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Out Of The Ashes

Episode 4.01 (75)
Written by Dave Warner & Alexa Wyatt
Directed by Chris Martin-Jones
Australia: Wed, February 11, 2004
Canada: February 18, 2005 (VisionTV)

Six months on from Claire's death, Tess has thrown herself into her work with an almost manic intensity. She wants to assure Charlotte's future, as well as remain faithful to following Claire's dream for Drovers, even if it means sacrificing her own.

Bushfires sweep through the area and Alex, who is still refusing to face reality, puts the lives of both himself and Jodi at risk.

At Drovers, Tess faces the fire alone until Stevie turns up to fight by her side. The fire has dramatic repurcussions for all involved, forcing Alex and Tess to reconsider their lives.

Starring:
Bridie Carter,
Simmone Jade Mackinnon,
Rachael Carpani,
Aaron Jeffery,
Myles Pollard,
Sonia Todd

Guest Cast:
John Jarratt as Terry Dodge,
Marshall Napier as Harry Ryan,
Simon Leonard as Joel,
Trevor Coles as Warren,
Brooke, Kaitlyn and Tahlia Stacey-Clark as Charlotte McLeod,
Jenny Heath as Cast Double,
Annette Warendorf as Cast Double,
Kym Hamann as Cast Double

Note: the sequence of Alex in the rodeo is recycled from episode 1.03 (see gallery)

Double Dealing

Episode 4.02 (76)
Written by Carol Williams
Directed by Geoff Bennett
Australia: February 18, 2004
Canada: March 04, 2005

Stevie's decision comes back to bite her when she agrees to do a seemingly simple favour for Sandra to repay her for not pressing charges for stealing her plane [3.30]. To get out of Sandra's scheme, Tess takes a big gamble, confident she can defeat Sandra in a winner takes all poker game. But will her gamble pay off or is she in for even more heartbreak?

Meanwhile, Alex and Nick are deeply concerned that foreclosure from the bank is imminent and decide to take whatever actions necessary, which in this case means borrowing Drovers' cattle and machinery to impress their bank loan manager when he pays a visit to Wilgul.

As for Terry, he's had more than an earful from the demanding Sandra and takes the matter to Harry. Unfortunately, Terry's not prepared for the consequences of pitting himself against his boss's girlfriend.

Guest Cast:
John Jarratt as Terry Dodge,
Marshall Napier as Harry Ryan,
Inge Hornsta as Sandra Kinsella,
Don Halbert as Shane Bagley,
Peter Michell as Jason Brown,
Brooke, Kaitlyn and Tahlia Stacey-Clark as Charlotte McLeod,
Jenny Heath as Cast Double,
Annette Warendorf as Cast Double,
Mirjana Barwick as Card Handling Double

Note: Peter Michell's character is listed in the credits as Jason Brown but he introduces himself to Stevie as Jason Turner

Jack Of All Shades

Episode 4.03 (77)
Written by Murray Oliver & Sarah Smith
Directed by Chris Martin-Jones
Australia: February 25, 2004
Canada: February 25, 2005

Late at night Tess is woken by a strange noise in the kitchen and discovers Stevie helping herself to a beer from the fridge. Both however are subsequently surprised by a stranger by the name of Jack Blake who knocks at the door looking for Jack McLeod… his father.

Jack tells Tess his mother, Lily Blake, had quite a fling with Jack McLeod thirty-two years before and he is the result. To back it up he produces a photo of his Mum and Jack Snr. Tess's mind is spinning with possibility of a new addition to the family — something she feels is lacking after the death of Claire.

The next morning Nick and Alex join them for breakfast and Nick's suspicions are raised when he gets the feeling that Jack is lying.

Jack's arrival has consequences for Meg too as her affair with Jack McLeod is revealed, a discovery that causes Jodi to reflect on Jack's role in her life as well.

Guest Cast:
John Jarratt as Terry Dodge,
Jeremy Lindsay Taylor as Jack Blake
Brooke, Kaitlyn and Tahlia Stacey-Clark as Charlotte McLeod,
Jenny Heath as Cast Double,
Annette Warendorf as Cast Double

Day Of Reckoning

Episode 4.04 (78)
Written by Denise Morgan
Directed by Geoff Bennett
Australia: March 03, 2004
Canada: March 11, 2005

Brad Whittaker, the new Stock and Station agent, makes a good first impression on the women of Drovers Run, but things quickly go downhill from there.

Harry hopes he can convince Nick and Alex to move back to Killarney but the boys are not interested. Worried that her relationship with Harry will be threatened if Alex and Nick move back to Killarney, Sandra devises a plan that also impacts on their neighbour Tess. Just when it seems relationships are fracturing, a crisis changes the scope of the situation and it is Sandra who has a surprising solution when Alex and Nick are faced a difficult decision.

Stevie is distracted by thoughts of attending her daughter's birthday party but her excitment at the prospect of seeing her daughter again is shattered by a phone call.

Terry begins his new job but Meg and Jodi suspect all may not be as it seems.

Guest Cast:
John Jarratt as Terry Dodge,
Marshall Napier as Harry Ryan,
Inge Hornsta as Sandra Kinsella,
Kim De Lury as Brad Whittaker,
Eva Hamburg as Dr Collis,
Brooke, Kaitlyn and Tahlia Stacey-Clark as Charlotte McLeod,
Jenny Heath as Cast Double,
Annette Warendorf as Cast Double

Great Expectations

Episode 4.05 (79)
Written by Chris Hawkshaw
Directed by Jessica Hobbs
Australia: March 10, 2004
Canada: March 18, 2005

Stevie's first encounter with fallen rodeo champion Ken Logan is at the point of his gun when she and Terry stop off at his garage for petrol. Stevie takes an interest in Ken and when he later collapses at work, he leaves Stevie with a cryptic final message mistakenly believing she is his estranged daughter. Stevie is determined to solve the riddle despite the disinterest shown by his daughter who would be just as happy to absolve herself from her father's life.

At Killarney, it hasn't taken long for Sandra and Alex to begin fighting. Harry washes his hands of any involvement leaving it to Nick to lay down some ground rules for the three of them to live by.

