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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
Jim finds that a country music star, corrupt union boss and Chinese triad all have one thing in common with why Rocky ended in hospital after his rig was forced off the road: sausages.
Directed by William WiardWritten by Stephen J. CannellGuest stars Taylor Lacher, Lynne Marta, James Shigeta, Norman Alden, Joe E. Tata, Leo Gordon, Mark Roberts, Robert Phillips
Episode 2
A doctor's murder has direct connections to the Mob, and Jim comes to the assistance of hooker friend Rita Capcovik (Rita Moreno) when she finds herself entangled in it.
Directed by William WiardWritten by Juanita BartlettGuest stars Abe Vigoda, Sharon Acker, Robin Gammell, John Karlen, Robert Loggia, Ron Gilbert, Rita Moreno, Jo Anne Meredith
Episode 3
Wrongly accused of beating a man to death, Jim discovers the best legal advice he can find is from disbarred lawyer John Cooper.
Directed by William WiardWritten by David Chase, Stephen J. Cannell, David Chase, Juanita BartlettGuest stars Sorrell Booke, Luke Andreas, Bo Hopkins, Greg Antonacci, Gene Davis
Episode 4
Handsome, charmed PI Lance White (Tom Selleck) may speak lines that sound like they're from a 1940s B movie, but everyone is so attracted to him they hang on his every word. That is, everyone except Jim.
Directed by Stephen J. CannellWritten by Stephen J. CannellGuest stars James Luisi, Jason Evers, Frank Christi, Tom Selleck, Peter Brocco, Bill Quinn, Raynold Gideon, Karen Austin
Episode 5
When an already overly stressed Dennis Becker is lumped with the unwelcome task of finding out who murdered Deputy Chief Towne's unfaithful wife, Jim decides to lend a hand in the investigation.
Directed by Ivan DixonWritten by Juanita BartlettGuest stars James Luisi, Byron Morrow, Alex Colon, Ed Harris, Pat Finley, Don Diamond, Frank McRae, W.K. Stratton
Episode 6
At a swank party, attended by some of LA's high society and police dept. VIPs, in honor of Angel's brother-in-law, Aaron, being made Chief of Police, a robbery takes place, while Lt. Doug Chapman is in charge of security. Desperate to get back into good graces with his superiors, Chapman swallows his pride and asks Rockford to help him.
Directed by Corey AllenWritten by Stephen J. CannellGuest stars Stuart Margolin, James Luisi, Richard Seff, Paul Carr, Jonathan Goldsmith, Dale Robinette, Milt Kogan, Marianne Bunch
Episode 7
After being strong-armed by an Arab sheik and his goons, and getting no help from the police, Jim decides to track down the two people who caused his trouble: a soft-voiced gigolo and the sheik's naive daughter.
Directed by Ivan DixonWritten by David ChaseGuest stars James Luisi, Richard Romanus, Robert Alda, Maria Grimm, Gilbert Green, Joshua Bryant, Janis Paige, Richard Moll
Episode 8
Jim is forced to babysit Chicago ex-cop, now celebrity, "Frank Falcone," who has a television show and toy line. Falcone isn't easy to babysit, and things get dicey when some old Chicago "friends" of Falcone show up to complicate things.
Directed by William WiardWritten by Rudolph BorchertGuest stars James B. Sikking, Nicolas Coster, James Murtaugh, Jerry Douglas, Héctor Elizondo, Louisa Moritz, Patricia Donahue, Joanna Lipari
Episode 9
A blind psychologist, who is being terrorized by an unknown stalker, turns to Jim for help.
Directed by Arnold LavenWritten by David ChaseGuest stars Stuart Margolin, John Pleshette, Alan Manson, Carl Franklin, Allan Arbus, Leo Gordon, Denny Miller, John Howard
Episode 10
Rockford's investigation of psychologist Megan Dougherty's stalker leads him to one of her patients who may have a split personality - one of which is a paid killer.
Directed by Arnold LavenWritten by David ChaseGuest stars Stuart Margolin, John Pleshette, Alan Manson, Carl Franklin, Allan Arbus, Leo Gordon, Denny Miller, John Howard
Episode 11
Jim puts up his dukes and steps forward to help a boxing coach who has been framed with bribery and murder.
