The Hostage

S02 E01 • Sunday, Aug 13, 1995 • Aug 13 • 43m

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.

The Savage Land

S02 E02 • Sunday, Aug 20, 1995 • Aug 20 • 44m

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.

The Railroad

S02 E03 • Sunday, Aug 27, 1995 • Aug 27 • 44m

Poor railroad workers live in deplorable conditions, and Kathleen sets out to help them and their families.

Fathers and Sons

S02 E04 • Saturday, Sep 9, 1995 • Sep 9

The Manly Art

S02 E05 • Sunday, Sep 10, 1995 • Sep 10 • 44m

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.

The Dry Argument

S02 E06 • Sunday, Sep 17, 1995 • Sep 17 • 44m

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.

Servant of the People

S02 E07 • Sunday, Oct 1, 1995 • Oct 1 • 44m

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.

The Search

S02 E08 • Sunday, Oct 8, 1995 • Oct 8 • 44m

A trapper wanders into town with news about Joanna's father.

The Lost Child

S02 E09 • Sunday, Oct 15, 1995 • Oct 15 • 44m

Joanna Walker is determined to find her half-brother and Kathleen O'Neil agrees to accompany her in the search.

The Foundling

S02 E10 • Sunday, Oct 22, 1995 • Oct 22 • 44m

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.

The Long Arm of the Law

S02 E11 • Sunday, Oct 29, 1995 • Oct 29 • 44m

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.

The Recruit

S02 E12 • Sunday, Nov 5, 1995 • Nov 5 • 44m

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.

The Reilly Gang

S02 E13 • Sunday, Nov 12, 1995 • Nov 12 • 44m

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.

The Choice

S02 E14 • Sunday, Nov 19, 1995 • Nov 19 • 44m

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.

Man and Boy

S02 E15 • Sunday, Nov 26, 1995 • Nov 26 • 44m

A young Aboriginal boy must choose between his heritage and an education when his father arrives in Paterson's Ridge.

Flight of Fancy

S02 E16 • Sunday, Feb 11, 1996 • Feb 11 • 44m

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.

Code of Ethics

S02 E17 • Sunday, Feb 18, 1996 • Feb 18

The Cutting Edge

S02 E18 • Sunday, Feb 25, 1996 • Feb 25 • 44m

Matt and Kathleen intervene and devise a plan to save the town's sawmill from bankruptcy.

House of Worship

S02 E19 • Sunday, Mar 10, 1996 • Mar 10 • 44m

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.