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Nichols(1971)

Western
First Air Date: 1971-09-16
Average Runtime: 1h 0m
Rating: 6.3
Votes: 3
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 24

Nichols is an American Western television series starring James Garner broadcast in the United States on NBC during the 1971-72 season. Set the fictional town of Nichols, Arizona, in 1914, Nichols differed from traditional Western series of the era. The main character, a sheriff, rode on a motorcycle and in an automobile rather than on the traditional horse. The hero did not carry a firearm and was generally opposed to the use of violence to solve problems, preferring other means. Margot Kidder portrayed Ruth, the love interest/barmaid of Nichols.

Keywords

sheriffex soldier1910s

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

Episodes: 24
E01
Nichols

Air Date: 1971-09-16

1h 0m

A retired soldier tired of guns returns to his family homestead in Arizona only to be forced to assume the position o...

E02
The Siege

Air Date: 1971-09-23

1h 0m

A bandit gang rides in from Mexico in search of a dentist for its leader.

E03
The Indian Giver

Air Date: 1971-09-30

1h 0m

An Indian claims the Ketchams' land.

E04
Paper Badge

Air Date: 1971-10-07

1h 0m

Nichols welcomes a would-be actress to town, while Ketcham is infuriated by a booksmart lawman.

E05
Gulley vs Hansen

Air Date: 1971-10-14

1h 0m

Two aging gunfighters are pressured into a final showdown.

E06
Deer Crossing

Air Date: 1971-10-21

1h 0m

Ketcham angers the Apaches when he tries to force a brave to end his hunt for a prize buck.

E07
The Specialists

Air Date: 1971-10-28

1h 0m

Nichols and Ketcham hire second-rate mercenaries for an attack on an outlaw stronghold.

E08
Peanuts and Crackerjacks

Air Date: 1971-11-04

1h 0m

A baseball game between a visiting Army team and the town's team becomes a betting event.

E09
Ketcham Power

Air Date: 1971-11-11

1h 0m

Ketcham is made a deputy and promptly abuses his authority.

E10
Bertha

Air Date: 1971-11-18

1h 0m

After twenty years in a school back east Bertha's daughter is coming to town. Bertha plans to close down and become "...

E11
The One Eyed Mule's Time Has Come

Air Date: 1971-11-23

1h 0m

An earthquake traps Nichols in a cellar with an Army vet and his mule while looters rampage around them.

E12
Away the Rolling River

Air Date: 1971-11-30

1h 0m

An old bandit has his eye on one last prize: a money train.

E13
Where Did Everybody Go?

Air Date: 1971-12-07

1h 0m

A jealous boyfriend and his hulking brothers are after Nichols when he flirts with a temptress.

E14
The Marrying Fool

Air Date: 1971-12-28

1h 0m

A man comes to town looking to kill Ruth's fiance, who hasn't told her everything about his past.

E15
Eddie Joe

Air Date: 1972-01-04

1h 0m

A black fugitive hits town with a vengeful former cellmate close behind.

E16
Zachariah

Air Date: 1972-01-11

1h 0m

Nichols races a con artist uncle to find a hidden stash of money.

E17
The Unholy Alliance

Air Date: 1972-01-18

1h 0m

Thieves mistake Nichols for a top safecracker and force him into their latest crime.

E18
Slight of Hand

Air Date: 1972-02-01

1h 0m

A con artist talks the townspeople into investing in a gold mine.

E19
Wings of an Angel

Air Date: 1972-02-08

1h 0m

Nichols and a daredevil pilot search for killers.

E20
About Jessie James

Air Date: 1972-02-15

1h 0m

Nichols sets out to catch Jesse James and collect the reward.

E21
Fight of the Century

Air Date: 1972-02-22

1h 0m

Nichols is forced into the ring with a professional boxer.

E22
Man's Best Enemy

Air Date: 1972-02-29

1h 0m

An accused killer escapes when Nichols is distracted by a barking dog.

E23
Wonder Fizz Flies Again

Air Date: 1972-03-07

1h 0m

Nichols and his pilot friend team up once more, this time to rescue a kidnapped girl.

E24
All in the Family

Air Date: 1972-03-14

1h 0m

When Nichols is killed, his identical brother comes to town to avenge his murder.

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Top Cast

Margot Kidder
Margot Kidder
Ruth
James Garner
James Garner
Sheriff Frank Nichols
John Beck
John Beck
Ketcham
Stuart Margolin
Stuart Margolin
Deputy Sheriff Mitch Mitchell
Neva Patterson
Neva Patterson
Sara "Ma" Ketcham