The Thorn Birds

The Thorn Birds: Summary

Originally on:ABC
Status:Ended
Premiered:March 27, 1983
Last Aired:March 30, 1983
Show Categories:Movie/Mini-Series, Drama

Based on Colleen McCullough's famous 1977 novel of the same name, this dramatic miniseries followed members of the Cleary family in Australia from 1920 to 1962. Controversial in nature due to the depiction of a love affair between a Catholic priest and a lay woman, this miniseries was highly rated and hugely successful, having won a Golden Globe award in 1983.

Episode 4

Aired: Wednesday March 30, 1983

Meggie has repeated the mistakes of her past by favoring her son over her daughter. She finally admits the truth about Dane's paternity to Ralph and reconciles with both her mother Fee and her daughter Justine.

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Richard ChamberlainFather Ralph de Bricassart (photos)
Ken HowardRainer Hartheim (photos)
Mare WinninghamJustine O'Neill
Meg WylieAnnie
Jean SimmonsFiona Cleary

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The Bottom Line: "Guilty pleasure"
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