Seasons & Episodes
The Race
Danni McGregor secretly enters the electrifying and dangerous Snowy River cross-country race — an annual race created
Pascoe's Principle
Matt suggests to Jack Kelly that he work for Kathleen in exchange for food and board. Reluctantly, he agrees to do so. J
Kathleen's Choice
Matt McGregor finds he has a competitor for Kathleen's affections when his mate, Steve Page, arrives at Paterson's Ridge
Partnerships
Victoria Blackwood and her chaperone return from shopping in Melbourne, but their train journey ends when the tracks are
Where There's Smoke
Matt's old flame Anita Hargreaves returns to town after 25 years away just as her father suffers a heart attack. Matt is
Tracks of Gold
Danni McGregor and Michael ride into a herd of brumbies. In the confusion Danni is thrown and falls into a disused mine
Plans of Poison
Lawlessness abounds as miners stream into Paterson's Ridge. Anita Hargreaves invites Luke to dinner. Colin McGregor prop
Stepping Out
Oliver Blackwood schemes to take over Matt's land. Frank Blackwood is jealous of his father's business dealings with Luk
The Bushranger
Frank steals a substantial amount of gold from Luke, only to have it taken from him by gentleman bushranger Harry Roebuc
The Rustlers
Luke is again pursuing a more than willing Victoria as she helps him search for a new house. Oliver Blackwood inadvertan
The Loneliness of Luke McGregor
Oliver Blackwood becomes part owner of the bank and is delighted to learn that Langara's deeds are security against Matt
Love Finds a Way
Everyone is excited that the railway is coming to Paterson's Ridge, except Kathleen, because it will run straight throug
The Stampede
Oliver Blackwood learns Luke's mine is worthless and tricks Luke into buying him out. Luke discovers the truth but it is
The Hostage
Colin speaks out against alcohol after a teenager is found drunk. The bootleggers in turn set light to the church. At th
The Savage Land
Matt and Oliver become lost in the desert while returning to Paterson's Ridge from buying stock. Matt accepts the help o
The Railroad
Poor railroad workers live in deplorable conditions, and Kathleen sets out to help them and their families.
Fathers and Sons
The Manly Art
The arrival of a travelling boxing troupe in Paterson's Ridge, led by "Dandy" Jim O'Rourke, has the community, including
The Dry Argument
A drought causes a flood of hostility between the McGregors and the Blackwoods over a shared boundary creek when Frank c
Servant of the People
Matt and Kathleen fight a land-grabbing politician's scheme to drive the farmers from the high-country after news breaks
The Search
A trapper wanders into town with news about Joanna's father.
The Lost Child
Joanna Walker is determined to find her half-brother and Kathleen O'Neil agrees to accompany her in the search.
The Foundling
While going to fish one day, Colin and Rob discover the stagecoach, which tumbled down a cliff. The only survivors are a
The Long Arm of the Law
Edward Dengate is the new constable in Paterson's Ridge, which he hates because he would rather be a farmer. Matt convin
The Recruit
The British army comes to town and attempts to recruit the locals using some dubious methods. Much to Matt's dismay, Rob
The Reilly Gang
The notorious Reilly gang turns up in Paterson's Ridge in an attempt to evade being captured by the state troopers. Whil
The Choice
Ruth is forced to make a difficult decision after she is offered a position with the Associated Press in America. Ruth's
Man and Boy
A young Aboriginal boy must choose between his heritage and an education when his father arrives in Paterson's Ridge.
Flight of Fancy
The residents of Paterson's Ridge are given a look into the future when a hot-air balloon crashes. The pilot charms the
Code of Ethics
The Cutting Edge
Matt and Kathleen intervene and devise a plan to save the town's sawmill from bankruptcy.
House of Worship
The arrival of a family of Russian refugees in Paterson's Ridge creates friction with the locals, just as the completion
A Sea of Troubles
Matt is held responsible by an angry landowner when the government decides to take his land to dam the valley.
