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The Rockford Files

Show Info

  • Status: Ended
  • First Aired: September 13, 1974
  • Seasons: 6
  • Episodes: 122
  • Networks: NBC
  • Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery
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The Rockford Files(1974)
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TMDB Rating: 7.6 (118 votes)

Overview

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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Season 1 Poster

Season 1

22 episodes • 1974Avg: 7.7

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1The Kirkoff CaseSep 13, 19748.7
2The Dark and Bloody GroundSep 20, 19748.0
3The CountessSep 27, 19749.0
4Exit Prentiss CarrOct 4, 19746.0
5Tall Woman in Red WagonOct 11, 19740.0
6This Case Is ClosedOct 18, 19740.0
7The Big RipoffOct 25, 19748.0
8Find Me If You CanNov 1, 19747.3
9In Pursuit of Carol ThorneNov 8, 19748.5
10The Dexter CrisisNov 15, 19748.0
11Caledonia - It's Worth a Fortune!Dec 6, 19747.0
12Profit and Loss (1)Dec 20, 19746.0
13Profit and Loss (2)Dec 27, 19749.0
14Aura Lee, FarewellJan 3, 19757.5
15Sleight of HandJan 17, 19757.5
16Counter GambitJan 24, 19757.7
17ClaireJan 31, 19757.5
18Say Goodbye to JenniferFeb 7, 19758.0
19Charlie Harris at LargeFeb 14, 19758.0
20The Four Pound BrickFeb 21, 19758.0
21Just by AccidentFeb 28, 19750.0
22RoundaboutMar 7, 19757.3
Season 2 Poster

Season 2

22 episodes • 1975Avg: 7.0

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1The Aaron Ironwood School of SuccessSep 12, 19757.0
2The Farnsworth StratagemSep 19, 19756.0
3Gearjammers (1)Sep 26, 19750.0
4Gearjammers (2)Oct 3, 19756.5
5The Deep Blue SleepOct 10, 19752.0
6The Great Blue Lake Land and Development CompanyOct 17, 19757.7
7The Real Easy Red DogOct 31, 19758.3
8Resurrection in Black & WhiteNov 7, 19757.3
9Chicken Little Is a Little ChickenNov 14, 19757.7
102 Into 5.56 Won't GoNov 21, 19757.0
11Pastoria Prime PickNov 28, 197510.0
12The Reincarnation of AngieDec 5, 19758.0
13The Girl in the Bay City Boys ClubDec 19, 19759.0
14The Hammer of C BlockJan 9, 19765.0
15The No-Cut ContractJan 16, 19768.0
16A Portrait of ElizabethJan 23, 19767.0
17Joey Blue EyesJan 29, 19760.0
18In HazardFeb 5, 19768.0
19The Italian Bird FiascoFeb 12, 19767.5
20Where's Houston?Feb 20, 19766.0
21Foul on the First PlayMar 12, 19765.0
22A Bad Deal in the ValleyMar 19, 19767.0
Season 3 Poster

Season 3

22 episodes • 1976Avg: 8.1

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1The Fourth ManSep 24, 19767.5
2The Oracle Wore a Cashmere SuitOct 1, 19767.0
3The Family HourOct 8, 19768.0
4Feeding FrenzyOct 15, 19766.0
5Drought at Indianhead RiverNov 5, 19769.0
6Coulter City WildcatNov 12, 19768.0
7So Help Me GodNov 19, 19760.0
8Rattlers' Class of '63Nov 26, 19768.0
9Return to the 38th ParallelDec 10, 19768.0
10Piece WorkDec 17, 19768.0
11The Trouble with WarrenDec 24, 19768.0
12There's One in Every PortJan 7, 19779.0
13Sticks and Stones May Break Your Bones, But Waterbury Will Bury YouJan 14, 19770.0
14The Trees, the Bees and T.T. Flowers: Part 1Jan 21, 19779.0
15The Trees, the Bees and T.T. Flowers: Part 2Jan 28, 19779.0
16The Becker ConnectionFeb 11, 19778.0
17Just Another Polish WeddingFeb 18, 19778.0
18New Life, Old DragonsFeb 25, 19778.0
19To Protect and Serve: Part 1Mar 11, 19778.0
20To Protect and Serve: Part 2Mar 18, 19770.0
21Crack BackMar 25, 19778.0
22Dirty Money, Black LightApr 1, 19779.0
Season 4 Poster

