List of The Rockford Files episodes

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The Rockford Files is an American detective drama television series starring James Garner that aired on the NBC network between September 13, 1974, and January 10, 1980, and has remained in syndication to the present day. Garner portrays Los Angeles-based private investigator Jim Rockford with Noah Beery, Jr., in the supporting role of his father, a retired truck driver nicknamed "Rocky".

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The series debuted with a made-for-TV movie simply titled The Rockford Files. During the series run, there were a number of two-part episodes, as well as long (90 or 120 minutes) episodes that were split into two parts for syndication (and on later DVD releases). Filming stopped in the middle of the sixth season (1979–80), on the advice of star James Garner's doctor. Garner, who had filmed many of his own stunts, had injured his back and knees and also developed an ulcer.

In the 1990s, after the settlement of several long-running legal actions between Garner's Cherokee Productions and Universal Studios, Rockford returned to the air in a series of eight TV movies on CBS.

Series overview

SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
1 23September 13, 1974March 7, 1975
2 22September 12, 1975March 19, 1976
3 22September 24, 1976April 1, 1977
4 22September 16, 1977February 24, 1978
5 22September 22, 1978April 13, 1979
6 12September 28, 1979January 10, 1980

Episodes

TV movie pilot (1974)

"Backlash of the Hunter", starring James Garner (as Jim Rockford), Joe Santos (as Dennis Becker), and Stuart Margolin (as Evelyn "Angel" Martin) all debut in their series roles. Also featured is Robert Donley as Joseph "Rocky" Rockford, a role that would be recast in the subsequent series. Lindsay Wagner plays the role of Sara Butler.

TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
"The Rockford Files"
syndicated version retitled "Backlash of the Hunter"
Richard T. Heffron Story by: Roy Huggins
Teleplay by: Stephen J. Cannell
March 27, 1974 (1974-03-27)

Season 1 (1974–75)

James Garner stars as Jim Rockford, and Noah Beery as his father Rocky. Joe Santos is a frequent recurring guest as Dennis Becker. Gretchen Corbett appears on a recurring basis as Beth. Stuart Margolin appears only twice as Evelyn "Angel" Martin, but his appearances will become more frequent as the series continues. Tom Atkins is seen on a recurring basis as Lt. Diehl.

