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.

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Production

Seven Network, Amalgamated Television Services

Language

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

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

Pilot

Air date: 1987-02-12

Michael Aloysius Rafferty starts his new job as Stipendiary Magistrate of Manly Local Court.

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.

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.

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.

The Women

Air date: 1987-03-12

Rafferty is forced to examine his attitude towards women.

Rafferty and the Srangers Among Us

Air date: 1987-03-19

Rafferty feels alone with his recent move to the city.

Sin with Gold

Air date: 1987-03-26

Rafferty has no choice but to dismiss a big drug case.

Looking Good

Air date: 1987-04-02

Rafferty hears two cases about people's desire to look good.