Snowy River: The McGregor Saga

Season 2

Inspired by Banjo Paterson's famous poem, The Man from Snowy River, this series is about cattle rancher Matt McGregor, his family, and their neighbours in the township of Paterson's Ridge in Australia's Snowy Mountains.

19 Episodes

The Hostage
E1
The HostageColin speaks out against alcohol after a teenager is found drunk. The bootleggers in turn set light to the church. At the same time, Grady Hocking and his two sons, George and Greg, have come to town.
The Savage Land
E2
The Savage LandWhen Matt, Luke, and Oliver Blackwood travel to the outback town of Salt Springs to buy cattle, they become stranded in the desert after saving an Aborigine woman arrested for attempted murder by a violent trooper. Meanwhile, Kathleen takes over the town's newspaper. With Ben Geurens as Michael O'Neil.
The Railroad
E3
The RailroadPoor railroad workers live in deplorable conditions, and Kathleen sets out to help them and their families.
Fathers and Sons
E4
Fathers and SonsVictoria returns from England with her fiancé, Baron Hugh Trevalyan, in tow. However, friction is caused in the Blackwood house when it emerges that Hugh is not as gallant as he seems. Meanwhile, Rob takes on a contract to supply the British army with wild horses and it proves to be a difficult challenge.
The Manly Art
E5
The Manly ArtThe arrival of a travelling boxing troupe in Paterson's Ridge, led by "Dandy" Jim O'Rourke, has the community, including the McGregors, ready to try their hand. A visiting pianist is suspected of being a con man.
The Dry Argument
E6
The Dry ArgumentThe drought torments Paterson's Ridge, and a drifter arrives and offers to help Kathleen find an underground well. Matt is suspicious of the drifter, whose name is James. As it turns out, James was recently released from prison and is eager to make a new,
Servant of the People
E7
Servant of the PeopleIn Melbourne, Matt defends the struggling, poverty-stricken farmers of Paterson's Ridge and Kathleen is eager to lend a helping hand. However, tragedy strikes en-route to Melbourne when a government employee tries to prevent Kathleen from delivering some
The Search
E8
The SearchA woman named Joanna is looking for her vagabond father and enlists Matt's help. Some tension rises between Joanna and Kathleen because Kathleen feels that Joanna is attracted to Matt. What Joanna and Matt do discover is that Joanna's father is dead, but
The Lost Child
E9
The Lost ChildJoanna and Kathleen go on a quest to find Joanna's half-brother. When they do find him, they discover that his adoptive father is abusive. Joanna and Kathleen take Joanna's half-brother, away from the violent man, along with the man's helpless wife and hi
The Foundling
E10
The FoundlingWhile going to fish one day, Colin and Rob discover the stagecoach, which tumbled down a cliff. The only survivors are a woman and a baby. The woman, Ruth Whitney, claims that the baby is not hers, but nobody in Paterson's Ridge believes her.
The Long Arm of the Law
E11
The Long Arm of the LawEdward Dengate is the new constable in Paterson's Ridge, which he hates because he would rather be a farmer. Matt convinces Edward's father that he cannot choose his son's life for him, and Edward leaves to fulfill his dream.
The Recruit
E12
The RecruitThe British army comes to town and attempts to recruit the locals using some dubious methods. Much to Matt's dismay, Rob is tempted to enlist. However, Rob finds himself conflicted about leaving because of his growing feelings for Ruth.
The Reilly Gang
E13
The Reilly GangThe notorious Reilly gang turns up in Paterson's Ridge in an attempt to evade being captured by the state troopers. While Matt and Rob are away mustering, the Reillys arrive at Langara and take Colin, Emily and Danni captive.
The Choice
E14
The ChoiceRuth is forced to make a difficult decision after she is offered a position with the Associated Press in America. Ruth's article on the founding father of Paterson's Ridge threatens to unearth a Blackwood family secret.
Man and Boy
E15
Man and BoyTensions rise in Paterson's Ridge when a Koorie woman, Lizzie, and her son, Sam, come to town. Racist attitudes are exacerbated when livestock are found killed with a spear. Lizzie is eager for Sam to receive a formal education but he is torn between goin
Flight of Fancy
E16
Flight of FancyAeronaut Henry Faulkner makes an emergency landing in Paterson's Ridge and causes quite a stir. Matt is especially jealous of the friendship Henry strikes up with Kathleen. Michael is impressed by Henry's flying plans and is inspired to experiment on his
Code of Ethics
E17
Code of EthicsKathleen publishes an article that suggests political corruption is responsible for some very successful landownership sales in the area. The source of her information is a Member of Parliament who wishes to remain anonymous. Meanwhile, the Premier requests that Matt investigate possible cases of corruption on the land committee. When Kathleen's article is published, she finds herself at loggerheads with Matt as its publication suggests that Matt is the one who leaked the story. When she refuses to reveal her real source, she faces some tough questions from the government and a possible prison sentence.
The Cutting Edge
E18
The Cutting EdgeThe town's lumber mill is in dire financial straights and the owner dies after being confronted by a disgruntled employee. When the mill owner's son, John Archer, takes over, he struggles to make the business viable and fails to bond with the employees wh
House of Worship
E19
House of WorshipReligious conflict occurs in Paterson's Ridge when a Jewish, Russian family moves to the town. They are haunted by their painful past and find adapting to life in a Christian community difficult. Meanwhile, the town pulls together to build a new church bu