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
11"The Kirkoff Case" Lou Antonio Story by: John Thomas James
Teleplay by: Stephen J. Cannell
September 13, 1974 (1974-09-13)
22"The Dark and Bloody Ground" Michael Schultz Story by: John Thomas James
Teleplay by: Juanita Bartlett
September 20, 1974 (1974-09-20)
33"The Countess" Russ Mayberry Story by: John Thomas James
Teleplay by: Stephen J. Cannell
September 27, 1974 (1974-09-27)
44"Exit Prentiss Carr" Alex Grasshoff Story by: John Thomas James
Teleplay by: Juanita Bartlett
October 4, 1974 (1974-10-04)
55"Tall Woman in Red Wagon" Jerry London Story by: John Thomas James
Teleplay by: Stephen J. Cannell
October 11, 1974 (1974-10-11)
66"This Case Is Closed" Bernard L. Kowalski Story by: John Thomas James
Teleplay by: Stephen J. Cannell
October 18, 1974 (1974-10-18)
77
88"The Big Ripoff" Vincent McEveety Story by: John Thomas James
Teleplay by: Robert Hamner
October 25, 1974 (1974-10-25)
99"Find Me If You Can"Lawrence DohenyStory by: John Thomas James
Teleplay by: Juanita Bartlett
November 1, 1974 (1974-11-01)
1010"In Pursuit of Carol Thorne" Charles S. Dubin Story by: John Thomas James
Teleplay by: Stephen J. Cannell
November 8, 1974 (1974-11-08)
1111"The Dexter Crisis"Alex GrasshoffGloryette ClarkNovember 15, 1974 (1974-11-15)
1212"Caledonia – It's Worth a Fortune" Stuart Margolin (Angel Martin)Story by: John Thomas James
Teleplay by: Juanita Bartlett
December 6, 1974 (1974-12-06)
1313"Profit and Loss: Part 1"Lawrence DohenyStory by: John Thomas James
Teleplay by: Stephen J. Cannell
December 20, 1974 (1974-12-20)
1414"Profit and Loss: Part 2"Lawrence DohenyStory by: John Thomas James
Teleplay by: Stephen J. Cannell
December 27, 1974 (1974-12-27)
1515"Aura Lee, Farewell" Jackie Cooper Story by: John Thomas James
Teleplay by: Edward J. Lakso
January 3, 1975 (1975-01-03)
1616"Sleight of Hand"William WiardTeleplay by: Stephen J. Cannell and Jo Swerling Jr.
Based on the novel "Thin Air" by: Howard Browne
January 17, 1975 (1975-01-17)
1717"Counter Gambit"Jackie CooperHoward Berk and Juanita BartlettJanuary 24, 1975 (1975-01-24)
1818"Claire"William WiardEdward J. Lakso and Stephen J. CannellJanuary 31, 1975 (1975-01-31)
1919"Say Goodbye to Jennifer"Jackie CooperStory by: John Thomas James
Teleplay by: Juanita Bartlett and Rudolph Borchert
February 7, 1975 (1975-02-07)
2020"Charlie Harris at Large"Russ MayberryStory by: John Thomas James
Teleplay by: Zekial Marko
February 14, 1975 (1975-02-14)
2121"The Four Pound Brick"Lawrence DohenyStory by: Leigh Brackett
Teleplay by: Leigh Brackett and Juanita Bartlett
February 21, 1975 (1975-02-21)
2222"Just by Accident"Jerry LondonCharles Sailor & Eric KaldorFebruary 28, 1975 (1975-02-28)
2323"Roundabout"Lou AntonioStory by: Mitchell Lindemann
Teleplay by: Mitchell Lindemann and Edward J. Lakso
March 7, 1975 (1975-03-07)

Season 2 (1975–76)

Garner and Beery are billed as stars. Santos, Corbett, Margolin and Atkins are frequently recurring guests.

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
241"The Aaron Ironwood School of Success" Lou Antonio Stephen J. Cannell September 12, 1975 (1975-09-12)
252"The Farnsworth Stratagem"Lawrence Doheny Juanita Bartlett September 19, 1975 (1975-09-19)
263"Gearjammers: Part 1"William WiardStory by: Stephen J. Cannell
Teleplay by: Don Carlos Dunaway
September 26, 1975 (1975-09-26)
274"Gearjammers: Part 2"William WiardStory by: Stephen J. Cannell
Teleplay by: Don Carlos Dunaway
October 3, 1975 (1975-10-03)
285"The Deep Blue Sleep"William WiardStory by: Chas. Floyd Johnson
Teleplay by: Juanita Bartlett
October 10, 1975 (1975-10-10)
296"The Great Blue Lake Land and Development Company"Lawrence DohenyJuanita BartlettOctober 17, 1975 (1975-10-17)
307"The Real Easy Red Dog" Ivan Dixon Stephen J. CannellOctober 31, 1975 (1975-10-31)
318"Resurrection in Black and White" Russ Mayberry Juanita Bartlett and Stephen J. CannellNovember 7, 1975 (1975-11-07)
329"Chicken Little Is a Little Chicken"Lawrence DohenyStephen J. CannellNovember 14, 1975 (1975-11-14)
3310"2 Into 5.56 Won't Go" Jeannot Szwarc Stephen J. CannellNovember 21, 1975 (1975-11-21)
3411"Pastoria Prime Pick"Lawrence DohenyGordon DawsonNovember 28, 1975 (1975-11-28)
3512"The Reincarnation of Angie" Jerry London Stephen J. CannellDecember 5, 1975 (1975-12-05)
3613"The Girl in the Bay City Boys Club" James Garner Juanita BartlettDecember 19, 1975 (1975-12-19)
3714"The Hammer of C Block"Jerry LondonGordon DawsonJanuary 9, 1976 (1976-01-09)
3815"The No-Cut Contract"Lou AntonioStephen J. CannellJanuary 16, 1976 (1976-01-16)
3916"A Portrait of Elizabeth" Meta Rosenberg Stephen J. CannellJanuary 23, 1976 (1976-01-23)
4017"Joey Blue Eyes"Lawrence DohenyWalter DallenbachJanuary 30, 1976 (1976-01-30)
4118"In Hazard" Jackie Cooper Juanita BartlettFebruary 6, 1976 (1976-02-06)
4219"The Italian Bird Fiasco"Jackie Cooper Edward J. Lakso February 13, 1976 (1976-02-13)
4320"Where's Houston?"Lawrence DohenyDon Carlos DunawayFebruary 20, 1976 (1976-02-20)
4421"Foul on the First Play"Lou AntonioStory by: Chas. Floyd Johnson and Dorothy J. Bailey
Teleplay by: Stephen J. Cannell
March 12, 1976 (1976-03-12)
4522"A Bad Deal in the Valley"Jerry LondonDonald L. Gold & Lester Wm. BerkeMarch 19, 1976 (1976-03-19)

