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Season 1 – The Rockford Files

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Jim Rockford is an ex-con and private detective. He was falsely convicted of a crime he didn't commit, but that doesn't stop him from using his ex-con buddies to help him solve crimes. Nothing comes easy for Rockford, but he works hard and usually gets shot at or beat up at least once per episode.
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Raoul Hernandez Austin Chronicle Apr 15, 2020
Humor hasn't yet overtaken the drama, as would happen later with Magnum P.I. and Remington Steele, but in [James] Garner's irrepressible, eventually Emmy-winning shamus, The Rockford Files remains as timeless as a blackjack to the back of your skull. Go to Full Review Sue Cameron The Hollywood Reporter Jul 3, 2018
The Rockford Files is a terrific show done with style, wit and intelligence. Go to Full Review Charlie Hanna Charlotte Observer May 4, 2021
Lord knows, I wish the best for Jim. This isn't it. Go to Full Review Will Harris Bullz-Eye.com Apr 16, 2020
4/5
There might be a few too many car chases padding some of the episodes, since that was a big selling point in the '70s, but it's the dialogue and delivery that make this show so watchable even now. Go to Full Review Matt Springer Common Sense Media Apr 15, 2020
4/5
The show remains immensely watchable, full of humor and unforgettable supporting players. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Cole S. @cole1313 Mar 29, 2026 This show is awesome james garner did an awesome job playing jim rockford See more Stephen C @bob25009 Sep 22, 2025 26 successful episodes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ages 14 and older!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Thomas Fitzroy

Creator

Stephen J. Cannell

Creator

James Garner

Jim Rockford

Noah Beery Jr.

Joseph "Rocky" Rockford

Joe Santos

Det. Dennis Becker

Stuart Margolin

Evelyn "Angel" Martin

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Mar 24, 1974 Backlash of the Hunter A woman (Lindsay Wagner) hires Rockford to discover if her father's death was homicide or suicide; guest Bill Mumy. Details Episode 1 Aired Mar 24, 1974 Backlash of the Hunter Jim Rockford is an ex-convict turned private detective. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 27, 1974 Backlash of the Hunter Rockford is the hunted as he learns whether a man's death was murder or suicide; guests Lindsay Wagner, Bill Mumy. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 13, 1974 The Kirkoff Case An heir (James Woods), suspected of murdering his parents, hires Rockford to find the killer; guest Abe Vigoda. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 20, 1974 The Dark and Bloody Ground Murderers stalk Rockford after Beth gets him to investigate the death of a screenwriter; guest Nancy Malone. Details Episode 5 Aired Sep 27, 1974 The Countess A wealthy Texan's wife (Susan Strasberg) hires Rockford (James Garner) to deal with a blackmail problem. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 4, 1974 Exit Prentiss Carr When Rockford is hired to check on a philandering husband, he finds the man dead under mysterious circumstances. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 11, 1974 Tall Woman in Red Wagon Rockford disguises himself as a coffin salesman, a psychiatrist and an IRS agent to find a missing newspaperwoman. Details Episode 8 Aired Oct 18, 1974 This Case Is Closed A tycoon's (Joseph Cotten) prospective son-in-law seems too good to be true; guest Sharon Gless. Details Episode 9 Aired Oct 18, 1974 This Case Is Closed Rockford is on the verge of giving up his investigation after being harassed by the underworld and federal agents. Details Episode 10 Aired Oct 25, 1974 The Big Ripoff A woman thinks her lover's death in a plane crash might involve his wife (Suzanne Somers); guest Jill Clayburgh. Details Episode 11 Aired Nov 1, 1974 Find Me If You Can A woman (Joan Van Ark) with a secret hires Rockford to discover her identity; guest (Paul) Michael Glaser. Details Episode 12 Aired Nov 8, 1974 In Pursuit of Carol Thorne Rockford hopes a woman ex-convict will lead him to $1 million in stolen money; guest Laffit Pincay Jr. Details Episode 13 Aired Nov 15, 1974 The Dexter Crisis Rockford finds a wealthy businessman's girlfriend (Lee Purcell) but is asked only to watch her; guest Linda Kelsey. Details Episode 14 Aired Dec 6, 1974 Caledonia, It's Worth a Fortune! A convict's wife (Shelley Fabares) needs to locate a fortune hidden in a rural community; guest Robert Ginty. Details Episode 15 Aired Dec 20, 1974 Profit and Loss A kidnapper knocks Rockford (James Garner) out while abducting a client from his trailer. Guest stars: Ned Beatty and Michael Lerner. Details Episode 16 Aired Dec 27, 1974 Profit and Loss Rockford (James Garner) burglarizes a print shop while searching for clues that will lead to stock-market fixing. Guest stars: Ned Beatty and Michael Lerner. Details Episode 17 Aired Jan 3, 1975 Aura Lee, Farewell Rockford must solve the mystery of a boutique owner's drug-overdose death; guests Lindsay Wagner, Greg Mullavey. Details Episode 18 Aired Jan 17, 1975 Sleight of Hand Rockford's search for a vanished girlfriend leads him to a crime figure, a singer (Lara Parker) and a fugitive syndicate chief. Details Episode 19 Aired Jan 24, 1975 Counter Gambit A former convict hires Rockford to find his girlfriend (Mary Frann), but actually he wants pearls she possesses. Details Episode 20 Aired Jan 31, 1975 Claire Rockford is caught between police and gangsters when he helps a former fiancée (Linda Evans); guest Jackie Cooper. Details Episode 21 Aired Feb 7, 1975 Say Goodbye to Jennifer Police and the mob seek a model (Pamela Hensley) connected with murder, until a dentist identifies her corpse. Details Episode 22 Aired Feb 14, 1975 Charlie Harris at Large Rockford's former cellmate (Tony Musante) is accused of murdering his wealthy wife; guest Diana Muldaur. Details Episode 23 Aired Feb 21, 1975 The Four Pound Brick The mother (Edith Atwater) of a rookie policeman killed in an auto mishap refuses to believe his death was accidental. Details Episode 24 Aired Feb 28, 1975 Just by Accident Rockford uncovers an insurance scam when a race-driver's mother hires him to look into her son's traffic death. Details Episode 25 Aired Mar 7, 1975 Roundabout In Las Vegas to deliver an insurance check, Rockford uncovers underworld exploitation of a singer. Details

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The Rockford Files — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Richard Heffron, Larry Doheny, Jackie Cooper, Jerry London, Bernard L. Kowalski, Lou Antonio, Russ Mayberry, Alexander Grasshoff, Charles S. Dubin, Michael Schultz, William Wiard
Creator
Thomas Fitzroy, Stephen J. Cannell
Executive Producer
Meta Rosenberg
Screenwriter
Stephen J. Cannell, Juanita Bartlett, Edward J. Lakso, Howard Berk, Eric Kaldor, Jo Swerling Jr.
Network
NBC
Rating
TV-PG (V)
Genre
Crime, Drama, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 24, 1974
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