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Comeback

Episode 4.01 (53)
February 08, 1998
Written by Peter Kinloch
Directed by Pino Amenta

Despite suggestions that he is too old to compete, Matt decides he needs to enter the "Man From Snowy River" Horse Race. Duncan Jones, a Merchant Marine and old school friend of Rob's, arrives in Paterson's Ridge. Mrs Tan, the McGregor's housekeeper, quits after one too many arguements with Danni about how to run the kitchen.

Starring: Andrew Clarke, Brett Climo, Guy Pearce, Sheryl Munks, Kristie Raymond, Daniel Daperis; Gabrielle Fitzpatrick, Hugh Jackman

Guest starring: Karmen Raspovic as Miss Kirov, Alan King as Todd Andrews, Hannes Berger as Les Cooper, Keir Saltmarsh as Barnaby Evans, Chris Peters as Penciller, Tom Travers as Bernie Hennesey, Damien Bodie as Dennis Andrews, Chris Lyons as Billy Cooper, Brad Lindsay as Stockman #1, Andrew Russell as Stockman #2, Curtis Barnett as Wag, The Sundowners as Bush Band

Note: Hugh Jackman's first episode

The Grand Opening

Episode 4.02 (54)
February 15, 1998
Written by Anthony Ellis
Directed by Julian McSwiney

Shopkeeper Hannah Kirov opens a Russian tea room in the back of the general store but runs afoul of Jack Mason, the owner of the Railway Hotel, who instigates a trade war. Duncan is determined to prove himself by discovering who is stealing Matt's cattle. Danni and Emily hire a new housekeeper.

Guest starring: Denise Roberts as Mary Kelly, Karmen Raspovic as Miss Kirov, Kate Atkinson as Jeannie Drabble, Joy Mitchell as Lily, Ernie Gray as Jack Mason, Nield Schneider as Delivery Man, Ben Green as Cattleman #1, Ashley Ukich as Cattleman #2

Note: This episode is dedicated to Rangi Nikora

Black Sheep

Episode 4.03 (55)
February 22, 1998
Written by Ted Roberts
Directed by Julian McSwiney

Jessie McClusky, the new owner of the Railway Hotel, causes a stir amongst the locals when she arrives in Paterson's Ridge. Jessie's arrival forces Emily to confront her past and a secret which has haunted her. The sudden appearance of a man from Duncan's dark past forces him to face his own demons, while Danni reveals her true feelings for Duncan.

Starring: Andrew Clarke, Brett Climo, Guy Pearce, Sheryl Munks, Kristie Raymond, Daniel Daperis; Gabrielle Fitzpatrick, Hugh Jackman, and Josephine Byrnes

Guest starring: Karmen Raspovic as Hannah Kirov, Peter McCauley as Captain Ezra King, Brendan O'Connor as Billy Deverall, Chris Bidlo as Guard, Lynda Gibson as Mrs Mitchell, James Studdert as Loafer, Warrick Begg as Drowned Man, Catherine Sutherland as Drowned Woman, Dean Caulfield as Bushranger #1, Russell Frost as Bushranger #2, Vivienne Benton as Matron #1, Anne Vercoe as Matron #2

Note: Josephine Byrnes' first episode as Jessie McClusky

Prince of Hearts

Episode 4.04 (56)
March 01, 1998
Written by Peter Gawler
Directed by Chris Langman

Danni learns a lesson about the fickleness of love. The townsfolk learn a valuable lesson about prejudice when Gypsies come to town and thing suddenly go missing. Housekeeper Mi Lei returns to look after Langara.

Guest starring: Cheryl Ballantine as Decent Townswoman, Jill Forster as Lady Clough, Robert Lowe as Gustav Johansson, Scott Manic as Johnny The Hook, Simon Palomares as Prince Alfredo Perez, Adrian Rawlins as Travelling Salesman, Jenny Seedsman as Josephine Bedser, Roderick Smith as Whiskers

The Grand Duke

Episode 4.05 (57)
March 22, 1998

Matt takes delivery of a champion bull at Langara. Colin, Emily and Josh move into their new house. Montana and Duncan's atrraction forces them to make a decision.

