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The Thorn Birds (1983)

Drama · Romance

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.

IMDb rating
7.9 (11,581 votes)
Episode average
7.8 -0.1 vs IMDb
Seasons
1
Language
EN
Type
Mini-series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

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Seasons

Season 1 (1983)

7.85 avg 4 episodes 7.8 → 8.0 122 min avg

Ep 1: 7.8 · 273 votesEp 2: 7.7 · 224 votesEp 3: 7.9 · 224 votesEp 4: 8.0 · 228 votes
Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#TitleRatingVotes
1Part 17.8273
2Part 27.7224
3Part 37.9224
4Part 48.0228

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