McLeod's Daughters (season 7)

McLeod's Daughters
season 7

Season 7 Cast
Country of origin Australia
No. of episodes 32
Broadcast
Original channel Nine Network
Original run 7 February 2007 – 17 October 2007
Home video release

DVD release

Region 1 9 December 2008[1]
Region 4 30 April 2008[2]

The seventh season of the long-running Australian outback drama McLeod's Daughters began airing on 23 July 2008 and concluded on 31 January 2009 with a total of 22 episodes.

Cast

Main

Recurring

Guest

  • Carmel Johnson as Beth Martin (4 episodes)
  • Reece Horner as Nat (4 episodes)
  • Patrick Frost as Neil Thompson (3 episodes)
  • Callan Mulvey as Mitch Wahlberg (3 episodes)
  • Genevieve Picot as Helen Hall (2 episodes)
  • Rebecca Hall as Dana Rivers (2 episodes)
  • Sonia Todd as Meg Fountain (1 episode)
  • Jay Laga'aia as Gabriel (1 episode)
  • Trudy Hellier as Barbara Geddes (1 episode)
  • Josef Ber as Hugh McLeod (1 episode)

Notes
  1. Abi Tucker had been listed as recurring previous to being upgraded to main character status
  2. Matthew Passmore had been listed as recurring previous to being upgraded to main character status
  3. Whilst removed from the opening credits, Aaron Jeffery was listed as a main in the closing cast block
  4. While appearing in the opening title sequence, Michala Banas was removed briefly from the closing credit block as her character did not appear in the first six episodes of the season, returned briefly and left for Africa, returning permanently four episodes later
  5. Whilst not in the opening credits, Doris Younane was listed as a main in the closing cast block

