TV series
The Man from Snowy River is an Australian television series based on Banjo Paterson's poem "The Man from Snowy River". Released in Australia as Banjo Paterson's The Man from Snowy River, the series was subsequently released in both the United States and the United Kingdom as Snowy River: The McGregor Saga. The television series has no relationship to the 1982 film The Man from Snowy River or the 1988 sequel The Man from Snowy River II. Instead, the series follows the adventures of Matt McGregor, a successful squatter, and his family. Matt is the hero immortalized in Banjo Paterson's poem "The Man from Snowy River", and the series is set 25 years after his famous ride.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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The Man from Snowy River is an Australian television series based on Banjo Paterson's poem "The Man from Snowy River". Released in Australia as Banjo Paterson's The Man from Snowy River, the series was subsequently released in both the United States and the United Kingdom as Snowy River: The McGregor Saga. The television series has no relationship to the 1982 film The Man from Snowy River or the 1988 sequel The Man from Snowy River II. Instead, the series follows the adventures of Matt McGregor, a successful squatter, and his family. Matt is the hero immortalized in Banjo Paterson's poem "The Man from Snowy River", and the series is set 25 years after his famous ride.
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Episode 1
Colin speaks out against alcohol after a teenager is found drunk. The bootleggers in turn set light to the church. At the same time, Grady Hocking and his two sons, George and Greg, have come to town.
Directed by Peter FiskWritten by Leon SaundersGuest stars Josh Lucas, John Stanton, Greg Parker, Frank Gallagher, Milan Perkins, Myles Collins, Stephen Curry, Erik Donnison
Episode 2
Matt and Oliver become lost in the desert while returning to Paterson's Ridge from buying stock. Matt accepts the help of an Aboriginal and his wife, but Oliver refuses.
Directed by Tim BurstallWritten by Tony MorphettGuest stars Josh Lucas, John Stanton, David Gulpilil, Lily Sansbury, Tim Robertson, Jon Finlayson, John Pasquarelli
Episode 3
Poor railroad workers live in deplorable conditions, and Kathleen sets out to help them and their families.
Directed by Alister HallumWritten by Judith ColquhounGuest stars John Flaus, Kym Wilson, Neil Melville, Tamara Saulwick, Desiree Munro, Jeffrey Walker, Colin Moody, Abbe Holmes
Episode 4
Directed by Tim BurstallWritten by David PhillipsGuest stars Greg Parker, Jon Finlayson, Kym Wilson, Jane Badler, Bruce Hughes, Julie Nihill, Emily-Jane Romig, Zbych Trofimiuk
Episode 5
The arrival of a travelling boxing troupe in Paterson's Ridge, led by "Dandy" Jim O'Rourke, has the community, including the McGregors, ready to try their hand. A visiting pianist is suspected of being a con man.
Directed by Peter FiskWritten by Tony MorphettGuest stars Greg Parker, John Flaus, Jon Finlayson, Jane Badler, John Bach, Darren Hedgecock, Craig Beeby, Alex Kiss
Episode 6
A drought causes a flood of hostility between the McGregors and the Blackwoods over a shared boundary creek when Frank changes the course of the stream.
Directed by Alister HallumWritten by Leon SaundersGuest stars Reg Evans, John Flaus, Geoff Paine, James Patrick, Martin Hopkins, Neil Fletcher
Episode 7
Matt and Kathleen fight a land-grabbing politician's scheme to drive the farmers from the high-country after news breaks that their high-country grazing leases are about to expire.
Directed by Paul MoloneyWritten by Ted RobertsGuest stars Greg Parker, Jon Finlayson, Jeremy Dridan, George Fairfax, Paul Tiewes, Jacqui Sundbery, Ben Georgiou, Stephen Sculley
Episode 8
A trapper wanders into town with news about Joanna's father.
Directed by Peter FiskWritten by Judith ColquhounGuest stars Jon Finlayson, Marshall Napier, Alan Hopgood, Clive Hearne, Olivia Newton-John
Episode 9
Joanna Walker is determined to find her half-brother and Kathleen O'Neil agrees to accompany her in the search.
