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TV-PG1971–19721 seasonFrank Pierson
IMDb 7.9
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"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.

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What is Nichols (1971) 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…

Who stars in Nichols?

Nichols stars Margot Kidder (Ruth), James Garner (Sheriff Frank Nichols), John Beck (Ketcham), Stuart Margolin (Deputy Sheriff Mitch Mitchell), Neva Patterson (Sara "Ma" Ketcham). The series was created by Frank Pierson.

How many seasons does Nichols have?

Nichols has 1 seasons. There are 24 episodes in total.

Is Nichols worth watching?

Nichols holds an IMDb rating of 7.9/10. Fans of Western are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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