Nichols
1971 · Western · 1 Season · 24 Episodes ·
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.
Episodes
1. NicholsA retired soldier tired of guns returns to his family homestead in Arizona only to be forced to assume the position of local sheriff.
2. The SiegeA bandit gang rides in from Mexico in search of a dentist for its leader.
3. The Indian GiverAn Indian claims the Ketchams' land.
4. Paper BadgeNichols welcomes a would-be actress to town, while Ketcham is infuriated by a booksmart lawman.
5. Gulley vs HansenTwo aging gunfighters are pressured into a final showdown.
6. Deer CrossingKetcham angers the Apaches when he tries to force a brave to end his hunt for a prize buck.
7. The SpecialistsNichols and Ketcham hire second-rate mercenaries for an attack on an outlaw stronghold.
8. Peanuts and CrackerjacksA baseball game between a visiting Army team and the town's team becomes a betting event.
9. Ketcham PowerKetcham is made a deputy and promptly abuses his authority.
10. BerthaAfter 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".
11. The One Eyed Mule's Time Has ComeAn earthquake traps Nichols in a cellar with an Army vet and his mule while looters rampage around them.
12. Away the Rolling RiverAn old bandit has his eye on one last prize: a money train.
13. Where Did Everybody Go?A jealous boyfriend and his hulking brothers are after Nichols when he flirts with a temptress.
14. The Marrying FoolA man comes to town looking to kill Ruth's fiance, who hasn't told her everything about his past.
15. Eddie JoeA black fugitive hits town with a vengeful former cellmate close behind.
16. ZachariahNichols races a con artist uncle to find a hidden stash of money.
17. The Unholy AllianceThieves mistake Nichols for a top safecracker and force him into their latest crime.
18. Slight of HandA con artist talks the townspeople into investing in a gold mine.
19. Wings of an AngelNichols and a daredevil pilot search for killers.
20. About Jessie JamesNichols sets out to catch Jesse James and collect the reward.
21. Fight of the CenturyNichols is forced into the ring with a professional boxer.
22. Man's Best EnemyAn accused killer escapes when Nichols is distracted by a barking dog.
23. Wonder Fizz Flies AgainNichols and his pilot friend team up once more, this time to rescue a kidnapped girl.
24. All in the FamilyWhen Nichols is killed, his identical brother comes to town to avenge his murder.