Also, Stevie comes clean to Tess about her stash of gemstones, Jodi looks to relieve herself from her guilt over a forgotten incident from her childhood, Terry lands a new job when Jennifer Logan hires him to manage the garage, and Tess's dinner with Nick is sidelined by her cold.©tzuk

Guest Cast:
John Jarratt as Terry Dodge,
Marshall Napier as Harry Ryan,
Inge Hornsta as Sandra Kinsella,
Susan Godfrey as Jennifer Logan,
Harold Hopkins as Ken Logan,
Tim Smith as Rex,
Reece Horner as Nat,
Michael Coumi as Roadhouse Boy #1,
Lewis Tuckwell as Roadhouse Boy #2,
Brooke, Kaitlyn and Tahlia Stacey-Clark as Charlotte McLeod,
Jenny Heath as Cast Double,
Annette Warendorf as Cast Double,
Jim Willoughby as Cast Double,
Allen Heath as Cast Double

Game Of Chance

Episode 4.06 (80)
Written by Sally Webb
Story by Alexa Wyatt
Directed by Jessica Hobbs
Australia: March 17, 2004
Canada: March 25, 2005

When Tess's ideal fantasy world collides with reality, she finds herself at a crossroad and is forced to make a decision between Nick and Dave, the two men who love her.

Terry organises an attempt at a line dancing record to promote the grand re-opening of the Gungellan Truck Stop, and learns a difficult lesson about event promotion in the process.

Sheep at Drovers Run are dying from an unknown cause.

Guest Cast:
John Jarratt as Terry Dodge,
Brett Tucker as Dave Brewer,
Brooke, Kaitlyn and Tahlia Stacey-Clark as Charlotte McLeod,
Brian Ellison as Dave Stunt Double,
Jim Willoughby as Nick Stunt Double,
Jenny Heath as Cast Double,
Allen Heath as Cast Double,
Annette Warendorf as Cast Double,
Paul Lightfoot as Cast Double

When Sparks Fly

Episode 4.07 (81)
Written by Chris McCourt
Story by Sarah Smith & Alexa Wyatt
Directed by Ray Quint
Australia: March 24, 2004
Canada: April 01, 2005

Nick and Tess's relationship, or at least what remains of it, is further tested when she discovers that Nick and Alex have started an intensive farming operation and have dammed off the creek. Alex encourages Nick to sort things out with Tess but his eventual attempt at offering an olive branch only makes things worse, pushing Tess to implement Stevie's explosive plan for revenge.

Meg is upset that Terry is focussing all his attention on the garage, ignoring house and home — and Meg.

Jodi and Stevie continue to clash, but a tragedy helps to bring the two closer.©tzuk

Guest Cast:
John Jarratt as Terry Dodge,
Brett Tucker as Dave Brewer,
Brooke, Kaitlyn and Tahlia Stacey-Clark as Charlotte McLeod,
Raelene Chapman as Stevie Stunt Double,
Ingrid Kleinig as Jodie Stunt Double,
Jim Willoughby as Cast Double,
Jenny Heath as Cast Double,
Allen Heath as Cast Double,
Annette Warendorf as Cast Double

Show of Love

Episode 4.08 (82)
Written by Margaret Wilson
Story by Sarah Smith & Alexa Wyatt
Directed by Ray Quint
Australia: March 31, 2004
Canada: April 15, 2005

Alex can't believe it when his first love, Tracy Morrison, shows up at Killarney. She's certainly moved on from their days together on the rodeo circuit and is now running a very successful rodeo-style show. Tracy soon makes a very tempting offer to Alex — one that appears to involve more than just a business arrangement.

Tracy's arrival gives Stevie cause to reflect on missed opportunities, both personal and professional.

Jodi gets to know a man who stops in at the garage and makes a discovery that forces Alex to reconsider Tracy's offer.

Guest Cast:
John Jarratt as Terry Dodge,
Brett Tucker as Dave Brewer,
Tasma Walton as Tracy Morrison,
Paul Kelman as Dale Holloway,
Brooke, Kaitlyn and Tahlia Stacey-Clark as Charlotte McLeod,
Kym Hamann as Tracy Horse Riding Double,
Jim Willoughby as Cast Double,
Jenny Heath as Cast Double,
Allen Heath as Cast Double,
Annette Warendorf as Cast Double

Father's Day

Episode 4.09 (83)
Written by Alexa Wyatt & Hadass Segal
Story by Sarah Smith & Alexa Wyatt
Directed by Geoff Bennett
Australia: April 14, 2004
Canada: April 22, 2005

On Charlotte's first birthday, Tess learns she has a fight on her hands when Peter returns wanting full custody of Charlotte. In support, Alex enlists the help of his barrister father Bryce to help Tess in her custody battle.

Guest Cast:
John Jarratt as Terry Dodge,
Marshall Napier as Harry Ryan,
Inge Hornsta as Sandra Kinsella,
Rodger Corser as Peter Johnson,
Gabriella Maselli as Julia Johnson,
Kayla McCulloch as Natalie Johnson,
Lucy Carey as Alana Johnson,
Bob Burt as Bill the Policeman,
Brooke, Kaitlyn and Tahlia Stacey-Clark as Charlotte McLeod,
John Stanton as Bryce Redstaff,
Jenny Heath as Cast Double,
Annette Warendorf as Cast Double,
Jodee Lenaine-Smith as Cast Double,
Allen Heath as Cast Double

Flesh And Blood

Episode 4.10 (84)
Written by Alexa Wyatt & Lily Taylor
Story by Sarah Smith & Alexa Wyatt
Directed by Geoff Bennett
Australia: April 21, 2004
Canada: April 29, 2005

An old abandoned well on Drovers Run holds a forgotten secret for Tess, forcing her to re-evaluate her stance in the custody battle with Peter, leading her to a difficult decision about Charlotte's future.

Harry and Sandra have a surpise for Alex and Nick.

Guest Cast:
John Jarratt as Terry Dodge,
Marshall Napier as Harry Ryan,
Inge Hornsta as Sandra Kinsella,
Rodger Corser as Peter Johnson,
Gabriella Maselli as Julia Johnson,
Kayla McCulloch as Natalie Johnson,
Lucy Carey as Alana Johnson,
Carmel Johnson as Beth Martin,
Troy Gray as Young Jack McLeod,
Lizzie Falkland as Young Ruth Silverman-McLeod,
Nicole Goodes as Young Claire McLeod,
Sarah Reynolds as Young Tess Silverman-McLeod,
Reece Horner as Nat,
Brooke, Kaitlyn and Tahlia Stacey-Clark as Charlotte McLeod,
Jenny Heath as Cast Double,
Annette Warendorf as Cast Double,
Jodee Lenaine-Smith as Cast Double,
Allen Heath as Cast Double,
Ingrid Kleinig as cast stand-in/off-screen double

Fools For Love

Episode 4.11 (85)
Written by Dave Warner
Directed by Roger Dowling
Australia: April 28, 2004
Canada: May 06, 2005

Stevie's ex husband arrives at Drovers with some surprising news — their divorce never went through and he's here to win her back.

