Season 1

01 Nichols Episode 116th September 1971 A retired soldier tired of guns returns to his family homestead in Arizona only to be forced to assume the position of local sheriff. 02 The Siege Episode 223rd September 1971 A bandit gang rides in from Mexico in search of a dentist for its leader. 03 The Indian Giver Episode 330th September 1971 An Indian claims the Ketchams' land. 04 Paper Badge Episode 47th October 1971 Nichols welcomes a would-be actress to town, while Ketcham is infuriated by a booksmart lawman. 05 Gulley vs Hansen Episode 514th October 1971 Two aging gunfighters are pressured into a final showdown. 06 Deer Crossing Episode 621st October 1971 Ketcham angers the Apaches when he tries to force a brave to end his hunt for a prize buck. 07 The Specialists Episode 728th October 1971 Nichols and Ketcham hire second-rate mercenaries for an attack on an outlaw stronghold. 08 Peanuts and Crackerjacks Episode 84th November 1971 A baseball game between a visiting Army team and the town's team becomes a betting event. 09 Ketcham Power Episode 911th November 1971 Ketcham is made a deputy and promptly abuses his authority. 10 Bertha Episode 1018th November 1971 After twenty years in a school back east Bertha's daughter is coming to town. Bertha plans to close down and become "respectable" during her daughter's visit, but instead Nichols convinces her to let him run her place while she's "gone". 11 The One Eyed Mule's Time Has Come Episode 1123rd November 1971 An earthquake traps Nichols in a cellar with an Army vet and his mule while looters rampage around them. 12 Away the Rolling River Episode 1230th November 1971 An old bandit has his eye on one last prize: a money train. 13 Where Did Everybody Go? Episode 137th December 1971 A jealous boyfriend and his hulking brothers are after Nichols when he flirts with a temptress. 14 The Marrying Fool Episode 1428th December 1971 A man comes to town looking to kill Ruth's fiance, who hasn't told her everything about his past. 15 Eddie Joe Episode 154th January 1972 A black fugitive hits town with a vengeful former cellmate close behind. 16 Zachariah Episode 1611th January 1972 Nichols races a con artist uncle to find a hidden stash of money. 17 The Unholy Alliance Episode 1718th January 1972 Thieves mistake Nichols for a top safecracker and force him into their latest crime. 18 Slight of Hand Episode 181st February 1972 A con artist talks the townspeople into investing in a gold mine. 19 Wings of an Angel Episode 198th February 1972 Nichols and a daredevil pilot search for killers. 20 About Jessie James Episode 2015th February 1972 Nichols sets out to catch Jesse James and collect the reward. 21 Fight of the Century Episode 2122nd February 1972 Nichols is forced into the ring with a professional boxer. 22 Man's Best Enemy Episode 2229th February 1972 An accused killer escapes when Nichols is distracted by a barking dog. 23 Wonder Fizz Flies Again Episode 237th March 1972 Nichols and his pilot friend team up once more, this time to rescue a kidnapped girl. 24 All in the Family Episode 2414th March 1972 When Nichols is killed, his identical brother comes to town to avenge his murder.