Episodes

No. in
series
No. in
season
Title Directed by Written by Original air date
1711"Second Chances"Arnie CustoNick Stevens & Jane Allen7 February 2007
Jodi's new-found happiness is shattered when, totally unannounced, Matt suddenly reappears. With the trial over and free of his assumed identity, he's journeyed back to the place and the girl that have meant so much to him.
1722"All the Wrong Places"Arnie CustoMichaeley O'Brien & Sarah Duffy14 February 2007
A handsome stranger arrives at Drovers looking for Killarney. His name is Marcus Turner. After Regan fives her a second chance, Tayler's attempt to impress the Drovers girls go disastrously wrong.
1733"Digging Up the Past"Richard JasekMargaret Wilson21 February 2007
When a sale falls through, Matt, who's started working for Jim Selkirk, arranges for him to buy them. Bringing the sheep in, Jodi discovers and angry rash has developed on her wrists and ankles. When she and Patrick find an injured possum inside the house, Tayler insists on caring for it.
1744"Thicker than Water"Richard JasekJane Allen & Justine Gillmer28 February 2007
Riley's estranged father Bill visits Drovers Run. When Marcus phones Nick in Argentina to talk business, it's the last straw for Alex. Meanwhile, Tayler is thrilled that the baby possum has flourished in her care.
1755"Reaching Out"Andrew ProwseChris McCourt7 March 2007
Jodi is becoming increasingly disturbed about Emma McLeod and the identity of her secret lover. Meanwhile, Alex, angry that Marcus lied to him for so long, is doing his best to not deal with the fact that he and Marcus are brothers.
1766"Returned Favour"Andrew ProwseChris Hawkshaw14 March 2007
Riley and Matt both declare their love for Jodi, but who will she choose? Stevie risks losing Alex when she helps Marcus with a secret cattle deal. Jodi has an overnight vigil in the national park with Matt, when her horse Tucker is bitten by a tiger snake.
1777"Of Hearts and Hunters"Richard JasekNick Stevens21 March 2007
Jodi faces a gut-wrenching decision when Matt is forced back into witness protection - will she choose love over Drovers Run? It's sibling rivalry gone made when Marcus and Alex compete to woo Stevie.
1788"Climb Every Mountain"Richard JasekMichaeley O'Brien11 April 2007
Kate uncovers the shocking truth about Jodi and Matt's murder. Meg returns for Jodi's funeral with a bizarre secret and Regan receives a surprising legacy from Jodi's will.
1799"Sisters Are Doing it for Themselves"Grant BrownMargaret Wilson18 April 2007
Regan tries to reconcile her wild-at-heart sister, Grace McLeod, after Grace inherits a part share of Drovers Run. Meanwhile, Riley is seduced by a sexy cowgirl, with disastrous results.
18010"The Rules of Engagement"Grant BrownJane Allen25 April 2007
Alex's plan to propose to Stevie goes horribly wrong when a series of accidents and disasters threatens to ruin their relationship. Another relationship is tested when Kate and Riley are caught in a game of theft and deception over stray cattle.
181u11"Bloodlines"Declan EamesJane Allen2 May 2007
When sheep rustlers steal Drovers Run's breeding stock, reckless Grace takes the law into her own hands. Impressed by Grace's determination, Regan struggles to persuade her to stay permanently at Drovers Run.
18212"Warts and All"Declan EamesChris McCourt9 May 2007
Bryce resorts to blackmail to force Alex and Stevie into signing a prenuptial agreement. Marcus deals with financial troubles of his own when he buys a racehorse.
18313"Conflicts of Interest"Arnie CustoJames Walker16 May 2007
Loyalties are tested when Grace forces Regan to choose between her family and her new lover. Meanwhile the women's fight to stop Drovers Run becoming the site of a toxic waste dump.
18414"Flesh and Stone"Arnie CustoChris Hawkshaw30 May 2007
Grace kidnaps a government official to prevent the toxic dump from going ahead, while Tayler and Patrick use guerrilla tactics of their own to save Drovers Run.
18515"All's Fair in Love and War"Steve JodrellJane Allen6 June 2007
Old wounds are opened when Stevie's estranged mother visits Drovers Run and Rose tries to force a reconciliation. Passions are also aroused when Stevie and Alex organize a laser skirmish for their combined bucks and hens party.
18616"Ever After"Steve JodrellMargaret Wilson20 June 2007
It's Alex and Stevie's wedding day, but will Alex get out of jail in time for the service. Also standing in the couple's way is Alex sister Ashleigh, who tries to ruin the wedding and take control of Killarney.
18717"Grace Under Fire"Grant BrownSarah Smith27 June 2007
With Alex away on his honeymoon, Ashleigh undermines Marcus's authority on Killarney. Ashleigh seduces Patrick, and Tayler is surprised to find herself feeling jealous.
18818"Gift Horse"Arnie CustoAnthony Ellis11 July 2007
Grace is determined to resist Heath's charms -- but for how long? Grace questions her future on Drovers Run when her best friend dies suddenly.
18919"Hot Water"Arnie CustoJames Walker18 July 2007
Grace and Kate are taken hostage by a bankrupt farmer. Moira has a premonition that someone will be shot by the gunman – but who will it be?
19020"Leaving the Nest"Declan EamesChris Hawkshaw25 July 2007
Stevie's daughter Rose suffers a tragic farm accident that will change the lives of everyone on Drovers Run forever. Meanwhile, Grace takes desperate measures to repay her secret loan to Ashleigh.
19121"Spark from Heaven"Declan EamesChris Hawkshaw1 August 2007
A guardian angel visits Drovers Run to make the girls' dreams come true. Except for Rose, who returns from the hospital in a wheelchair and is involved in a freak car crash. But was it really an accident?
19222"The Courage Within"Declan EamesChris McCourt8 August 2007
While the girls investigate a mysterious explosion at the fuel dump, wheelchair – bound Rose is trapped in the homestead during a brazen robbery attempt.
19323"Divided We Stand"Richard JasekJane Allen & Tracey Trinder15 August 2007
Stevie is forced to leave Drovers Run when Grace accuses her of disloyalty. Riley also makes a dangerous enemy of his own when he rejects Ashleigh's advances.
19424"On the Prowl"Richard JasekMargaret Wilson22 August 2007
Blinded by love, Kate helps her new beau, Mitch, hide from the police when he is accused of trading stolen army weapons. Meanwhile, a dangerous beast is killing Drovers stock. Is it a wild dog, or something more exotic?
19525"Fanning the Flames"Nick BufaloAnthony Ellis29 August 2007
Drovers Run and other local farms are the victims of a professional arsonist. Stevie and Grace investigate the attack and uncover a conspiracy to bankrupt local farmers. Could Phil Rakich be responsible?
19626"My Enemy, My Friend"Nick BufaloJustine Gillmer5 September 2007
When a stud bull is murdered on Drovers Run, the girls are convinced someone is trying to bankrupt them. Grace's new friendship with Ashleigh is destroyed when she discovers Ashleigh is the culprit.
19727"Knight in Shining Armor"Grant BrownGreg Millin12 September 2007
Grace is shocked when Heath proposes marriage. Will she except? The future of Drovers Run hangs in the balance when Ashleigh forces Grace to sell her heritage.
19828"The Short Cut"Grant BrownAlexa Wyatt19 September 2007
While Grace takes drastic action to catch a cattle thief, Ashleigh has to face the impending death of her father. The women of Drovers are hit with devastating news of their own when local bank manager Adam Gardiner returns.
19929"Seeing is Believing"Arnie CustoJane Allen26 September 2007
Kate is convinced she has killed Ashleigh in a hit-and-run accident, but where is the body? Meanwhile, Tayler meets her long-lost mother under bizarre circumstances.
20030"Second Chances"Arnie CustoChris Hawkshaw3 October 2007
A mysterious stranger forces Grace to reconsider her future with Heath. Is the love of her life being faithful to her? Grace weighs the heavy decision of whether to end their relationship.
20131"Mixed Messages"Richard JasekSarah Duffy10 October 2007
Marcus suspects Heath is cheating on Grace. Is jealousy clouding his judgment? Grace continues to question Heath's love for her, until he surprises her with an amazing gift.
20232"Silent Night"Richard JasekChris McCourt17 October 2007
It's Christmas Eve, and Alex makes a surprise return from Argentina to visit Stevie. But the happiness is short-lived when Grace, Riley, Tayler and Patrick are involved in a shocking car accident. Who will survive?

