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A Sea of Troubles

Episode 3.01 (33)
Written by Shane Brennan
Directed by Paul Moloney

Matt is held responsible by an angry landowner when the government decides to take his land to dam the valley. A fever strikes Danni's mare and spreads to other horses in the town. When tragedy strikes, Matt and Danni form a stronger bond. Matt gives Kathleen an ultimatum.

Starring: Andrew Clarke as Matt McGregor, Wendy Hughes as Kathleen O'Neil, Brett Climo as Colin McGregor, Guy Pearce as Rob McGregor, Sheryl Munks as Emily McGregor, Kristie Raymond as Danni McGregor, Ben Geurens as Michael O'Neil

Guest starring: John McTernan as Connor O'Shea, Tracey Callander as Elizabeth O'Shea, Clive Hearne as Mr. Custer, Jon Stephens as Mr. Perkins, Joyce Yuen as Mrs. Tan, Lina Fiszman as Mrs. Berkowitz, Christopher Lee as Surveyor, Lawrie Price as Assistant, John Jacobs as Dave Daniels, Will Deumer as Jack Crowley, Alan Stone as Conductor

Notes: Kristie Raymond replaces Joelene Crnogorac as Danni McGregor, Ben Geurens (Michael O'Neil) is elevated into the starring cast while Amanda Douge and Rodney Bell (Victoria and Frank Blackwood) have departed

Rough Passage

Episode 3.02 (34)
Written by Denise Morgan
Directed by Paul Moloney

Kathleen has arranged to buy a new printing press from a wheeler-and-dealer in Blaine's Ravine, who tries to cheat her on the deal. Robbie and Michael outwit him. Montana Hale arrives in Patterson's Creek, complete with riding boots with spurs, American saddle, and Winchester rifle. Kathleen and Matt set a wedding date.

With: Jon Finlayson as James Gleeson, Greg Parker as Herbert Elliott

Special Guest Star: Lee Horsley as Seamus O'Neil

Guest starring: Gabrielle Fitzpatrick as Montana Hale; Tony Barry as Mr. Hardwick, Jon Stephens as Mr. Perkins, Don Bridges as Mr. Plunkett, John Lee as Mr. Halloran, Joyce Yuen as Mrs. Tan, Nick Antipas as Burly Bloke #1, Philip Reilley as Burly Bloke #2, Eve COnnelly as Young Woman #1, Simone Locke as Young Woman #2, Chris Wilson as Fighting Drunk #1, Trevor Welsh as Fighting Drunk #2,

Notes: Australian Gabrielle Fitzpatrick makes her first appearance before joining the starring cast in the next episode as the requisite American character.

The Grand Wedding

Episode 3.03 (35)
Written by Peter Kinloch
Directed by Steve Jodrell

Matt and Kathleen's wedding day is marked, and could be marred, by a woman who appears at the church and wants to buy a horse from Matt. Matt finds a riderless horse and goes off to investigate, without telling anyone. He finds an injured man at the bottom of a ravine and has to wait for help to come. The wedding party waits at the church for the groom and fears he will not turn up. But Kathleen remains confident. After a dangerous ride through the night, Matt finally arrives and the wedding takes place.

Starring: Andrew Clarke as Matt McGregor, Wendy Hughes as Kathleen O'Neil, Brett Climo as Colin McGregor, Guy Pearce as Rob McGregor, Sheryl Munks as Emily McGregor, Kristie Raymond as Danni McGregor, Ben Geurens as Michael O'Neil, Gabrielle Fitzpatrick as Montana Hale

With: Jon Finlayson as James Gleeson, Greg Parker as Herbert Elliott

Guest starring: Reg Evans as Jack Kelly, Clive Hearne as Mr. Custer, Jon Stephens as Mr. Perkins, Joyce Yuen as Mrs. Tan, Lina Fiszman as Mrs. Berkowitz, Bruce Kilpatrick as Tom Landers, Glen Perry as Harvey Schofield, Elissa Elliott as Rose Schofield, Bonnie McGowen as Baby No. 1, Kate Naylor as Baby No. 2

Montana Territory

Episode 3.04 (36)
Written by Shane Brennan
Directed by Steve Jodrell

When Montana's new horse is stolen by rustler Seb Holgate after she bests him in a shooting competition. Montana sets out after him and is joined by Kathleen. On the trail of the thieves, they witness a shooting and are pursued into the bush. Matt arrives to see Holgate about to shoot Kathleen. Meanwhile, Colin and Emily decide to leave Langara to live in town.