Stevie asks Alex to act as her decoy boyfriend to get Jared to back off but in spite of her misgivings, Stevie may just be falling for him all over again.

Jodi's fundraising for the CFS gets a boost when she meets new recruit Dylan but finding volunteers to help with a nude calendar isn't easy... unless you know the trick.

Squatters with guns and a fondness for setting fires add to tentions but Alex and Nick prove most understanding.

While seeing to Tess' Ram, Dave and Nick continue to butt heads over Tess.

Guest Cast:
Brett Tucker as Dave Brewer,
Grant Bowler as Jared Wuchowski,
Wil Traval as Dylan Abbott,
Jessica Plush as Sasha,
Alicia Edwards as Sylvie,
Emma Dicker as Natasha,
Damien Rafferty as Sexist Truckie,
Rodney Hutton as Truckie #1,
Gary Ferguson as Truckie #2,
Brooke, Kaitlyn and Tahlia Stacey-Clark as Charlotte McLeod,
Alexandra McNally as Justine (photo)
Jenny Heath as Cast Double,
Annette Warendorf as Cast Double,
Allen Heath as Cast Double,
Jim Willoughby as Cast Double

Make Or Break

Episode 4.12 (86)
Written by Guila Sandler
Story by Sarah Smith & Alexa Wyatt
Directed by Roger Dowling
Australia: May 05, 2004
Canada: May 13, 2005

It's sale day and Tess is in a hurry to register her cattle so that they can get the best price. The truck stop is crowded with people wanting to do exactly the same thing. Tess hits it off with a friendly stranger, Bree, unaware that Bree seems to have targeted her for something.

When Tess's truck breaks down a little while later en route to the sales, she is keen to accept Bree's conveniently timed offer of help, relieved that she will not be late registering. Bree will radio the Truck Stop for assistance and while Tess waits with the truck, Bree will take the cattle with her to the sales. Tess agrees, not noticing Bree's surprise at seeing Jodi — she was not expecting a passenger. Jodi goes with Bree and the cattle as Tess settles down to wait.

When Nick passes Tess on the road, she's still waiting for help. Nick stops and quickly fixes her engine and they head separately to the sales. On arrival, Tess is confused to find no sign of Jodi. It's like she never arrived. Tess goes to Nick for help but is relieved when she finally sees Bree arrive — until Bree tells Tess she's never seen her, Jodi or her cattle before.

Guest Cast:
John Jarratt as Terry Dodge,
Anna Lise Phillips as Bree Plummer,
Michael Piccirilli as Tim Oldman,
Matt Robertson as Police Officer Simmons,
Maris J Caune as Saleyard Truckie,
Sam Trapolino as Truckstop Local,
Allen Heath as Bloodstained Man,
BJ Elliott as Saleyard Local,
Craig Smith as Saleyard Man,
Kirsty Klose as Saleyard Woman,
Craig Davidson as Farmer at Saleyard,
Rebecca Oliver as Jodie Look-a-like,
Brooke, Kaitlyn and Tahlia Stacey-Clark as Charlotte McLeod,
Melissa Truscott as Bree Stunt Driving Double,
Jenny Heath as Cast Double,
Annette Warendorf as Cast Double,
Allen Heath as Cast Double,
Jim Willoughby as Cast Double

Second Chance

Episode 4.13 (87)
Written by Denise Morgan
Story by Sarah Smith & Alexa Wyatt
Directed by Ali Ali
Australia: May 12, 2004
Canada: May 20, 2005

Meg's sister, Celia Rivers, arrives at Drovers. Partly apprehensive, partly excited, Meg has always lived in the shadow of her glamorous, talented, singing sister. But Celia has arrived for a seachange, or a country change. Her career is drying up fast and she thinks Meg was the sensible one in putting down roots.

Meg, on the other hand, is also taking a long hard look at her future and dreams. When she is offered a job in Melbourne, an opportunity that does not come along too often, she has to make a difficult and painful decision. As only sisters can, and do, they have a falling out over their disparate lives and Celia's self-centredness, resulting in Celia heading bush in a huff and becoming lost.

The Drovers women, with Nick and Alex, set out in search of her. Celia eventually finds her own way home, but in the meantime Jodi has been in danger of attack from a feral dog. Finally a remorseful Celia can admit to Meg that her life has hit rock bottom.

Guest Cast:
John Jarratt as Terry Dodge,
Glenda Linscott as Celia Rivers,
Raj Ryan as Gordon Vidmar,
Greg Miller as Bus Driver,
Wendy Kenyon as Passenger Woman,
Max Franchitto as Passenger Man,
Jim Willoughby as Farmer Bob,
Jenny Heath as Cast Double,
Annette Warendorf as Cast Double

Call Me Kate

Episode 4.14 (88)
Written by Chris McCourt
Story by Sarah Smith & Alexa Wyatt
Directed by Ali Ali
Australia: May 19, 2004
Canada: May 27, 2005

Meg is full of preparations for her and Jodi's leave taking, but in her excitement fails to notice that Jodi is harbouring a sliver of doubt. This doubt isn't helped when one of the new applicants for a job on Drovers Run turns out to be Kate Manfredi, an old boarding school friend of Jodi's, who, unlike Jodi has turned out to be a very high achiever, going to uni and getting, among other things, her Wool Classing certificate. Despite their differences, they were great friends at school, and Jodi is thrilled to see her again.

While Tess and Stevie are impressed by Kate's qualifications, they worry about her lack of hands-on experience. Tess hires her on a three-month probation period — they need all the help they can get, as Killarney and Drovers are uniting in shearing their flocks, and they're short a number of shearers.

At Killarney, Harry and Sandra arrive back from their honeymoon, and proudly make an announcement to Nick and Alex. Sandra's pregnant! The boys are not overly thrilled, especially Alex, but with prompting from Harry, do their best to sound pleased.

