The third season of the long-running Australian outback drama McLeod's Daughters began airing on 12 February 2003, and concluded on 29 October 2003, with a total of 30 episodes.
Cast
Regular Lisa Chappell as Claire McLeod Bridie Carter as Tess Silverman McLeod Jessica Napier as Becky Howard Rachael Carpani as Jodi Fountain Aaron Jeffery as Alex Ryan Myles Pollard as Nick Ryan Sonia Todd as Meg Fountain Simmone Jade Mackinnon as Stevie Hall
Recurring John Jarratt as Terry Dodge Marshall Napier as Harry Ryan Doris Younane as Moira Doyle Inge Hornstra as Sandra Kinsella Ben Mortley as Alberto Borelli (episodes 1–6) Catherine Wilkin as Liz Ryan (episodes 1–10) Brett Tucker as Dave Brewer (episodes 1–25) Charlie Clausen as Jake Harrison (episodes 1–26)
Guest Kathryn Hartman as Sally Clements Fletcher Humphrys as Brick Buchanon Richard Healy as Kevin Fountain Rodger Corser as Peter Johnson
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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 Logie Award for Most Popular Actress (Lisa Chappell) Logie Award for Most Popular Actor (Aaron Jeffery) Logie Award for Most Popular Australian Program Logie Award for Most Popular Australian Drama Series
Nominations AFI Award for Best Television Drama Series Gold Logie Award for Most Popular Personality on Australian Television (Lisa Chappell) Logie Award for Most Popular Actress (Bridie Carter) Logie Award for Most Popular Actor (Myles Pollard) Logie Award for Most Popular New Female Talent (Simmone Jade Mackinnon) Logie Award for Most Outstanding Actress (Bridie Carter) Logie Award for Most Outstanding Drama Series
Home media Title Release Region Format Ref(s) McLeod's Daughters: The Complete Third Series 13 April 2005 – R4 DVD McLeod's Daughters: The Complete Third Season 14 August 2007 – R1 DVD McLeod's Töchter: Die Komplette Dritte Staffel 22 March 2013 – R2 DVD
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