The Thorn Birds
TV

The Thorn Birds

7.2 /10 127 votes
March 27, 1983 - March 30, 1983 1 Season 4 Episodes 121 min Ended TV-PG

Overview

Follows the Cleary family over several decades, focusing on the central, tragic romance between Meggie and Father Ralph, who is torn between his vows and his love for her.

Seasons & Episodes

Miniseries

Miniseries

1983 4 Episodes

Follows the Cleary family over several decades, focusing on the central, tragic romance between Meggie and Father Ralph, who is torn between his vows and his love for her.

Key Information

Created By Lee Stanley, Carmen Culver
Network ABC
Type Miniseries
Rating 7.2/10
Language EN
Country Australia

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Cast & Crew

Richard Chamberlain

Richard Chamberlain

Ralph de Bricassart

Rachel Ward

Rachel Ward

Meggie Cleary

Christopher Plummer

Christopher Plummer

Archbishop Vittorio Contini-Verchese

Bryan Brown

Bryan Brown

Luke O'Neill

Brett Cullen

Brett Cullen

Bob Cleary

Stephanie Faracy

Stephanie Faracy

Judy

Barry Corbin

Barry Corbin

Pete

John de Lancie

John de Lancie

Alastair MacQueen

Barbara Stanwyck

Barbara Stanwyck

Mary Carson

Jean Simmons

Jean Simmons

Fiona 'Fee' Cleary

Piper Laurie

Piper Laurie

Anne Mueller

Earl Holliman

Earl Holliman

Luddie Mueller

Frequently Asked Questions

Follows the Cleary family over several decades, focusing on the central, tragic romance between Meggie and Father Ralph, who is torn between his vows and his love for her.

The Thorn Birds has 1 season with 4 episodes.

The Thorn Birds premiered on March 27, 1983.

No, The Thorn Birds has ended. The final episode aired on March 30, 1983.

The Thorn Birds originally aired on ABC. Check your local streaming services for availability.

The Thorn Birds was created by Lee Stanley.

The Thorn Birds has a rating of 7.2/10 based on user reviews.

The Thorn Birds is classified as Drama.