Nichols
Nichols
Nichols
Nichols, who's almost a coward, never wanted to be a sheriff, but Jim Garner can't fight destiny.
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Overview
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.
Status: Ended
First Air Date: 1971-09-16
Runtime: 1h 0m
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
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
Episodes - Season 1
Nichols
Nichols
Episode 1
A retired soldier tired of guns returns to his family homestead in Arizona only to be forced to assume the position of local sheriff.
The Siege
The Siege
Episode 2
A bandit gang rides in from Mexico in search of a dentist for its leader.
The Indian Giver
The Indian Giver
Episode 3
An Indian claims the Ketchams' land.
Paper Badge
Paper Badge
Episode 4
Nichols welcomes a would-be actress to town, while Ketcham is infuriated by a booksmart lawman.
Gulley vs Hansen
Gulley vs Hansen
Episode 5
Two aging gunfighters are pressured into a final showdown.
Deer Crossing
Deer Crossing
Episode 6
Ketcham angers the Apaches when he tries to force a brave to end his hunt for a prize buck.
The Specialists
The Specialists
Episode 7
Nichols and Ketcham hire second-rate mercenaries for an attack on an outlaw stronghold.
Peanuts and Crackerjacks
Peanuts and Crackerjacks
Episode 8
A baseball game between a visiting Army team and the town's team becomes a betting event.
Ketcham Power
Ketcham Power
Episode 9
Ketcham is made a deputy and promptly abuses his authority.
Bertha
Bertha
Episode 10
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".
The One Eyed Mule's Time Has Come
The One Eyed Mule's Time Has Come
Episode 11
An earthquake traps Nichols in a cellar with an Army vet and his mule while looters rampage around them.
Away the Rolling River
Away the Rolling River
Episode 12
An old bandit has his eye on one last prize: a money train.
Where Did Everybody Go?
Where Did Everybody Go?
Episode 13
A jealous boyfriend and his hulking brothers are after Nichols when he flirts with a temptress.
The Marrying Fool
The Marrying Fool
Episode 14
A man comes to town looking to kill Ruth's fiance, who hasn't told her everything about his past.
Eddie Joe
Eddie Joe
Episode 15
A black fugitive hits town with a vengeful former cellmate close behind.
Zachariah
Zachariah
Episode 16
Nichols races a con artist uncle to find a hidden stash of money.
The Unholy Alliance
The Unholy Alliance
Episode 17
Thieves mistake Nichols for a top safecracker and force him into their latest crime.
Slight of Hand
Slight of Hand
Episode 18
A con artist talks the townspeople into investing in a gold mine.
Wings of an Angel
Wings of an Angel
Episode 19
Nichols and a daredevil pilot search for killers.
About Jessie James
About Jessie James
Episode 20
Nichols sets out to catch Jesse James and collect the reward.
Fight of the Century
Fight of the Century
Episode 21
Nichols is forced into the ring with a professional boxer.
Man's Best Enemy
Man's Best Enemy
Episode 22
An accused killer escapes when Nichols is distracted by a barking dog.
Wonder Fizz Flies Again
Wonder Fizz Flies Again
Episode 23
Nichols and his pilot friend team up once more, this time to rescue a kidnapped girl.
All in the Family
All in the Family
Episode 24
When Nichols is killed, his identical brother comes to town to avenge his murder.
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