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The Rockford Files
On NBC — From Universal Television · Roy Huggins-Public Arts Productions
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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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- E1 The Kirkoff CaseNext upSep 13, 1974 · 50 min · ★ 8.2
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: James Woods (Larry Kirkoff), Roger Davis (Travis Buckman), Julie Sommars (Tawnia Baker), Philip Kenneally (Muzzy Vinette), Milt Kogan (Marsh), Abe Vigoda (Al Dancer)
- E2 The Dark and Bloody GroundSep 20, 1974 · 50 min · ★ 7.3
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Linden Chiles (Elliot Malcolm), Nancy Malone (Elizabeth), Patricia Smith (Ann Calhoun), Walter Brooke (Clyde Russell), Tom Bower (Officer Hensley), Gretchen Corbett (Beth Davenport)
- E3 The CountessSep 27, 1974 · 50 min · ★ 8.0
Synopsis
Jim is helping a Countess avoid a blackmailer but is then charged for the Blackmailer murder...
Guest stars: Susan Strasberg (Deborah Ryder), Art Lund (Mike Ryder), Richard Gautier (Carl Brego), Harold J. Stone (Sorrell), James Cromwell (Terry), Florence Lake (Old Woman), Tom Atkins (Alex Diel), Gretchen Corbett (Beth Davenport)
- E4 Exit Prentiss CarrOct 4, 1974 · 50 min · ★ 7.0
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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...
Guest stars: Corinne Camacho (Janet Carr), Warren J. Kemmerling (Police Lt. Earl Furlong), Mills Watson (Police Sergeant Larsen), Stephen McNally (Police Chief Austen Bailey), Wallace Rooney (Eric Saunders)
- E5 Tall Woman in Red WagonOct 11, 1974 · 50 min
Synopsis
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...
Guest stars: Sian Barbara Allen (Sandra Turkel), George DiCenzo (Harry Stoner), John Crawford (Dr. Kenilworth), Susan Damante (Charlotte Duskey), Angus Duncan (Joe Baron Jr.), Ryan MacDonald (Hotel Manager), James Murtaugh (Steve McWilliams), Troy Melton (Hood (uncredited))
- E6 This Case Is ClosedOct 18, 1974 · 89 min
Synopsis
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...
Guest stars: Sharon Gless (Susan Jameson), James McEachin (FBI Agent David Shore), Joseph Cotten (Warner Jameson), Fred Sadoff (Howard Kasanjian), Joseph Della Sorte (Torrance Beck), Norman Bartold (Hollis Cotton), Geoffrey Land (Mark), Tom Anfinsen (Carhop (uncredited))
- E7 The Big RipoffOct 25, 1974 · 50 min · ★ 7.8
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Jill Clayburgh (Marilyn Polonski), Norman Burton (Melvyn Moss), Fred Beir (Steve Nelson / Dennis Rains), Bruce Kirby (Carl Lemay), Suzanne Somers (Ginny Nelson), Warren Vanders (Earl Pitt), Basil Hoffman (Desk Clerk (uncredited)), Cosmo Sardo (Commuter (uncredited))
- E8 Find Me If You CanNov 1, 1974 · 50 min · ★ 7.8
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Joan Van Ark (Barbara Kelbaker), Paul Michael Glaser (Ralph Correll), Richard Drout Miller (Sgt. Doane), Joseph Stern (Morgan Tallman), Jimmy Lydon (Wyatt)
- E9 In Pursuit of Carol ThorneNov 8, 1974 · 50 min · ★ 8.0
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Lynnette Mettey (Carol Thorne), Robert Symonds (Mr. Hoad / Miles Keeley), Bill Fletcher (Nate Spinella), Jim Antonio (Cliff Hoad)
- E10 The Dexter CrisisNov 15, 1974 · 50 min · ★ 7.8
Synopsis
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."
Guest stars: Lee Purcell (Susan Parsons), Linda Kelsey (Louise Henderson), Ron Soble (Kermit Higby), Tim O'Connor (Charles Dexter), Joyce Jameson (Marge White), Bing Russell (Lieutenant)
- E11 Caledonia - It's Worth a Fortune!Dec 6, 1974 · 50 min · ★ 8.3
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Richard Schaal (Leonard Blair), Sid Haig (B.J.), William Traylor (Wilson), Shelley Fabares (Jolene Hyland), Ramon Bieri (Sheriff Homer Prouty), Robert Ginty (Gib Moore), Robert Ellenstein (Motel Manager)
- E12 Profit and Loss (1)Dec 20, 1974 · 50 min
Synopsis
Jim investigates a large corporation when one of its executives is kidnapped and the wife of another executive claims the company murdered her husband.
