McLeod's Daughters

Season 4

The fourth season of McLeod's Daughters originally aired from 11 February 2004 to 24 November 2004 and consisted of 32 episodes.

32 Episodes

Out of the Ashes
E1
Out of the AshesSix months after Claire's death, Tess has thrown herself into work and decides to reinstate the horse breeding and training programme at Drovers. A stolen horse, a raging bushfire, and Stevie defying orders push Tess to the limit, resulting in her breakdown.
Double Dealing
E2
Double DealingTess is disconcerted to learn Stevie can 'read' her so well whilst playing poker. Stevie explains the theory of 'tells' â€“ signs that give away what a person is really thinking. Stevie finds herself set up as prime suspect for 'borrowing' Sandra's bull, Crusher, after agreeing to transport him for Sandra and settle the outstanding debt between them. When Crusher turns up in a Drovers paddock, apparently ready to service cows on heat, the finger of suspicion is immediately pointed at Stevie. Tess, unaware of Stevie's 'deal' with Sandra and knowing Stevie's history of 'borrowing' other people's possessions, reluctantly thinks the worst. Hoping to avoid police involvement, she agrees to sign over half the calves resulting from the serviced cattle to Sandra. Outraged, Stevie does her own sleuthing on Sandra's property and learns Crusher broke his penis several days ago. There's no way he could have sired any offspring and she and Tess realise they've been had.
Jack of all Shades
E3
Jack of all ShadesTess' world is turned upside down by the arrival of a man claiming to be Jack McLeod's long lost son.
Day of Reckoning
E4
Day of ReckoningSandra has a surprising solution when Alex and Nick face a heart wrenching decision, while Tess tackles her own problems with a charging bull and a gate.
Great Expectations
E5
Great ExpectationsStevie uncovers a dying man's secret, and some secrets of her own are ready to rock Drovers Run.
Game of Chance
E6
Game of ChanceWhen 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.
When Sparks Fly
E7
When Sparks FlyTess and Nick try to put their faltering relationship back on track, but there is an explosion that neither sees coming.
Show of Love
E8
Show of LoveAlex is taken by surprise when his first love, Tracey Morrison, arrives at Killarney. She's come a long way since their days together on the rodeo circuit - she's now the manager of a highly successful and huge scale 'wild west' rodeo style show, and she's allegedly in town to scout for new talent. Stevie's not at all impressed by the arrival of her former mate, describing Tracey as ""Alex's worst nightmare"". She recalls her own hurt when Tracey dumped her at a time when she really needed a friend. She also vividly remembers having to scrape up the pieces after Tracey dumped Alex ten years ago. For Stevie, the arrival stirs feelings of discontent as she can't help but compare her life to Tracey's, and feel very inadequate in comparison.
Father's Day
E9
Father's DayTess has a fight on her hands when Peter claims custody of Charlotte. Alex enlists the help of his barrister father, Bryce.
Flesh and Blood
E10
Flesh and BloodAn 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 surprise for Alex and Nick.
Fool for Love
E11
Fool for LoveStevie's ex husband arrives at Drovers with some surprising news - their divorce never went through, he's here to win her back.
Make or Break
E12
Make or BreakStevie is upset with Alex for putting her name on brochures advertising their new Rodeo school. Tess and Jodie are on their way to market to sell some cattle but are targeted by thieves at the truck stop.
Second Chance
E13
Second ChanceSomething is killing sheep. At first thought to be a fox until Roy's strange behavior makes some people think otherwise. Meg's sister is in town for a visit, and Meg receives a job offer from her Tutor.
Call Me Kate
E14
Call Me KateAs Meg and Jodi plan to move to Melbourne, Drover's Run needs to hire a new hand. Kate, a school friend of Jodi's, gets the job. Working at Killarney proves a challenge for Kate when she has her first run-in with Sandra.
Desperate and Dateless
E15
Desperate and DatelessOn the way to the B and S ball, little goes as planned. Kate's car is stolen, Dave's car breaks down, Alex gets in a bar fight, and Stevie misses a big chance to unload some items on the black market.