Ratings

All Sourced from: http://australiantelevision.net/mcleod/series7.html

This season averaged 1.17 Million Viewers. Ratings seriously suffered this season which eventually lead to the cancellation at the conclusion of this season. The Season premiere was down 10% from Season 6 premiere with the current season only having 1.181 million (compared to 1.315 last season). Ratings eventually climbed to 1.333 Million for Episode 8 (Rachael Carpani (Jodi McLeod's) final appearance). Ratings then dropped to 1.184, similar to the beginning of the season. Ratings then hovered around the high 1.2 millions until hitting a season high of 1.401 million viewers for Stevie & Alex's wedding, making it the highest since the season 6 finale in November 2006. 2 episodes later saw new lows of 1.083 million viewers which it hovered around until 7-25 saw 0.989 million viewers making it the lowest viewed episode of McLeod's at that point. Ratings stayed around 1.50 million viewers until 7-29 saw 0.937 million viewers, making another series low. The 200th episode (7-30) saw an extremely disappointing 1.008 million viewers and 7-31 didn't fare much better. The season finale rose to 1.207 million viewers, making it the highest viewed episode since 7-17 in June 2007, however was still disappointing and over 200,000 viewers down from the last season finale.

Episode Number Airdate Ratings
171 7-01 7 February 2007 1.181 Million
172 7-02 14 February 2007 1.148 Million
173 7-03 21 February 2007 1.146 Million
174 7-04 28 February 2007 1.166 Million
175 7-05 7 March 2007 1.213 Million
176 7-06 14 March 2007 1.321 Million
177 7-07 21 March 2007 1.320 Million
178 7-08 11 April 2007 1.333 Million
179 7-09 18 April 2007 1.243 Million
180 7-10 25 April 2007 1.355 Million
181 7-11 2 May 2007 1.242 Million
182 7-12 9 May 2007 1.184 Million
183 7-13 16 May 2007 1.184 Million
184 7-14 30 May 2007 1.282 Million
185 7-15 6 June 2007 1.289 Million
186 7-16 20 June 2007 1.401 Million*
187 7-17 27 June 2007 1.262 Million
188 7-18 11 July 2007 1.083 Million
189 7-19 18 July 2007 1.122 Million
190 7-20 25 July 2007 1.156 Million
191 7-21 1 August 2007 1.205 Million
192 7-22 8 August 2007 1.072 Million
193 7-23 15 August 2007 1.083 Million
194 7-24 22 August 2007 1.072 Million
195 7-25 29 August 2007 0.989 Million
196 7-26 5 September 2007 1.078 Million
197 7-27 12 September 2007 1.181 Million
198 7-28 19 September 2007 1.094 Million
199 7-29 26 September 2007 0.937 Million**
200 7-30 3 October 2007 1.008 Million
201 7-31 10 October 2007 1.076 Million
202 7-32 18 October 2007 1.207 Million

DVD releases

The Complete Seventh Season
Set Details Special Features
  • 32 Episodes
  • 7-Disc Set
  • 1440 minutes
  • 1.33:1 Aspect Ratio
  • Subtitles:
  • English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround)
  • Released by Sony Entertainment
  • TBA
Release Dates
 Australia United States North America
30 April 2008 9 December 2008

See also

References

  1. "McLeod's Daughters: The Complete Seventh Season". amazon.com. Retrieved 30 December 2013.
  2. "McLeod's Daughters (Season 7) (7 DVD set)". jbhifionline.com.au. Retrieved 23 December 2013.

External links