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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.
Ben Lewin
Seven Network
86
50 min
Michael Aloysius Rafferty starts his new job as Stipendiary Magistrate of Manly Local Court.
Feb 12, 1987
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.
Feb 19, 1987
Rafferty deals with a young prostitute and U.S. government officials apply to extradite one of their citizens.
Feb 26, 1987
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.
Mar 5, 1987
Rafferty is forced to examine his attitude towards women.
Mar 12, 1987
Rafferty feels alone with his recent move to the city.
Mar 19, 1987
Rafferty has no choice but to dismiss a big drug case.
Mar 26, 1987
Rafferty hears two cases about people's desire to look good.
Apr 2, 1987
A young prostitute decides to defend herself against a soliciting charge.
Apr 9, 1987
An Italian father and his brother plant a bomb in Rafferty's chambers.
Apr 16, 1987
Rafferty investigates what appears to be an accidental death by drowning.
Apr 23, 1987
A young drifter comes before Rafferty's court for being in possession of a cat skin.
Apr 30, 1987
Rafferty's cases reflect people invading other people's privacy.
May 7, 1987
Rafferty finds that people and things are not always as they seem.
May 14, 1987
Rafferty realises that the media makes innocent people look like monsters.
May 21, 1987
Michael Rafferty
Fulvio Frangellomini
Sgt. Julian Flicker
Lisa Blake
