McLeod's Daughters

Welcome Home

43m 10s

Spontaneous, audacious Tess meets reticent, stubborn Claire when the half-sisters are reunited by their father's recent death, and an "odd couple" situation is born. A simple mistake by Tess starts a chain of events that leads to Claire making some difficult decisions.

Episodes

Welcome Home

S1 E1 - 43m 10s

Spontaneous, audacious Tess meets reticent, stubborn Claire when the half-sisters are reunited by their father's recent death, and an "odd couple" situation is born. A simple mistake by Tess starts a chain of events that leads to Claire making some difficult decisions.
Ducks on the Pond

S1 E2 - 43m 17s

It's shearing time, and one of the men arrives with a reputation as a killer. 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.
Don't Mess with the Girls

S1 E3 - 41m 48s

Jealousies arise as Claire competes in the rodeo while Nick and Alex compete for Tess's attention. Becky's reputation lands her in serious trouble, and the two sisters forget their differences and come to the rescue.
Who's the Boss?

S1 E4 - 42m 48s

A truck carrying sick sheep to Drovers Run breaks down, and the girls find themselves doing some unconventional modern-day droving to get them back. Tess and Claire find themselves in a toe-to-toe battle over who's the boss.
Taking the Reins

S1 E5 - 41m 48s

Tess's confidence is shaken when she falls from her horse and then wonders if she truly belongs at Drovers, but she finds her seat when Claire makes her toughest decision since Jack's death.
Reality Bites

S1 E6 - 43m 17s

Feeling frustrated, Tess takes off for Gungellan but meets with obstacles on the road and ends up spending the day with the Ryan family. Meg and Claire discover more about Becky's home life when Becky temporarily returns to the truck stop.
Pride and Joy

S1 E7 - 42m 39s

A feral bull is wreaking havoc on Drovers Run, and Harry Ryan uses the opportunity to stake his own claim on the girl's property. To pay off her debt to the Ryans, Claire gives them her father's mahogany desk, despite its sentimental value.
Stir Crazy

S1 E8 - 42m 1s

A steamy night gives away Meg's secret lover, much to Jodi's disgust. When Claire's new mare goes off with a pack of wild horses, she launches a daring search by land and air.
Into the Woods

S1 E9 - 43m 25s

Tess puts herself in danger when she comes between a dangerous wild boar and Claire's beloved cattle dog.
Haunted

S1 E10 - 41m 53s

Emotional and traumatic events of past and present return to haunt the lives of the women of Drovers Run.
Who's a Big Girl Now?

S1 E11 - 42m 11s

Meg struggles to cope with the reality of Jodi's coming of age; during the ensuing surprise party, relationships are put to the test.
Pandora's Box

S1 E12 - 42m 52s

Tess learns the impenetrable rules of what to say and what not to say in the country when an innocent remark reopens a very ugly wound and divides the Ryan brothers.

Extras + Features

The World Really Needed McLeod's Daughters

3m 7s

Bridie Carter on "the magic and the challenge" of shooting entirely on location. "We shot entirely on film and entirely on location. There was absolutely no studio whatsoever; and so it was hard going. It was bitterly cold in winter and ridiculously hot in summer. But...I really embraced that. And we never had to reach, we didn't have to reach too far for the truth of anything."
That Time My Brother Threw A Dead Snake On Me

2m

Self-described "inner-city girl," Bridie Carter, shares her similarities to her character, Tess. "My father always had a connection to the countryside and the bush. So we had a house in the country from when I was a very little girl...But you know, it's very different visiting the bush to actually living and breathing it."
Birdie Shoutout To Fans

45s

Bridie Carter, who plays Tess, gives a shoutout to fans and encourages viewers to watch.
Horse Riding Boot Camp 101

2m 4s

Bridie Carter details her first days on set - including why the producers "had absolute heart attacks!" "So of course I said to the producers, 'Yes I can ride!' She further explains that she rode as a little girl and was obsessed with horses, "but to ride and to RIDE are two entirely different things."
Shoo Flies, I've Got Lip Gloss On!

1m 40s

Just because you're on a rigorous shooting schedule, nature doesn't care, Bridie Carter graphically recalls "It was incredibly grueling. But you know, once again, it's that challenge. I suppose, that I embrace; and we needed to throw ourselves in, you know, completely...[And] it's only sometimes, if terrible things happen - or we have to catch up - [that] we shoot on a weekend."
Gungellan Is Actually...

1m 50s

It may be fictional in "McLeod's Daughters," but Bridie Carter says you can really find it in Australia. "Gungellan is actually a little real town called Freeling. So the main property, Drover's Run, was about an hour north of Adelaide...Most actors, a lot of them stayed around that homestead. I'm always different. For me, when I work, it's really important to maintain Bridie and me and my life."
"Things Did Go Wrong, Often"

1m 35s

Sheering sheep and all of the other rigors of working on a farm are as rough as it looks, Bridie Carter attests. "Yes, yes absolutely it was all hard. Once again, I was meant to be a novice, thank God, so I din't have to look proficient in it. But yeah, all that stuff was really hard and really physical. But I'm a physical actor and I love that...That was another wonderful thing about the show."
"Our Sister Scenes," Deconstructed

3m 55s

Here's how Bridie Carter says she and Lisa Chappell prepared for that moment Tess and Claire are under the stars: "It was the first moment that they were quiet and that they stopped and they really listened to each other and their guards were down. They let go. And it was extremely private and they were both vulnerable...So yes, we absolutely talked about that, and then we could just let it go."
This Old House (And That Cellar!)