Introducting:
Michala Banas

Guest Cast:
John Jarratt as Terry Dodge,
Marshall Napier as Harry Ryan,
Inge Hornsta as Sandra Kinsella,
Reece Horner as Nat,
Nicholas Ely as Job Applicant,
Andrew Schwerdt as Shearer #1,
Peter Schwerdt as Shearer #2,
Kit Fortune as Shed Hand #1,
Josh Willoughby as Shed Hand #2,
Sarah Willoughby as Kate Riding Double,
Dallas Griffiths as Alex Shearing Double,
Melissa Truscott as Kate Driving Double,
Jenny Heath as Cast Double,
Annette Warendorf as Cast Double

Notes: see relevant articles Greener pastures for Banas and Riding high. Sonia Todd departs.

Desperate and Dateless

Episode 4.15 (89)
Written by Alana Valentine & Hadass Segal
Story by Sarah Smith
Directed by Geoff Bennett
Australia: July 14, 2004
Canada: June 03, 2005

Heading to the Bachelor and Spinsters' Ball, the girls from Drovers Run are ready for a big night out. On the way, they pass Dave at a roadside field and newcomer Kate is immediately smitten. But do Kate, Jodi, Tess and Stevie know what they're in for when they invite a very handsome hitchhiker named Brendan into their car?

Guest Cast:
Brett Tucker as Dave Brewer,
Craig McLachlan as Kane Morgan,
Nicholas Cooper as Brendan Sheldon,
Jamie Hall as Scud,
Mark Tucker as Tugger,
Sean Brand as Bruiser,
Damien Rafferty as Waiter,
Michael McCulla as Publican,
Gary Bus as Cabbage Truck Driver,
Samantha Nicolle as Bride,
Paul Nicolle as Groom,
Jenny Heath as Cast Double,
Annette Warendorf as Cast Double,
Jim Willoughby as Cast Double,
Allen Heath as Cast Double

Note: Craig McLachlan's first appearance

Magnetic Attraction

Episode 4.16 (90)
Written by Max Dann
Story by Sarah Smith
Directed by Geoff Bennett
Australia: July 21, 2004
Canada: June 10, 2005

When Stevie's 13-year-old daughter Rose arrives unannounced, life at Drovers Run is thrown into turmoil for everyone — and Stevie is faced with revealing the biggest secret of her life.

Kate's attraction to Dave continues to grow. But as she helps him diagnose a sick cow, she manages to embarrass herself. What's more, things only get worse for Kate when she tries to let Dave know how she really feels. Is there any hope for them as a couple?

Alex forms a bond with Kane and even agrees to help him spray-paint a ute a rather startling shade of pink.

Guest Cast:
Brett Tucker as Dave Brewer,
Craig McLachlan as Kane Morgan,
Basia A'hern as Rose,
Ben Ainsworth as Pink Ute Guy,
Luke Evans as Zak,
Melissa Truscott as Stevie Stunt Driving Double,
Tom Willoughby as Rose Riding Double,
Jenny Heath as Cast Double,
Annette Warendorf as Cast Double,
Jim Willoughby as Cast Double,
Allen Heath as Cast Double

Note: Basia A'hern's first appearance as Stevie's daughter Rose. She returns for brief spells in each of series 5 - 8

Every Breath You Take

Episode 4.17 (91)
Written by Guila Sandler
Story by Sarah Smith
Directed by Karl Zwicky
Australia: July 28, 2004
Canada: June 17, 2005

The weekend of Stevie and Alex's rodeo school has finally arrived and they are excited with the prospect of turning their fresh-faced students into rodeo stars. Kate, as their assistant, wields a whistle and a tight schedule, and she catches the eye of one of the students, Paul, who takes an immediate shine to her.

The school does not get off to a great start as Stevie, eager to prove herself, shows her skills are in demonstrating, not explaining, her lack of formal training proving a hindrance when she shows the students how to ride a mechanical bull, but has no idea how to break it down into steps.

Kate's inexperience with boys and flirting makes her awkward around Paul as he constantly offers to help her, seeks out her encouragement and praise and tries to be around her all the time. It is only when he gives her a completely inappropriate hug that Kate starts to wonder about his motives. Jodi tells Kate just to enjoy flirting but Kate doesn't want to encourage Paul and she tells him she just wants to be friends. To her relief, he tells her that's all he wants too but his continued advances force Kate to bring his behavious out into the open.

Meanwhile Stevie continues to make life hell for the rodeo students, expecting them to be naturals, the way she was. She takes their failures as a personal insult and as a result gets tougher and tougher on them. Alex tries to get her to go easy, but she tells him no one went easy on her, this is the only way they'll learn. Stevie ends up yelling at an enthusiastic but hopeless student, he's no good and he should just quit. Alex is furious with her, these students paid good money to learn and they argue in front of everyone.

Guest Cast:
Brett Tucker as Dave Brewer,
Chris Oliver as Justin R. Wenzel,
David Hoflin as Paul Kendall,
Brooke, Kaitlyn and Tahlia Stacey-Clark as Charlotte McLeod,
Lucy Rasheed as Ruth Davies,
Bernard Dall'aglio as Rodeo Student #1,
Sandie Walton as Rodeo Student #2,
Jane Willoughby as Rodeo Student #3,
Lachlan Willoughby as Rodeo Student #4,
Jenny Heath as Tess Buck Riding Double,
Annette Warendorf as Stevie Buck Riding Double,
Lachlan Willoughby as Justin Riding Double,
Allen Heath as Paul Bike Riding Double

My Brother's Keeper

Episode 4.18 (92)
Written by Dave Warner
Story by Sarah Smith
Directed by Karl Zwicky
Australia: August 04, 2004
Canada: June 24, 2005

Stevie and Kane meet under less-than-perfect circumstances when they are brought together by a minor car accident at the truck stop. Despite the awkwardness of their introduction, the charismatic Kane makes a huge impression on Stevie.

Alex's growing friendship with Kane creates problemst between the Ryan brothers as Nick has been unimpressed with Kane's ability to manage Wilgul to his own exacting standards.

Dave helps Kate cope with her fears arising from her troubles with Paul Kendall.