Season 4

22 episodes • 1977Avg: 8.7Golden Era

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Beamer's Last CaseSep 16, 19770.0
2Trouble in Chapter 17Sep 23, 19770.0
3The Battle of Canoga ParkSep 30, 19770.0
4Second ChanceOct 14, 19770.0
5The Dog and Pony ShowOct 21, 19770.0
6Requiem for a Funny BoxNov 4, 19770.0
7Quickie NirvanaNov 11, 19770.0
8Irving the ExplainerNov 18, 19770.0
9The Mayor's Committee from Deer Lick FallsNov 25, 19770.0
10Hotel of FearDec 2, 19770.0
11Forced RetirementDec 7, 19770.0
12The Queen of PeruDec 16, 19770.0
13A Deadly MazeDec 23, 19778.0
14The Attractive NuisanceJan 6, 19787.0
15The Gang at Don's Drive-InJan 13, 19780.0
16The Paper PalaceJan 20, 19788.5
17Dwarf in a Helium HatJan 27, 19789.0
18South by SoutheastFeb 3, 19788.0
19The Competitive EdgeFeb 10, 19789.5
20The Prisoner of Rosemont HallFeb 17, 19789.0
21The House on Willis Avenue (1)Feb 24, 19789.0
22The House on Willis Avenue (2)Feb 24, 197810.0
Season 5 Poster

Season 5

22 episodes • 1978Avg: 8.7Golden Era

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Heartaches of a FoolSep 22, 19788.0
2Rosendahl and Gilda Stern Are DeadSep 29, 19788.0
3The Jersey BounceOct 6, 19789.0
4White on White and Nearly PerfectOct 20, 19789.5
5Kill the MessengerOct 27, 19789.0
6The Empty FrameNov 3, 19780.0
7Three Day Affair with a Thirty Day EscrowNov 10, 19780.0
8A Good Clean Bust with Sequel RightsNov 17, 19780.0
9Black Mirror: Part 1Nov 24, 19780.0
10Black Mirror: Part 2Nov 24, 19780.0
11A Fast CountDec 1, 19780.0
12Local Man Eaten by NewspaperDec 8, 19780.0
13With the French Heel Back, Can the Nehru Jacket Be Far Behind?Jan 5, 19790.0
14The Battle-Ax and the Exploding CigarJan 12, 19790.0
15GuiltJan 19, 19790.0
16The DeuceJan 25, 19790.0
17The Man Who Saw the AlligatorsFeb 10, 19790.0
18The Return of the Black ShadowFeb 17, 19790.0
19A Material DifferenceFeb 24, 19790.0
20Never Send a Boy King to Do a Man's Job: Part 1Mar 3, 19790.0
21Never Send a Boy King to Do a Man's Job: Part 2Mar 3, 19790.0
22A Different DrummerApr 13, 19790.0
Season 6 Poster

Season 6

12 episodes • 1979

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Paradise CoveSep 28, 19790.0
2Lions, Tigers, Monkeys and Dogs (1)Oct 12, 19790.0
3Lions, Tigers, Monkeys and Dogs (2)Oct 12, 19790.0
4Only Rock 'n Roll Will Never Die (1)Oct 19, 19790.0
5Only Rock 'n Roll Will Never Die (2)Oct 26, 19790.0
6Love Is the WordNov 19, 19790.0
7Nice Guys Finish DeadNov 16, 19790.0
8The Hawaiian HeadacheNov 23, 19790.0
9No Fault AffairNov 30, 19790.0
10The Big CheeseDec 7, 19790.0
11Just a Coupla GuysDec 14, 19790.0
12Deadlock in ParmaJan 10, 19800.0

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