Nichols (1971–1972)

1. S01E01NicholsSeptember 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.
2. S01E02The SiegeSeptember 23, 1971—A bandit gang rides in from Mexico in search of a dentist for its leader.
3. S01E03The Indian GiverSeptember 30, 1971—An Indian claims the Ketchams' land.
4. S01E04Paper BadgeOctober 7, 1971—Nichols welcomes a would-be actress to town, while Ketcham is infuriated by a booksmart lawman.
5. S01E05Gulley vs HansenOctober 14, 1971—Two aging gunfighters are pressured into a final showdown.
6. S01E06Deer CrossingOctober 21, 1971—Ketcham angers the Apaches when he tries to force a brave to end his hunt for a prize buck.
7. S01E07The SpecialistsOctober 28, 1971—Nichols and Ketcham hire second-rate mercenaries for an attack on an outlaw stronghold.
8. S01E08Peanuts and CrackerjacksNovember 4, 1971—A baseball game between a visiting Army team and the town's team becomes a betting event.
9. S01E09Ketcham PowerNovember 11, 1971—Ketcham is made a deputy and promptly abuses his authority.
10. S01E10BerthaNovember 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
11. S01E11The 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.
12. S01E12Away the Rolling RiverNovember 30, 1971—An old bandit has his eye on one last prize: a money train.
13. S01E13Where Did Everybody Go?December 7, 1971—A jealous boyfriend and his hulking brothers are after Nichols when he flirts with a temptress.
14. S01E14The Marrying FoolDecember 28, 1971—A man comes to town looking to kill Ruth's fiance, who hasn't told her everything about his past.
15. S01E15Eddie JoeJanuary 4, 1972—A black fugitive hits town with a vengeful former cellmate close behind.
16. S01E16ZachariahJanuary 11, 1972—Nichols races a con artist uncle to find a hidden stash of money.
17. S01E17The Unholy AllianceJanuary 18, 1972—Thieves mistake Nichols for a top safecracker and force him into their latest crime.
18. S01E18Slight of HandFebruary 1, 1972—A con artist talks the townspeople into investing in a gold mine.
19. S01E19Wings of an AngelFebruary 8, 1972—Nichols and a daredevil pilot search for killers.
20. S01E20About Jessie JamesFebruary 15, 1972—Nichols sets out to catch Jesse James and collect the reward.
21. S01E21Fight of the CenturyFebruary 22, 1972—Nichols is forced into the ring with a professional boxer.
22. S01E22Man's Best EnemyFebruary 29, 1972—An accused killer escapes when Nichols is distracted by a barking dog.
23. S01E23Wonder Fizz Flies AgainMarch 7, 1972—Nichols and his pilot friend team up once more, this time to rescue a kidnapped girl.
24. S01E24All in the FamilyMarch 14, 1972—When Nichols is killed, his identical brother comes to town to avenge his murder.

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