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.
Cast: John Wood, Arky Michael, Simon Chilvers
15 episodes
- 1. PilotMichael Aloysius Rafferty starts his new job as Stipendiary Magistrate of Manly Local Court.MCC47minFeb 12, 1987
- 2. Win Some, Lose SomeRafferty'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.MCCFeb 19, 1987
- 3. Truth to TellRafferty deals with a young prostitute and U.S. government officials apply to extradite one of their citizens.MCCFeb 26, 1987
- 4. The Free LifeRafferty 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.MCCMar 5, 1987
- 5. The WomenRafferty is forced to examine his attitude towards women.MCCMar 12, 1987
- 6. Rafferty and the Srangers Among UsRafferty feels alone with his recent move to the city.MCCMar 19, 1987
- 7. Sin with GoldRafferty has no choice but to dismiss a big drug case.MCCMar 26, 1987
- 8. Looking GoodRafferty hears two cases about people's desire to look good.MCCApr 2, 1987
- 9. Reason to BelieveA young prostitute decides to defend herself against a soliciting charge.MCCApr 9, 1987
- 10. Mates and BrothersAn Italian father and his brother plant a bomb in Rafferty's chambers.MCCApr 16, 1987
- 11. SticksRafferty investigates what appears to be an accidental death by drowning.MCCApr 23, 1987
- 12. Stray CatA young drifter comes before Rafferty's court for being in possession of a cat skin.MCCApr 30, 1987
- 13. Invasion of PrivacyRafferty's cases reflect people invading other people's privacy.MCCMay 7, 1987
- 14. Rafferty and the Rough DiamondRafferty finds that people and things are not always as they seem.MCC46minMay 14, 1987
- 15. Public ImageRafferty realises that the media makes innocent people look like monsters.MCCMay 21, 1987
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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.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Ben Lewin
- Studio
- Seven Network, Amalgamated Television Services
Maturity rating
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