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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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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.
Season 1 episodes
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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.
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Directed by Lou AntonioWritten by Stephen J. Cannell, Roy HugginsGuest stars James Woods, Roger Davis, Julie Sommars, Philip Kenneally, Milt Kogan, Abe Vigoda
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.
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Directed by Michael SchultzWritten by Juanita Bartlett, Roy HugginsGuest stars Linden Chiles, Nancy Malone, Patricia Smith, Walter Brooke, Tom Bower, Gretchen Corbett
Jim is helping a Countess avoid a blackmailer but is then charged for the Blackmailer murder...
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Directed by Russ MayberryWritten by Stephen J. Cannell, Roy HugginsGuest stars Susan Strasberg, Art Lund, Richard Gautier, Harold J. Stone, James Cromwell, Florence Lake, Tom Atkins, Gretchen Corbett
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...
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Directed by Alexander GrasshoffWritten by Juanita Bartlett, Roy HugginsGuest stars Corinne Camacho, Warren J. Kemmerling, Mills Watson, Stephen McNally, Wallace Rooney
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...
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Directed by Jerry LondonWritten by Stephen J. Cannell, Roy HugginsGuest stars Sian Barbara Allen, George DiCenzo, John Crawford, Susan Damante, Angus Duncan, Ryan MacDonald, James Murtaugh, Troy Melton
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...
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Directed by Bernard L. KowalskiWritten by Stephen J. Cannell, Roy HugginsGuest stars Sharon Gless, James McEachin, Joseph Cotten, Fred Sadoff, Joseph Della Sorte, Norman Bartold, Geoffrey Land, Tom Anfinsen
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.
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Directed by Vincent McEveetyWritten by Robert Hamner, Roy HugginsGuest stars Jill Clayburgh, Norman Burton, Fred Beir, Bruce Kirby, Suzanne Somers, Warren Vanders, Basil Hoffman, Cosmo Sardo
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.
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Directed by Lawrence DohenyWritten by Juanita BartlettGuest stars Joan Van Ark, Paul Michael Glaser, Richard Drout Miller, Joseph Stern, Jimmy Lydon
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.
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Directed by Charles S. DubinWritten by Stephen J. CannellGuest stars Lynnette Mettey, Robert Symonds, Bill Fletcher, Jim Antonio
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."
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Directed by Alexander GrasshoffWritten by Gloryette ClarkGuest stars Lee Purcell, Linda Kelsey, Ron Soble, Tim O'Connor, Joyce Jameson, Bing Russell
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.
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Directed by Stuart MargolinWritten by Juanita BartlettGuest stars Richard Schaal, Sid Haig, William Traylor, Shelley Fabares, Ramon Bieri, Robert Ginty, Robert Ellenstein
Jim investigates a large corporation when one of its executives is kidnapped and the wife of another executive claims the company murdered her husband.
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Directed by Lawrence DohenyWritten by Stephen J. CannellGuest stars Paul Jenkins, Sharon Spelman, Ned Beatty, Joe E. Tata, Val Bisoglio, Michael Lerner, Gretchen Corbett, Priscilla Pointer
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.
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Directed by Lawrence DohenyWritten by Stephen J. Cannell, Roy HugginsGuest stars Albert Paulsen, Sharon Spelman, Ned Beatty, Michael Lerner, Tom Rosqui, Gretchen Corbett
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.
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Directed by Jackie CooperWritten by Roy Huggins, Edward J. LaksoGuest stars Lindsay Wagner, Greg Mullavey, Robert Webber, Kelly Lange, Bill Mumy, Melissa Greene, Henry Slate, Linda Dano
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.
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Directed by William WiardWritten by Stephen J. Cannell, Jo Swerling Jr.Guest stars Lara Parker, Pat Delaney, Allan Miller, John Steadman, Gerald McRaney, Tom Atkins
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.
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Directed by Jackie CooperWritten by Juanita Bartlett, Howard BerkGuest stars Stuart Margolin, Mary Frann, Eddie Fontaine, Burr DeBenning, Ford Rainey, M. Emmet Walsh, Garry Walberg, Eric Server
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.
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Directed by William WiardWritten by Stephen J. Cannell, Edward J. LaksoGuest stars Linda Evans, Lance LeGault, Jackie Cooper, Lane Smith, M.P. Murphy, Douglas Fowley
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.
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Directed by Jackie CooperWritten by Juanita Bartlett, Rudolph Borchert, Roy HugginsGuest stars Héctor Elizondo, Pamela Hensley, Ken Swofford, Katherine Woodville, Thayer David, Regis Cordic, Len Lesser
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.
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Directed by Russ MayberryWritten by Roy Huggins, Zekial MarkoGuest stars Tony Musante, Warner Anderson, Diana Muldaur, David Spielberg, Eddie Firestone, Mel Stewart, Gretchen Corbett
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.
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Directed by Lawrence DohenyWritten by Juanita Bartlett, Leigh Brackett, Leigh BrackettGuest stars Stuart Margolin, Edith Atwater, William Watson, Jess Walton, Tom Atkins, Bruce Tuthill, Paul Carr, John Quade
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.
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Directed by Jerry LondonWritten by Charles Sailor, Eric KaldorGuest stars Neva Patterson, Steven Keats, David Spielberg, Fred Sadoff, Joey Aresco, Oliver Clark, Alan Bergmann, Millie Slavin
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.
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Directed by Lou AntonioWritten by Edward J. Lakso, Mitch Lindemann, Mitch LindemannGuest stars Jesse Welles, Ron Rifkin, Mills Watson, Frank Michael Liu, Virginia Gregg, Joe E. Tata
