Rafferty's Rules
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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CAST
Episodes
15 episodes. Playback and audio depend on the available source.
S1:E1 Pilot
Michael Aloysius Rafferty starts his new job as Stipendiary Magistrate of Manly Local Court.
Not verifiedAudio unverifiedS1:E2 Win Some, Lose Some
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.
Not verifiedAudio unverifiedS1:E3 Truth to Tell
Rafferty deals with a young prostitute and U.S. government officials apply to extradite one of their citizens.
Not verifiedAudio unverifiedS1:E4 The Free Life
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.
Not verifiedAudio unverifiedS1:E5 The Women
Rafferty is forced to examine his attitude towards women.
Not verifiedAudio unverifiedS1:E6 Rafferty and the Srangers Among Us
Rafferty feels alone with his recent move to the city.
Not verifiedAudio unverifiedS1:E7 Sin with Gold
Rafferty has no choice but to dismiss a big drug case.
Not verifiedAudio unverifiedS1:E8 Looking Good
Rafferty hears two cases about people's desire to look good.
Not verifiedAudio unverifiedS1:E9 Reason to Believe
A young prostitute decides to defend herself against a soliciting charge.
Not verifiedAudio unverifiedS1:E10 Mates and Brothers
An Italian father and his brother plant a bomb in Rafferty's chambers.
Not verifiedAudio unverifiedS1:E11 Sticks
Rafferty investigates what appears to be an accidental death by drowning.
Not verifiedAudio unverifiedS1:E12 Stray Cat
A young drifter comes before Rafferty's court for being in possession of a cat skin.
Not verifiedAudio unverifiedS1:E13 Invasion of Privacy
Rafferty's cases reflect people invading other people's privacy.
Not verifiedAudio unverifiedS1:E14 Rafferty and the Rough Diamond
Rafferty finds that people and things are not always as they seem.
Not verifiedAudio unverifiedS1:E15 Public Image
Rafferty realises that the media makes innocent people look like monsters.
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