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Nichols

Season 1 Episode 4: Paper Badge

The arrival of a renowned actress brings excitement to town, as Joyce Van Patten joins an acting troupe. Nichols makes an unexpected decision, choosing bookish Fred as his unlikely bodyguard, much to Fred's initial dismay.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Nichols

1. Nichols

Aired: Sep 16, 1971

A disillusioned 18-year-old veteran of the US 7th Cavalry returns to his home...

Episode 2 The Siege

2. The Siege

Aired: Sep 23, 1971

Colonel Alcazar, a Mexican revolutionary, unexpectedly shows up in Nichols to...

Episode 3 The Indian Giver

3. The Indian Giver

Aired: Sep 30, 1971

A mysterious stranger, known as Flying Fox, appears in town, asserting a clai...

Episode 4 Paper Badge

4. Paper Badge

Aired: Oct 7, 1971

The arrival of a renowned actress brings excitement to town, as Joyce Van Pat...

Episode 5 Gulley vs Hansen

5. Gulley vs Hansen

Aired: Oct 14, 1971

The tension between Gulley and Hansen comes to a head, ending in a deadly sho...

Episode 6 Deer Crossing

6. Deer Crossing

Aired: Oct 21, 1971

Apache Juan Garcia, a skilled hunter, is being pursued by U.S. Marshal Ketchu...

Episode 7 The Specialists

7. The Specialists

Aired: Oct 28, 1971

A group of highly trained operatives, led by a brilliant strategist, embark o...

Episode 9 Ketcham Power

9. Ketcham Power

Aired: Nov 11, 1971

A sudden shift in power dynamics sees Ketcham seize control, but a harrowing ...

Episode 10 Bertha

10. Bertha

Aired: Nov 18, 1971

Trapped in a cellar, a former Army veteran and his loyal mule must use their ...

Episode 14 The Marrying Fool

14. The Marrying Fool

Aired: Dec 28, 1971

Nichols faces a difficult decision as he deals with the aftermath of a daring...

Episode 15 Eddie Joe

15. Eddie Joe

Aired: Jan 4, 1972

Uncle Zachariah's sudden visit sets off a chain reaction as he tasks Nichols ...

Episode 16 Zachariah

16. Zachariah

Aired: Jan 11, 1972

A notorious safe cracker mistakenly targets Nichols, drawing him into a compl...

Episode 17 The Unholy Alliance

17. The Unholy Alliance

Aired: Jan 18, 1972

The community of Kansas discovers the news of Homer's passing through a newsp...

Episode 18 Slight of Hand

18. Slight of Hand

Aired: Feb 1, 1972

A former pilot, eerily reminiscent of Ketchum, joins forces with Nichols to h...

Episode 19 Wings of an Angel

19. Wings of an Angel

Aired: Feb 8, 1972

An elderly woman's shocking claims of caring for a wounded Jesse James send s...

Episode 20 About Jessie James

20. About Jessie James

Aired: Feb 15, 1972

Nichols is offered a golden opportunity to make a fortune by hosting a high-s...

Episode 21 Fight of the Century

21. Fight of the Century

Aired: Feb 22, 1972

A cunning serial killer with a history of prison escapes is on the loose, whi...

Episode 22 Man's Best Enemy

22. Man's Best Enemy

Aired: Feb 29, 1972

A daring expedition takes flight as Nichols and his reliable biplane embark o...

Episode 24 All in the Family

24. All in the Family

Aired: Mar 14, 1972

Bertha's daughter returns after 20 years, prompting Bertha to reevaluate her ...

Info about Nichols

Network: NBC

Genres:Drama, Western