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.
First Aired
1987-02-12
Status
Ended
Network
Seven Network
Seasons
Season 1 Episodes
Watch All →E1. Pilot
Michael Aloysius Rafferty starts his new job as Stipendiary Magistrate of Manly Local Court.
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.
E3. Truth to Tell
Rafferty deals with a young prostitute and U.S. government officials apply to extradite one of their citizens.
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.
E5. The Women
Rafferty is forced to examine his attitude towards women.
E6. Rafferty and the Srangers Among Us
Rafferty feels alone with his recent move to the city.
Cast
John Wood
Michael Rafferty
Arky Michael
Fulvio Frangellomini
Simon Chilvers
Sgt. Julian Flicker
Katy Brinson
Lisa Blake
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