McLeod's Daughters

Claire returns to Drovers Run after her stay in the hospital, but she must deal with the lie she told that Alex is the father of her child when he isn't; Meg agonizes over whether to send more money to Jodi who is still on her overseas travels.

Claire and Alex's lie about the baby causes friction between the sisters; Claire insists on keeping Tess at arm's length.

Becky finally finds out what happened to Brick; Jodi's dreams of a big wedding cause tension with Alberto.

Tess believes Sally is cheating on Nick; Alberto calls off the wedding after discovering Jodi cheated overseas.

Claire can't fit in any of her riding clothes; At Jodi's hens night, a game of truth or dare reveals far more than was intended.

With last-minute wedding preparations underway, Jodi's father blows in unexpectedly, which creates tensions in the family; a series of events show Jodi that she and Alberto have very different outlooks on married life.

Becky and Jake are forced to steal a horse; Alex is upset when Claire starts buying up old horses to save them from going for dog food.

Claire discovers a hidden treasure which brings back ghostly memories of her mother; Claire has a gnawing fear that she too will die in childbirth.

The joy surrounding Harry and Liz's 30th anniversary is shattered when Harry's nagging suspicions about Alex not being the father of Claire's baby explodes into a fit of rage after an innocent remark leads to Liz confessing a long-held secret.

Harry and Alex battle each other; Tess is attracted to the new vet.

When a journalist friend of Tess' visits Drovers Run, everyone's private lives suddenly becomes very public.

The revelations about Jake's background test his relationship with Becky.

Acting as the father of Claire's baby causes problems for Alex when Sandra Kinsella appears on the scene.

When Jodi receives a mysterious chain letter, she discards it immediately; the scattered pieces of the letter have barely hit the compost when Becky announces that the cattle are sick; further misfortune soon strikes Drovers Run.

Nick and Alex must face the truth of their father's new girlfriend while they argue over Harry's proposal; Tess stubbornly refuses to ask for outside help to shear her alpacas, insisting on doing the job herself.

Mysterious lights are seen by Claire and Tess over Drovers Run; Tess is determined to believe they are a good omen, but Claire in the last stages of pregnancy, insists that trouble awaits; she goes into labour in the middle of a paddock.

It's been a week since baby McLeod was born, but she still remains nameless. Claire suffers from severe cabin fever while adjusting to motherhood and running Drover's Run.

Peter arrives while Claire is having the baby's naming ceremony with her friends and family.

The misjudgments and misunderstandings of characters in the novel "Pride and Prejudice" echo in the lives at Drover's Run; Jodi's job in the fire service comes under threat; Jodi is determined to succeed at being in the fire department.

Becky and Jake join in a business partnership with Claire and Tess; Claire has issues with some of Jake's clients.

Alex and Nick compete for the affections of a woman named Ellie when her car breaks down.

The future of the farm becomes uncertain as it's placed under quarantine; Claire is convinced by Vince Lavise to run for a seat on the Gungellan Farmers' Council; Meg and Terry have their eye on a piece of land but can't come up with the deposit.

Claire's role as spokesperson for the local farmers' association requires her to visit Melbourne; Alex hopes to meet his biological father.

Claire and Alex are still in Melbourne; Tess tries to deal with the fear and shock of discovering a lump on her breast; Meg hopes to reign in her and Terry's spending by cutting back on unnecessary items.

Tess and Dave split up; prompted by Becky, Claire asks Harry if she can use King Harold in a new breeding program on Drovers; Harry agrees, only to go back on the deal when Sandra claims he'd promised King Harold to her.

Drovers Run hosts the Regional Young Farmer of the Year contest and Becky is surprised to learn that Jake has entered; he tells her he's going to win her back; they compete neck and neck and slowly Becky is won over by his persistence and charm.

Tess begins to grow concerned as her operation approaches; Claire reminisces when an old friend appears.

Tess nervously awaits the results of her medical tests; Tess's premonition of death appears to be unfounded until tragedy strikes.

Claire's death has a dramatic impact; Tess is haunted by the ghost of her sister and the nagging belief that she could have saved her.

Tess and Stevie continue to fight but when Charlotte is bitten by a poisonous spider they must put their differences aside.