Guest Cast:
John Jarratt as Terry Dodge,
Brett Tucker as Dave Brewer,
Craig McLachlan as Kane Morgan,
David Hoflin as Paul Kendall,
Annette Warendorf as Stevie Riding Double

Saturn Returns

Episode 4.19 (93)
Written by Claire Haywood
Story by Sarah Smith
Directed by Chris Martin-Jones
Australia: August 11, 2004
Canada: July 01, 2005

Tess's birthday forces her to take a long, hard look at herself, but she "sees" more than she bargained for and unwittingly creates some midsummer night's madness.

Sandra and Harry asks Nick to father a child for them.

Guest Cast:
John Jarratt as Terry Dodge,
Marshall Napier as Harry Ryan,
Inge Hornstra as Sandra Kinsella,
Craig McLachlan as Kane Morgan,
Dean O'Gorman as Luke Morgan,
Sean O'Shea as Gunther Mertz,
Eugene Suleau as Clive Davies,
Taimi Allan as Joan Sainsbury,
Nicole Wichello as Melanie Moore,
Max Lorenzin as Darryl,
Adrian Day as Car Owner,
Kate Fluin as Tess Skydiving Double,
Dave Williams as Nick Skydiving Double

Notes: Dean O'Gorman's first appearance. The last episode before going on hiatus due to coverage of the Athens Olympics

Friendly Fire

Episode 4.20 (94)
Written by Denise Morgan
Story by Sarah Smith
Directed by Chris Martin-Jones
Australia: September 01, 2004
New Zealand: September 09, 2004
Canada: July 08, 2005

Kane's relationships with Stevie and Alex strains their friendship. Unaware that each is competing for Kane's attention: Alex as a mate, Stevie as a lover; they also have no idea that Kane is using them both for his own advantage.

Luke is enjoying working with Terry whom he is fast seeing as a father figure. Wanting to make his mark on the truckstop, Luke takes advantage of Terry's temporary absence and buys a load of cheap fuel but before long, vehicles in the district are breaking down. Harry' puts two and two together and deduces that Terry's truck stop has been selling dirty fuel.

A letter from her parents gets Kate worrying about her career. She pesters Tess for a promotion and when Tess gives her a new title to go with her work plan, Jodi's nose gets out of joint — she wants a title too because she has no intention of being bossed around by Kate. Tess sets the girls a series of tasks and the competition is on.

Guest Cast:
Marshall Napier as Harry Ryan (uncredited),
John Jarratt as Terry Dodge,
Craig McLachlan as Kane Morgan,
Dean O'Gorman as Luke Morgan,
Patrick Frost as Neil Thompson,
Andrew Marshall as Ray Billings,
Chris Duncan as Jeff Taylor,
Jim Willoughby as Alex Driving Double

Secrets And Lies

Episode 4.21 (95)
Written by Sue Hore & Hadass Segal
Story by Sarah Smith
Directed by Arnie Custo
Australia: September 08, 2004
New Zealand: September 16, 2004
Canada: July 15, 2005

The course of true love never runs smooth — or at least, it doesn't for Tess. Madly in love with Nick, she's decided to turn traditional courtship on its head and ask him to marry her, but when Tess is sprung "rehearsing" by Dave, it doesn't take long for the rest of the household to find out what she has in mind. Jodi, Kate and Stevie are excited for her. Even Dave appears to be handling it well, but that doesn't last, and a discovery has him jumping to conclusions.

During a charity orienteering race, a well-intentioned Dave tries to tell Tess about his discovery. He isn't successful the first time, so has to work up the courage to reveal his secret. When Dave finally blurts it out, Tess is shattered and leaves without giving Nick a chance to explain himself.

Over achiever Kate is obsessed with winning the race. Jodi just can't understand why she is so driven and doesn't find out until the race is over.

The next day, Tess puts on a brave face and tries to get on with life, but soon realises she can't run away from this. She rides over to Nick's to confront him and gets much more than she bargained for.

When Terry fears his business is losing money, Luke proves to be financially savvy as well as caring. Terry appreciates his loyalty and concedes that young Luke is becoming an asset to the business and a real friend.

Jodi and Luke's relationship continues to blossom with him accepting an invitation from her to the race after-party at Drovers.

When Stevie confronts Kane about not being a real farmer, Kane has a ready answer and uses his charm to convince her. Much to Alex's chagrin, Stevie is falling for Kane big time. But how does confirmed bachelor Kane feel?

Guest Cast:
John Jarratt as Terry Dodge,
Brett Tucker as Dave Brewer,
Craig Mclachan as Kane Morgan,
Dean O'Gorman as Luke Morgan,
Lucy Rasheed as Ruth Davies,
Denis Noble as Ride Manager,
Andrew Peterson as Postie,
Sarah Willoughby as Ruth's Riding Partner,
Gary Heath as Competitor #1,
Bronwyn McInerney as Competitor #2,
Kym Hamann as Competitor #3,
Bernard Dall'aglio as Competitor #4,
Sandie Walton as Competitor #5,
Megan Willoughby as Competitor #6,
Jane Willoughby as Competitor #7,
Lachlan Willoughby as Competitor #8

For Love Or Money

Episode 4.22 (96)
Written by Michaeley O'Brien
Story by Sarah Smith
Directed by Arnie Custo
Australia: September 15, 2004
New Zealand: September 23, 2004
Canada: July 22, 2005

Stevie is in love with Kane. She's happy for herself and for Tess who has announced her betrothal to Nick. Her happiness is short-lived however when she spots an all-too-familiar face from her past. Vin Riley has come looking for her and, more specifically, for the opals he believes are rightfully his.

Stevie knows Vin could be dangerous. The only way to get away from him, and keep him from making good on his threats to hurt her friends is to make a deal — and move on. In a way it's perfect timing. With Tess and Nick engaged, and talk about Drovers and Killarney merging into one big Ryan empire, Stevie feels the time is right for a break. Stevie is sad to be leaving, she's put down roots, made friends, feels like she belongs, but she believes she has no real claim, no financial or emotional stake in Drovers.

Stevie susses out Kane. How would he like to spend time with her, maybe set themselves up somewhere else? Kane also has been thinking of debunking. Nick is constantly on his back, the lease is shaky, and there have been too many close calls with the neighbours. He has also realised he has genuine feelings for Stevie. And so he agrees. When Stevie shows him the opals — seed money for the future — their future together looks certain.

The other women are stunned at Stevie's sudden decision to leave. Stevie hasn't told them about Vin, so they can't help feeling hurt as she has chosen a life with Kane so quickly.

