Nichols
“Nichols, who's almost a coward, never wanted to be a sheriff, but Jim Garner can't fight destiny.”
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
1 Season • 24 Episodes
60 min per episode
1971 – 1972
Premiered: Thu, Sep 16, 1971
Frank PiersonLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 24: “All in the Family”
When Nichols is killed, his identical brother comes to town to avenge his murder.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Get Lost in TV - NICHOLS
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-09-01
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Pierson
Bernardo Segall
Frank Pierson, Meta Rosenberg
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Pierson
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nichols
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What is Nichols about?
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.
How many seasons does Nichols have?
Nichols comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Nichols?
Key cast members in Nichols include Margot Kidder, James Garner, John Beck, Stuart Margolin, Neva Patterson.
Who created or directed Nichols?
Nichols was developed and directed by Frank Pierson.