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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.
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Episode 1
Rockford's wealthy foster brother is wanted by the mob and the government.
Directed by Lou AntonioWritten by Stephen J. CannellGuest stars James Hampton, Ken Swofford, Jonathan Goldsmith, Jerome Guardino, Gretchen Corbett
Episode 2
Becker and a young writer ask for Rockford's help after they purchase a share in a condominium and discover they only own part of the lobby.
Directed by Lawrence DohenyWritten by Juanita BartlettGuest stars Stuart Margolin, Linda Evans, H.M. Wynant, Paul Jenkins, John Crawford, Eric Server, Gerald McRaney, Al Hansen
Episode 3
Becker and Rockford investigate a hijacking scheme as killers pursue crime-witness Rocky.
Directed by William WiardWritten by Stephen J. Cannell, Don Carlos DunawayGuest stars Rosemary DeCamp, Ted Gehring, Peter Brocco, Charles Cooper, Scott Brady, Robert F. Hoy
Episode 4
Killers pursue Rocky, as Becker and Rockford investigate a hijacking operation.
Directed by William WiardWritten by Stephen J. Cannell, Don Carlos DunawayGuest stars Jack Kruschen, Scott Brady, Joe E. Tata, Robert F. Hoy
Episode 5
The trail of a missing model leads to murder and an underworld operation within a high-fashion studio.
Directed by William WiardWritten by Juanita Bartlett, Chas. Floyd JohnsonGuest stars Robert Webber, Michael Conrad, Janet MacLachlan, Ric Mancini, Melendy Britt, Doria Cook-Nelson, Robert Hays, Gretchen Corbett
Episode 6
When a client's bail money disappears in a desert town, Rockford uncovers a major land swindle.
Directed by Lawrence DohenyWritten by Juanita BartlettGuest stars Richard B. Shull, Dennis Patrick, Dana Elcar, Mary Ann Chinn, Bob Hastings, Noble Willingham
Episode 7
A private investigator uses Rockford to divert police attention from her insurance case.
Directed by Ivan DixonWritten by Stephen J. CannellGuest stars Stefanie Powers, Bruce Kirby, Sherry Jackson, Wayne Grace, Tom Atkins
Episode 8
A magazine writer seeks evidence to free a man she thinks was wrongly convicted of murder.
Directed by Russ MayberryWritten by Stephen J. Cannell, Juanita BartlettGuest stars Joan Van Ark, William Prince, Sandra Smith, Milton Selzer, John Lawlor, John Daheim
Episode 9
A good deed for Angel makes Rockford the target of a mobster.
Directed by Lawrence DohenyWritten by Stephen J. CannellGuest stars Stuart Margolin, Ray Danton, Frank Campanella, Angelo Gnazzo, Sandy Ward
Episode 10
While investigating the "traffic" death of his old Army commander, Rockford uncovers an arms-smuggling ring.
Directed by Jeannot SzwarcWritten by Stephen J. CannellGuest stars Jesse Welles, Charles Napier, Mitchell Ryan, Frank Maxwell, William Boyett, Harvey Gold, Carol Vogel, John Kerry
Episode 11
A farming hub has more business than it can handle, including giving Rockford the business. The PI's car breaks down near the boomtown, after a source Rockford contacts in a divorce case steers Rockford there. While his car is being worked on, Rockford is quickly entangled between an underage motel worker and her jealous cop boyfriend, and in a double-cross over a narcotics deal. Is it just another tricky day for unlucky Jim, or is bucolic New Pastoria a sunny sin city ?
Directed by Lawrence DohenyWritten by Gordon T. DawsonGuest stars Warren J. Kemmerling, Richard Herd, William Lucking, Kathie Browne, Bruce Tuthill, Smith Wordes, Bill Zuckert, Don Billett
Episode 12
Hoods snatch a stockbroker, and his sister hires Rockford for $23.64, because Jim's in the yellow pages and her big brother instructed her not to dial the cops. Jim's protective of the naive 25 year old bookkeeper, despite the tiny fee, because he fears her brother is dead, and she can't accept that her only relative, who's always taken care of her, may be mixed up in a securities scam.
