The third season of the long-running Australian outback drama ''

McLeod's Daughters ''McLeod's Daughters'' is an Australian drama television series created by Posie Graeme-Evans and Caroline Stanton for the Nine Network, which aired from 8 August 2001, to 31 January 2009, lasting eight seasons. It stars Lisa Chappell and Brid ...

'' began airing on 12 February 2003, and concluded on 29 October 2003, with a total of 30 episodes.

Cast

Regular

Lisa Chappell Lisa Irene Chappell (born 18 October 1968) is a New Zealand actress and musician. She is known for her roles as Chelsea Redfern in '' Gloss'' (1987–90), her acting debut, and as Claire McLeod in ''McLeod's Daughters'' (2001–03), a performanc ...

as Claire McLeod *

Bridie Carter Bridie Carter (born 18 December 1970) is an Australian actress best known for her role as the main character of Tess Silverman McLeod on the television drama series ''McLeod's Daughters''. Early life Bridie was born and raised in Melbourne, Au ...

as Tess Silverman McLeod *

Jessica Napier Jessica Napier (born 13 April 1979) is a New Zealand-born actress based in Australia. She has appeared in a number of feature films, including ''Love Serenade'', ''Blackrock'', '' Cut'', ''City Loop'', ''Angst'', '' The Illustrated Family Docto ...

as Becky Howard *

Rachael Carpani Rachael Ann Carpani (born 24 August 1980) is an Australian actress best known as Jodi Fountain in ''McLeod's Daughters''. Biography Carpani grew up on a property near Dural, in Sydney's Hills District. Carpani has twice been nominated at th ...

as Jodi Fountain *

Aaron Jeffery Aaron C. Jeffery is a Logie Award-winning New Zealand-Australian actor. He is best known for his roles as Terry Watson in '' Water Rats'', as Alex Ryan in ''McLeod's Daughters'', and as Matt "Fletch" Fletcher in ''Wentworth''. Early and personal ...

as Alex Ryan *

Myles Pollard Myles Pollard (born 4 November 1972) is an Australian actor. He is known for his role as Dr. James Edmunds (Home and Away), James Edmunds in ''Home and Away'' and previously Nick Ryan (McLeod's Daughters), Nick Ryan on the TV series ''McLeod's ...

as Nick Ryan *

Sonia Todd Sonia Todd (born 1959; Adelaide) is an Australian actress. She is best known for her television roles as Sgt. Georgia Rattray in ''Police Rescue'', Meg Fountain in ''McLeod's Daughters'' and Gina Austin in the soap opera ''Home and Away''. B ...

as Meg Fountain *

Simmone Jade Mackinnon Simone Jade Mackinnon (born 19 March 1973) is an Australian actress. She is best known for role as Allie Reese on ''Baywatch'' (1999–2000) and Stevie Hall on ''McLeod's Daughters'' (2003–2009). Early life Mackinnon was born in Mount Isa, Q ...

as Stevie Hall

Recurring

John Jarratt John Jarratt is an Australian television film actor, producer and director and TV presenter who rose to fame through his work in the Australian New Wave. He has appeared in a number of film roles including '' Picnic at Hanging Rock'' (1975), ' ...

as Terry Dodge *

Marshall Napier James Marshall Napier (22 October 1951 – 14 August 2022) was a New Zealand-born character actor, playwright and graphic artist. He is known for a succession of strong supporting roles in Australasian films and television shows. He has also h ...

as Harry Ryan *

Doris Younane Doris Younane (born 25 February 1963) is an Australian stage and screen actress notable for her role in ''McLeod's Daughters'' where she played Moira Doyle. She is of Lebanese descent.Inge Hornstra Inge Hornstra (born 21 May 1974) is an Australian-born stage and television actress. She is best known for her roles on ''Heartbreak High'' and ''McLeod's Daughters''. Early life Hornstra was born in 1974 in the Netherlands to Dutch parents. ...