Meanwhile everyone is busy trying to track down some feral pigs that are wreaking havoc on Drovers and Wilgul. With help from the Ryans they capture a pig and fit it with a tracking device. It's the 'Judas' pig, so named because it will eventually infiltrate the rest of the pigs, giving away their position and enabling our gang to hunt them down.

Stevie visits Kane, only to discover his 'chop shop'. Her faith in him is put to the test and she decides to meet the opal buyer on her own. But after the money changes hands she's ambushed by Vin who takes the money and escapes in his ute. With Kane's help, Stevie manages to track down Vin and recover the money. Kane warns Vin off once and for all, and we see his dark side.

All looks well. However, in tracking down the 'Judas' pig, Alex finds dumped car parts on Wilgul and confronts Kane — he knows what he's up to.

Guest Cast:
John Jarratt as Terry Dodge,
Marshall Napier as Harry Ryan,
Craig McLachlan as Kane Morgan,
Dean O'Gorman as Luke Morgan,
Terry Serio as Vin Riley,
Michael Hill as Gary Muller,
Checc Musolino as Mad Dog

Dangerous Waters

Episode 4.23 (97)
Written by Sally Webb
Story by Sarah Smith
Directed by Richard Jasek
Australia: September 22, 2004
New Zealand: September 30, 2004
Canada: July 29, 2005

While Tess and Nick work to set up a pump in the dam, talking wedding plans, Tess loses her engagement ring. Nick dives underwater to retrieve it, but he's under for such a long time that Tess begins to panic, thinking that he's drowned. She's relieved when Nick eventually resurfaces with the ring, but the fright stays with her for days.

Feeling that she's been given an omen, Tess becomes increasingly afraid, for Nick, for Charlotte, even for the safety of the pregnant ewes, which she insists be brought in to the house paddock for lambing. Her anxiety grows when, as a part of a CFS recruitment drive being held out at Drovers, Nick takes on the role of a road accident victim. Tess, seeing Nick apparently unconscious, hyperventilates and faints. On recovering Tess protests that she's fine. However, she eventually comes to see the reason for her fear: experience has taught her that she loses all the people she loves. Now that she has committed to Nick, she is scared that if she actually says the words, she will lose him, too. When Tess faints a second time during the lambing, Nick calls the Doctor, who diagnoses panic attacks. This diagnosis convinces Tess that "all she has to fear is fear itself", a conviction that's put to the test when, throwing herself back into work, Tess herself nearly drowns.

Stevie, now part owner of Drovers, proposes a couple of new, money making schemes; a simple cattle agistment, and another, more long term plan, for the establishment of a jillaroo school. Due to her fear that any change will bring disaster, her need to control her environment, Tess is uncharacteristically conservative. Stevie thinks Tess is pulling rank, letting her know she is only a small cog in the big wheel that is Drovers. Stevie is also hurting as a result of Kane's sudden disappearance, and is furious when Alex lets slip that it was he who warned Kane off.

Kate steals her courage to talk to Dave but muddles things up to the point where he ends up setting her up with Craig.

Guest Cast:
Brett Tucker as Dave Brewer,
Dean O'Gorman as Luke Morgan,
Luke Ford as Craig Woodland,
Megan Dorman as Ainsley Spencer,
Brooke, Kaitlyn and Tahlia Stacey-Clark as Charlotte McLeod,
Michael Allen as Billy Timms,
Damien Garvey as Dr Jim Cunningham,
Anthony Paul as Barry (Jaws Of Life),
Dena Duthoit as Billy Timms' Girlfriend,
Jenny Heath as Tess Riding Double,
Annette Warendorf as Stevie Riding Double

Note: the movie showing at the drive-in is The Postcard Bandit

Where There's Fire

Episode 4.24 (98)
Written by Chris Phillips & Fin Edquist
Story by Sarah Smith
Directed by Richard Jasek
Australia: September 29, 2004
New Zealand: October 07, 2004
Canada: August 05, 2005

When the Gungellan CFS is called out to a fire at local farmer Barry Davies' place, Nick lets Jodi take control. Despite feeling a twinge of jealousy at the rapport between Luke and Ainsley, Jodi handles the situation well. She and Nick discover the fire was deliberately lit. When Barry is questioned he says he remembers seeing a young man running away from the house after the fire.

Later that day, a second fire breaks out by the roadside and Nick and Jodi are concerned that there's a serial arsonist in the district. Suspicion falls on Luke, who fails to respond to this second fire and is unable to account for the long periods he is absent from the truck stop. However, Jodi is determined to prove Luke innocent and her investigations reveal that Barry lit the house fire deliberately to claim the insurance. It seems for a moment that they've found their arsonist, but when Barry's alibi holds for the second fire, suspicion falls on Luke once more.

Meanwhile, sparks fail to fly between Tess and Nick when they complete their pre-marriage compatibility test and achieve a maximum score of 100%. Tess is concerned that at this level there's no room for them to grow. She's convinced that a good fight is essential to keep the passion alive in any relationship. Alex vainly tries to teach Nick the art of arguing with one's partner.

Stevie is having her own relationship dilemma. After being asked to be Tess's matron of honour (a title which she changes to "Best Woman") she is obliged to work with best man Alex at the wedding rehearsals. She's still furious with him for telling Kane to leave her alone. Their conflict comes to a head during the rehearsals when Stevie doctors a wedding reading to berate Alex about minding his own business.

Guest Cast:
Brett Tucker as Dave Brewer,
Dean O'Gorman as Luke Morgan,
Luke Ford as Craig Woodland,
Megan Dorman as Ainsley Spencer,
Toby Truslove as Gary,
John McNeill as Barry Davies,
Carmel Johnson as Beth Martin,
Annette Warendorf as Jodi Riding Double

Trembling On The Brink

Episode 4.25 (99)
Written by Chris McCourt
Story by Sarah Smith
Directed by Chris Martin-Jones
Australia: October 06, 2004
New Zealand: October 14, 2004
Canada: August 12, 2005

After an earth tremor, the cattle are skittish and the bore has dried up on Drovers Run. Tess is going to deal with that while Stevie, performing matron of honour duties, is going to spend the day with Alex on wedding chores, including picking up Tess's grandmother's veil, while Tess is going to stay behind and fix the windmill. Stevie is very proud about being asked, and is taking her Best Woman duties very seriously. She heads off with Alex, but after a few moments they start to bicker about the nature of male/female friendships, with Alex maintaining they're not worth the bother and are impossible to maintain, and Stevie maintaining the opposite. Alex feels she's still upset about his interference re Kane, but Stevie assures him that's not the case, pretending to Alex that he meant nothing to her. Their bickering remains relatively low key until, on the way back home, a small earth tremor hits setting off a chain of events. Alex's ute has a flat tyre, and worse, Tess's veil blows into a creek where it gets torn and muddied. While they wait for a tow-truck, both admit to feelings of hurt over lost loves and finding comfort in each other's arms, they kiss. It could easily lead to more, but both pull away, embarrassed and confused by the moment.

