Season 5 Episodes: (Recaps courtesy of Ninemsn)
1. No Man's Land
Sally and baby Harrison now living at Wilgul threatens Tess's marriage; she escapes on an overnight muster only to be faced with a life and death situation she herself causes. Meanwhile, Alex and Dave are concerned about Harry's state of mind since Sandra left.
Song Credits:
Take the Rain Away--Rebecca Lavelle
McLeods Daughters Theme--Rebecca Lavelle
2. Little White Lies
The women of Drovers take on the big boys of the sheep industry at the annual Wool Expo. As Nick's web of lies about Sally and the baby come undone Tess makes her feelings clear leaving him no choice but to leave Drover's Run and his wife behind.
Song Credits:
Stay--Rebecca Lavelle
Utopia--Southend
McLeods Daughters Theme--Rebecca Lavelle
3. Rules of Disengagement
Meg heads home earlier than scheduled when she hears of Nick and Tess' estrangement, but soon finds Tess is burying her head in the sand, with work. Meanwhile, Meg is shocked to learn of Jodi's newfound enthusiasm for drag racing and unimpressed when she learns Terry appears to have done little to dissuade her.
Song Credits:
Hey Girl--Rebecca Lavelle
Love Somebody--Noiseworks
Utopia--Southend
McLeods Daughters Theme--Rebecca Lavelle
4.Once Were Heroes
The passionate, stubborn side of Dave is exposed when he stumbles across an injured horse and believes he has found a descendent, a Waler, of the first settlement horses. Meanwhile, Jodi is torn between her job and preventing Luke from taking dangerous risks and ruining his future; Meg and Terry realise they've been too busy embracing change to give their old relationship time; Sally ends up in hospital with a blood clot on the lungs.
Song Credits:
Common Ground--Rebecca Lavelle
Burning Plant Smell--Ammonia
McLeods Daughters Theme--Rebecca Lavelle
5. Return of the Black Queen
Harry is secretly thrilled when he hears Sandra is back in town, however their initial meeting doesn't go well when neither are capable of confessing their love. Meanwhile, Kate tries to convince Stevie to reinstate Jodi, whom she fired the previous week, but Stevie won't budge unless Jodi admits she's wrong, and Jodi won't return unless Stevie asks her.
Song Credits:
Strip Jack Naked--Rebecca Lavelle
Bail Me Out--Pete Murray
Good Woman's Love--Troy Cassar Daley
McLeods Daughters Theme--Rebecca Lavelle
6. Do You Read Me...?
Incapacitated by an injured foot, a bored Stevie has become addicted to the two-way radio, which causes her to get involved in a mystery. Kate is offered a farm manager's job at Kinsellas by Sandra.
Song Credits:
Stay--Rebecca Lavelle
Belonging--Pete Murray
McLeods Daughters Theme--Rebecca Lavelle
7. Taking Care of Business
Kate's job as overseer of Sandra's property isn't quite her dream job, as she isn't respected by the men. Jodi has gone into business for herself. Tess and Stevie are just barely managing Drovers on their own. Dave steps up in an effort to get Nick and Tess reunited.
Song Credits:
Hey Girl--Rebecca Lavelle
McLeods Daughters Theme--Rebecca Lavelle
8. Old Flames
Looking forward to a high-school hiking-club reunion, Kate is in for a shock when her first love, Daniel Ponter, turns up. The reunion also stirs up some difficult feelings for Jodi. Sally arrives to take Harrison home.
Song Credits:
Hopeless Case--Rebecca Lavelle
McLeods Daughters Theme--Rebecca Lavelle
9. Body Blows
After Harry suffers a stroke, and the cause is traced back to heart disease, he reconsiders his plans for Killarney. Meg decides to throw her hat into the political ring, but her stance causes her to hit an unexpected snag. Alex asks Jodi to show his new bull in competition.
Song Credits:
Never Enough--Rebecca Lavelle
McLeods Daughters Theme--Rebecca Lavelle
10. Sins of the Father
Nick discovers that Harry's heart illness may effect him in more ways than he realized, causing distress for himself and Tess. The women of Drovers win the lottery, but their ticket continues to stay just out of their reach. Cattle from Drovers goes missing at Killarney, and Alex suspects Sandra is responsible.
Song Credits:
Hopeless Case--Rebecca Lavelle
McLeods Daughters Theme--Rebecca Lavelle
11. Boy Made Good
When Stevie's high school boyfriend re-enters her life, she must decide whether to tell him about Rose. Terry leaves Luke in charge of the truck stop but Luke may be in over his head.
Song Credits:
Hey Girl--Rebecca Lavelle
McLeods Daughters Theme--Rebecca Lavelle
12. The Pearl
Jodi must face reality when Luke once again gets himself into hot water, and her friends are nearly torn apart trying to help her stop him from getting himself in deeper. Meanwhile, Dave, Nick and Tess learn a lesson in money management.
Song Credits:
McLeods Daughters Theme--Rebecca Lavelle
13. The Prodigal Daughter
Another McLeod cousin, Regan, visits Drovers Run and causes a few problems, but Stevie must rely on Regan's help to escape a life-threatening farm accident. Dave is attracted to Regan.
Song Credits:
Love You, Hate You--Rebecca Lavelle
McLeods Daughters Theme--Rebecca Lavelle
14. Love and Obsession
As Dave and Regan fall for each other, Kate realizes Regan has a secret she'll do anything to protect. Nick is sleepwalking, and Tess worries.
Song Credits:
Strip Jack Naked--Rebecca Lavelle
McLeods Daughters Theme--Rebecca Lavelle
15. One Long, Long Day
Dave, Regan & Tess go on an afternoon picnic when Nick heads into town for a meeting. Stevie takes care of Charlotte for the afternoon, but when the child goes missing, she turns Drovers upside down to find her. Jodi gives Kate a facial, with disastrous results.
