Join or Sign In
Sign in to customize your TV listings
By joining TV Guide, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy.
The Rockford Files Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
25 Episodes 1974 - 1975
Episode 1
The Backlash of the Hunter
Wed, Mar 27, 1974 60 mins
Part 1 of two. A woman can't believe her father committed suicide. Sara: Lindsay Wagner. Jerry: William Smith. Harry: Bill Quinn. Nick: Bill Mumy. Mildred: Nita Talbot. Becker: Joe Santos. Angel: Stuart Margolin.
Episode 2
The Backlash of the Hunter
Wed, Mar 27, 1974 60 mins
Conclusion. Rockford's suicide case may be suicidal for him. Sara: Lindsay Wagner. Jerry Grimes: William Smith. Becker: Joe Santos. Harry: Bill Quinn. Mildred: Nita Talbot.
Episode 3
The Kirkoff Case
Fri, Sep 13, 1974 60 mins
Rockford's client is an heir who is suspect in the death of his parents.
Episode 4
The Dark and Bloody Ground
Fri, Sep 20, 1974 60 mins
Rockford attempts to clear a woman of murder.
Episode 5
The Countess
Fri, Sep 27, 1974 60 mins
Rockford is suspected of murdering a blackmailer he tried to discourage.
Episode 6
Exit Prentiss Carr
Fri, Oct 4, 1974 60 mins
Rockford witnesses a murder the police are sure is suicide.
Episode 7
The Tall Woman in the Red Wagon
Fri, Oct 11, 1974 60 mins
Rockford uses disguises to investigate the disappearance of a redhead. Sandra: Sian Barbara Allen. Stoner: George DiCenzo. Rockford: James Garner.
Episode 8
This Case Is Closed
Fri, Oct 18, 1974 60 mins
Part 1 of two. Joseph Cotten plays a man who wants to know more about his prospective son-in-law. Susan: Sharon Gless. Mark: Geoffrey Land. Shore: James McEachin. Beck: Joe Della Sorte.
Episode 9
This Case Is Closed
Fri, Oct 18, 1974 60 mins
Conclusion. Rockford is beaten, then abducted during the investigation of a man's prospective son-in-law. Warner: Joseph Cotten. Susan: Sharon Gless. Mark: Geoffrey Land. Shore: James McEachin.
Episode 10
The Big Ripoff
Fri, Oct 25, 1974 60 mins
Rockford is hired to locate a man who supposedly died in a plane crash. Marilyn: Jill Clayburgh. Nancy: Nedra Deen. Melvyn: Normann Burton. Nelson: Fred Beir. Rockford: James Garner.
Episode 11
Find Me if You Can
Fri, Nov 1, 1974 60 mins
Rockford attempts to uncover the true identity of a woman (Joan Van Ark). Correll: Michael Glaser. Rocky: Noah Beery.
Episode 12
In Pursuit of Carol Thorne
Fri, Nov 8, 1974 60 mins
An elderly couple's son is missing, and Rockford zeros in on his girlfriend. Miles: Robert Symonds. Rockford: James Garner. Cliff Hoad: Jim Antonio.
Episode 13
The Dexter Crisis
Fri, Nov 15, 1974 60 mins
Rockford goes to Vegas to search for a tycoon's mistress. Louise: Linda Kelsey. Rockford: James Garner. Susan: Lee Purcell. Dexter: Tim O'Connor. Higby: Ron Soble.
Episode 14
Caledonia: It's Worth a Fortune
Fri, Dec 6, 1974 60 mins
Rockford is hired to help locate a con's $500,000 stash. Jolene: Shelley Fabares. Rockford: James Garner. Blair: Richard Schaal. Wilson: William Traylor. B.J.: Sid Haig. Sheriff: Ramon Bieri.
Episode 15
Profit and Loss
Fri, Dec 20, 1974 60 mins
A computer programmer is kidnapped while attempting to hire Rockford. Part 1 of two. Fielder: Ned Beatty. Beth: Gretchen Corbett.
Episode 16
Profit and Loss
Fri, Dec 27, 1974 60 mins
Conclusion. Rockford learns that the conglomerate may be involved in murder. Ned Beatty. Doris Parker: Sharon Spelman. Rockford: James Garner.
Episode 17
Aura Lee Farewell
Fri, Jan 3, 1975 60 mins
A girl who didn't do drugs is found OD'd on heroin. Sara: Lindsay Wagner. Murdock: Robert Webber. Rockford: James Garner. Schaffer: Greg Mullavey.
Episode 18
Sleight of Hand
Fri, Jan 17, 1975 60 mins
A woman's disappearance coincides with her neighbor's murder. Rockford: James Garner. Diel: Tom Atkins. Diana: Lara Parker. Cordeen: Allan Miller.
Episode 19
Counter Gambit
Fri, Jan 24, 1975 60 mins
A hot-tempered convict hires Rockford to find his missing girlfriend. Rockford: James Garner. Harry: Burr DeBenning. Angel: Stuart Margolin. Valerie: Mary Frann. Tolan: Ford Rainey.
Episode 20
Claire
Fri, Jan 31, 1975 60 mins
An old girlfriend is in Dutch with a loan shark. Capt. Highland: Jackie Cooper. Rockford: James Garner. Willett: Lane Smith.
Episode 21
Say Good-bye to Jennifer
Fri, Feb 7, 1975 60 mins
Rockford is hired to find a suspect who reportedly died in a car accident. Micelli: Hector Elizondo. Birrell: Thayer David. Jennifer: Pamela Hensley.
Episode 22
Charlie Harris at Large
Fri, Feb 14, 1975 60 mins
Rockford's old cell mate is accused of murdering his wife. Charlie Harris: Tony Musante. Linda Bannister: Diana Muldaur. Sgt. Garvey: David Spielberg. Arthur Bannister: Warner Anderson.
Episode 23
The Four Pound Brick
Fri, Feb 21, 1975 60 mins
Rockford challenges the police contention that a rookie's death was accidental. Kate: Edith Atwater. Rocky: Noah Beery. Wilson: Paul Carr. Diel: Tom Atkins. Laura: Jess Walton.
Episode 24
Just by Accident
Fri, Feb 28, 1975 60 mins
Rockford investigates the death of a pro driver whose car plunged off a cliff. Rockford: James Garner. Garvey: David Spielberg. Louise: Neva Patterson. Matt: Fred Sadoff. Jeannie: E.J. Peaker.
Episode 25
Roundabout
Fri, Mar 7, 1975 60 mins
A woman lives in poverty but hesitates to bank a $10,000 insurance check. Rockford: James Garner. Moss: Mills Watson. Robertson: Ron Rifkin.
