The Rockford Files
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The Rockford Files

James Garner stars in 5x Emmy-winning detective series
This classic TV series centers on Jim Rockford (James Garner), a top-shelf private investigator with a background his clients would never expect. A former jailbird who lives in a trailer in Malibu, Jim has a fine-tuned sense of justice that was honed when he was framed for a crime. That's why he's set up a shingle and committed his life to hounding those who are truly guilty. Want to hire him?
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Episodes

  1. S1 E1 - Backlash of the Hunter, Pt. 1

    March 26, 1974
    49min
    TV-PG
    Rockford (James Garner) is approached by a young woman who wants him to determine if her father's death was a suicide or a murder. Guest stars: Lindsay Wagner, Bill Mumy. Part 1 of 2.
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  2. S1 E2 - Backlash of the Hunter, Pt. 2

    March 26, 1974
    50min
    TV-PG
    Rockford (James Garner) is approached by a young woman who wants him to determine if her father's death was a suicide or a murder. Guest stars: Lindsay Wagner, Bill Mumy. Part 2 of 2.
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  3. S1 E3 - The Kirkoff Case

    September 12, 1974
    50min
    TV-PG
    The heir to a family fortune hires Rockford (James Garner) to find his parents' killers. Guest stars: Abe Vigoda, James Woods.
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  4. S1 E4 - The Dark and Bloody Ground

    September 19, 1974
    50min
    TV-PG
    Rockford's attorney pressures him into investigating the murder of a screenwriter.
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  5. S1 E5 - The Countess

    September 26, 1974
    50min
    TV-PG
    A wealthy Texan's wife hires Rockford (James Garner) to deal with a blackmail problem.
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  6. S1 E6 - Exit Prentiss Carr

    October 3, 1974
    50min
    TV-PG
    When Rockford is hired to check on a philandering husband, he finds the man dead under mysterious circumstances.
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  7. S1 E7 - Tall Woman in Red Wagon

    October 10, 1974
    50min
    TV-PG
    Rockford disguises himself as a coffin salesman, a psychiatrist and an IRS agent to find a missing newspaperwoman.
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  8. S1 E8 - This Case Is Closed, Pt. 1

    October 17, 1974
    50min
    TV-PG
    Rockford is hired to check out a tycoon's prospective son-in-law.
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  9. S1 E9 - This Case Is Closed, Pt. 2

    October 17, 1974
    49min
    TV-PG
    Rockford is on the verge of giving up his investigation after being harassed by the underworld and federal agents.
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  10. S1 E10 - The Big Ripoff

    October 24, 1974
    50min
    TV-PG
    Rockford (James Garner) is hired by a man's lover to find out whether he died accidentally or was done in by his wife. Guest stars: Suzanne Somers, Jill Clayburgh.
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  11. S1 E11 - Find Me If You Can

    October 31, 1974
    50min
    TV-PG
    Rockford (James Garner) sets out to learn the identity of a girl who is involved with the kingpin of Denver's underworld. Guest stars: Joan Van Ark, Paul Michael Glaser.
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  12. S1 E12 - In Pursuit of Carol Thorne

    November 7, 1974
    50min
    TV-PG
    Rockford (James Garner) trails a young woman in the hopes that she will lead to the recovery of $1 million.
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  13. S1 E13 - The Dexter Crisis

    November 14, 1974
    50min
    TV-PG
    Rockford (James Garner) finds a wealthy businessman's missing girlfriend and is then assigned to keep a close watch on her.
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  14. S1 E14 - Caledonia, It's Worth a Fortune!

    December 5, 1974
    50min
    TV-PG
    Rockford (James Garner) is hired by a convict's wife to find a fortune that is stashed on a ranch. Guest star: Shelley Fabares.
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  15. S1 E15 - Profit and Loss, Pt. 1

    December 19, 1974
    50min
    TV-PG
    A kidnapper knocks Rockford (James Garner) out while abducting a client from his trailer. Guest stars: Ned Beatty and Michael Lerner. Part 1 of 2.
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  16. S1 E16 - Profit and Loss, Pt. 2

    December 26, 1974
    50min
    TV-PG
    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. Part 2 of 2.
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  17. S1 E17 - Aura Lee, Farewell

    January 2, 1975
    50min
    TV-PG
    A woman hires Rockford (James Garner) to solve a homicide involving a state senator and a con man. Guest star: Lindsay Wagner.
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  18. S1 E18 - Sleight of Hand

    January 16, 1975
    50min
    TV-PG
    Rockford's search for his girlfriend leads to a fugitive syndicate chief.
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  19. S1 E19 - Counter Gambit

    January 23, 1975
    50min
    TV-PG
    Rockford (James Garner) and a released convict battle for pearls and a woman. Guest star: Mary Frann.
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  20. S1 E20 - Claire

    January 30, 1975
    49min
    TV-PG
    When Rockford (James Garner) does a favor for his former fiancee, he is promptly plunged into a tug of war between the police and the underworld. Guest stars: Linda Evans, Jackie Cooper.
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  21. S1 E21 - Say Goodbye to Jennifer

    February 6, 1975
    50min
    TV-PG
    Rockford's (James Garner) uncanny knowledge of fashion models' quirks leads to the solution of a homicide. Guest star: Hector Elizondo.
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  22. S1 E22 - Charlie Harris at Large

    February 13, 1975
    50min
    TV-PG
    A playboy suspected in the death of his wealthy wife turns to his former prison cellmate, Rockford (James Garner), to prove his innocence. Guest star: Diana Muldaur.
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  23. S1 E23 - The Four Pound Brick

    February 20, 1975
    50min
    TV-PG
    Although the police write off a rookie's death as accidental, Rockford finds new evidence.
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  24. S1 E24 - Just By Accident

    February 27, 1975
    50min
    TV-PG
    A stock car driver's wealthy mother hires Rockford to investigate her son's "accidental" death.
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  25. S1 E25 - Roundabout

    March 6, 1975
    50min
    TV-PG
    Jim (James Garner) delivers a check to a singer in Las Vegas and finds she is a prisoner.
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Flashing lights and strobing patterns might affect photosensitive viewers

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Directors

William WiardLawrence DohenyIvan DixonJerry LondonRuss MayberryReza BadiyiMeta RosenbergLou AntonioJackie CooperJeannot Szwarc

Cast

James GarnerNoah Beery Jr.Joe Santos

Studio

NBC

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