as Sandra Kinsella *Ben Mortley as Alberto Borelli (episodes 1–6) *

Catherine Wilkin Catherine Wilkin (born October 1950) is a New Zealand actor who has worked in New Zealand and Australia. Career Wilkin has acted in many Australian television shows, with a mix of guest and multi-episode recurring roles. She played the recur ...

as Liz Ryan (episodes 1–10) *

Brett Tucker Brett Alan Tucker (born 21 May 1972) is an Australian actor and singer. He was a series regular in ''The Saddle Club'', ''McLeod's Daughters'', and ''Mistresses''. He is also known for his role as Daniel Fitzgerald in ''Neighbours''. He playe ...

as Dave Brewer (episodes 1–25) *

Charlie Clausen Charlie Clausen (born 31 July 1977) is an Australian actor most known for his role as Jake Harrison on ''McLeod's Daughters'' in 2003 and as Acting Sergeant Alex Kirby on the police drama series ''Blue Heelers'', which he starred in for the ma ...

as Jake Harrison (episodes 1–26)

Guest

*Kathryn Hartman as Sally Clements *

Fletcher Humphrys Fletcher Humphrys (born 1 April 1976) is an Australian actor. He is best known for his roles as Brett 'Brick' Buchanon in ''McLeod's Daughters'' and as Alex Kearns in '' All Saints''. Career Humphrys made his acting debut in 1993, appearing in ...

as Brick Buchanon *Richard Healy as Kevin Fountain *

Rodger Corser Rodger Corser (born 28 February 1973) is an Australian actor. He is best known for his portrayals of Detective Senior Sergeant Steve Owen in the Nine Network crime mini-series ''Underbelly'', based on the Melbourne gangland killings, Senior Serg ...

as Peter Johnson ;Notes

Episodes

Production

The third season of ''McLeod's Daughters'' was announced in June 2002, and went into production in September 2002. It was originally commissioned for 26 episodes, before being extended to 30 episodes. The season saw the departure of two of its leading characters – Jessica Napier and Lisa Chappell. Chappell was replaced with actress Simmone Jade Mackinnon in the role of Stevie Hall.

Reception

Ratings

On average, ''McLeod's Daughters'' received an audience of 1.50 million, and ranked at #6 for its third season. Episode 28, "My Noon, "My Midnight" was watched by 1,705,000 viewers.

Awards and nominations

The third season of ''McLeod's Daughters'' received four wins and six nominations at the 2004 Logie Awards. It also received one nomination at the 2004 AFI Awards. Wins *

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Logie Award for Most Popular Australian Program The Silver Logie for Most Popular Australian Program was an award presented at the Australian TV Week Logie Awards. The award was given to recognise the popularity of Australian programs, originally state based awards and then awarded nationally. ...

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Gold Logie Award for Most Popular Personality on Australian Television The Gold Logie Award for Most Popular Personality on Australian Television, commonly referred to simply as the Gold Logie, is an award presented annually at the Australian Logie Awards. The Gold Logie was first awarded at the 2nd Annual TV W ...

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Logie Award for Most Popular New Female Talent The Silver Logie for Most Popular New Female Talent was an award presented at the Australian TV Week Logie Awards. It was first awarded at the 41st Annual TV Week Logie Awards ceremony, held in 1999. The award is given to honour a standout perfo ...

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Logie Award for Most Outstanding Actress The Logie Award for Most Outstanding Actress, commonly known as the Silver Logie for Most Outstanding Actress, is an award presented annually at the Australian TV Week Logie Awards. It was first awarded at the 30th Annual TV Week Logie Awards i ...

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Logie Award for Most Outstanding Drama Series The Silver Logie for Most Outstanding Drama Series is an award presented annually at the Australian TV Week Logie Awards. The award is given to recognise an outstanding Australian drama series. The winner and nominees of this award are chosen b ...

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References

McLeod's Daughters seasons 2003 Australian television seasons {{DEFAULTSORT:McLeod's Daughters (Season 3)