McLeod's Daughters: Season 2
The second season of McLeod's Daughters aired from 27 March 2002 to 16 October 2002.
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of McLeod's Daughters Season 1.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Season overview
The second season of McLeod's Daughters aired from 27 March 2002 to 16 October 2002.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
The Drover's Connection
Mar 27, 2002 · 44 min
Jodi is torn between the truth and Becky's feelings when she realises that Sean's sudden visions are not as innocent as they seem. Meanwhile, Claire's flirtation with Peter takes a
Through the Looking Glass
Apr 3, 2002 · 44 min
During a rabbit plague a baby turns up on Alex's doorstep. Meanwhile, Peter and Claire struggle to deny their feelings for each other.
Desperate Measures
Apr 10, 2002 · 44 min
Becky is being stalked by someone who blames her for her life falling aparty. Meanwhile, Claire and Peter draw closer.
The Bore War
Apr 17, 2002 · 44 min
Claire and Nick come to blows over a vital supply of water in a dry spell. Soon the dispute turns personal and old friends become enemies.
Hello Stranger
Apr 24, 2002 · 44 min
When a good looking charmer arrives out of the blue at Drovers Run no-one is more surprised than Jodi to find out this is her father, returned after an 18 year absence, while Meg's
A Dry Spell
May 1, 2002 · 44 min
As final preparations for the Miss Gungellan ball continue, Meg is faced with a difficult decision; to stay at the place she loves or to leave with the man she loves. Jodi is despe
Three's a Crowd
May 8, 2002 · 44 min
As Tess feels increasingly isolated from Claire, she works hard to bring Nick and Alex back together, an effort which backfires when she lets a Ryan family secret out of the bag.
The Bridle Waltz
May 15, 2002 · 44 min
Becky realises that she has no choice but to tell Claire that Peter is married and Tess accepts a partnership in the city.
To Have and to Hold
Jul 3, 2002 · 44 min
Claire finally realises what a mistake she's made, while Tess struggles to convince herself that she's made the best decision of her life.
Home Is Where the Heart Is
Jul 10, 2002 · 44 min
Claire and Drovers Run are in deep trouble, and Tess, the only person who might be able to avert disaster, is immersed in her new life in the city.
Wildfire
Jul 17, 2002 · 44 min
Mark Howard returns to the district, determined to drag brother Sean into his life of illegality. Meanwhile, Meg finds that she has competition for Terry's affections and Terry fin
Hounded
Jul 24, 2002 · 44 min
Frank Da Costa, the new cop in town, has it in for Terry. When Terry unwittingly on-sells stolen goods to Tess, he sets up an explosive confrontation that will unearth the dark sec
Steer Trek
Jul 31, 2002 · 44 min
Droving cattle on a stock route, Nick and Tess's feelings for each other become stronger, until Nick discovers he has unexpected competition. With Becky in charge, she is committed
Brave J
Aug 7, 2002 · 44 min
Claire's attempts to get her life and business back in order are complicated by Peter's surprise return.
You Can Leave Your Hat On
Aug 14, 2002 · 44 min
When Jodi's cooking gives five young men food poisoning, the women of Drovers must convince the Killarney men to put on a strip show. At the same time, Claire and Alex's business p
Stripped Bare
Aug 21, 2002 · 44 min
Professional thieves clean out both Drover's Run and Wilgul, exposing some of the fault lines in the women's relationships.
Blame It on the Moonlight
Sep 4, 2002 · 44 min
Romance is in the air for Jodi as Alberto returns, but Homestay guests bring problems for Tess. Marty comes back and sparks fly between him and Claire, until a certain incident wit
Made to Be Broken
Sep 18, 2002 · 44 min
The war between Peter on one side and Claire and Alex on the other turns ugly when Peter starts circulating rumours about a secret in Alex's past.
Best of Enemies
Sep 25, 2002 · 44 min
Claire has to deal with cattle theft and an old adversary, while Tess and Nick's relationship esculates. Brick is keeping his distance from Becky, but she refuses to let Jake get c
No More Mr Nice Guy
Oct 9, 2002 · 44 min
On the eve of the Gungellan Show, Claire and Tess are shocked to learn Drovers Run is being reposessed... but there's a greater surprise to come; Claire has an announcement. Becky
Future Perfect
Oct 16, 2002 · 44 min
Peter puts an astonishing proposition to Claire which will change her life. Claire is unsure of herself following the discovery of her pregnancy and finds herself considering a pr