With: Jon Finlayson as James Gleeson, Greg Parker as Herbert Elliott

Guest starring: Reg Evans as Jack Kelly, Clive Hearne as Mr. Custer, Jon Stephens as Mr. Perkins, Lena Fiszman as Mrs. Berkowitz, Peter Hardy as Seb Holgate, Steve Payne as Tad, Drew Tingwell as Liam, Robert Price as Frank Chandler

High Country Justice

Episode 3.05 (37)
Written by Everett DeRoche
Directed by Paul Moloney

McGregors stand between an aboriginal man who is accused of the murder of a 17-year-old girl, and the victim's father and two brothers who want revenge. Matt intervenes and discovers events are not as they seem.

Guest starring: Ben Mendelsohn as Dale Banks, Erick Mitsak as George Banks, Danny Adcock as Jarrod Banks, Tony Briggs as Toby King, Bob Maza as Aboriginal Leader, Lisa Mulcahy as Kelly Banks, Neil Pollock as Employee No. 1, Clint Dodd as Employee No. 2, Mark Pretti as Smithy

The Question of Danni

Episode 3.06 (38)
Written by Peter Gawler
Directed by Paul Moloney

Matt decides to send Danni to a finishing school after she injures her horse while trying to outrun a stagecoach. When Matt refuses to entertain the idea of selling Langara to her, Montana sets her sights on Kathleen's property. After first running away, Danni returns to tell her father she has decided to leave home permanently.

With: Jon Finlayson as James Gleeson

Guest starring: Jon Stephens as Mr. Perkins, Lena Fiszman as Mrs. Berkowitz, Alan Stone as Conductor, John Baird as Stagecoach Driver, Roy Edmonds as Stagecoach Assistant

The Prodigal Father, Part One

Episode 3.07 (39)
Written by Peter Kinloch
Directed by Pino Amenta

Kathleen's husband, who was thought to have perished eight years ago, returns to make amends with Kathleen and Michael for his deceit and reclaim them as his family. Matt and Rob seek an answer to the contamination of the town's water supply.

With: Jon Finlayson as James Gleeson, Greg Parker as Herbert Elliott

Guest starring: Lee Horsley as Seamus O'Neil, Jon Stephens as Mr. Perkins, Clive Hearne as Mr. Custer, Kevin Harrington as Charlie Quinn, Christopher Stevenson as Henchman, Alan Stone as Railway Attendant, John Baird as Stage Coach Driver, Roy Edmonds as Stage Coach Assistant

The Prodigal Father, Part Two

Episode 3.08 (40)
Written by Peter Kinloch
Directed by Pino Amenta

Michael is seriously injured in a fit of frustration when Kathleen refuses to go back to his father. Seamus realizes his return has caused more harm than good. Matt is caught in the middle of a water-rights dispute between the residents of Paterson's Ridge and a wealthy landowner.

With: Jon Finlayson as James Gleeson, Greg Parker as Herbert Elliott

Guest starring: Lee Horsley as Seamus O'Neil, Tony Barry as Bernard Hardwick, Jon Stephens as Mr. Perkins, Clive Hearne as Mr. Custer, Karmen Raspovic as Miss Kirov, Christopher Stevenson as Henchman, Joyce Yuen as Mrs. Tan, Jodi Haigh as Mrs. Quinn, John Jacobs as Well Digger #1, Paul Collins as Well Digger #2, Damien Pree as Water Seller #1, Greg O'Meara as Water Seller #2, John Raaen as Hardwick Man #1, Lance Anderson as Hardwick Man #2, Kevin Harrington as Charlie Quinn (uncredited)

The Fire Boy

Episode 3.09 (41)
Written by Ted Roberts
Directed by Paul Moloney

Rob stumbles upon a traumatized 8-year-old boy and brings him back to Langara.

With: Jon Finlayson as James Gleeson, Greg Parker as Herbert Elliott

Introducing: Daniel Daperis as Josh

Guest starring: Clive Hearne as Mr. Custer, Karmen Raspovic as Miss Kirov, Don Bridges as Mr. Plunkett, Harry Cripps as Mr. Delany, Karen Davitt as Miss Cummins, Terry Brittingham as Briggs, Shirley Wallace as Mrs. Campbell, George Novak as Josh's Father, Lea Reid as Josh's Mother

Blind Faith

Episode 3.10 (42)
Written by Stuart Wood
Directed by Paul Moloney

Matt is blinded in a mining explosion and is aided by Kathleen and the family as he struggles to regain his sight. Meanwhile, Colin reveals a dark secret from his childhood.

