Series·1987·M·4 seasons

Rafferty's Rules

DramaCrimeComedy

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.

Created by Ben Lewin

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PilotE1 · 47 min

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

Win Some, Lose SomeE2 · 45 min

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 TellE3 · 45 min

Rafferty deals with a young prostitute and U.S. government officials apply to extradite one of their citizens.

The Free LifeE4 · 45 min

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 WomenE5 · 45 min

Rafferty is forced to examine his attitude towards women.

Rafferty and the Srangers Among UsE6 · 45 min

Rafferty feels alone with his recent move to the city.

Sin with GoldE7 · 45 min

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

Looking GoodE8 · 45 min

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

Reason to BelieveE9 · 45 min

A young prostitute decides to defend herself against a soliciting charge.

Mates and BrothersE10 · 45 min

An Italian father and his brother plant a bomb in Rafferty's chambers.

SticksE11 · 45 min

Rafferty investigates what appears to be an accidental death by drowning.

Stray CatE12 · 45 min

A young drifter comes before Rafferty's court for being in possession of a cat skin.

Invasion of PrivacyE13 · 45 min

Rafferty's cases reflect people invading other people's privacy.

Rafferty and the Rough DiamondE14 · 46 min

Rafferty finds that people and things are not always as they seem.

Public ImageE15 · 45 min

Rafferty realises that the media makes innocent people look like monsters.

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Cast

4 credited

John Wood
John WoodMichael Rafferty
Arky Michael
Arky MichaelFulvio Frangellomini
Simon Chilvers
Simon ChilversSgt. Julian Flicker
Katy Brinson
Katy BrinsonLisa Blake

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