Nichols

Nichols, who's almost a coward, never wanted to be a sheriff, but Jim Garner can't fight destiny.

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.

Western

Seasons

1. Nichols

Air Date: 1971-09-16

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

2. The Siege

Air Date: 1971-09-23

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

3. The Indian Giver

Air Date: 1971-09-30

An Indian claims the Ketchams' land.

4. Paper Badge

Air Date: 1971-10-07

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

5. Gulley vs Hansen

Air Date: 1971-10-14

Two aging gunfighters are pressured into a final showdown.

6. Deer Crossing

Air Date: 1971-10-21

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

7. The Specialists

Air Date: 1971-10-28

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

8. Peanuts and Crackerjacks

Air Date: 1971-11-04

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

9. Ketcham Power

Air Date: 1971-11-11

Ketcham is made a deputy and promptly abuses his authority.

11. The One Eyed Mule's Time Has Come

Air Date: 1971-11-23

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

12. Away the Rolling River

Air Date: 1971-11-30

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

13. Where Did Everybody Go?

Air Date: 1971-12-07

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

14. The Marrying Fool

Air Date: 1971-12-28

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

15. Eddie Joe

Air Date: 1972-01-04

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

16. Zachariah

Air Date: 1972-01-11

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

17. The Unholy Alliance

Air Date: 1972-01-18

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

18. Slight of Hand

Air Date: 1972-02-01

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

19. Wings of an Angel

Air Date: 1972-02-08

Nichols and a daredevil pilot search for killers.

20. About Jessie James

Air Date: 1972-02-15

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

21. Fight of the Century

Air Date: 1972-02-22

Nichols is forced into the ring with a professional boxer.

22. Man's Best Enemy

Air Date: 1972-02-29

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

23. Wonder Fizz Flies Again

Air Date: 1972-03-07

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

24. All in the Family

Air Date: 1972-03-14

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

10. Bertha

Air Date: 1971-11-18

After twenty years in a school back east Bertha's daughter is coming to town. Bertha plans to close down and become "respectable" during her daughter's visit, but instead Nichols convinces her to let him run her place while she's "gone".

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Rating

5.0/10

Release Date

1971-09-16

Episodes

24 (1 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Videos

Production Companies

Warner Bros. Television

Cherokee Productions