TV series

Rafferty's Rules

Name: Rafferty's Rules
Released: 1987
Cast: John Wood, Arky Michael, Simon Chilvers, Katy Brinson

1987–1990· 4 seasons· 50 min episodes★ 8.0Ended

On Seven Network — From Seven Network · Amalgamated Television Services

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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.

Themes

cat police courtroom law magistrate

Episodes

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E1 PilotNext upFeb 12, 1987 · 47 min
Synopsis
Michael Aloysius Rafferty starts his new job as Stipendiary Magistrate of Manly Local Court.
Guest stars: John Gregg (Baraclough), Bruce Spence (Emmanuel Triggs), Duncan Wass (Mr. Lumley), Derek Amer (Constable Flowers), Colin Borgonon (Dr. Lipton), Peter Carmody (Wilkins), Norman Coburn (Constable Skeggs), Gary Dale (Constable Viner)
E2 Win Some, Lose SomeFeb 19, 1987
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Judy Ferris (Mrs. Flicker), Bernadette Foster (Mrs. McCarthy), Rodney Bell (Tony), Bill Conn (Counsel), Phillip De Carle (Hardware Man), Harry Lawrence (Mr. Davidson), Robert Mammone (Brad), Patrick Phillips (Young Solicitor)
E3 Truth to TellFeb 26, 1987
Synopsis
Rafferty deals with a young prostitute and U.S. government officials apply to extradite one of their citizens.
Guest stars: Benita Collings (Magda), Elizabeth Crosby (Clare Sampson), Peter Ford (Berny Sampson), Hans Farkash (Czerny), Marina Finlay (Emma), Tim McKenzie (Ed Sampson), Marilyn Mayo (Policewoman Ellen), Denny Prussian (Claudio)
E4 The Free LifeMar 5, 1987
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Bob Barrett (Harry), Antoinette Blaxland (Sue Lawrence), Laurie Butler (Punter), John Fitzgerald (Pete), Suzanne Fox (Lisa), John Grant (Trevor Pike), Alexander Hay (Redgrave), Anna Hruby (Di Mulroney)
E5 The WomenMar 12, 1987
Synopsis
Rafferty is forced to examine his attitude towards women.
Guest stars: Les Asmussen (Winston Tenish), Gillian Axtell (Cheryl), Noeline Brown (Tonti Howard), Bassia Carole (Narelle), Josie Mackay (Leanne), Susan Lee Masterton (Maralyn), Lynne Murphy (Vera), Denise Otto (Mrs. Simpson)
E6 Rafferty and the Srangers Among UsMar 19, 1987
Synopsis
Rafferty feels alone with his recent move to the city.
Guest stars: Stuart Wagstaff (Scott Hopkins), Jon Darling (Drunk), Kati Edwards (Mrs. Morrissey), John Faasen (Judge Drummond), Iain Gardiner (Constable Barton), Dan Holliday (Police Constable), Max Height (Idlington), Barry Henry (Jogger)
E7 Sin with GoldMar 26, 1987
Synopsis
Rafferty has no choice but to dismiss a big drug case.
Guest stars: Kerry McGuire (Irene Doonan), Prue Bassett (Anita), Julie Breen (Debbie), Timothy Conigrave (Jed), Garry Cook (Baris), Graham Corry (Harms), Keith Holloway (Kelly), Peter Rees (Allan)
E8 Looking GoodApr 2, 1987
Synopsis
Rafferty hears two cases about people's desire to look good.
Guest stars: Bernadette Foster (Mrs. McCarthy), Liz Chance (Margaret), Kim Deacon (Julia), Alan Faulkner (Henry Evans), Penne Hackforth-Jones (Danielle), Alton Harvey (Reynolds), Tracey Higginson (Gayle McNamara), Barry Langrishe (Brendan Britten)
E9 Reason to BelieveApr 9, 1987
Synopsis
A young prostitute decides to defend herself against a soliciting charge.
Guest stars: Don Chapman (Daniels), Barry Eaton (Doctor), Tim Elliott (Houghton), Tim Elston (Payne), Peter Fisher (Robbo), John Higgins (Tollhurst), Sandie Lillingston (Sascha), Arthur Sherman (Denton)
E10 Mates and BrothersApr 16, 1987
Synopsis
An Italian father and his brother plant a bomb in Rafferty's chambers.
Guest stars: Bernadette Foster (Mrs. McCarthy), Bob Barrett (Harry), John Grant (Trevor Pike), Maggie Britton (Mrs. Osborn), John Ewart (Halliday), Antoinette Pacitto (Mrs. Gianni), Franco Valentino (Mr. Rassibini), David Whitford (Blanding)
E11 SticksApr 23, 1987
Synopsis
Rafferty investigates what appears to be an accidental death by drowning.
Guest stars: Kate Carruthers (Mrs. Sullivan), Melanie Day (Coral-Lee), Wallas Eaton (Leadbetter), Kevin Manser (Woodgate), Warwick Tennant Moss (Ratchman), Dylan O'Neil (Sullivan Child), Martin Vaughan (Jackie Blythe), Bill Young (Bill Swann)
E12 Stray CatApr 30, 1987
Synopsis
A young drifter comes before Rafferty's court for being in possession of a cat skin.
Guest stars: Ewa Bok (Mrs. Molnar), Amber Mae Cecil (Cat Woman), Christopher Dibb (Warren Singleton), Richard Gilbert (Elderly Gentleman), George Smilovici (Ted Szabo), Vince Sorrenti (Joe Szabo), Greg Stone (Ray O'Riordan), Glenn Swift (Dog Owner)
E13 Invasion of PrivacyMay 7, 1987
Synopsis
Rafferty's cases reflect people invading other people's privacy.
Guest stars: Bernadette Foster (Mrs. McCarthy), David Ravenswood (Chief Stipendiary Magistrate Harrison), June Collis (Caroline Summerfield), May Howlett (Eunice Coates), Andrew Inglis (Bill Somers), Glenda Linscott (P.C. Waterman), Moira Mason (Alice), Allan Penney (Herb McManus)
E14 Rafferty and the Rough DiamondMay 14, 1987 · 46 min
Synopsis
Rafferty finds that people and things are not always as they seem.
Guest stars: Kate Buchanan (Woman Police Constable), Sheree da Costa (Shop Assistant), Małgorzata Dobrowolska (Maz), Barry Donnelly (Sergeant), John Godden (Russell Stephens), John Grinston (Constable Pope), Denise Kirby (Constable No. 1), Stan Kouros (Tony)
E15 Public ImageMay 21, 1987
Synopsis
Rafferty realises that the media makes innocent people look like monsters.
Guest stars: Gregg Arthur (Court Constable), Greg Bepper (Jones), Jill Clayton (Joan Bates), Jonathan Coleman (Brandon), Roger Connor (Ballentine), Shendelle Franklin (Cheryl), Felicity Gordon (Kath Robinson), Michael Horrocks (Wayne Robinson)