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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.

First Aired

1971-09-16
Last Aired

1972-05-16
Creator

Frank Pierson
Genre

Western
Seasons

1
Episodes

24
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

NBC

Keywords:

sheriff ex soldier 1910s

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Season 1

1. Nichols

A retired soldier tired of guns returns to his family homestead in Arizona only to be forced to assume...More

A retired soldier tired of guns returns to his family homestead in Arizona only to be forced to assume the position of local sheriff.Less

60mins 1971-09-16

2. The Siege

A bandit gang rides in from Mexico in search of a dentist for its leader.

A bandit gang rides in from Mexico in search of a dentist for its leader.Less

60mins 1971-09-23

3. The Indian Giver

An Indian claims the Ketchams' land.

An Indian claims the Ketchams' land.Less

60mins 1971-09-30

4. Paper Badge

Nichols welcomes a would-be actress to town, while Ketcham is infuriated by a booksmart lawman.

Nichols welcomes a would-be actress to town, while Ketcham is infuriated by a booksmart lawman.Less

60mins 1971-10-07

5. Gulley vs Hansen

Two aging gunfighters are pressured into a final showdown.

Two aging gunfighters are pressured into a final showdown.Less

60mins 1971-10-14

6. Deer Crossing

Ketcham angers the Apaches when he tries to force a brave to end his hunt for a prize buck.

Ketcham angers the Apaches when he tries to force a brave to end his hunt for a prize buck.Less

60mins 1971-10-21

7. The Specialists

Nichols and Ketcham hire second-rate mercenaries for an attack on an outlaw stronghold.

Nichols and Ketcham hire second-rate mercenaries for an attack on an outlaw stronghold.Less

60mins 1971-10-28

8. Peanuts and Crackerjacks

A baseball game between a visiting Army team and the town's team becomes a betting event.

A baseball game between a visiting Army team and the town's team becomes a betting event.Less

60mins 1971-11-04

9. Ketcham Power

Ketcham is made a deputy and promptly abuses his authority.

Ketcham is made a deputy and promptly abuses his authority.Less

60mins 1971-11-11

10. 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 the...More

An earthquake traps Nichols in a cellar with an Army vet and his mule while looters rampage around them.Less

60mins 1971-11-23

11. Away the Rolling River

An old bandit has his eye on one last prize: a money train.

An old bandit has his eye on one last prize: a money train.Less

60mins 1971-11-30

12. Where Did Everybody Go?

A jealous boyfriend and his hulking brothers are after Nichols when he flirts with a temptress.

A jealous boyfriend and his hulking brothers are after Nichols when he flirts with a temptress.Less

60mins 1971-12-07

13. The Marrying Fool

A man comes to town looking to kill Ruth's fiance, who hasn't told her everything about his past.

A man comes to town looking to kill Ruth's fiance, who hasn't told her everything about his past.Less

60mins 1971-12-28

14. Eddie Joe

A black fugitive hits town with a vengeful former cellmate close behind.

A black fugitive hits town with a vengeful former cellmate close behind.Less

60mins 1972-01-04

15. Zachariah

Nichols races a con artist uncle to find a hidden stash of money.

Nichols races a con artist uncle to find a hidden stash of money.Less

60mins 1972-01-11

16. The Unholy Alliance

Thieves mistake Nichols for a top safecracker and force him into their latest crime.

Thieves mistake Nichols for a top safecracker and force him into their latest crime.Less

60mins 1972-01-18

17. Slight of Hand

A con artist talks the townspeople into investing in a gold mine.

A con artist talks the townspeople into investing in a gold mine.Less

60mins 1972-02-01

18. Wings of an Angel

Nichols and a daredevil pilot search for killers.

Nichols and a daredevil pilot search for killers.Less

60mins 1972-02-08

19. About Jessie James

Nichols sets out to catch Jesse James and collect the reward.

Nichols sets out to catch Jesse James and collect the reward.Less

60mins 1972-02-15

20. Fight of the Century

Nichols is forced into the ring with a professional boxer.

Nichols is forced into the ring with a professional boxer.Less

60mins 1972-02-22

21. Man's Best Enemy

An accused killer escapes when Nichols is distracted by a barking dog.

An accused killer escapes when Nichols is distracted by a barking dog.Less

60mins 1972-02-29

22. Wonder Fizz Flies Again

Nichols and his pilot friend team up once more, this time to rescue a kidnapped girl.

Nichols and his pilot friend team up once more, this time to rescue a kidnapped girl.Less

60mins 1972-03-07

23. All in the Family

When Nichols is killed, his identical brother comes to town to avenge his murder.

When Nichols is killed, his identical brother comes to town to avenge his murder.Less

60mins 1972-03-14

24. Bertha

After twenty years in a school back east Bertha's daughter is coming to town. Bertha plans to close do...More

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".Less