Rough Passage
Kathleen has arranged to buy a new printing press from a wheeler-and-dealer in Blaine's Ravine, who tries to cheat her o
The Grand Wedding
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
Montana Territory
Montana's new horse is stolen by rustler Seb Holgate after she bests him in a shooting competition. Montana sets out aft
High Country Justice
McGregor takes a stand between an aboriginal man who is accused of the murder of a teenager, and the victim's father and
The Question of Danni
Danni and her father Matt argue after he tells her he wants her to go to a ladies finishing school. Objecting, Danni run
The Prodigal Father: Part 1
Kathleen's husband, who was thought to have perished eight years ago, returns to make amends with Kathleen and Michael f
The Prodigal Father: Part 2
Emily is still ill from drinking water from the river and it turns out someone has built a dam. Matt makes the decision
Fire Boy
Josh is found in the woods but refuses to talk to anyone. Two graves are found, of his parents, so Emily and Colin take
Blind Faith
Matt is blinded in a mining explosion and is aided by Kathleen and the family as he struggles to regain his sight. Meanw
Shoshoni Dreaming
Montana and Rob find an American surveyer who has been shot. They help him and he reveals he was shot by a man spying on
The Trial of Hetti Lewis
Montana is charged with the murder of Sam Taylor's father and scheduled to be extradited to America. But Matt and Kathle
Toy Soldiers
When Matt allows visiting soldiers to camp on his land, Michael and Josh get swept up in the romanticism of the military
A Mid-Winter Night's Dream
Danni falls in love with a stranger who arrives in Paterson's Ridge. His presence seems to have an encouraging effect on
In Duty Bound
When Matt and his family visit Melbourne, they become embroiled in a political plot between English and Russian royalty.
The Lion and the Lamb
During Paterson Ridge's charity sale, a book belonging to Mr. Elliott is accidentally sold. Kathleen finds - and publish
Broken Hearts
A fair is held in aid of church funds and members of Patterson Ridge all make donations. When a hand-written love poem i
Deliverance
Mr Gleeson and Kathleen travel to Mansfield to collect an old friend who has travelled from England to visit him. When t
A New Life: Part 1
A friend of Emily's arrives in Paterson's Ridge with her newborn child in search of a fresh start but her abusive husban
A New Life: Part 2
Macalister tries to persuade his wife to return by destroying the economy of Paterson's Ridge, but Matt finds a weak spo
Comeback
Duncan Jones, an old friend of Rob's turns up while Rob is away. Danni is suspicious of him though as he seems nervous.
The Grand Opening
Miss Hannah Kirov opens a Russian tea room at the back of the general store to generate more income. The hotel owner tho
Black Sheep
Jessie McClusky turns up in Paterson's Ridge to run the Railway Hotel. While much of the town doesn't like Jessie, it is
Prince of Hearts
Spanish gypsies pass through Paterson's Ridge, and Danni falls in love with Carlos, while Hannah loves Carlos' older bro
The Grand Duke
Nell Frampton sells Matt a bull called 'The Grand Duke', but soon after the bull vanishes and another bull turns up dead
New Business
Duncan leaves town just before Rob returns. In town, the stables are going up for auction and Rob wants to buy them, but
Foundation Day
Foundation Day has arrived and with it brings Henry Wagner to town. Henry is in Patterson Ridge to catch a rabid dog. Da
The Lovers
Two teenagers go missing in the scrub so Matt and Colin set off to find them. In town, a man has arrived to see Jessie o
The Claimant
Dave Turner arrives at Emily and Colin's to claim Josh and take him back to his family. Emily is upset and Josh believes
The Loaded Deck
After a long absence, Victoria Blackwood returns to Patterson's Ridge, only to find that the land is gone and she has be
Difficult Times
The stables are proving to be hard to financially manage as Rob and Colin get behind in the bank re-payments. Victoria t
A Son for a Son: Part 1
The Morrell clan turn up to settle an old score with Matt. As luck would have it Matt has left town leaving either Rob o
A Son for a Son: Part 2
Emily goes into labour while in the cabin shortly after Matt finds her with Nancy. Colin gets ready to fight in the duel
