The BEST seasons of The Thorn Birds
Every season of The Thorn Birds ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best seasons of The Thorn Birds!
Beginning in turn of the century Australia, 'The Thorn Birds' follows the Cleary family and their struggles, spanning 60 years of fire and drought, love and jealousy, deaths and births.--In particular, the story centers around the growing up and coming of age of Meggie, the family's only daughter and her relationship with the parish priest, Father Ralph.

6.78
9 votes
#1 - Miniseries
First Aired 3/28/1983
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.