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Traveler's Tales
Season 3 Episode 1
The Five Mile Creek settlers face harrowing obstacles as they make
their way to a new homestead. Crossing thousands of miles of
desolate terrain, the hardy band of pioneers encounters raging rivers,
torrential rains and a parched, arid no-man's land during the trek.
- Disney Channel air date: January 2, 1985
- Videotape volume: 14
- Written by: Keith Thompson
- Directed by: Kevin J. Dobson
- Featuring: Adrian Wright as the Innkeeper
The Gauntlet
Season 3 Episode 2
After their grueling journey over the Great Divide, the Five Mile Creek
family find an unwelcoming committee awaiting them at Emu Plains.
- Disney Channel air date: February 6, 1985
- Videotape volume: 14
- Written by: Sarah Crawford
- Directed by: Brian Trenchard-Smith
- Featuring: Dinah Shearing as Mrs. Armstrong, Scott
McGregor as Edward Armstrong
- Guest appearance: Patricia Kennedy as Lillie
- Guest starring: Wan Thye Liew - Ping, Peter Crossley
- Larry Tonkins
Real Cowboys Play Fair
Season 3 Episode 3
Once settled in Emu Plains, Jack and Con announce the first trip of
their newly formed stagecoach line. But a sinister enemy - with a
penchant for dynamite - may be the downfall of the new venture.
- Disney Channel air date: March 6, 1985
- Videotape volume: 15
- Written by: Sarah Crawford
- Directed by: Kevin J. Dobson
- Featuring: Dinah Shearing as Mrs. Armstrong, Scott
McGregor as Edward Armstrong
- Guest starring: Serge Lazareff - Mickey, Di O'Connor -
Ethel
Possum
Season 3 Episode 4
An irresponsible drifter faces a sudden, overwhelming dilemma when his
daughter and Sam find themselves trapped in a dilapidated mine shaft.
- Disney Channel air date: March 20, 1985
- Videotape volume: 15
- Written by: Tom Hegarty
- Directed by: Gary Conway
- Featuring: Dinah Shearing as Mrs. Armstrong, Scott
McGregor as Edward Armstrong
- Guest starring: John Jarratt - Brodie, Asher Keddie -
Emma
The Best of Mates
Season 3 Episode 5
Romance blossoms when a determined Annie hopes to win the heart of
love-shy Jack. However, her attempts to demonstrate her homemaking
talents take some less-than-successful turns.
- Disney Channel air date: April 3, 1985
- Videotape volume: 16
- Written by: Denise Morgan
- Directed by: Kevin J. Dobson
- Featuring: John Orcsik as Frank Moore
- Guest starring: Richard Aspel - Boy #1, Stefan Dennis
- Boy #2, Andrew McKaige - Drunk #1, Chris Gregory - Drunk
#2
The Gold Cup
Season 3 Episode 6
A handsome newcomer to Emu Plains is determined to win the annual horse
race. But when he faces an underhanded trap set by the competition,
he turn to his newfound friends from Five Mile Creek for help.
- Disney Channel air date: April 17, 1985
- Videotape volume: 16
- Written by: Peter Kinlock
- Directed by: Kevin J. Dobson
- Featuring: Dinah Shearing as Mrs. Armstrong, Scott
McGregor as Edward Armstrong
- Guest starring: Di O'Connor - Ethel, Peter Aanensen -
Auctioneer, Bruce Knappett - Chisholm, Vern Weaver -
Quinlan
A Dog Named Johnson
Season 3 Episode 7
Serious problems arise when Jack's mother arrives, accompanied by her
dog. Shortly thereafter, the pet is suspected of killing sheep, and
irate ranchers threaten to shoot the dog on sight despite strong protests
by the Five Mile Creek settlers.
- Disney Channel air date: May 1, 1985
- Videotape volume: 17
- Written by: Denise Morgan
- Directed by: Gary Conway
- Featuring: Scott McGregor as Edward Armstrong, Rosie
Sturgess as Mrs. Taylor, "Johnson" by Luke's Canine Actors
Fish Out of Water
Season 3 Episode 8
A charming Irish sea captain arrives and seems intent on sweeping
Maggie off her feet - much to Jack's dismay.
- Disney Channel air date: May 15, 1985
- Videotape volume: 17
- Written by: Denise Morgan and Tom Hegarty
- Directed by: Brendan Maher
- Featuring: Noel Trevarthen as Michael Callaghan
- Guest starring: Andrew Gilmour - Passenger
The Great Coach Race
Season 3 Episode 9
Who's the best coach driver on either side of the Pacific? To
find out, mischievous Annie triggers an epic confrontation between Jack
and Con.
- Disney Channel air date: June 5, 1985
- Videotape volume: 18
- Written by: Peter Kinlock
- Directed by: Kevin J. Dobson
- Guest starring: Di O'Connor - Ethel, Graham Dow - Mr.
Beecham
A Death in the Family
Season 3 Episode 10
The identity of a masked stagecoach robber is revealed . . . and a
dramatic situation that leaves Con facing a death-defying duel.
- Disney Channel air date: June 19, 1985
- Videotape volume: 18
- Written by: Denise Morgan
- Directed by: Brendan Maher
- Featuring: Dinah Shearing as Mrs. Armstrong, Scott
McGregor as Edward Armstrong
A Lot of Hot Air
Season 3 Episode 11
Campaign fever is rampant when Jack, armed with "a lot of hot air,"
announces his candidacy for mayor - from the platform of a lofty balloon.
However, Charlie decides to give him some down-to-earth competition.
- Disney Channel air date: July 3, 1985
- Videotape volume: 19
- Written by: Peter Kinlock
- Directed by: Kevin J. Dobson
- Guest starring: Di O'Connor - Ethel, Anne Scott-Pendlebury
- Mrs. Clinton
One Fine Day
Season 3 Episode 12
The community experiences an unforgettable nightmare when
desperate robbers take Kate, Maggie and Charlie hostage in an ill-fated
bank holdup.
- Disney Channel air date: July 17, 1985
- Videotape volume: 19
- Written by: Sarah Crawford
- Directed by: Brendan Maher
- Featuring: Murray Fahey as "Baxter Dan", Fiona Stewart
as "Vinnie"
- Guest starring: Di O'Connor - Ethel, James Wright -
Trundle, Robert Lyon - Marsh, Robin Cuming - Doctor,
Craig Johnstone - Timmy, David Hursthouse - Sergeant, Roy
Baldwin - Minister
America
Season 3 Episode 13
Unexpected opportunities may lead to bittersweet farewells. Con
ponders the chance to start a new stagecoach line in faraway America.
However, the outcome of his decision weighs heavily on his enduring
friendship with his Five Mile Creek "family," his partnership with Jack .
. . and his on-again, off-again romance with Kate.
- Disney Channel air date: August 7, 1985
- Videotape volume: 20
- Written by: Tom Hegarty
- Directed by: Kevin J. Dobson
- Featuring: Di O'Connor as Ethel
