The Rockford Files

tv show

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122 total episodes

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6 seasons

This is Jim Rockford. At the tone leave your name and message, I'll get back to you.

First Aired September 13, 1974

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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Trouble in Chapter 17

Season 4 - Episode 2 - 1h 48m

Air Date

September 23, 1977

Overview

Jim is reluctantly drawn into being bodyguard for a famous author, who believes her popular book on the perfect wife is the cause of death threats against her.