1m 40s

"It was built in the 1800s and that sandstone was brought over from the original family from Scotland. And the floor - the top level floor - would sort of slowly start to sink as the years went on...That house was another character. And the house had stories within it."
Keep Calm, And The Wranglers Close

1m 20s

They say never work with animals and children. "They" apparently didn't work on "McLeod's Daughter," Bridie Carter reports. "The animals were always looked after and if anything big had to happen we always had vets on set...And we had vegan actors on set who really, you know, some people really struggled with that... Everyone, everything and every beast was always extremely well cared for."
B32 Ad Libs? Um, No

1m 15s

"I'm old school," Bridie Carter concedes. "So, you know, my script is my blueprint. And it is for us here - you know, especially on shows like 'McLeod's' - there's no, you know [departing from that]. Your job is to do a hell of a lot of preparation and turn up with all of that. And then, essentially, throw the work away and be present, I suppose...To be frank, there just wasn't the time."
Creating The Brilliant Tension Between Claire And Tess

2m 28s

"We never just did a scene," Bridie Carter says. "Because it was about human relationships; so we always wanted to do that...I think Posie Graham Evans, the creator and producer of the show, did the most wonderful casting with Lisa and I because we are really different women and there was so much chemistry there...And that was wonderful and tough at times...We are actually like sisters today."

Schedule

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Wildfire

Monday
Mar 20

12:00 pm

1 Hour

Mark returns to Gungellan to drag Sean into the life of crime; Meg has competition for Terry's affection.
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Hounded

Tuesday
Mar 21

12:00 pm

1 Hour

The new cop in town has it in for Terry, who is selling stolen goods to Tess; A prowling fox inspires Tess to buy a pair of alpacas.
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Steer Trek

Wednesday
Mar 22

12:00 pm

1 Hour

The drought continues and no one has money to buy feed or truck in water; Claire, Tess and Nick join forces.
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Brave J

Thursday
Mar 23

12:00 pm

1 Hour

Claire's attempts to get her life and business back in order are complicated by the surprise return of Peter.
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Best of Enemies

Thursday
Mar 23

8:00 pm

1 Hour

Claire has to deal with cattle theft and an old adversary, while Tess and Nick's relationship escalates.
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You Can Leave Your Hat On

Friday
Mar 24

12:00 pm

1 Hour

The sisters host dinner for traveling male strippers, who fall ill and need replacements for their planned charity show.
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Steer Trek

Friday
Mar 24

2:00 pm

1 Hour

The drought continues and no one has money to buy feed or truck in water; Claire, Tess and Nick join forces.
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Best of Enemies

Saturday
Mar 25

3:00 pm

1 Hour

Claire has to deal with cattle theft and an old adversary, while Tess and Nick's relationship escalates.
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Stripped Bare

Monday
Mar 27

12:00 pm

1 Hour

Everything from Drovers is stolen as Jodi and Craig have a secret rendezvous in the spa;Tess and Nick set a trap to catch the thieves.
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Blame It on the Moonlight

Tuesday
Mar 28

12:00 pm

1 Hour

Romance is in the air for Jodi as Alberto returns, Three Homestay guests bring problems for Tess and irritation for Claire.
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Made to Be Broken

Wednesday
Mar 29

12:00 pm

1 Hour

Claire and Alex find that potential clients are growing wary due to rumors being spread by Peter Johnson.
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Best of Enemies

Thursday
Mar 30

12:00 pm

1 Hour

Claire has to deal with cattle theft and an old adversary, while Tess and Nick's relationship escalates.
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Wind Change

Thursday
Mar 30

8:00 pm

1 Hour

Sexual tension grows between Nick and Tess; Alex's chopper flies over Kilarney with chemicals threatening Wilgul's organic status.
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Wind Change

Thursday
Mar 30

11:30 pm

1 Hour

Sexual tension grows between Nick and Tess; Alex's chopper flies over Kilarney with chemicals threatening Wilgul's organic status.
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Wind Change

Friday
Mar 31

12:30 am

1 Hour

Sexual tension grows between Nick and Tess; Alex's chopper flies over Kilarney with chemicals threatening Wilgul's organic status.
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Wind Change

Friday
Mar 31

12:00 pm

1 Hour

Sexual tension grows between Nick and Tess; Alex's chopper flies over Kilarney with chemicals threatening Wilgul's organic status.
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Wind Change

Friday
Mar 31

2:00 pm

1 Hour

Sexual tension grows between Nick and Tess; Alex's chopper flies over Kilarney with chemicals threatening Wilgul's organic status.
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Wind Change

Saturday
Apr 1

3:00 pm

1 Hour

Sexual tension grows between Nick and Tess; Alex's chopper flies over Kilarney with chemicals threatening Wilgul's organic status.
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Monday
Apr 3

12:00 pm

1 Hour

Claire and Tess are half-sisters who are separated when Tess' mom leaves their father, Jack, when the girls are little. Twenty years later, Jack is dead and Claire is struggling to run the ranch on her own. Tess, now aliented from Claire, returns because she needs a place to stay. But she's soon drafted to help her older sibling and the other women running the ranch: housekeeper Meg, her daughter Jodi, local resident Becky and later, friends Stevie and Kate.
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McLeod's Daughters

Tuesday
Apr 4

12:00 pm

1 Hour

Claire and Tess are half-sisters who are separated when Tess' mom leaves their father, Jack, when the girls are little. Twenty years later, Jack is dead and Claire is struggling to run the ranch on her own. Tess, now aliented from Claire, returns because she needs a place to stay. But she's soon drafted to help her older sibling and the other women running the ranch: housekeeper Meg, her daughter Jodi, local resident Becky and later, friends Stevie and Kate.

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