Rafferty's Rules — Season 1

Feb 198747m

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

Feb 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 1987

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

Mar 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 1987

Rafferty is forced to examine his attitude towards women.

Mar 1987

Rafferty feels alone with his recent move to the city.

Mar 1987

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

Apr 1987

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

Apr 1987

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

Apr 1987

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

Apr 1987

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

Apr 1987

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

May 1987

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

May 198746m

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

May 1987

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