Magnetic Attraction
E16
Magnetic AttractionWhen Stevie's daughter Rose arrives unannounced, life at Drovers is thrown into turmoil for everyone - and Stevie is faced with revealing the biggest secret of her life.
Every Breath You Take
E17
Every Breath You TakeAn innocent flirtation turns into something more dangerous for Kate as Stevie and Alex finally realise their dream of starting a rodeo school.
My Brother's Keeper
E18
My Brother's KeeperStevie falls for the charismatic Kane, while Alex's growing friendship with him creates estrangement between the Ryan brothers.
Saturn Returns
E19
Saturn ReturnsTess'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.
Friendly Fire
E20
Friendly FireAlex and Stevie's friendship is put to the test when Kane comes between them.
Secrets and Lies
E21
Secrets and LiesTess's plans to propose to Nick go haywire when Dave makes a discovery that threatens to derail the proposal permanently.
For Love or Money
E22
For Love or MoneyWhen Stevie's unwelcome visit from her past catches up with her, she decides to run again, ultimately making a decision that will change her future and the future of others - and this time she asks Kane to come with her. But will a dark secret Kane is keeping change everything? Meanwhile, just what are Harry's plans for Tess and Drover's following her engagement to Nick? With Tess and Nick making it official Harry sees this as his way in for Drovers.
Dangerous Waters
E23
Dangerous WatersAs marriage looms for Tess and Nick, Tess finds herself in over her head.
Where There's Fire
E24
Where There's FireForever unlucky in love, Jodi Fountain finally looked set for some happiness with newcomer Luke Morgan. But just as the romance is blossoming, Jodi's new position in the Country Fire Service is compromised, when suspicion falls on Luke over a series of arson attacks. And while she initially leaps to his defence, eventually even Jodi finds herself suspecting Luke. Elsewhere, newly engaged pair Tess and Nick sit for a pre-marriage compatibility test and achieve a 100 per cent score.
Trembling on the Brink
E25
Trembling on the BrinkAn earth tremor makes Tess worried about the omens for her wedding to Nick, but when the earth moves for Stevie and Alex, they try and pretend that nothing happened.
This Moment Forward
E26
This Moment ForwardNick and Tess approach the altar at last, but there's family heartache to endure before any glimpse of a gold ring and a future together.
Something to Prove
E27
Something to ProveBoth Kate and Stevie let pride take over trying to prove themselves in preparation for Tess and Nick's return from their honeymoon. A move within the homestead at Drover's, courtesy of Stevie, provides Alex with healing as a long held weight is lifted.
My House Is Your House
E28
My House Is Your HouseThe Drovers girls have a tough time adjusting to Nick as the new 'Man of the House', and when Dave makes a career-threatening mistake, love, loyalty and family ties are called into question.
A McLeod Daughter
E29
A McLeod DaughterTess and Claire's cousin, Jasmine McLeod, appears at the farm telling everyone she's Hugh McLeod's daughter, there to spread the ashes of her father on the property. However it soon becomes clear that she has ulterior motives.
The Things We Do for Love
E30
The Things We Do for LoveAlex helps Jasmine McLeod overcome her fear of riding and in the process finds himself falling in love with her; Meanwhile Tess decides she wants to start a family but how will Nick cope when Charlotte comes to stay.
Love Interrupted
E31
Love InterruptedNick and Tess discover the honeymoon is well and truely over when Nick's ex-girlfriend, Sally Clements, returns with a revelation that might threaten the newlywed Nick and Tess's happiness. Stevie is also shocked to discover who her secret admirer is...will she be able to resist his charms?
Twice Bitten
E32
Twice BittenTensions are rife with Kane now living in the cottage with Stevie and Sally staying in the big house with Nick and Tess. Stevie struggles to trust Kane when it appears as though he might be reverting to old ways. Tess struggles with the revelation of Nick's impending fatherhood, which is compounded by the family's reaction to the new arrival.