Season 1

1. S01E01

   The Kirkoff Case

   1974-09-13

   A wealthy but unlikeable young man hires Jim to solve the mystery of the death of his parents - the crime for which he stands accused.

   Pilot note — From the desk: The Rockford Files opens its catalog run with “The Kirkoff Case” (1974-09-13). Character-first crime TV that aged into cool. Garner vs. studio lawsuits are Hollywood lore.

2. S01E02

   The Dark and Bloody Ground

   1974-09-20

   Beth ropes Jim into proving the innocence of her newest client, a poet who died under mysterious circumstances after crashing a party in Belair.

3. S01E03

   The Countess

   1974-09-27

   Jim is helping a Countess avoid a blackmailer but is then charged for the blackmailer's murder.

4. S01E04

   Exit Prentiss Carr

   1974-10-04

   Jim 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

5. S01E05

   Tall Woman in Red Wagon

   1974-10-11

   Jim is hired by a newspaper woman to find her missing friend, who then insists on tagging along to "help" his investigation. The missing friend had a sordid past, and several of her old friends want to find her just as badly.

6. S01E06

   This Case is Closed (1)

   1974-10-18

   Jim travels to Newark, and draws the attention of organized crime and the FBI. The FBI is protecting Jim's target because he is a former federal witness. The target is found dead, and Jim's client has some explaining to do.

7. S01E07

   This Case is Closed (2)

   1974-10-18

   This Case is Closed (2) — Season 1, Episode 7 of The Rockford Files. Aired 1974-10-18. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

8. S01E08

   The Big Ripoff

   1974-10-25

   The Big Ripoff — Season 1, Episode 8 of The Rockford Files. Aired 1974-10-25. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

9. S01E09

   Find Me If You Can

   1974-11-01

   Rockford reluctantly takes a unique assignment: a beautiful mystery woman wants him to find her, to see if someone she fears could also track her down. With a check poised to bounce, the ex-con PI needs the retainer to balance his always-challenged checking account. When Rockford checks with a local police department, he worms out a chilling piece of data: she's been dating Denver Mafia capo-regime, hot-tempered Ralph Correll. But the more Barbara Kelbaker strings along Jim Rockford, the more he's charmed into helping the desperate 30 something

10. S01E10

    In Pursuit of Carol Thorne

    1974-11-08

    Jim tails a woman just released from prison. She was involved in a robbery of a Marine Corps 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.

11. S01E11

    The Dexter Crisis

    1974-11-15

    The Dexter Crisis — Season 1, Episode 11 of The Rockford Files. Aired 1974-11-15. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

12. S01E12

    Caledonia - It's Worth a Fortune!

    1974-12-06

    Caledonia - It's Worth a Fortune! — Season 1, Episode 12 of The Rockford Files. Aired 1974-12-06. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

13. S01E13

    Profit and Loss (1)

    1974-12-20

    Profit and Loss (1) — Season 1, Episode 13 of The Rockford Files. Aired 1974-12-20. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

14. S01E14

    Profit and Loss (2)

    1974-12-27

    Profit and Loss (2) — Season 1, Episode 14 of The Rockford Files. Aired 1974-12-27. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

15. S01E15

    Aura Lee, Farewell

    1975-01-03

    Aura Lee, Farewell — Season 1, Episode 15 of The Rockford Files. Aired 1975-01-03. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

16. S01E16

    Sleight of Hand

    1975-01-17

    Sleight of Hand — Season 1, Episode 16 of The Rockford Files. Aired 1975-01-17. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

17. S01E17

    Counter Gambit

    1975-01-24

    Counter Gambit — Season 1, Episode 17 of The Rockford Files. Aired 1975-01-24. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

18. S01E18

    Claire

    1975-01-31

    Claire — Season 1, Episode 18 of The Rockford Files. Aired 1975-01-31. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

19. S01E19

    Say Goodbye to Jennifer

    1975-02-07

    Say Goodbye to Jennifer — Season 1, Episode 19 of The Rockford Files. Aired 1975-02-07. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

20. S01E20

    Charlie Harris at Large

    1975-02-14

    Charlie Harris at Large — Season 1, Episode 20 of The Rockford Files. Aired 1975-02-14. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

21. S01E21

    The Four Pound Brick

    1975-02-21

    The Four Pound Brick — Season 1, Episode 21 of The Rockford Files. Aired 1975-02-21. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

22. S01E22

    Just by Accident

    1975-02-28

    Just by Accident — Season 1, Episode 22 of The Rockford Files. Aired 1975-02-28. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

23. S01E23

    Roundabout

    1975-03-07

    Roundabout — Season 1, Episode 23 of The Rockford Files. Aired 1975-03-07. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

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