Thorn Birds - Season 1
1983
NRCC1h 56m
ratings
(138)
Director Daryl Duke
Part of the Thorn Birds series
Winner of six Emmys®, four Golden Globes and countless nominations, The Thorn Birds is the second-highest-rated miniseries ever.
Episode 1
episode 1116 min.
Mary Carson, the owner of a large sheep ranch, becomes enamored of parish priest Ralph de Bricassart – even as he takes notice of Mary's niece Meggie Cleary. When Ralph does not return her ardor, Mary plots to influence his destiny even from the grave.
Episode 2
episode 2116 min.
Although drawn to Meggie, Rev. de Bricassart leaves the parish to begin his climb in the Church hierarchy. The Clearys (Jean Simmons and Richard Kiley) agree to run Drogheda, a decision that leads to catastrophe and death.