Guest stars: Paul Jenkins (Stan Gorrick), Sharon Spelman (Doris Parker), Ned Beatty (Leon Fielder), Joe E. Tata (Solly Marshall), Val Bisoglio (Carl Bovino), Michael Lerner (Arnold Love), Gretchen Corbett (Beth Davenport), Priscilla Pointer (Helen Morris)
- E13 Profit and Loss (2)Dec 27, 1974 · 50 min
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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.
Guest stars: Albert Paulsen (Kurt), Sharon Spelman (Doris Parker), Ned Beatty (Leon Fielder), Michael Lerner (Arnold Love), Tom Rosqui (Norm Mitchell), Gretchen Corbett (Beth Davenport)
- E14 Aura Lee, FarewellJan 3, 1975 · 50 min · ★ 7.6
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Lindsay Wagner (Sara Butler), Greg Mullavey (Dirk Schaffer), Robert Webber (Sen. Evan Murdock), Kelly Lange (Commentator), Bill Mumy (Trask), Melissa Greene (Aura Lee), Henry Slate (Oscar), Linda Dano (Ellen Murdock)
- E15 Sleight of HandJan 17, 1975 · 50 min · ★ 8.2
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Lara Parker (Diana Lewis), Pat Delaney (Karen Mills), Allan Miller (Michael Cordeen), John Steadman (Morry Blauner), Gerald McRaney (Irv), Tom Atkins (Alex Diel)
- E16 Counter GambitJan 24, 1975 · 50 min · ★ 8.4
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Stuart Margolin (Angel Martin), Mary Frann (Valerie Thomas / Maria Heller), Eddie Fontaine (Moss Williams), Burr DeBenning (Harry Crown), Ford Rainey (Manny Tolan), M. Emmet Walsh (Edgar Burch), Garry Walberg (Arnold Cutter), Eric Server (Daniel Kramer)
- E17 ClaireJan 31, 1975 · 49 min · ★ 8.2
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Linda Evans (Claire Prescott), Lance LeGault (Stone), Jackie Cooper (Capt. Highland), Lane Smith (Willett), M.P. Murphy (Carl), Douglas Fowley (Ted)
- E18 Say Goodbye to JenniferFeb 7, 1975 · 50 min · ★ 8.0
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Héctor Elizondo (John Micelli), Pamela Hensley (Jennifer Ryburn), Ken Swofford (P.I. Floyd Ross), Katherine Woodville (Marilyn Rae), Thayer David (Carl Birrell), Regis Cordic (Dr. Evan Stuart), Len Lesser (Colby)
- E19 Charlie Harris at LargeFeb 14, 1975 · 50 min · ★ 8.4
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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.
Guest stars: Tony Musante (Charlie Harris), Warner Anderson (Alfred Bannister), Diana Muldaur (Linda Bannister), David Spielberg (Police Sgt. Tom Garvey), Eddie Firestone (Haines), Mel Stewart (Police Lieutenant), Gretchen Corbett (Beth Davenport)
- E20 The Four Pound BrickFeb 21, 1975 · 50 min · ★ 8.7
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Stuart Margolin (Angel Martin), Edith Atwater (Kate Banning), William Watson (Ross), Jess Walton (Laura Smith), Tom Atkins (Alex Diel), Bruce Tuthill (Waiter), Paul Carr (Sgt. Wilson), John Quade (Tenner)
- E21 Just by AccidentFeb 28, 1975 · 50 min
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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.
Guest stars: Neva Patterson (Louise Hartman), Steven Keats (Duane Bailey), David Spielberg (Police Sgt. Tom Garvey), Fred Sadoff (Matt Springfield), Joey Aresco (Billy Jo Hartman), Oliver Clark (K. Julian Krubm), Alan Bergmann (The Doctor), Millie Slavin (Ass't. Bank Manager)
- E22 RoundaboutMar 7, 1975 · 50 min · ★ 8.0
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Jesse Welles (Nancy Wade), Ron Rifkin (Tom Robertson), Mills Watson (Edward Moss), Frank Michael Liu (Kenneth Mamato), Virginia Gregg (Eleanor), Joe E. Tata (Agent Hanzer)
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Created by Stephen J. Cannell, Roy Huggins
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