The fifth season of the long-running Australian outback drama McLeod's Daughters began airing on 9 February 2005 and concluded on 23 November 2005 with a total of 32 episodes.

Also, the theme song is now a remixed version of the original, still performed by Rebecca Lavelle.

[1] Bridie Carter (Tess), Simmone Jade Mackinnon (Stevie), Rachael Carpani (Jodi), Aaron Jeffery (Alex), Brett Tucker (Dave), and Michala Banas (Kate) return as main cast members.

Myles Pollard (Nick) returns as a main cast member before his character leaves for Argentina.

Jonny Pasvolsky joins the main cast in the middle of season as Rob Shelton, the new overseer on Killarney.