Directed by Alister HallumWritten by Russell HaigGuest stars Leo Taylor, Fiona Thorn, Michael Harris, Bridgette Boon, Paul Sonkkila, John Paisley, Nick Carrafa, Olivia Newton-John
Episode 10
While going to fish one day, Colin and Rob discover the stagecoach, which tumbled down a cliff. The only survivors are a woman and a baby. The woman, Ruth Whitney, claims that the baby is not hers, but nobody in Paterson's Ridge believes her.
Directed by Paul MoloneyWritten by Shane BrennanGuest stars Libby Tanner, Abbe Holmes, Joanne Longland, Georgina Longland, Chris Goodall, Ron Causby, Robert Kemp, Rick Fletcher
Episode 11
Edward Dengate is the new constable in Paterson's Ridge, which he hates because he would rather be a farmer. Matt convinces Edward's father that he cannot choose his son's life for him, and Edward leaves to fulfill his dream.
Directed by Peter FiskWritten by David PhillipsGuest stars Jon Finlayson, Max Phipps, Rhys Muldoon, Daryl Pellizzer, Craig Gillespie, Geoff Parry, Clive Hearne, Tracy Nelson
Episode 12
The British army comes to town and attempts to recruit the locals using some dubious methods. Much to Matt's dismay, Rob is tempted to enlist. However, Rob finds himself conflicted about leaving because of his growing feelings for Ruth.
Directed by Denny LawrenceWritten by Denny LawrenceGuest stars Jon Finlayson, David Pledger, Tom Considine, Aaron Blabey, Paul Buckley, George Novak, Cody Harris, Neil Pollock
Episode 13
The notorious Reilly gang turns up in Paterson's Ridge in an attempt to evade being captured by the state troopers. While Matt and Rob are away mustering, the Reillys arrive at Langara and take Colin, Emily and Danni captive.
Directed by Gary ConwayWritten by Patrick EdgeworthGuest stars Greg Parker, Daniel Rigney, Matt Day, Anthony Hayes, Doug Dew, Jane Thornton, Tracy Nelson
Episode 14
Ruth is forced to make a difficult decision after she is offered a position with the Associated Press in America. Ruth's article on the founding father of Paterson's Ridge threatens to unearth a Blackwood family secret.
Directed by Tim BurstallWritten by Shane BrennanGuest stars Greg Parker, Jon Finlayson, Abbe Holmes, Chad Tyler, Martin Hopkins, Max Pentreath, Clinton Smith, Clive Hearne
Episode 15
A young Aboriginal boy must choose between his heritage and an education when his father arrives in Paterson's Ridge.
Directed by Denny LawrenceWritten by Jan SardiGuest stars Jon Finlayson, David Ngoombujarra, Lisa Kinchela, Nique Needles, Phil Stammers, Cody Harris, Ben Georgiou, Clive Hearne
Episode 16
The residents of Paterson's Ridge are given a look into the future when a hot-air balloon crashes. The pilot charms the townspeople - especially Michael, who is inspired to build a glider.
Directed by Dan BurstallWritten by Neil LuxmooreGuest stars Jon Finlayson, Abbe Holmes, Lewis Fitz-Gerald, Simon Thorpe, John Baird, Cody Harris, Daniel Bowden, Clive Hearne
Episode 17
Directed by Tim BurstallWritten by David PhillipsGuest stars Jon Finlayson, Peter Docker, Peter McCauley, Peter Stratford, Bruce Naylor, Neil Fletcher, Clive Hearne, Jon Stephens
Episode 18
Matt and Kathleen intervene and devise a plan to save the town's sawmill from bankruptcy.
Directed by Denny LawrenceWritten by Patrick EdgeworthGuest stars Ann Burbrook, Greg Parker, Jon Finlayson, David Roberts, Jonathan Hardy, Carlton Lamb, Mark Neal, Aidan Fennessy
Episode 19
The arrival of a family of Russian refugees in Paterson's Ridge creates friction with the locals, just as the completion of Colin's new church is uniting the community.
Directed by Tim BurstallWritten by Jan SardiGuest stars Greg Parker, Jon Finlayson, Abbe Holmes, Julie Day, Gabrielle Higgins, Henri Szeps, Jan Friedl, Adam Fraser
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Andrew ClarkeMatt McGregor
Wendy HughesKathleen O'Neil
Brett ClimoColin McGregor
Josh LucasLuke McGregor
Guy PearceRob McGregor
Joelene CrnogoracDanni McGregor
Daniel DaperisJosh Turner
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