Season 3 (1976–77)

Garner, Beery and Santos are the series stars. Corbett and Margolin are frequently recurring guests. James Luisi begins his recurring role as Lt. Chapman.

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
461"The Fourth Man"William Wiard Juanita Bartlett September 24, 1976 (1976-09-24)
472"The Oracle Wore a Cashmere Suit" Russ Mayberry David Chase October 1, 1976 (1976-10-01)
483"The Family Hour"William WiardGordon DawsonOctober 8, 1976 (1976-10-08)
494"Feeding Frenzy"Russ MayberryStory by: Lester Wm. Berke & Donald L. Gold
Teleplay by: Stephen J. Cannell
October 15, 1976 (1976-10-15)
505"Drought at Indianhead River"Lawrence DohenyStephen J. CannellNovember 5, 1976 (1976-11-05)
516"Coulter City Wildcat"Russ MayberryDon Carlos DunawayNovember 12, 1976 (1976-11-12)
527"So Help Me God" Jeannot Szwarc Juanita BartlettNovember 19, 1976 (1976-11-19)
538"Rattlers' Class of '63"Meta RosenbergDavid ChaseNovember 26, 1976 (1976-11-26)
549"Return to the Thirty-Eighth Parallel" Bruce Kessler Walter DallenbachDecember 10, 1976 (1976-12-10)
5510"Piece Work"Lawrence DohenyJuanita BartlettDecember 17, 1976 (1976-12-17)
5611"The Trouble with Warren" Christian I. Nyby II Juanita BartlettDecember 24, 1976 (1976-12-24)
5712"There's One in Every Port"Meta RosenbergStephen J. CannellJanuary 7, 1977 (1977-01-07)
5813"Sticks and Stones May Break Your Bones, but Waterbury Will Bury You"Jerry LondonDavid ChaseJanuary 14, 1977 (1977-01-14)
5914"The Trees, the Bees and T.T. Flowers: Part 1"Jerry LondonGordon DawsonJanuary 21, 1977 (1977-01-21)
6015"The Trees, the Bees and T.T. Flowers: Part 2"Jerry LondonGordon DawsonJanuary 28, 1977 (1977-01-28)
6116"The Becker Connection" Reza Badiyi Story by: Chas. Floyd Johnson and Ted Harris
Teleplay by: Juanita Bartlett
February 11, 1977 (1977-02-11)
6217"Just Another Polish Wedding"William WiardStephen J. CannellFebruary 18, 1977 (1977-02-18)
6318"New Life, Old Dragons"Jeannot SzwarcStory by: Bernard Rollins & Leroy Robinson
Teleplay by: David C. Taylor
February 25, 1977 (1977-02-25)
6419"To Protect and Serve: Part 1"William WiardDavid ChaseMarch 11, 1977 (1977-03-11)
6520"To Protect and Serve: Part 2"William WiardDavid ChaseMarch 18, 1977 (1977-03-18)
6621"Crack Back"Reza BadiyiJuanita BartlettMarch 25, 1977 (1977-03-25)
6722"Dirty Money, Black Light" Stuart Margolin David C. TaylorApril 1, 1977 (1977-04-01)

Season 4 (1977–78)

Garner, Beery and Santos are the series stars. Corbett, Luisi and Margolin are frequently recurring guests, though Corbett leaves the show halfway through the season. Atkins returns for one episode.

