Frank Pierson
Director
Nichols (1971)
Season 1
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.
Released Sept. 16, 1971
Episode 60 min
10+
Genres: Western
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Production Companies: Warner Bros. Television, Cherokee Productions
Network: NBC
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S1E1 - 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.
Sept. 16, 1971, midnight
S1E2 - The Siege
A bandit gang rides in from Mexico in search of a dentist for its leader.
Sept. 23, 1971, midnight
S1E3 - The Indian Giver
An Indian claims the Ketchams' land.
Sept. 30, 1971, midnight
S1E4 - Paper Badge
Nichols welcomes a would-be actress to town, while Ketcham is infuriated by a booksmart lawman.
Oct. 7, 1971, midnight
S1E5 - Gulley vs Hansen
Two aging gunfighters are pressured into a final showdown.
Oct. 14, 1971, midnight
S1E6 - Deer Crossing
Ketcham angers the Apaches when he tries to force a brave to end his hunt for a prize buck.
Oct. 21, 1971, midnight
S1E7 - The Specialists
Nichols and Ketcham hire second-rate mercenaries for an attack on an outlaw stronghold.
Oct. 28, 1971, midnight
S1E8 - Peanuts and Crackerjacks
A baseball game between a visiting Army team and the town's team becomes a betting event.
Nov. 4, 1971, midnight
S1E9 - Ketcham Power
Ketcham is made a deputy and promptly abuses his authority.
Nov. 11, 1971, midnight
S1E11 - 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, midnight
S1E12 - Away the Rolling River
An old bandit has his eye on one last prize: a money train.
Nov. 30, 1971, midnight
S1E13 - Where Did Everybody Go?
A jealous boyfriend and his hulking brothers are after Nichols when he flirts with a temptress.
Dec. 7, 1971, midnight
S1E14 - 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, midnight
S1E15 - Eddie Joe
A black fugitive hits town with a vengeful former cellmate close behind.
Jan. 4, 1972, midnight
S1E16 - Zachariah
Nichols races a con artist uncle to find a hidden stash of money.
Jan. 11, 1972, midnight
S1E17 - The Unholy Alliance
Thieves mistake Nichols for a top safecracker and force him into their latest crime.
Jan. 18, 1972, midnight
S1E18 - Slight of Hand
A con artist talks the townspeople into investing in a gold mine.
Feb. 1, 1972, midnight
S1E19 - Wings of an Angel
Nichols and a daredevil pilot search for killers.
Feb. 8, 1972, midnight
S1E20 - About Jessie James
Nichols sets out to catch Jesse James and collect the reward.
Feb. 15, 1972, midnight
S1E21 - Fight of the Century
Nichols is forced into the ring with a professional boxer.
Feb. 22, 1972, midnight
S1E22 - Man's Best Enemy
An accused killer escapes when Nichols is distracted by a barking dog.
Feb. 29, 1972, midnight
S1E23 - Wonder Fizz Flies Again
Nichols and his pilot friend team up once more, this time to rescue a kidnapped girl.
March 7, 1972, midnight
S1E24 - All in the Family
When Nichols is killed, his identical brother comes to town to avenge his murder.
March 14, 1972, midnight
S1E10 - 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, midnight
Network: NBC
Episode Runtime: 60 min.
Season Runtime: 60 min.
Released: Sept. 16, 1971
Last Air Date: March 14, 1972, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-PG / 10+
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