Directed by Reza BadiyiWritten by Gordon T. DawsonGuest stars Mary Frann, Steven Bauer, Kenneth McMillan, Lawrence P. Casey, Len Wayland, Bert Kramer
Episode 12
Jim could use some saintly guidance when he goes undercover on a scandal rag that is getting confidential medical information on a doctor's famous, and infamous, patients.
Directed by Meta RosenbergWritten by Juanita BartlettGuest stars Scott Marlowe, Rose Gregorio, Joseph Hindy, Gianni Russo, Kenneth Tigar, Joe E. Tata, Bo Hopkins, Scott Brady
Episode 13
A fashion model friend of Jim is found dead on the ground below her balcony. The police believe it's suicide, but having gotten a desperate phone call from her, Jim believes it's murder.
Directed by Ivan DixonWritten by Rudolph BorchertGuest stars René Auberjonois, Erin Gray, Michael Des Barres, W.K. Stratton, Marisa Pavan, Howard Witt
Episode 14
Ignorant that he's been driving a hot Cadillac with an illegal stash of guns in the trunk, leads Jim into rubbing shoulders with the FBI and the Company.
Directed by Ivan DixonWritten by Rogers Turrentine, Mann Rubin, Michael I. WagnerGuest stars Glenn Corbett, Marge Redmond, Lane Smith, Sully Boyar, Charles Weldon, Lawrence P. Casey, Mitzi Hoag
Episode 15
Jim finds his guilty conscience being manipulated by a former fiancee, who asks him to find out who is threatening her life.
Directed by William WiardWritten by Juanita BartlettGuest stars Pat Crowley, Ted Shackelford, Rita Gam, Robert Quarry, Elisabeth Brooks, Eldon Quick, Timothy Wayne, James Carroll
Episode 16
Having Jim doing jury duty leads to a mistrial and his being hired to investigate the case of pedestrian hit by a drunk-driver that brought the accused to court.
Directed by Bernard McEveetyWritten by Gordon T. DawsonGuest stars Mills Watson, Margaret Blye, Sharon Spelman, Richard Kelton, Robert Sampson, Joe Maross, James Karen
Episode 17
If having the IRS wanting to do an audit isn't bad enough, a gangster Jim helped put in prison is out on parole and wants a pound of his flesh in revenge.
Directed by Corey AllenWritten by David ChaseGuest stars Stuart Margolin, George Loros, Luke Andreas, Sharon Acker, Joey Aresco, Joseph Sirola, William Bronder, Dehl Berti
Episode 18
A gang of bikers beat up Jim and assault John Cooper's sister, leading Coop to seek vengeance by returning to a darker period in his past when he was in a biker gang.
Directed by William WiardWritten by Stephen J. CannellGuest stars Paul Mace, Bo Hopkins, Jerry Ayres, Paul Koslo, Dennis Burkley, Joseph Burke
Episode 19
Jim finds himself being dragged into a complicated situation when Angel's con job as a hit man for hire goes awry.
Directed by William WiardWritten by Rogers TurrentineGuest stars Stuart Margolin, James Luisi, Michael Alldredge, Michael McGuire, Joshua Bryant, David Tress
Episode 20
Richie's father has been swindled by a man named Coombs. Jim assembles together a disparate group of con-artists in a complicated scheme using Coombs' anxieties, and even the "Curse" of King Tut, to save Mr. Brockelman from ruin.
Directed by William WiardWritten by Juanita BartlettGuest stars Stuart Margolin, Robert Webber, Trisha Noble, Pepper Martin, Gary Crosby, David Hooks, Harold Gould, Kim Hunter
Episode 21
The con continues and proves successful when one of the fellow con-artists appears to make of with the check.
Directed by William WiardWritten by Rudolph BorchertGuest stars Walter Brooke, Jesse Welles, Carmen Argenziano, John Considine, David S. Cass Sr., Reni Santoni, Harlan Warde, Fritzi Burr
Episode 22
While in hospital after a car accident, Jim stumbles across a black market for vital organs.
Directed by Reza BadiyiWritten by Rudolph BorchertGuest stars Joe Santos, Walter Brooke, Jesse Welles, Carmen Argenziano, John Considine, David S. Cass Sr., Reni Santoni, Harlan Warde
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