With: Jon Finlayson as James Gleeson, Daniel Daperis as Josh

Guest starring: Karmen Raspovic as Miss Kirov, Joyce Yuen as Mrs. Tan, Nathan King as Dr. Cole, Rodney Sharp as Charlie Granger, Nick Carrafa as Alan Grout, Andrew Curry as Miner No. 1, Laurie Jensen as Miner No. 2, John Jacobs as Archie

Shoshoni Dreaming

Episode 3.11 (43)
Written by Ted Roberts
Directed by Steve Jodrell

A man who claims to have been wounded by outlaws recuperates in Paterson's Ridge — at the same time that Montana's ranch comes under a succession of attacks.

With: Jon Finlayson as James Gleeson, Greg Parker as Herbert Elliott

Guest starring: Chad Lowe as Sam Taylor; Clive Hearne as Mr. Custer, Karmen Raspovic as Miss Kirov, Andrew Larkins as Barber [Charlie], Daniel Cassar as Signwriter, Stuart Conran as US Marshall, Don Bridges as Mr. Plunkett (uncredited)

The Trial of Hetti Lewis

Episode 3.12 (44)
Written by Ted Roberts
Directed by Steve Jodrell

Montana is charged with the murder of Sam Taylor's father and scheduled to be extradited to America. But Matt and Kathleen get her a hearing in Paterson's Ridge with Matt as her defender.

With: Jon Finlayson as James Gleeson, Greg Parker as Herbert Elliott

Guest starring: Chad Lowe as Sam Taylor; Clive Hearne as Mr. Custer, Karmen Raspovic as Miss Kirov, Don Bridges as Mr. Plunkett, Wynn Roberts as Sir Harry Garfield, Steve Vidler as Daniel Larson, John Molloy as Clerk of Courts, Bayard Templin as Ted Cawley, Bill Bennett as Grandfather, Russell Fletcher as Trooper Scanlon, Stuart Conran as US Marshall, Libby Sandy as Montana's Sister

Toy Soldiers

Episode 3.13 (45)
Written by Jutta Goetze
Directed by Paul Moloney

When Matt allows visiting soldiers to camp on his land, Michael and Josh get swept up in the romanticism of the military — and Josh sets his sights on carrying a gun.

With: Daniel Daperis as Josh

Guest starring: Joyce Yuen as Mrs. Tan, Mark Pennell as Captain Rodney Chirnside, Richard Piper as Sgt. Les Ahern, Matthew Newton as Private Horsefall, Guy Phillips as Ascot, Adam May as Soldier No. 1, Roy Edmonds as Postillian Rider No. 1, John Mullenger as Postillian Rider No. 2, John Baird as Postillian Rider No. 3

A Mid-Winter Nights Dream

Episode 3.14 (46)
Written by Shane Brennan
Directed by Paul Moloney

Danni falls in love with a stranger who arrives in Paterson's Ridge. His presence seems to have an encouraging effect on all the romances in town but his gift to make others happy masks his own unhappiness.

With: Daniel Daperis as Josh

Guest starring: Karmen Raspovic as Miss Kirov, Clive Hearne as Mr. Custer, Don Bridges as Mr. Plunkett, Chris Gabardi as Tuck

In Duty Bound

Episode 3.15 (47)
Written by Peter Kinloch
Directed by Julian McSwiney

When Matt and his family visit Melbourne, they become embroiled in a political plot between English and Russian royalty.

With: Jon Finlayson as James Gleeson, Daniel Daperis as Josh

Guest starring: Esben Storm as Frobisher, Gosia Dobrowolska as Svetlana Koromanskaya, Marian Dworakowski as Tsarevitch Nicholas, James Benedict as Prince Edward, Bob Hornery as Sir James Hamilton, Vince D'Amico as Hotchkiss, Wayne Dwyer as Assistant No. 1, Jay Anthony as Assistant No. 2, Tony Angus as Official No. 1, Hamish Hughes as Hotel Manager, Alan Stone as Train Conductor, John Mullenger as Street Cab Driver No. 1, Laurie Jensen as Street Car Driver No. 2, Cody Harris as Brougham

Broken Hearts

Episode 3.16 (49)
Written by Jan Sardi
Directed by Dan Burstall

During Paterson Ridge's charity sale, a book belonging to Mr. Elliott is accidentally sold. Kathleen finds — and publishes — a love poem that falls from the book but who is the lady of Herbert's dreams? Kathleen and Matt plan a romantic night but they are interrupted by many things, including a baby.

