The fifth 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 ...

'' began airing on 9 February 2005 and concluded on 23 November 2005 with a total of 32 episodes. This is the first season where the opening credits are changed. They now feature both the actor's or actress' name and the character's name. Also, the theme song is now a remixed version of the original, still performed by

Rebecca Lavelle Bec Lavelle (born 18 March 1980 in Maitland) is an Australian musician, singer-songwriter. Lavelle provided lead vocals for songs on TV drama, ''McLeod's Daughters'' (2001–2009). The tracks are written by Posie Graeme-Evans and Chris Harriot ...

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, A ...

(Tess),

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

(Stevie), Rachael Carpani (Jodi),

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''. Personal life ...

(Alex),

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 pla ...

(Dave), and

Michala Banas Michala Elizabeth Laurinda Banas (born 14 November 1978) is a New Zealand television actress and singer. She is best known for her roles as Marissa Taylor in '' Always Greener'' and as Kate Manfredi in '' McLeod's Daughters''. Life and career B ...

(Kate) return as main cast members.

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

(Nick) returns as a main cast member before his character leaves for Argentina. He will return in the sixth season as a recurring character when it is discovered Nick is still alive.

Sonia Todd Sonia Todd (born 1959) is an Australian actress. She is best known for her television roles as Sgt. Georgia Rattray in ''Police Rescue'' (1989–1996), Meg Fountain in '' McLeod's Daughters'' (2001–2008) and Gina Austin in the soap opera '' ...

returns as a recurring character for several episodes after being a main character during the first four seasons.

Jonny Pasvolsky Jonathan Marc Pasvolsky (born 26 July 1972), also known as Jonny Pasvolsky, is a South African-born Australian actor. Early life and education Pasvolsky was born on July 26, 1972, in Cape Town, South Africa, to a Jewish family. He was raised ...

joins the main cast in the middle of season as Rob Shelton, the new overseer on Killarney.

Cast

Main

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as Tess Silverman McLeod Ryan *

as Stevie Hall * Rachael Carpani as Jodi Fountain *

as Alex Ryan *

as Nick Ryan (episodes 1–16) *

as Dave Brewer *

as Kate Manfredi *

as Rob Shelton (episode 16—)

Recurring

as Meg Fountain *

John Jarratt John Jarratt (born 5 August 1952) 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 Han ...

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 also had a ...

as Harry Ryan *

Dean O'Gorman Dean Lance O'Gorman (born 1 December 1976) is a New Zealand actor, artist, and photographer. He played the dwarf Fíli in the ''Hobbit'' trilogy and the Norse God Bragi/Anders Johnson in the fantasy series '' The Almighty Johnsons''. He also p ...

as Luke Morgan *Kathryn Hartman as Sally Clemments *

Inge Hornstra Inge Hornstra (born 21 May 1974) is an Holland-born Australian 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 Netherlands and moved to A ...

as Sandra Ryan *

Henry Nixon Henry Nixon is an Australian actor. His notable roles include, '' Don't Blame the Koalas'' as Chris King and '' All Saints'' as Sterling 'Sterlo' McCormack. Early life Nixon was born at St Margaret's Hospital in the inner-Sydney suburb of ...

as Greg Dawson *

Zoe Naylor Zoe Naylor (born 4 July 1977) is an Australian actress, journalist and television presenter. Early life and education Naylor was born in Sydney, Australia to Richard Naylor, a veterinarian, and Neroli, an English and History teacher. She grad ...

as Regan McLeod *

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. Career Her roles include Titania in ''A Midsummer Nigh ...

as Moira Doyle

Guest

Rhys Muldoon Rhys Muldoon (born 17 October 1965) is an Australian actor, writer and director who has worked extensively in film, television, music, theatre and radio. He has had leading and recurring roles in series such as '' Chances'', ''The Genie from Do ...

as Jeremy Quaid *

Tara Morice Tara Morice (born 23 June 1964) is an Australian actress, singer and dancer. Background Born in Hobart, Tasmania, Morice also lived in Sydney, Alice Springs and Adelaide as a child, attending seven different schools. She is a fifth-generation ...

as Michelle Hall-Smith * Basia A'Hern as Rose Hall-Smith *

Luke Jacobz Luke Jacobz (born Luke Jacob Ashwood; 14 February 1981) is an Australian actor and television presenter. He is best known for his roles as Zac Croft in ''Heartbreak High'', Patrick Brewer in '' McLeod's Daughters'', Angelo Rosetta in ''Home an ...

as Patrick Brewer *Sophie Cleary as Catriona Bradfield

Episodes

Reception

Ratings

On average, the fifth season was watched by 1.35 million viewers, down 170,000 viewers from the previous season. It was the most-watched Australian drama of 2005, and ranked at #6 for its fifth season.

Award nominations

The fifth season of ''McLeod's Daughters'' received six nominations at the 2006 Logie Awards. *

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 TV Week Logie Awards (known colloquially as The Log ...

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) *

Logie Award for Most Popular Actress The Logie Award for Most Popular Actress is an award presented annually at the Australian TV Week Logie Awards The TV Week Logie Awards (known colloquially as The Logies) is an annual ceremony celebrating and honouring the best shows and s ...

(Bridie Carter) *

Logie Award for Most Popular Actor The Silver Logie for Most Popular Actor is an award presented annually at the Australian TV Week Logie Awards. The award recognises the popularity of an actor in an Australian program. It was first awarded at the 19th Annual TV Week Logie Awa ...

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

(

) * Logie Award for Most Popular Drama Series *

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 ...

Home media

References

www.tv.com

External links

McLeod's Daughters Official Website
* McLeod's Daughters seasons 2005 Australian television seasons {{DEFAULTSORT:Mcleod's Daughters Season 5