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
681"Beamer's Last Case" Stephen J. Cannell Story by: Booker Bradshaw & Calvin Kelly
Teleplay by: Stephen J. Cannell
September 16, 1977 (1977-09-16)
692"Trouble in Chapter 17"William Wiard Juanita Bartlett September 23, 1977 (1977-09-23)
703"The Battle of Canoga Park" Ivan Dixon Juanita BartlettSeptember 30, 1977 (1977-09-30)
714"Second Chance" Reza Badiyi Gordon DawsonOctober 14, 1977 (1977-10-14)
725"The Dog and Pony Show"Reza Badiyi David Chase October 21, 1977 (1977-10-21)
736"Requiem for a Funny Box"William WiardStory by: Burt Prelutsky
Teleplay by: James Crocker
November 4, 1977 (1977-11-04)
747"Quickie Nirvana"Meta RosenbergDavid ChaseNovember 11, 1977 (1977-11-11)
758"Irving the Explainer" James Coburn David ChaseNovember 18, 1977 (1977-11-18)
769"The Mayor's Committee from Deer Lick Falls"Ivan DixonWilliam R. StrattonNovember 25, 1977 (1977-11-25)
7710"Hotel of Fear"Russ MayberryJuanita BartlettDecember 2, 1977 (1977-12-02)
7811"Forced Retirement" Alexander Singer William R. StrattonDecember 9, 1977 (1977-12-09)
7912"The Queen of Peru"Meta RosenbergDavid ChaseDecember 16, 1977 (1977-12-16)
8013"A Deadly Maze"William WiardJuanita BartlettDecember 23, 1977 (1977-12-23)
8114"The Attractive Nuisance" Dana Elcar Stephen J. CannellJanuary 6, 1978 (1978-01-06)
8215"The Gang at Don's Drive-In"Harry FalkJames CrockerJanuary 13, 1978 (1978-01-13)
8316"The Paper Palace" Richard Crenna Juanita BartlettJanuary 20, 1978 (1978-01-20)
8417"Dwarf in a Helium Hat"Reza BadiyiStephen J. Cannell and David ChaseJanuary 27, 1978 (1978-01-27)
8518"South by Southeast"William WiardJuanita BartlettFebruary 3, 1978 (1978-02-03)
8619"The Competitive Edge"Harry FalkGordon DawsonFebruary 10, 1978 (1978-02-10)
8720"The Prisoner of Rosemont Hall"Ivan DixonStory by: Chas. Floyd Johnson and Maryann Rea
Teleplay by: Stephen J. Cannell and David Chase
February 17, 1978 (1978-02-17)
8821"The House on Willis Avenue" Hy Averback Stephen J. CannellFebruary 24, 1978 (1978-02-24)
8922

Season 5 (1978–79)

Garner, Beery and Santos star. Luisi and Margolin are frequently recurring guests. Bo Hopkins is a recurring guest as John Cooper for this season only.

