based on real life as it details the mysery surrounding her birth. Meanwhile Harry chrashes with Alex Over a deal. 
29 135 "Twelve And A Half Hours Behind" 
Tess returns home to Drover's with news that she's pregnant but her joy is soon turned to grief when Nick's plane crashes and he is presumed dead. Meanwhile, Jodi attempts to verifiy she is Jack Mcleod's Daughter. 
30 136 "Anniversary" 
Tess and Harry clash over Nick's wrongful death lawsuit, where Harry is suing Nick's Argentinian Lawyers. 
31 137 "Body And Soul" 
Alex goes on a journey to greive over Nick, while Harry believes keeping his Grandson close to him s the most important thing in the world right now, Tess receives a letter Nick wroe before he died. 
32 138 "New Beginnings" 
Stevie realises she's in love with Alex, but can't bring herself to him. Meanwhile, Jodi gets the results of her DNA test and Tess has a strange recurring dream about Nick 


[edit] DVD release

The Complete Fifth Season
Set Details Special Features
  • 32 Episodes
  • 7-Disc Set
  • 1.33:1 Aspect Ratio
  • Subtitles:
  • English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround)
  • Rating: PG
  • Biographies
Release Dates
Flag of Australia Australia Flag of the United States North America
April 2006 February 5, 2008

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