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Nichols

Season 1 Episode 21: Man's Best Enemy

A cunning serial killer with a history of prison escapes is on the loose, while tensions rise in the town as residents demand action against Mitch's aggressive dog Slump, which has been responsible for several biting attacks.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Pilot

1. Pilot

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 13 The Marrying Fool

13. The Marrying Fool

Aired: Dec 7, 1971

A shocking accusation shakes the small town of Nichols, Arizona in 1914, prom...

Episode 14 Eddie Joe

14. Eddie Joe

Aired: Dec 28, 1971

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

Episode 15 Zachariah

15. Zachariah

Aired: Jan 4, 1972

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

Episode 16 The Unholy Alliance

16. The Unholy Alliance

Aired: Jan 11, 1972

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

Episode 17 Sleight of Hand

17. Sleight of Hand

Aired: Jan 18, 1972

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

Episode 18 Wings of an Angel

18. Wings of an Angel

Aired: Feb 1, 1972

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

Episode 19 About Jesse James

19. About Jesse James

Aired: Feb 8, 1972

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

Episode 20 Fight of the Century

20. Fight of the Century

Aired: Feb 15, 1972

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

Episode 21 Man's Best Enemy

21. Man's Best Enemy

Aired: Feb 22, 1972

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

Episode 23 All in the Family

23. All in the Family

Aired: Mar 7, 1972

The arrival of Nichols' twin brother sends shockwaves through the town, as th...

Episode 24 Bertha

24. Bertha

Aired: Mar 14, 1972

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

Info about Nichols

Network: NBC

Genres:Drama, Western