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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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22 Episodes

The Kirkoff Case
E1
The Kirkoff CaseRockford 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.
The Dark and Bloody Ground
E2
The Dark and Bloody GroundJim 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.
The Countess
E3
The CountessJim is helping a Countess avoid a blackmailer but is then charged for the Blackmailer murder...
Exit Prentiss Carr
E4
Exit Prentiss CarrJim 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...
Tall Woman in Red Wagon
E5
Tall Woman in Red WagonJim 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...
This Case Is Closed
E6
This Case Is ClosedWhile 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...
The Big Ripoff
E7
The Big RipoffSuspecting her ex-lover, Steve, was killed by his wife, a woman hires Rockford. Rockford suspects Steve faked his death, and when he tells her, she stiffs him for his fee and quickly leaves town. Because Rockford plans to get the insurance finder's fee, he follows her to a California mountain town, where it seems everybody - except local artist's model, Marilyn Polonski (Jill Clayburgh) - wants Rockford. gone, ASAP.
Find Me If You Can
E8
Find Me If You CanRockford is hired by a secretive woman who refuses to tell him anything about herself, and gives him an unusual task - to simply find her. Soon, Jim is embroiled in the mysterious woman's life, including the mobster who is after her.
In Pursuit of Carol Thorne
E9
In Pursuit of Carol ThorneJim 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.
The Dexter Crisis
E10
The Dexter CrisisJim is hired by a wealthy business tycoon to find his mistress who has disappeared with 'property' belonging to him. Accompanied by the girl's roommate, the trail leads to Las Vegas, but things soon develop into much more than a simple missing person case.
Caledonia - It's Worth a Fortune!
E11
Caledonia - It's Worth a Fortune!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.
Profit and Loss (1)
E12
Profit and Loss (1)Jim investigates a large corporation when one of its executives is kidnapped and the wife of another executive claims the company murdered her husband.
Profit and Loss (2)
E13
Profit and Loss (2)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.
Aura Lee, Farewell
E14
Aura Lee, FarewellJim'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.
Sleight of Hand
E15
Sleight of HandJim'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.
Counter Gambit
E16
Counter GambitTwo 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.
Claire
E17
ClaireJim'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.
Say Goodbye to Jennifer
E18
Say Goodbye to JenniferJohn 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.
Charlie Harris at Large
E19
Charlie Harris at LargeCharlie 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.
The Four Pound Brick
E20
The Four Pound BrickA 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.
Just by Accident
E21
Just by AccidentA 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.
Roundabout
E22
RoundaboutAn 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.