Synopsis
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.
Episodes
1E1PilotMichael Aloysius Rafferty starts his new job as Stipendiary Magistrate of Manly Local Court.47m2E2Win 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.3E3Truth to TellRafferty deals with a young prostitute and U.S. government officials apply to extradite one of their citizens.4E4The 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.5E5The WomenRafferty is forced to examine his attitude towards women.6E6Rafferty and the Srangers Among UsRafferty feels alone with his recent move to the city.7E7Sin with GoldRafferty has no choice but to dismiss a big drug case.8E8Looking GoodRafferty hears two cases about people's desire to look good.9E9Reason to BelieveA young prostitute decides to defend herself against a soliciting charge.10E10Mates and BrothersAn Italian father and his brother plant a bomb in Rafferty's chambers.11E11SticksRafferty investigates what appears to be an accidental death by drowning.12E12Stray CatA young drifter comes before Rafferty's court for being in possession of a cat skin.13E13Invasion of PrivacyRafferty's cases reflect people invading other people's privacy.14E14Rafferty and the Rough DiamondRafferty finds that people and things are not always as they seem.46m15E15Public ImageRafferty realises that the media makes innocent people look like monsters.
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