Rafferty's Rules
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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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Seasons & episodes
S1 · 15 epS2 · 11 epS3 · 30 epS4 · 30 ep
- 1Pilot12 Feb 1987 · 47mMichael Aloysius Rafferty starts his new job as Stipendiary Magistrate of Manly Local Court.
- 2Win Some, Lose Some19 Feb 1987Rafferty'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.
- 3Truth to Tell26 Feb 1987Rafferty deals with a young prostitute and U.S. government officials apply to extradite one of their citizens.
- 4The Free Life5 Mar 1987Rafferty 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.
- 5The Women12 Mar 1987Rafferty is forced to examine his attitude towards women.
- 6Rafferty and the Srangers Among Us19 Mar 1987Rafferty feels alone with his recent move to the city.
- 7Sin with Gold26 Mar 1987Rafferty has no choice but to dismiss a big drug case.
- 8Looking Good2 Apr 1987Rafferty hears two cases about people's desire to look good.
- 9Reason to Believe9 Apr 1987A young prostitute decides to defend herself against a soliciting charge.
- 10Mates and Brothers16 Apr 1987An Italian father and his brother plant a bomb in Rafferty's chambers.
- 11Sticks23 Apr 1987Rafferty investigates what appears to be an accidental death by drowning.
- 12Stray Cat30 Apr 1987A young drifter comes before Rafferty's court for being in possession of a cat skin.
- 13Invasion of Privacy7 May 1987Rafferty's cases reflect people invading other people's privacy.
- 14Rafferty and the Rough Diamond14 May 1987 · 46mRafferty finds that people and things are not always as they seem.
- 15Public Image21 May 1987Rafferty realises that the media makes innocent people look like monsters.
Details
- Created by
- Ben Lewin
- First aired
- 12 Feb 1987
- Last aired
- 31 Aug 1990
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- English
- Network
- Seven Network
- Episodes
- 86
- Votes
- 2 on TMDB
Cast
John WoodMichael Rafferty
Arky MichaelFulvio Frangellomini
Simon ChilversSgt. Julian Flicker
Katy BrinsonLisa Blake