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
901"Heartaches of a Fool"William Wiard Stephen J. Cannell September 22, 1978 (1978-09-22)
912"Rosendahl and Gilda Stern Are Dead"William Wiard Juanita Bartlett September 29, 1978 (1978-09-29)
923"The Jersey Bounce"William WiardStory by: Stephen J. Cannell, David Chase and Juanita Bartlett
Teleplay by: David Chase
October 6, 1978 (1978-10-06)
934"White on White and Nearly Perfect"Stephen J. CannellStephen J. CannellOctober 20, 1978 (1978-10-20)
945"Kill the Messenger" Ivan Dixon Juanita BartlettOctober 27, 1978 (1978-10-27)
956"A Good Clean Bust with Sequel Rights"William WiardRudolph BorchertNovember 3, 1978 (1978-11-03)
967"A Three-Day Affair with a Thirty-Day Escrow"Ivan DixonDavid ChaseNovember 10, 1978 (1978-11-10)
978"The Empty Frame" Corey Allen Stephen J. CannellNovember 17, 1978 (1978-11-17)
989"Black Mirror" Arnold Laven David ChaseNovember 24, 1978 (1978-11-24)
9910
10011"A Fast Count" Reza Badiyi Gordon DawsonDecember 1, 1978 (1978-12-01)
10112"Local Man Eaten by Newspaper"Meta RosenbergJuanita BartlettDecember 8, 1978 (1978-12-08)
10213"If the French Heel is Back, Can the Nehru Jacket Be Far Behind?"Ivan DixonRudolph BorchertJanuary 5, 1979 (1979-01-05)
10314"The Battle-Ax and the Exploding Cigar"Ivan DixonStory by: Mann Rubin and Michael Wagner
Teleplay by: Rogers Turrentine
January 12, 1979 (1979-01-12)
10415"Guilt"William WiardJuanita BartlettJanuary 19, 1979 (1979-01-19)
10516"The Deuce" Bernard McEveety Gordon DawsonJanuary 26, 1979 (1979-01-26)
10617"The Man Who Saw the Alligators"Corey AllenDavid ChaseFebruary 10, 1979 (1979-02-10)
10718"The Return of the Black Shadow"William WiardStephen J. CannellFebruary 17, 1979 (1979-02-17)
10819"A Material Difference"William WiardRogers TurrentineFebruary 24, 1979 (1979-02-24)
10920"Never Send a Boy King to Do a Man's Job"William WiardJuanita BartlettMarch 3, 1979 (1979-03-03)
11021
11122"A Different Drummer"Reza BadiyiRudolph BorchertApril 13, 1979 (1979-04-13)

Season 6 (1979–80)

Garner, Beery and Santos star. Luisi and Margolin are frequently recurring guests.

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
1121"Paradise Cove" Stephen J. Cannell Stephen J. CannellSeptember 28, 1979 (1979-09-28)
1132"Lions, Tigers, Monkeys and Dogs"William Wiard Juanita Bartlett October 12, 1979 (1979-10-12)
1143
1154"Only Rock 'n' Roll Will Never Die: Part 1"William Wiard David Chase October 19, 1979 (1979-10-19)
1165"Only Rock 'n' Roll Will Never Die: Part 2"William WiardDavid ChaseOctober 26, 1979 (1979-10-26)
1176"Love Is the Word"
"Some Things You Can Tell Yourself"
John Patterson David ChaseNovember 9, 1979 (1979-11-09)
1187"Nice Guys Finish Dead"John PattersonStephen J. CannellNovember 16, 1979 (1979-11-16)
1198"The Hawaiian Headache"William WiardStephen J. CannellNovember 23, 1979 (1979-11-23)
1209"No Fault Affair" Corey Allen Juanita BartlettNovember 30, 1979 (1979-11-30)
12110"The Big Cheese" Joseph Pevney Shel WillensDecember 7, 1979 (1979-12-07)
12211"Just a Coupla Guys" Ivan Dixon David ChaseDecember 14, 1979 (1979-12-14)
12312"Deadlock in Parma" Winrich Kolbe Story by: Donald L. Gold & Lester Wm. Berke
Teleplay by: Donald L. Gold & Lester Wm. Berke and Rudolph Borchert
January 10, 1980 (1980-01-10)

Unproduced

The following four episodes were scripted and slated for production during season six. However, when Garner was forced to leave the series due to medical issues, the series was shut down and these episodes were never filmed.

