Nichols
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.
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Season 1
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E1
Nichols
A retired soldier tired of guns returns to his family homestead in Arizona only to be forced to assume the position of local sheriff.
Sep 16, 1971 · 60m -
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E2
The Siege
A bandit gang rides in from Mexico in search of a dentist for its leader.
Sep 23, 1971 -
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E3
The Indian Giver
An Indian claims the Ketchams' land.
Sep 30, 1971 -
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E4
Paper Badge
Nichols welcomes a would-be actress to town, while Ketcham is infuriated by a booksmart lawman.
Oct 7, 1971 -
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E5
Gulley vs Hansen
Two aging gunfighters are pressured into a final showdown.
Oct 14, 1971 -
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E6
Deer Crossing
Ketcham angers the Apaches when he tries to force a brave to end his hunt for a prize buck.
Oct 21, 1971 -
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E7
The Specialists
Nichols and Ketcham hire second-rate mercenaries for an attack on an outlaw stronghold.
Oct 28, 1971 -
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E8
Peanuts and Crackerjacks
A baseball game between a visiting Army team and the town's team becomes a betting event.
Nov 4, 1971 · 60m -
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E9
Ketcham Power
Ketcham is made a deputy and promptly abuses his authority.
Nov 11, 1971 -
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E10
Bertha
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".
Nov 18, 1971 -
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E11
The One Eyed Mule's Time Has Come
An earthquake traps Nichols in a cellar with an Army vet and his mule while looters rampage around them.
Nov 23, 1971 -
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E12
Away the Rolling River
An old bandit has his eye on one last prize: a money train.
Nov 30, 1971 -
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E13
Where Did Everybody Go?
A jealous boyfriend and his hulking brothers are after Nichols when he flirts with a temptress.
Dec 7, 1971 -
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E14
The Marrying Fool
A man comes to town looking to kill Ruth's fiance, who hasn't told her everything about his past.
Dec 28, 1971 -
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E15
Eddie Joe
A black fugitive hits town with a vengeful former cellmate close behind.
Jan 4, 1972 -
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E16
Zachariah
Nichols races a con artist uncle to find a hidden stash of money.
Jan 11, 1972 · 60m -
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E17
The Unholy Alliance
Thieves mistake Nichols for a top safecracker and force him into their latest crime.
Jan 18, 1972 -
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E18
Slight of Hand
A con artist talks the townspeople into investing in a gold mine.
Feb 1, 1972 -
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E19
Wings of an Angel
Nichols and a daredevil pilot search for killers.
Feb 8, 1972 -
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E20
About Jessie James
Nichols sets out to catch Jesse James and collect the reward.
Feb 15, 1972 -
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E21
Fight of the Century
Nichols is forced into the ring with a professional boxer.
Feb 22, 1972 -
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E22
Man's Best Enemy
An accused killer escapes when Nichols is distracted by a barking dog.
Feb 29, 1972 -
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E23
Wonder Fizz Flies Again
Nichols and his pilot friend team up once more, this time to rescue a kidnapped girl.
Mar 7, 1972 -
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E24
All in the Family
When Nichols is killed, his identical brother comes to town to avenge his murder.
Mar 14, 1972 -
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E24
Bertha
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".
May 16, 1972
