The Rockford Files

The Rockford Files

1974 - 1980Crime, Drama, MysteryTV-PG6 Seasons122 Episodes

Cranky but likable L.A. PI Jim Rockford pulls no punches (but takes plenty of them). An ex-con sent to the slammer for a crime he didn't commit, Rockford takes on cases others don't want, aided by his tough old man, his lawyer girlfriend and some shady associates from his past.

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Seasons

Season 1

Season 1

22 Episodes • 1974

Season 2

Season 2

22 Episodes • 1975

Season 3

Season 3

22 Episodes • 1976

Season 4

Season 4

22 Episodes • 1977

Season 5

Season 5

22 Episodes • 1978

Season 6

Season 6

12 Episodes • 1979

Episodes - Season 1

The Kirkoff Case

1. The Kirkoff Case

50m

Rockford is hired by Larry Kirkoff to find the identity of his parents killer. There are a number of possible suspects including Travis Buckman and Tawnia Baker who were lovers of Mrs. and Mr. Kirkoff respectively. The police actually suspect Larry of the crime, but, lack of evidence prevents them from making a case against him. Rockford's investigation runs him afoul of some pretty bad men who want everyone to go on thinking Larry killed them.

The Dark and Bloody Ground

2. The Dark and Bloody Ground

50m

Jim reluctantly agrees to work for Beth Davenport. His job is to help her prove her client, Ann Calhoun, is innocent of the crime she is accused of; murdering her husband Kevin Calhoun. Jim's investigation takes him to the town of Parker, Arizona, where the Calhouns are from. He digs up info someone doesn't want found out and is almost killed trying to return to L.A. Socialites Clyde Russell and Elizabeth Gorman, who were throwing a party the Calhouns attended, are also investigated. Jim's investigation is making someone nervous as another attempt is made on his life.

The Countess

3. The Countess

50m

Jim is helping a Countess avoid a blackmailer but is then charged for the Blackmailer murder...

Exit Prentiss Carr

4. Exit Prentiss Carr

50m

Jim finds the murdered body of Prentiss Carr in his hotel room and after reporting the incident to the police learns it has been classified as suicide...

Tall Woman in Red Wagon

5. Tall Woman in Red Wagon

50m

Jim helps a journalist trace the whereabouts of her friend and has to adopt a series of covers in order to obtain the information, as well as contend with a mobsters goons and a Treasury Agent...

This Case Is Closed

6. This Case Is Closed

89m

While investigating the fiance of Warren Jamison's daughter, Jim experiences some strange events which include kidnapping by the mob and the FBI who are anxious to get a statement - it all relates back to Jim recent trip to Newark...

The Big Ripoff

7. The Big Ripoff

50m

Suspecting her ex-lover was killed by his wife, a woman hires Rockford to jet to Europe to compile evidence. After a fling with the widow, Rockford suspects Steve Nelson faked his death.

Find Me If You Can

8. Find Me If You Can

50m

Rockford reluctantly takes a unique assignment: a beautiful mystery woman wants him to find her, to see if someone she fears could also track her down. With a check poised to bounce, the ex-con PI needs the retainer to balance his always-challenged checking account. When Rockford checks with a local police department, he worms out a chilling piece of data: she's been dating Denver Mafia capo-regime, hot-tempered Ralph Correll. But the more Barbara Kelbaker strings along Jim Rockford, the more he's charmed into helping the desperate 30 something.

In Pursuit of Carol Thorne

9. In Pursuit of Carol Thorne

50m

Jim tails a woman just released from prison. She was involved in a robbery of a Marine Payroll. The mastermind of the crime and his henchman follow her as well. They search for the remaining robber who wound up with the loot.

The Dexter Crisis

10. The Dexter Crisis

50m

Rockford ends up in the Nevada desert (starting with the bright lights of Las Vegas) searching for a rich guy's mistress and her suitcase of precious "documents."

Created by: Stephen J. Cannell, Roy Huggins

Top Cast

James Garner

James Garner

Jim Rockford

Noah Beery Jr.

Noah Beery Jr.

Joseph "Rocky" Rockford

Available on: NBC

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