Snowy River - The McGregor Saga: episode guide

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A Sea of Troubles

Episode 33

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

Guest starring: Tracey Callander as Elizabeth O'Shea, Will Deumer as Jack Crowley, Lena Fiszman as Mrs. Berkovich, Clive Hearne as Mr. Custer, John Jacobs as Dave Daniels, John McTernan as Connor O'Shea, Jon Stephens as Mr. Perkins, Alan Stone as Conductor, Joyce Yuen as Mrs. Tan

Rough Passage

Episode 34

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 (Gabrielle Fitzpatrick) arrives in Patterson's Creek, complete with riding boots with spurs, American saddle and Winchester rifle. Kathleen and Matt set a wedding date.

Guest starring: Tony Barry as Bernard Hardwick, Don Bridges as Plunkett, Lee Horsley as Seamus O'Neil, John Lee as Mr. Halloran, Philip Reilley as Burly Bloke #2, Jon Stephens as Mr. Perkins, Trevor Welsh as Fighting Drunk #2, Chris Wilson as Fighting Drunk #1, Joyce Yuen as Mrs. Tan

The Grand Wedding

Episode 35

The town prepares for Matt and Kathleen's wedding. Matt finds a riderless horse and goes off to investigate, without telling anyone. He finds an injured man at the bottom o f a ravine, too hurt to move 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 forest, Matt arrives. The wedding takes place.

Guest starring: Reg Evans as Jack Kelly, Lena Fiszman as Mrs. Berkovich, Clive Hearne as Mr. Custer, Bruce Kilpatrick as Tom Landers, Glen Perry as Harvey Schofield, Jon Stephens as Mr. Perkins, Joyce Yuen as Mrs. Tan

Montana Territory

Episode 36

Montana wins a beautiful horse in a target shooting competition. When it is stolen she goes after the thief, Seb Holgate, taking Kathleen with her. They witness a shooting by Holgate and are pursued. Matt arrives to see Holgate about to shoot Kathleen.

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

High Country Justice

Episode 37

An aboriginal station hand is blamed for the murder of a young aboriginal girl and is hunted by her father and two brothers. Matt intervenes and discovers events are not as they seem.

Guest starring: Danny Adcock as Jarrod Banks, Tony Briggs as Toby King, Ben Mendelsohn as Dale Banks, Erick Mitsak as George Banks, Neil Pollock as Employee #1, Mark Pretti as Smithy

The Question of Danni

Episode 38

Danni (Joelene Crnogorac) takes a very foolish chance that nearly kills her and provokes Matt to make a decision about her education.

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

The Prodigal Father, Part 1

Episode 39

Kathleen's marriage to Matt and her relationship with Michael are threatened by the return of her ex-husband.

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

The Prodigal Father, Part 2

Episode 40

Michael (Ben Guerens) 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.

Guest starring: Tony Barry as Bernard Hardwick, Jodi Haigh as Mrs. Quinn, Clive Hearne as Mr. Custer, Lee Horsley as Seamus O'Neil, Jon Stephens as Mr. Perkins, Christopher Stevenson as Henchman, Joyce Yuen as Mrs. Tan, John Jacobs as Well Digger #1, Paul Collins as Well Digger #2, Damien Pree as Well Digger #3, John Raaen as Hardwick Man #1, Lance Anderson as Hardwick Man #2

The Fire Boy

Episode 41

Rob finds a seemingly mute boy whose parents were killed in a fire.

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

Blind Faith

Episode 42

Matt and Luke share a quest with an Aborigine father and son.

Guest starring: Nick Carrafa as Alan Grout, Andrew Curry as Miner #1, John Jacobs as Archie, Nathan King as Dr. Cole, Rodney Sharp as Charlie Granger, Joyce Yuen as Mrs. Tan

Shoshoni Dreaming

Episode 43

Sparks fly between ranchers Rob and Montana.

Guest starring: Stuart Conran as US Marshall, Clive Hearne as Mr. Custer, Andrew Larkins as Barber, Chad Lowe as Sam Taylor

The Trial of Hetti Lewis

Episode 44

Matt is caught in the middle of a water-rights dispute.

