The Thorn Birds

1983 NR 7h 40m 7.9

In the arid 1920s Australian Outback, a Catholic priest and the beautiful niece of a vast sheep station owner stand powerless before God's will, tormented by desire. How far are they willing to go in the name of love?

This mini series covers 60 years in the lives of the Cleary family, brought from New Zealand to Australia to run their aunt Mary Carson's ranch. The story centers on their daughter, Meggie, and her love for the family's priest, Father Ralph de Bricassart. Meggie tries to forget Ralph by marrying dashing stockman Luke O'Neill, but she and Ralph are soon reunited, with tragic consequences for them both.

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Episodes:

Episode 1 Part 1

1. Part 1

Aired: Mar 27, 1983

Against the backdrop of unrequited loves, bitter passions, and desperate inne...

Episode 2 Part 2

2. Part 2

Aired: Mar 28, 1983

As the executor of Mary's estate, Father Ralph begins his meteoric rise in th...

Episode 3 Part 3

3. Part 3

Aired: Mar 29, 1983

To move on with her life, Meggie leaves Drogheda; however, on the velvety san...

Episode 4 Part 4

4. Part 4

Aired: Mar 30, 1983

Nineteen long years after their union, Cardinal de Bricassart returns to Drog...

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Info about The Thorn Birds

Current Status: Ended

Network: ABC

Genres: Drama, Romance