Song Credits:
Hopeless Case--Rebecca Lavelle
McLeods Daughters Theme--Rebecca Lavelle
16. Down to Earth
Nick and Tess prepare to leave Drovers Run for their trip to Argentina.
Tess & Stevie are blindsided by Regan's announcement that she plans to dig up the land in search of gold. Jodi meets a handsome stranger, Rob, who turns out to be the new overseer at Killarney.
Song Credits:
Had To Happen--Rebecca Lavelle
McLeods Daughters Theme--Rebecca Lavelle
17. Heart of Gold
When Regan brings in equipment to further mine, the women of Drovers put up a fight and vow to stop her, in a legal way or not. Rob clashes with Sandra over farm equipment. Dave finds that his involvement with Regan is not making him any friends.
Song Credits:
Sometimes--Rebecca Lavelle
McLeods Daughters Theme--Rebecca Lavelle
18. Taking Flight
It's Harry's birthday and he's feeling despressed. Alex drives Sandra to Fisher for an appointment. Kate tries to avoid Dave during a birdcall competition, but he makes it difficult.
Song Credits:
The Siren's Song--Rebecca Lavelle
McLeods Daughters Theme--Rebecca Lavelle
19. Make Believe
Kate's grandmother comes for a visit and Kate is in hot water when she's caught in a web of her own lies.
Song Credits:
Understand Me--Rebecca Lavelle
McLeods Daughters Theme--Rebecca Lavelle
20. Heaven and Earth
Stevie tries to save a life as a dust storm sweeps across Drovers Run. Meanwhile, Harry buys the truck stop and appoints Moira as manager, leaving Terry as a lowly mechanic.
Song Credits:
So Sorry--Rebecca Lavelle
McLeods Daughters Theme--Rebecca Lavelle
21. Moonstruck
Alex is overcome by toxic fumes while cleaning an old water tank. Jodi gives Meg advice about how to fix her relationship with Terry. Stevie discovers that Meg is hiding something concerning Jodi's birth.
Song Credits:
We Got It Wrong--Rebecca Lavelle
McLeods Daughters Theme--Rebecca Lavelle
22. If You Build It...
Stevie locks horns with Sandra, but then later helps her through a crisis. Alex spends the day with Charlotte and learns some surprising information about Rob. Jodi thinks Rob might be gay.
Song Credits:
Broken Dreams--Rebecca Lavelle
McLeods Daughters Theme--Rebecca Lavelle
23. Out of Time
Stevie has to decide whether or not to tell her daughter Rose who her real mother is, when Rose, and Stevie's sister Michelle, arrive for a visit. Rob learns that Jodi thinks he's gay and decides to have a little fun with her.
Song Credits:
All I Ever Wanted Is Love--Rebecca Lavelle
McLeods Daughters Theme--Rebecca Lavelle
24. Betwixt and Between
Rose looks for answers as she devles into Stevie's past. Jodi is forced to spend the day with Rob transporting cattle. Kate, Meg and Dave have to bring in the cattle when they get loose.
Song Credits:
Don't Judge--Rebecca Lavelle
McLeods Daughters Theme--Rebecca Lavelle
25. Truth or Dare
Dave's brother drops in, literally, for a visit and look out Kate! Stevie and Alex hunt a predator that is stalking the animals on Drovers Run and Killarney. Jodi contemplates changing her name.
Song Credits:
Love You, Hate You--Rebecca Lavelle
McLeods Daughters Theme--Rebecca Lavelle
26. The King and I
Jodi's world is turned topsy-turvy when she receives a birthday gift from the deceased, Jack McLeod. Dave begins training a new veterinary student.
Song Credits:
Never Enough--Rebecca Lavelle
McLeods Daughters Theme--Rebecca Lavelle
27. Intentions
Dave is threatened with a sexual harrassment lawsuit from his former student. After confronting Meg about Jack's gift to her, Jodi realizes her whole life has been a lie, and she struggles with her identity, while spending time with Rob.
Song Credits:
Sometimes--Rebecca Lavelle
McLeods Daughters Theme--Rebecca Lavelle
28. Stranger Than Fiction
Jodi learns that her mother's novel is based on real life, as it details the mystery surrounding her birth. Harry clashes with Alex over a deal.
Song Credits:
I Wish the Past Was Different--Rebecca Lavelle
McLeods Daughters Theme--Rebecca Lavelle
29. Twelve and A Half Hours Behind
Tess returns home to Drovers, with news that she's pregnant, but her joy is soon turned to grief when Nick's plane crashes and he is presumed dead. Jodi attempts to verify that she is Jack McLeod's daughter.
Song Credits:
Did I Tell You--Rebecca Lavelle
McLeods Daughters Theme--Rebecca Lavelle
30. Anniversary
Sandra worries about Harry. While planning a celebration of Nick's life, on the 1st Anniversary of their marriage, Tess anticipates seeing Nick's ghost, as she did Claire's.
Song Credits:
McLeods Daughters Theme--Rebecca Lavelle
31. Body & Soul
Alex goes on a journey to grieve over Nick, while Harry believes keeping his grandson close to him is the most important thing in the world right now. Tess receives a letter Nick wrote to her before he died.
Song Credits:
In His Eyes--Rebecca Lavelle
McLeods Daughters Theme--Rebecca Lavelle
32. New Beginnings
Stevie realizes she's in love with Alex, but can't bring herself to tell him. Harry continues to push for his grandson to live near him, despite the objections of Sandra. Jodi gets the results of her DNA test. Tess has a strange reocurring dream..about Nick!
Song Credits:
Take The Rain Away--Rebecca Lavelle
McLeods Daughters Theme--Rebecca Lavelle
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