Guest starring: Don Bridges as Mr. Plunkett, Stuart Conran as US Marshall, Russell Fletcher as Trooper Scanlon, Clive Hearne as Mr. Custer, Chad Lowe as Sam Taylor, John Molloy as Clerk Of Courts, Wyn Roberts as Sir Harry Garfield, Bayard Templin as Edward Cawley, Steven Vidler as Daniel Larson

Toy Soldiers

Episode 45

Emily's friend wants a fresh start, but her reputation haunts her.

Guest starring: Matthew Newton as Private Horsefall, Mark Pennell as Captain Rodney Chirnside, Richard Piper as Sgt. Les Ahern, Joyce Yuen as Mrs. Tan, vAdam May as Soldier #1, Roy Edmonds as Postillian Rider #1, John Baird as Postillian Rider #3

A Mid-Winter Night's Dream

Episode 46

Danni falls in love with a young man who arrives at Langara. But his gift to make others happy masks his own unhappiness.

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

In Duty Bound

Episode 47

When Matt and his family visit Melbourne, they become embroiled in a political plot between English and Russian royalty. Kathleen's wagon crashes into a ravine, seriously injuring her passenger.

Guest starring: Jay Anthony as Assistant #2, James Benedict as Prince Edward, Vince D'Amico as Hotchkiss, Gosia Dobrowolska as Svetlana Koromanskaya, Marian Dworakowski as Tsarevitch Nicholas Romanov, Cody Harris as Brougham Driver, Bob Hornery as Sir James Hamilton, Hamish Hughes as Hotel Manager, Alan Stone as Train Conductor, Esben Storm as Frobisher

The Lion and the Lamb

Episode 48

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

Guest starring: Don Bridges as Mr. Plunkett, Jared Daperis as Luke, Clive Hearne as Mr. Custer, David Ravenswood as Reverend McCafferty, Simon Thorpe as Carruthers, Joyce Yuen as Mrs. Tan

Broken Hearts

Episode 49

Matt's friend, a renowned explorer, sets out on what is to be a doomed expedition yet refuses to abandon his quest even after Matt warns him. Herbert writes love sonnets, but who is the lady of his dreams? Kathleen and Matt plan a romantic night, but they are interrupted by many things, including a baby.

Guest starring: Don Bridges as Mr. Plunkett, Tommy Dysart as Mr. Couch, Tracy Harvey as Mrs. Scully, Clive Hearne as George Custer, Donna Mcrae as Mrs. Winston, Rod Williams as Higgins, Naomi Wright as Naomi Winston

Deliverance

Episode 50

Montana is arrested for the murder of her father's killer. Gleeson and Kathleen have an accident on their way to meet a woman whom he has loved for over 19 years.

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

A New Life, Part 1

Episode 51

At Christmastime, Colin and Emily learn they will be parents.

Guest starring: Shane Briant as Thomas Macalister, Don Bridges as Mr. Plunkett, Jamie Brindley as Sally Morgan, Nell Feeney-Connor as Elsie Morgan, Shane Feeney-Connor as Tyler Morgan, Clive Hearne as George Custer, Tim Hughes as Hugo Linsk, Harriet James as Secretary, Frances O'Connor as Rachel Macalister, John Raaen as Horse Rider #1, Lance Anderson as Horse Rider #2

A New Life, Part 2

Episode 52

Josh's emotional problems resurface when a relative turns up to claim him.

Guest starring: John Baird as Macalister's Coach Driver, Tony Barry as Bernard Hardwick, Shane Briant as Thomas Macalister, Don Bridges as Mr. Plunkett, Nell Feeney-Connor as Elsie Morgan, Shane Feeney-Connor as Tyler Morgan, Bob Halsall as Jim, Clive Hearne as George Custer, Andrew Larkins as Charlie The Barber, Frances O'Connor as Rachael MaCalister, Glen Perry as Harvey Schofield, Adrian Wright as John Hardy