Series · 1971 – 1972 · Western
Nichols, who's almost a coward, never wanted to be a sheriff, but Jim Garner can't fight destiny.
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.
1 season · 24 episodes

Episode 01
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.

Episode 02
The Siege
A bandit gang rides in from Mexico in search of a dentist for its leader.

Episode 03
The Indian Giver
An Indian claims the Ketchams' land.

Episode 04
Paper Badge
Nichols welcomes a would-be actress to town, while Ketcham is infuriated by a booksmart lawman.

Episode 05
Gulley vs Hansen
Two aging gunfighters are pressured into a final showdown.

Episode 06
Deer Crossing
Ketcham angers the Apaches when he tries to force a brave to end his hunt for a prize buck.

Episode 07
The Specialists
Nichols and Ketcham hire second-rate mercenaries for an attack on an outlaw stronghold.

Episode 08
Peanuts and Crackerjacks
A baseball game between a visiting Army team and the town's team becomes a betting event.

Episode 09
Ketcham Power
Ketcham is made a deputy and promptly abuses his authority.

Episode 10
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".

Episode 11
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.

Episode 12
Away the Rolling River
An old bandit has his eye on one last prize: a money train.

Episode 13
Where Did Everybody Go?
A jealous boyfriend and his hulking brothers are after Nichols when he flirts with a temptress.

Episode 14
The Marrying Fool
A man comes to town looking to kill Ruth's fiance, who hasn't told her everything about his past.

Episode 15
Eddie Joe
A black fugitive hits town with a vengeful former cellmate close behind.

Episode 16
Zachariah
Nichols races a con artist uncle to find a hidden stash of money.

Episode 17
The Unholy Alliance
Thieves mistake Nichols for a top safecracker and force him into their latest crime.

Episode 18
Slight of Hand
A con artist talks the townspeople into investing in a gold mine.

Episode 19
Wings of an Angel
Nichols and a daredevil pilot search for killers.

Episode 20
About Jessie James
Nichols sets out to catch Jesse James and collect the reward.

Episode 21
Fight of the Century
Nichols is forced into the ring with a professional boxer.

Episode 22
Man's Best Enemy
An accused killer escapes when Nichols is distracted by a barking dog.

Episode 23
Wonder Fizz Flies Again
Nichols and his pilot friend team up once more, this time to rescue a kidnapped girl.

Episode 24
All in the Family
When Nichols is killed, his identical brother comes to town to avenge his murder.
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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.
5 principal cast
Nichols is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The western from Frank Pierson has 1 season and 24 total episodes, rated 6.3/10 by 3 viewers.
Nichols has 1 season with 24 episodes in total.
Nichols has ended and is no longer in production.
Nichols airs on NBC.
Nichols first aired on September 16, 1971.
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