Rafferty's Rules

Rafferty's Rules

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DramaCrimeComedy

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Rafferty's Rules was an Australian television drama series which ran from 1987 to 1990 on the Seven Network. Rafferty's Rules was one of the first programs undertaken by the Seven Network's then new in-house drama unit, going into production in May 1985 as "a 15-part courtroom drama". The program had started out as a pilot episode, recorded in early 1984 with the actor Chris Haywood in the lead role. When the pilot episode was remounted later in 1984, Chris Haywood wasn't available and the lead role was re-cast to John Wood. This second recording was eventually broadcast as the program's first episode.

Production

Seven Network, Amalgamated Television Services

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

February 12, 1987

Last Aired

August 31, 1990

Networks

Seven Network

Created By

Ben Lewin

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
Pilot
Air date: 1987-02-12
Michael Aloysius Rafferty starts his new job as Stipendiary Magistrate of Manly Local Court.
E2
Win Some, Lose Some
Air date: 1987-02-19
Rafferty's estranged wife Joanne arrives in Sydney to discuss a few things and he is anxious. Meanwhile, Paulyne has a crisis of conscience when she has to act for a man in an assault case.
E3
Truth to Tell
Air date: 1987-02-26
Rafferty deals with a young prostitute and U.S. government officials apply to extradite one of their citizens.
E4
The Free Life
Air date: 1987-03-05
Rafferty is angry when a drugs case he was listed to deal with is suddenly moved to another court and confronts the Chief Magistrate about the matter.
E5
The Women
Air date: 1987-03-12
Rafferty is forced to examine his attitude towards women.
E6
Rafferty and the Srangers Among Us
Air date: 1987-03-19
Rafferty feels alone with his recent move to the city.
E7
Sin with Gold
Air date: 1987-03-26
Rafferty has no choice but to dismiss a big drug case.
E8
Looking Good
Air date: 1987-04-02
Rafferty hears two cases about people's desire to look good.
E9
Reason to Believe
Air date: 1987-04-09
A young prostitute decides to defend herself against a soliciting charge.
E10
Mates and Brothers
Air date: 1987-04-16
An Italian father and his brother plant a bomb in Rafferty's chambers.
E11
Sticks
Air date: 1987-04-23
Rafferty investigates what appears to be an accidental death by drowning.
E12
Stray Cat
Air date: 1987-04-30
A young drifter comes before Rafferty's court for being in possession of a cat skin.
E13
Invasion of Privacy
Air date: 1987-05-07
Rafferty's cases reflect people invading other people's privacy.
E14
Rafferty and the Rough Diamond
Air date: 1987-05-14
Rafferty finds that people and things are not always as they seem.
E15
Public Image
Air date: 1987-05-21
Rafferty realises that the media makes innocent people look like monsters.

Cast

John Wood

John Wood

Michael Rafferty

Arky Michael

Arky Michael

Fulvio Frangellomini

Simon Chilvers

Simon Chilvers

Sgt. Julian Flicker

Katy Brinson

Katy Brinson

Lisa Blake

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