Guest starring: Curtis Barnott as Tanner, Michael Isaacs as Tinker, Andrew McKaige as Harry, Anne Phelan as Nell Frampton, Matthew Quartermaine as Offsider, Ross Thompson as Station Manager

New Business

Episode 4.06 (58)
March 29, 1998
Written by David Allen
Directed by Julian McSwiney

Rob McGregor returns to Langara after months on a cattle drive. Rob and Colin invest in their future by purchasing the stables; Montana makes a confession to Rob.

Guest starring: Cody Harris as Smiley, Jeremy Kewley as Bradley Linstead, Barry Langrishe as Bill Smiggins, Paul Moder as Finnegan, Brenda Monaghan as Mrs. Dunston, Michael Roland as Man In Grey, Tom Stewart as Rough Voice Man

Foundation Day

Episode 4.07 (59)
December 14, 1998

As the townsfolk prepare to celebrate Foundation Day, Rob and Montana discuss their future. Danni is stalked by a wild dog. And Emily lets her neighbours into a secret.

Guest starring: John Baird as Jack Phelps, Richard Grieve as Henry Wagner, Lisa Rogers as Mrs. Leland

The Lovers

Episode 4.08 (60)
Sunday, April 12, 1998

When a tall, handsome stranger from Jessie McClusky's past arrives in Paterson's Ridge, Emily has to face her fear of abandonment for the second time.

Guest starring: Kate Atkinson as Biddie O'Brien, Matthew Dyktynski as Aaron Jones, Victoria Eagger as Woman In Black, Callie Gray as Bronte Bates, Jim Holt as Noah Bates, Leo Taylor as Sgt. Slaughter, John Waters as Damien Winters

The Claimant

Episode 4.09 (61)
Sunday, April 19, 1998

Josh's uncle arrives in Paterson's Ridge to try to claim him back from Colin and Emily. A case of mistaken identity concerning a visitng opera singer causes Rob severe embarrassment.

Guest starring: Susanne Chapman as Helen Turner, Serge De Nardo as Lyall Hendry, Cherise Donovan as Judith Turner, Merridy Eastman as Freda Marshall, Stuart Fraser as Angus Giles, Helene Joy as Agnes Windsor

The Loaded Deck

Episode 4.10 (62)
Sunday, April 26, 1998

The stakes are high when a gambler comes to town and Rob risks all. Meanwhile, things are not as they seem when a former resident turns up in Paterson's Ridge.

Guest starring: Kate Atkinson as Biddie O'Brien, Amanda Douge as Victoria Blackwood, Andrew McKaige as Harry Finch, David Reyne as Al Jackson

Difficult Times

Episode 4.11 (63)
Sunday, May 10, 1998

Victoria Blackwood seems to be facing financial problems, and Rob's chances of sweeping her off her feet look small when the stables appear to be under threat.

Guest starring: Kate Atkinson as Biddie O'Brien, Amanda Douge as Victoria Blackwood, Penelope Hanby as Mrs. Lennox, Neil Pigot as Ambrose Wylie, Bruce Ross as Trooper, Richard Sutherland as Ben Lennox

A Son for a Son (Part 1)

Episodes 4.12 (64)
Sunday, May 17, 1998

The Morrell clan turn up to settle an old score with Matt. As luck would have it Matt has left town leaving either Rob or Colin to fight in the duel — if they don't, the Morrell's will burn the town down. Meanwhile, Emily's wagon crashes and she seeks shelton in a cabin.

Guest starring: Dieter Brummer as Nathan, Mika Tran as Mei Li, Chris Haywood as Morell, David Whiteley as Ryan Morell, Damien Pree as Zac Morell, Dean Caulfield as Archie Morell, Nick Taylor as Luke Morell, Paul Gleeson as Jim Taylor, Rebecca Macauley as Ellie Taylor, Susie Dee as Madge Stretton, Eddy McShortall as George Stretton, Lisa Callaghan as Nancy

A Son for a Son (Part 2)

Episodes 4.13 (65 - series finale)
Sunday, May 17, 1998

Emily goes into labour while in the cabin shortly after Matt finds her with Nancy. Colin gets ready to fight in the duel, writing a farewell letter to Emily.

Guest starring: Mika Tran as Mei Li, Karmen Raspovic as Miss Kirov, Chris Haywood as Morell, Nick Taylor as Luke Morell, David Whiteley as Ryan Morell, Damien Pree as Zac Morell, Dean Caulfield as Archie Morell, Dieter Brummer as Nathan, Lisa Callaghan as Nancy