At home Tess is worrying about doing the right thing superstition wise, reading the earth tremor as a 'sign'. Nick comes over, unexpectedly, to help her fix the windmill, and when she needs help getting down, and when they end in each others arms, Tess worries that she's not doing things right. In the interests of harmony and good omens, Tess decides to invite Sandra to the hen's night, something that makes Sandra suspicious, although, after talking to Nick, she eventually accepts, turning up late.

Guest Cast:
Brett Tucker as Dave Brewer,
Inge Hornstra as Sandra Ryan,
Dean O'Gorman as Luke Morgan,
Luke Ford as Craig Woodland,
Amy Schapel as Cheryl The Stripper,
Dillon Stephensen as Bruce The Stripper,
Allen Heath as Alex Stunt Double,
Mel Truscott as Stevie Stunt Double

This Moment Forward

Episode 4.26 (100)
Written by Chris Hawkshaw
Story by Chris Hawkshaw & Sarah Smith
Directed by Chris Martin-Jones
Australia: October 13, 2004
New Zealand: October 21, 2004
Canada: August 19, 2005

One day to go to the wedding of the millennium at Drovers Run. The wedding preparations are a beautiful thing. But the imminent arrival of Nick's mother, Liz, strikes a discordant note. Nick is happy to see his mother and Tess is happy to play along, but for all her protestations of joy, Liz still has a few bombshells to deliver along with the giftwrapped knives. There are other intruders as well. A fire ant infestation threatens to derail the wedding completely.

Liz comes with lots of baggage. She's been talking to Nick, but has barely spoken to Alex since the truth of his parentage came out. Her relationship with Tess has never been happy, and she has come between Nick and Tess more than once. So many are tense, (though Tess is trying to be relaxed about it) waiting to discover if Liz is here as doting mum, or is here with a plan. Things are tense at Killarney too. Sandra feels deeply threatened by Liz's appearance on the scene and her instant apparent rapor with Harry.

Tess' friend Kirsty arrives to help with the wedding catering, and Meg is also back in town, ready for the celebrations. All is going smoothly, until Liz draws Tess aside and plays her hand at last. She can offer Tess her own restaurant in the city, so she can begin her career anew. Tess gets the idea — give up Nick and she'll get the money. Liz protests that isn't what she meant at all — Nick will surely follow Tess if they love each other truly. But both know the truth — Nick would never leave the land. Even for Tess and a restaurant.

Guest Cast:
Sonia Todd as Meg Fountain,
John Jarratt as Terry Dodge,
Marshall Napier as Harry Ryan,
Catherine Wilkin as Liz Ryan,
Brett Tucker as Dave Brewer,
Inge Hornstra as Sandra Ryan,
Brooke, Kaitlyn and Tahlia Stacey-Clark as Charlotte McLeod,
Dean O'Gorman as Luke Morgan,
Luke Ford as Craig Woodland,
Jodie Dry as Kirsty Buren,
Carmel Johnson as Beth Martin,
Reece Horner as Nat,
Richard Coburn as Wedding Videographer,
The Amicus String Quartet (Carolyn Lam, Alexandra Psaltis, Asha Stephenson, Maya Bianchi) as String Quartet,
Eliza Lovell as Liz Performace Double,
Deanna Smart as Sandra Performace Double

Something To Prove

Episode 4.27 (101)
Written by Guila Sandler
Directed by Ray Quint
Australia: October 20, 2004
New Zealand: February 17, 2005
Canada: August 26, 2005

Change is in the air on the outback cattle property of Drovers Run. While Tess and Nick enjoy their honeymoon in Fiji, Stevie lays down the law on the farm, much to Kate and Jodi's chagrin.

As the new part-owner of Drovers Run, Stevie becomes intent on proving that she can run the property on her own. Her determination frustrates Kate, who has also resolved to prove her worth on the farm. When Stevie undermines Kate's abilities, Kate takes it upon herself to prove that she's got what it takes in the farming stakes. Her decision to hop behind the wheel of the tractor — despite her lack of experience — has disastrous consequences.

Jodi and Luke's sizzling romance is put on the backburner when they are caught in a compromising position by the CFS Regional Commander on the job. Jodi goes to great lengths to make a good impression, without realising that the inspector has more than putting out fires on his mind.

Meanwhile, Alex is flooded with memories of Claire as he moves Nick's belongings to the master bedroom at Drovers, and Harry reveals that Sandra has moved in with her sister

Guest Cast:
Marshall Napier as Harry Ryan,
Dean O'Gorman as Luke Morgan,
Josh Quong Tart as Grant Meldrum,
Reece Horner as Nat,
Kerry Wilson as Sharon At Truckstop

Note: Brett Tucker joins the starring cast as of this episode

My House Is Your House

Episode 4.28 (102)
Written by Hadass Segal
Directed by Ray Quint
Australia: October 27, 2004
New Zealand: February 25, 2005
Canada: September 02, 2005
Netherlands: January 17, 2006

The Drovers girls have a tough time adjusting to Nick as the new "Man of the House" forcing Tess to set out some boundaries in an attempt to keep Drovers Running in an orderly manner.

Love, loyalty and family ties are called into question when Dave makes a career-threatening mistake when he mistakenly gelds Harry's prize colt.

Guest Cast:
Marshall Napier as Harry Ryan,
Dean O'Gorman as Luke Morgan,
Neil Melville as Merve Richards, The Equine Dentist,
Patrick Frost as Neil Thompson,
Gary Heath as Luke Riding Double

A McLeod Daughter

Episode 4.29 (103)
Written by Lily Taylor & Dave Warner
Directed by Arnie Custo
Australia: November 03, 2004
New Zealand: March 03, 2005
Canada: September 09, 2005
Netherlands: January 18, 2006

Ghosts of the past are awakened when Jasmine McLeod arrives in the district with the intention of scattering her father's ashes on Drovers Run.