· "Happy Father's Day" by Mark Griffiths
· "Some People Are Trouble" by Shel Willens
· "Never Trust a Boxx Boy" by Stephen J. Cannell
· "What Do You Want From Us?" by Juanita Bartlett

CBS TV movies

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
1"I Still Love L.A." James Whitmore Jr. Juanita Bartlett November 27, 1994 (1994-11-27)
In the midst of the 1992 Los Angeles riots, Jim Rockford investigates a carjacking that led to murder.
2"A Blessing in Disguise" Jeannot Szwarc Stephen J. Cannell May 14, 1995 (1995-05-14)
Jim Rockford helps an actress whose movie is being boycotted by Angel's church.
3"If the Frame Fits"Jeannot SzwarcJuanita BartlettJanuary 14, 1996 (1996-01-14)
Jim Rockford works to clear his name in the murder of a P.I. with a bad reputation.
4"Godfather Knows Best" Tony Wharmby David Chase February 18, 1996 (1996-02-18)
Lt. Becker's drifter son - whose godfather happens to be Jim Rockford - gets mixed up in the murder of a fashion model.
5"Friends and Foul Play" Stuart Margolin Stephen J. CannellApril 25, 1996 (1996-04-25)
Jim Rockford investigates the murders of his friend Babs and her son by taking a criminal behavioral class.
6"Punishment and Crime"David ChaseDavid ChaseSeptember 18, 1996 (1996-09-18)
Jim Rockford gets involved with Russian mobsters.
7"Murder and Misdemeanors"Tony WharmbyJuanita BartlettNovember 21, 1997 (1997-11-21)
Jim Rockford struggles to deal with both a prostitute complaining about two Vice cops and his old cellmate's terminal illness.
8"If It Bleeds, It Leads"Stuart MargolinStory by: Stephen J. Cannell & Juanita Bartlett
Teleplay by: Reuben Leder
April 20, 1999 (1999-04-20)
Jim Rockford helps his old friend Rita Capkovic when her husband is suspected of being the "Westside Rapist".

Writers

They created the Rockford files together and wrote many episodes together and separately.

Directors

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Nichols is an American Western television series starring James Garner. It was first broadcast in the United States on NBC during the 1971–72 season. Set in the fictional town of Nichols, Arizona, Nichols differed from traditional Western series. The time period was 1914, at the beginning of the motorized era and well after the decline of the "Old West". The main character, a sheriff also named Nichols, rode on a motorcycle and in an automobile rather than on the traditional horse. Nichols did not carry a firearm and was generally opposed to the use of violence to solve problems, preferring other means. Margot Kidder played his love interest, a barmaid named Ruth.

Tom Stone is a crime drama series that ran in Canada on CBC Television for two 13-episode seasons beginning on March 25, 2002. In the United States, the series is syndicated by PPI Releasing and Sony Pictures Television under the title Stone Undercover.

Juanita Bartlett was an American screenwriter and television producer best known for her work on The Rockford Files and The New Maverick, both starring James Garner. She also worked on Garner's series Nichols, as well as The Greatest American Hero, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, and several others.

James A. Luisi was an American professional basketball player and actor. Luisi is perhaps best known for his role as Lt. Doug Chapman, the apoplectic foil to detective Jim Rockford, in a total of 23 episodes during Seasons 3 through 6 of the television series The Rockford Files.

<i>Toma</i> (TV series) Television series

Toma is an American crime drama television series that ran on ABC from March 21, 1973, to May 10, 1974. The series stars Tony Musante as the real-life detective Dave Toma, who was a master of disguise and undercover work. Susan Strasberg and Simon Oakland play his wife and his boss.

<i>Some Blondes Are Dangerous</i> 1937 film

Some Blondes Are Dangerous is a 1937 American drama film directed by Milton Carruth and written by Lester Cole. It is based on the 1930 novel Iron Man by W. R. Burnett. The film stars Noah Beery Jr., William Gargan, Nan Grey, Dorothea Kent, Roland Drew, Lew Kelly, Polly Rowles and John Butler. The film was released on November 1, 1937, by Universal Pictures.