Nichols 1971
“Nichols, who's almost a coward, never wanted to be a sheriff, but Jim Garner can't fight destiny.”
What is Nichols?
Nichols is an American Western television series that was broadcast in the United States on NBC. The series stars James Garner and is set in the fictional town of Nichols, Arizona, in 1914.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1971
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 24
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 16, 1971
- Last aired
- Mar 14, 1972
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- NBC
- Genres
- Western
- Updated
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Nichols is an American Western television series that was broadcast in the United States on NBC. The series stars James Garner and is set in the fictional town of Nichols, Arizona, in 1914. The main character in the series is a sheriff who differs from traditional Western heroes in several ways. He rides on a motorcycle and in an automobile, rather than on a horse, and does not carry a firearm. The sheriff generally opposes the use of violence to solve problems and instead prefers other means. The series also features a love interest and barmaid, portrayed by Margot Kidder, named Ruth. The show aired during the 1971-72 season and offered a unique take on the traditional Western genre. The series was broadcast on NBC and starred James Garner as the main character.
Should you watch it?
“A reluctant sheriff navigates life in 1914 Arizona using modern transportation instead of a traditional horse.”
- unique spin on the western genre
- features james garner as the lead
- departs from traditional western tropes
Watch it if you enjoy unconventional westerns that prioritize wit over gunplay.
The series is rated TV-PG.
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Season 1 · 24 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Nichols Mytharc Sep 16, 1971
- E2 The Siege Core Sep 23, 1971
- E3 The Indian Giver Core Sep 30, 1971
- E4 Paper Badge Core Oct 7, 1971
- E5 Gulley vs Hansen Mytharc Oct 14, 1971
- E6 Deer Crossing Core Oct 21, 1971
- E7 The Specialists Core Oct 28, 1971
- E8 Peanuts and Crackerjacks Core Nov 4, 1971
- E9 Ketcham Power Core Nov 11, 1971
- E10 Bertha Core Nov 18, 1971
- E11 The One Eyed Mule's Time Has Come Core Nov 23, 1971
- E12 Away the Rolling River Core Nov 30, 1971
- E13 Where Did Everybody Go? Core Dec 7, 1971
- E14 The Marrying Fool Core Dec 28, 1971
- E15 Eddie Joe Core Jan 4, 1972
- E16 Zachariah Core Jan 11, 1972
- E17 The Unholy Alliance Core Jan 18, 1972
- E18 Slight of Hand Core Feb 1, 1972
- E19 Wings of an Angel Core Feb 8, 1972
- E20 About Jessie James Core Feb 15, 1972
- E21 Fight of the Century Core Feb 22, 1972
- E22 Man's Best Enemy Core Feb 29, 1972
- E23 Wonder Fizz Flies Again Mytharc Mar 7, 1972
- E24 All in the Family Mytharc Mar 14, 1972
Frequently asked questions
Who stars in the series?
The series stars James Garner as the title character.
When is the series set?
The show is set in the year 1914.
Does the main character carry a gun?
No, the sheriff does not carry a firearm and prefers to avoid violence.
What does the sheriff ride?
He uses a motorcycle and an automobile instead of a horse.
Who plays the character Ruth?
Margot Kidder portrays the character Ruth.
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