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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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Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01
NicholsSeptember 16, 1971—A retired soldier tired of guns returns to his family homestead in Arizona only to be forced to assume the position of local sheriff. - S01E02
The SiegeSeptember 23, 1971—A bandit gang rides in from Mexico in search of a dentist for its leader. - S01E03
The Indian GiverSeptember 30, 1971—An Indian claims the Ketchams' land. - S01E04
Paper BadgeOctober 7, 1971—Nichols welcomes a would-be actress to town, while Ketcham is infuriated by a booksmart lawman. - S01E05
Gulley vs HansenOctober 14, 1971—Two aging gunfighters are pressured into a final showdown. - S01E06
Deer CrossingOctober 21, 1971—Ketcham angers the Apaches when he tries to force a brave to end his hunt for a prize buck. - S01E07
The SpecialistsOctober 28, 1971—Nichols and Ketcham hire second-rate mercenaries for an attack on an outlaw stronghold. - S01E08
Peanuts and CrackerjacksNovember 4, 1971—A baseball game between a visiting Army team and the town's team becomes a betting event. - S01E09
Ketcham PowerNovember 11, 1971—Ketcham is made a deputy and promptly abuses his authority. - S01E10
BerthaNovember 18, 1971—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 - S01E11
The One Eyed Mule's Time Has ComeNovember 23, 1971—An earthquake traps Nichols in a cellar with an Army vet and his mule while looters rampage around them. - S01E12
Away the Rolling RiverNovember 30, 1971—An old bandit has his eye on one last prize: a money train. - S01E13
Where Did Everybody Go?December 7, 1971—A jealous boyfriend and his hulking brothers are after Nichols when he flirts with a temptress. - S01E14
The Marrying FoolDecember 28, 1971—A man comes to town looking to kill Ruth's fiance, who hasn't told her everything about his past. - S01E15
Eddie JoeJanuary 4, 1972—A black fugitive hits town with a vengeful former cellmate close behind. - S01E16
ZachariahJanuary 11, 1972—Nichols races a con artist uncle to find a hidden stash of money. - S01E17
The Unholy AllianceJanuary 18, 1972—Thieves mistake Nichols for a top safecracker and force him into their latest crime. - S01E18
Slight of HandFebruary 1, 1972—A con artist talks the townspeople into investing in a gold mine. - S01E19
Wings of an AngelFebruary 8, 1972—Nichols and a daredevil pilot search for killers. - S01E20
About Jessie JamesFebruary 15, 1972—Nichols sets out to catch Jesse James and collect the reward. - S01E21
Fight of the CenturyFebruary 22, 1972—Nichols is forced into the ring with a professional boxer. - S01E22
Man's Best EnemyFebruary 29, 1972—An accused killer escapes when Nichols is distracted by a barking dog. - S01E23
Wonder Fizz Flies AgainMarch 7, 1972—Nichols and his pilot friend team up once more, this time to rescue a kidnapped girl. - S01E24
All in the FamilyMarch 14, 1972—When Nichols is killed, his identical brother comes to town to avenge his murder.
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