Hugh McLeod, Jasmine's father, was the younger brother of Jack. A feisty, adventurous spirit, Hugh was in love with and had intended to marry his childhood sweetheart, Prue, upon her return from Britain. But all that changed when Jack and Prue realised they'd fallen in love with each other. When Hugh discovered their secret, he turned his back on both the farm and his brother and took off for the war in Vietnam, never to see either again.

And so Jasmine arrives, having only recently learnt of her father's time on the land and the existence of her uncle Jack. Jasmine is even surprised to find relatives still living on the property, so sketchy was her knowledge of the subject. Tess is equally in the dark as to what caused the family rift and so together they embark on a journey of discovery.

Tess is thrown when Nick asks her to update her will. She gives in, but she's worried the contents may shock him. Meanwhile, Luke gets a rather permanent expression of his love for Jodi — a tattoo! Jodi then makes her way to the tattoo parlour to do the same. But is she really willing to go through with it?

She may still be haunted by the death of her fiancé, Mark, who was killed in a riding accident at an equestrian event where Jaz was competing, but Jaz makes an immediate impression on Alex. Certain he can help Jaz overcome her fear of riding and mend her broken heart, Alex finds himself falling for the newcomer in the process. And it seems the feeling is mutual.

Guest Cast:
Dean O'Gorman as Luke Morgan,
Anna Torv as Jasmine McLeod,
Anthony Hayes as Jack McLeod,
Josef Ber as Hugh McLeod,
Sarah Enright as Prue McLeod,
Zed Korshoonoff as Jack Fight Double,
Flynn Jungworth as Hugh Fight Double,
Amanda Graver as Kate Stunt Double,
Melissa Truscott as Stevie Stunt Double,
Gary Heath as Jack Riding Double

The Things We Do For Love

Episode 4.30 (104)
Written by Chris Phillip & Fin Edquist
Directed by Arnie Custo
Australia: November 10, 2004
New Zealand: March 10, 2005
Canada: September 16, 2005
Netherlands: January 19, 2006

Jasmine McLeod came to Drovers to lay her father's ashes to rest. Tess is thrilled to have her cousin to stay but soon discovers that Jaz is haunted by the death of her fiancé Mark. Mark was killed in a riding accident at an equestrian event where Jaz was a star on the rise. Since the accident, Jaz has abandoned Eventing and her life seems empty. When Tess offers Jaz a job on Drovers she accepts gratefully. It's a chance to get her life back together, a new start.

Alex is attracted to Jaz and would like her to stay. He has her horse Juno shipped over from Perth, thinking the return of her old riding mate will make her feel more at home. However, the surprise backfires. Jaz has a violent reaction to Juno and refuses to get back in the saddle; Mark's accident has well and truly turned her off horses.

Guest Cast:
Dean O'Gorman as Luke Morgan,
Anna Torv as Jasmine McLeod,
Brooke, Kaitlyn and Tahlia Stacey-Clark as Charlotte McLeod,
Andrew Petersen as Courier,
Sarah Willoughby as Jasmine Riding/Stunt Double,
Kym Hamman as Kate Riding Double

Love, Interrupted

Episode 4.31 (105)
Written by
Directed by
Australia: November 17, 2004
New Zealand: March 17, 2005
Canada: September 23, 2005

Sally Clements, Nick's ex girlfriend, arrives at Drovers Run with news that is hard to conceal: she is heavily pregnant with Nick's child, conceived during the brief time she and Nick became lovers once more, when Nick was estranged from Tess following the surprise return of Dave into her life. Sally has been agonising over the way to tell Nick he is going to be a father, aware he is newly married to Tess, but the imminent birth has forced her to act.

Nick and Tess are devastated, the news coming just after having made their own decision to try for a baby. Whilst Nick deals with the shock of impending fatherhood, Tess wrestles with feelings of anger, resentment and guilt. Nick will now be having his first child with another woman, instead of her.

Guest Cast:
John Jarratt as Terry Dodge,
Marshall Napier as Harry Ryan,
Craig McLachlan as Kane Morgan,
Kathryn Hartman as Sally Clements,
Petra Schulenburg as Doctor Bremen

Twice Bitten

Episode 4.32 (106)
Written by Sarah Smith
Directed by Karl Zwicky
Australia: November 24, 2004
New Zealand: March 24, 2005
Canada: September 30, 2005

Tensions are rife with Kane now living in the cottage with Stevie, and Sally staying in the big house with Nick and Tess. Despite Kane's attempts to get 'straight' work, Stevie's suspicions are aroused when she witnesses him talking to Ray, his old car contact. She tries to help, asking Nick and Alex if there's any work going on Killarney. Later at an awkward dinner, Nick and Kane clash, and Nick inadvertently lets slip Stevie's earlier request. Kane's pride is injured, he would never ask or accept charity from Nick or his woman — he's an old-fashioned guy afterall — and drives off leaving Stevie feeling awful.

Tess isn't feeling too crash hot either, when at the same dinner, Sally lets it be known her favourite baby name is Harrison, not after Harry, but after her own grandfather. Later that night, Tess finds Sally in nesting phase rearranging kitchen cupboards. When Sally sees Tess and Nick's wedding photos the veneer cracks and she confesses to still being in love with Nick.

Meanwhile Kane is playing cards with Terry and Luke at the truckstop when Alex turns up offering some work driving a truck. In no rush to go back to the cottage, Kane stays the night and in the morning is made an offer seemingly too good to refuse by Ray. Kane knocks it back, but Luke is more receptive to the idea.

Guest Cast:
John Jarratt as Terry Dodge,
Marshall Napier as Harry Ryan,
Craig McLachlan as Kane Morgan,
Kathryn Hartman as Sally Clements,
Dean O'Gorman as Luke Morgan,
Luke Ford as Craig Woodland,
Andrew Marshall as Ray Billings,
Tamara Lee as Nurse,
Alicia & Connor Randall as Harrison Ryan,
Clint Dodd as Stevie/Kane Stunt Driving Double,
Allen Heath as Alex/Stevie/Kane Driving Double,
Jenny Heath as Tess Riding Double,
Annette Warendorf as Stevie Riding Double

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