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.
CreatorFrank Pierson
Nichols
Sep 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.
The Siege
Sep 23, 1971
A bandit gang rides in from Mexico in search of a dentist for its leader.
The Indian Giver
Sep 30, 1971
An Indian claims the Ketchams' land.
Paper Badge
Oct 7, 1971
Nichols welcomes a would-be actress to town, while Ketcham is infuriated by a booksmart lawman.
Gulley vs Hansen
Oct 14, 1971
Two aging gunfighters are pressured into a final showdown.
Deer Crossing
Oct 21, 1971
Ketcham angers the Apaches when he tries to force a brave to end his hunt for a prize buck.
The Specialists
Oct 28, 1971
Nichols and Ketcham hire second-rate mercenaries for an attack on an outlaw stronghold.
Peanuts and Crackerjacks
Nov 4, 1971
A baseball game between a visiting Army team and the town's team becomes a betting event.
Ketcham Power
Nov 11, 1971
Ketcham is made a deputy and promptly abuses his authority.
Bertha
Nov 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 daughter's visit, but instead Nichols convinces her to let him run her place while she's "gone".
The One Eyed Mule's Time Has Come
Nov 23, 1971
An earthquake traps Nichols in a cellar with an Army vet and his mule while looters rampage around them.
Away the Rolling River
Nov 30, 1971
An old bandit has his eye on one last prize: a money train.
Where Did Everybody Go?
Dec 7, 1971
A jealous boyfriend and his hulking brothers are after Nichols when he flirts with a temptress.
The Marrying Fool
Dec 28, 1971
A man comes to town looking to kill Ruth's fiance, who hasn't told her everything about his past.
Eddie Joe
Jan 4, 1972
A black fugitive hits town with a vengeful former cellmate close behind.
Zachariah
Jan 11, 1972
Nichols races a con artist uncle to find a hidden stash of money.
The Unholy Alliance
Jan 18, 1972
Thieves mistake Nichols for a top safecracker and force him into their latest crime.
Slight of Hand
Feb 1, 1972
A con artist talks the townspeople into investing in a gold mine.
Wings of an Angel
Feb 8, 1972
Nichols and a daredevil pilot search for killers.
About Jessie James
Feb 15, 1972
Nichols sets out to catch Jesse James and collect the reward.
Fight of the Century
Feb 22, 1972
Nichols is forced into the ring with a professional boxer.
Man's Best Enemy
Feb 29, 1972
An accused killer escapes when Nichols is distracted by a barking dog.
Wonder Fizz Flies Again
Mar 7, 1972
Nichols and his pilot friend team up once more, this time to rescue a kidnapped girl.
All in the Family
Mar 14, 1972
When Nichols is killed, his identical brother comes to town to avenge his murder.
