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The Rockford Files

The Rockford Files
★ 7.6/10•1974•1h 0m•TV-PG•Crime•Drama•Mystery
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This is Jim Rockford. At the tone leave your name and message, I'll get back to you.

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.

StatusEnded
Runtime1h 0m
LanguageEN
First Air DateSep 13, 1974

Episodes

Episode 1 - The Kirkoff CaseE150m

The Kirkoff Case

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.

Sep 13, 1974

Episode 2 - The Dark and Bloody GroundE250m

The Dark and Bloody Ground

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.

Sep 20, 1974

Episode 3 - The CountessE350m

The Countess

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

Sep 27, 1974

Episode 4 - Exit Prentiss CarrE450m

Exit Prentiss Carr

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...

Oct 4, 1974

Episode 5 - Tall Woman in Red WagonE550m

Tall Woman in Red Wagon

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...

Oct 11, 1974

Episode 6 - This Case Is ClosedE689m

This Case Is Closed

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...

Oct 18, 1974

Episode 7 - The Big RipoffE750m

The Big Ripoff

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.

Oct 25, 1974

Episode 8 - Find Me If You CanE850m

Find Me If You Can

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.

Nov 1, 1974

Episode 9 - In Pursuit of Carol ThorneE950m

In Pursuit of Carol Thorne

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.

Nov 8, 1974

Episode 10 - The Dexter CrisisE1050m

The Dexter Crisis

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."

Nov 15, 1974

Episode 11 - Caledonia - It's Worth a Fortune!E1150m

Caledonia - It's Worth a Fortune!

When knowledge of a critically ill convict's hidden fortune comes to light, Rockford becomes involved in helping the con's wife find the treasure before his former partner arrives and demands his share.

Dec 6, 1974

Episode 12 - Profit and Loss (1)E1250m

Profit and Loss (1)

Jim investigates a large corporation when one of its executives is kidnapped and the wife of another executive claims the company murdered her husband.

Dec 20, 1974

Episode 13 - Profit and Loss (2)E1350m

Profit and Loss (2)

Rockford discovers the investment firm Fiscal Dynamics is a financial fraud and its president Leon Fielder will do anything to prevent him from destroying his company.

Dec 27, 1974

Episode 14 - Aura Lee, FarewellE1450m

Aura Lee, Farewell

Jim's old friend Sara Butler hires him to find out the real reason her employee Aura Lee Benton died. The police believe it was a drug overdose but Sara is convinced she was murdered.

Jan 3, 1975

Episode 15 - Sleight of HandE1550m

Sleight of Hand

Jim's girlfriend suddenly disappears with no clue as to how or why. Lt. Diel thinks Rockford is probably responsible for her disappearance and orders him to stay away from the case. But Jim can't stop until he finds out what happened.

Jan 17, 1975

Episode 16 - Counter GambitE1650m

Counter Gambit

Two former cons hire Rockford to find an old girlfriend. They actually want her valuable pearl necklace and implicate him as the thief. With Angel's help, he'll get the pearls back and square himself with the police.

Jan 24, 1975

Episode 17 - ClaireE1749m

Claire

Jim's old girlfriend, Claire Prescott, phones, and asks him to help give her protection from 2 hoods chasing her. He soon discovers there's a missing undercover cop, which puts him up against an arrogant Cpt. Highland, as well.

Jan 31, 1975

Episode 18 - Say Goodbye to JenniferE1850m

Say Goodbye to Jennifer

John Micelli's an old war buddy of Jim', who's now a fashion photographer. He hires Jim to track down a beautiful fashion model, whom the authorities claim is dead; killed in a fiery multi-car accident, but, he thinks otherwise. As Jim starts to look into this, he runs into several intimidating figure who want to make certain she stays that way.

Feb 7, 1975

Episode 19 - Charlie Harris at LargeE1950m

Charlie Harris at Large

Charlie Harris, Rockford's former cell mate, is suspected of murdering his rich wife and is on the run. He calls on Rockford to find his alibi witness, a mystery woman with whom he was having an affair.

Feb 14, 1975

Episode 20 - The Four Pound BrickE2050m

The Four Pound Brick

A cop dies in an accident that his mother refuses to accept. Rocky offers Jim's services free of charge. After begrudgingly accepting the case he discovers that dirty cops might be involved which then pits him against a very angry Lt. Diel.

Feb 21, 1975

Episode 21 - Just by AccidentE2150m

Just by Accident

A race car driver dies in an apparent accident that his mother, an old friend of Jim's, thinks was no accident. It turns out he was part of an insurance scam outfit and they soon have a similar plan for Rockford.

Feb 28, 1975

Episode 22 - RoundaboutE2250m

Roundabout

An insurance company hires Rockford to locate a missing woman who is due an inheritance. He finds her in Las Vegas where she is an unwitting pawn in a money laundering operation.

Mar 7, 1975

Actors

James Garner

James Garner

Jim Rockford

Noah Beery Jr.

Noah Beery Jr.

Joseph 'Rocky' Rockford

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