Directed by Jerry LondonWritten by Stephen J. CannellGuest stars Elayne Heilveil, David Huddleston, Sharon Spelman, Eugene Peterson, Charles Siebert, George Skaff, Jenny O'Hara, Wayne Tippit
Episode 13
Jim goes undercover to expose an illegal gambling club and gets help from a young D.A.
Directed by James GarnerWritten by Juanita BartlettGuest stars Stuart Margolin, Blair Brown, Joel Fabiani, Stewart Moss, Paul Stevens, William Phipps, William Bryant, Stacy Keach, Sr.
Episode 14
A friend (Isaac Hayes) from Jim's time in prison after getting out, needs help clearing himself from the crime he was put into prison for.
Directed by Jerry LondonWritten by Gordon T. DawsonGuest stars James A. Watson, Jr, Annazette Chase, Jack Somack, Isaac Hayes, Lynn Hamilton, Allan Rich, Bill Walker
Episode 15
A minor league football player drags Jim into his troubles.
Directed by Lou AntonioWritten by Stephen J. CannellGuest stars Stuart Margolin, Dick Butkus, Rob Reiner, Wayne Tippit, Milt Kogan, J. Jay Saunders, Gretchen Corbett
Episode 16
A client of Beth's hires Jim misleadingly to check on his company.
Directed by Meta RosenbergWritten by Stephen J. CannellGuest stars John Saxon, Cynthia Sikes, Katherine Woodville, Robert Riesel, Ned Wilson, James Murtaugh, Joe E. Tata, Tom Atkins
Episode 17
Jim helps one of Beth's clients, who is being swindled out of his business.
Directed by Lawrence DohenyWritten by Walter DallenbachGuest stars Stuart Margolin, Michael Ansara, Suzanne Charny, Robert Yuro, James Luisi, Eddie Fontaine, Jimmy Lydon, Sandy Kenyon
Episode 18
Beth has trouble and is nearly killed by a client with tax trouble.
Directed by Jackie CooperWritten by Juanita BartlettGuest stars Joseph Campanella, Ben Frank, Richard Venture, Joe E. Tata, Bruce Tuthill, Frank Campanella, Melendy Britt, Skip Ward
Episode 19
Jim gets hired by a diamond smuggler posing as an art dealer causing trouble for Jim with LAPD and other smugglers.
Directed by Jackie CooperWritten by Edward J. LaksoGuest stars William Daniels, Camilla Sparv, William Jordan, Peter Palmer, Ron Silver, Ivor Barry, Dean Santoro, Eric Server
Episode 20
Rocky's friend is killed thinking his Granddaughter was kidnapped leading Jim with the help of Rocky to untangle a crooked real estate deal.
Directed by Lawrence DohenyWritten by Don Carlos DunawayGuest stars Lane Bradbury, Robert Mandan, Del Monroe, Dabbs Greer, Tom Atkins, Raymond O'Keefe, Murray MacLeod, Gretchen Corbett
Episode 21
Another detective tries to use Rockford to help a client obtain a basketball franchise.
Directed by Lou AntonioWritten by Stephen J. Cannell, Dorothy J. Bailey, Chas. Floyd JohnsonGuest stars Louis Gossett Jr., Richard Davalos, David White, Pepper Martin, James Ingersoll, Al Ruscio, John Mahon, Chuck Bowman
Episode 22
A real-estate agent has old flame Rockford deliver counterfeit money.
Directed by Jerry LondonWritten by Lester Wm. Berke, Donald L. GoldGuest stars Susan Strasberg, Jack Colvin, Veronica Hamel, David Sabin, Rod Cameron, John Lupton, Gordon Jump, Russ McGinn
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
James GarnerJim Rockford
Noah Beery Jr.Joseph 'Rocky' Rockford
Joe SantosDennis Becker
James LuisiDoug Chapman
Stuart MargolinAngel Martin
Paul JenkinsStan Gorrick
Joan Van ArkChristina Marks
Ned BeattyLeon Fielder
NBCUnited States
Universal TelevisionUnited States