With: Jon Finlayson as James Gleeson, Greg Parker as Herbert Elliott, Daniel Daperis as Josh

Guest starring: Karmen Raspovic as Miss Kirov, Clive Hearne as George Custer, Don Bridges as Mr. Plunkett, Tracy Harvey as Mrs. Scully, Tommy Dysart as Mr. Couch, Rod Williams as Higgins, Alex McLean as Sam Couch, Donna McRae as Mrs. Winston, Naomi Wright as Naomi Winston, Ben Notafrancesco as Crying Baby

The Lion and the Lamb

Episode 3.17 (48)
Written by Jan Sardi
Directed by Dan Burstall

When a group of unemployed Chinese labourers arrive at Patterson's Ridge, Colin leads the town in helping them. But a visiting church administrator causes him trouble and Colin's future is placed in jeopardy when his superior strips him of his ministry.

With: Jon Finlayson as James Gleeson, Daniel Daperis as Josh

Guest starring: Karmen Raspovic as Miss Kirov, Clive Hearne as Mr. Custer, Don Bridges as Mr. Plunkett, Joyce Yuen as Mrs. Tan, David Ravenswood as Reverend McCafferty, Jared Daperis as Luke, Simon Thorpe as Carruthers, Akinori Matsumoto as Wang, Stephen Ng as Chiu Kwan, Teik Buck Ooi as Lo, Mika Tran as Mei Li, Nathan Yong as Mei Li's Baby

Deliverance

Episode 3.18 (50)
Written by Shane Brennan
Directed by Julian McSwiney

While traveling to Mansfield to meet a woman whom he has loved for over 19 years, Mr. Gleeson and Kathleen become stranded when a falling tree destroys their wagon. Meanwhile, Rob and Montana set off for a trip to the high country while Michael is determined to travel to Ireland to meet his grandfather.

With: Jon Finlayson as James Gleeson, Greg Parker as Herbert Elliott, Daniel Daperis as Josh

Guest starring: Karmen Raspovic as Miss Kirov, Clive Hearne as Mr. Custer, Don Bridges as Mr. Plunkett, Joyce Yuen as Mrs. Tan, Jackie Kelleher as Elizabeth, John Baird as Hearse Driver

A New Life, Part One

Episode 3.19 (51)
Written by Jock Blair
Directed by Pino Amenta

A friend of Emily's arrives in Paterson's Ridge with her newborn child in search of a fresh start but her abusive husband soon follows to take her with him.

With: Greg Parker as Herbert Elliott, Daniel Daperis as Josh

Special Guest: Shane Briant as Thomas Macalister

Guest starring: Frances O'Connor as Rachel Macalister, Karmen Raspovic as Miss Kirov, Clive Hearne as George Custer, Don Bridges as Mr. Plunkett, Shane Feeney-Connor as Tyler Morgan, Nell Feeney-Connor as Elsie Morgan, Grace & Tom Feeney-Connor as David Macalister, Tim Hughes as Hugo Linsk, Jamie Brindley as Sally Morgan, Harriet James as Secretary, John Raaen as Horse Rider No. 1, Lance Anderson as Horse Rider No. 2, Dean Caulfield as Horse Rider No. 3

A New Life, Part Two

Episode 3.20 (52)
Written by Jutta Goetze
Directed by Pino Amenta

Macalister tries to persuade his wife to return by destroying the economy of Paterson's Ridge, but Matt finds a weak spot in his plans. Meanwhile, Rob and Montana's romance takes a serious turn and Colin and Emily learn they will be parents.

With: Greg Parker as Herbert Elliott, Daniel Daperis as Josh

Special Guest: Shane Briant as Thomas Macalister

Guest starring: Tony Barry as Bernard Hardwick, Frances O'Connor as Rachel Macalister, Karmen Raspovic as Miss Kirov, Clive Hearne as George Custer, Don Bridges as Mr. Plunkett, Shane Feeney-Connor as Tyler Morgan, Nell Feeney-Connor as Elsie Morgan, Grace & Tom Feeney-Connor as David Macalister, Trevor Major as Toby Davey, Adrian Wright as John Hardy, Glen Perry as Harvey Schofield, Bob Halsall as Jim, Andrew Larkins as Charlie the Barber, Ralph Marsden as Railway Foreman, John Baird as Macalisters' Coach Driver