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McLeod's Daughters: Out of the Ashes

McLeod's DaughtersSeason 42004-02-11

Overview

Six 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.

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Series
McLeod's Daughters
Season
Season 4
Episode
Episode 1
Air date
2004-02-11

Episode context

Out of the Ashes is Episode 1 in Season 4 of McLeod's Daughters. It aired on 2004-02-11.

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Episode 2: Double Dealing 2004-02-18 Tess is disconcerted to learn Stevie can 'read' her so well whilst playing poker. Stevie explains the theory of 'tells' – 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.

More episodes from this season

Episode 3: Jack of all Shades 2004-02-25 Tess' world is turned upside down by the arrival of a man claiming to be Jack McLeod's long lost son. Episode 4: Day of Reckoning 2004-03-03 Sandra 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. Episode 5: Great Expectations 2004-03-10 Stevie uncovers a dying man's secret, and some secrets of her own are ready to rock Drovers Run. Episode 6: Game of Chance 2004-03-17 When Tess's fantasy world collides with reality, she finds herself pulled in two different directions, and must decide between the two men who love her. Episode 7: When Sparks Fly 2004-03-24 Tess and Nick try to put their faltering relationship back on track, but there is an explosion that neither sees coming. Episode 8: Show of Love 2004-03-31 Alex 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. Episode 9: Father's Day 2004-04-14 Tess has a fight on her hands when Peter claims custody of Charlotte. Alex enlists the help of his barrister father, Bryce. Episode 10: Flesh and Blood 2004-04-21 An old well on Drovers Run holds a forgotten secret for Tess, leading her to a devastating decision about the future. Nick and Alex receive some surprising news. Episode 11: Fool for Love 2004-04-28 Stevie's ex husband arrives at Drovers with some surprising news - their divorce never went through, he's here to win her back. Episode 12: Make or Break 2004-05-05 Tess trusts the wrong stranger and has to rescue Jodi from a dangerous situation.

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