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The Rockford Files (1974 – 1980)

1974 • 6 seasons • Drama, Crime • TV-PG
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The Rockford Files — Season 4

22 episodes · Sep 16, 1977

1. Beamer's Last Case
Sep 16, 1977 · 48m

Back from a sun-drenched vacation in Puerto Rico, Rockford found a fresh wave of troubles waiting for him. Someone had been impersonating him, exploiting his name and possessions – including trashing his beloved Firebird. But that was merel…

2. Trouble in Chapter 17
Sep 23, 1977 · 48m

Against his better judgment, Jim found himself appointed as the protector of a celebrated novelist. She was convinced that the unsettling stream of threatening letters she received stemmed directly from her widely read guide to ideal womanh…

3. The Battle of Canoga Park
Sep 30, 1977 · 48m

A sudden crisis erupts for Jim when the pistol concealed within his cookie jar becomes implicated in a violent crime.

4. Second Chance
Oct 14, 1977 · 48m

As the life of Gandy Fitch’s (Isaac Hayes) girlfriend hangs in the balance, he seeks assistance from Rockfish.

5. The Dog and Pony Show
Oct 21, 1977 · 48m

Protecting a vulnerable young woman struggling with past mental health challenges unexpectedly entangled Jim with both the criminal underworld and the world of government intelligence.

6. Requiem for a Funny Box
Nov 4, 1977 · 48m

A once-successful comedian stumbled upon a closely guarded secret concerning a figure within a notorious crime family. His actions subsequently embroiled Jim in a dangerous predicament, falsely implicating him in a brutal murder.

7. Quickie Nirvana
Nov 11, 1977 · 48m

Rockford found himself wishing he’d never agreed to let a peculiar, free-spirited woman use his address as a temporary mailing point; now, her former employer was sending muscle after her to recover funds he'd entrusted to her keeping.

8. Irving the Explainer
Nov 18, 1977 · 48m

Rockford wrestled with a throbbing headache as he attempted to unravel the tangled threads connecting a thirty-year-old murder, a vanished masterpiece, and the shadow of Nazi Germany.

9. The Mayor's Committee from Deer Lick Falls
Nov 25, 1977 · 48m

The local businessmen brought Jim in with the promise of assisting them in acquiring a fire engine. Their true desire, however, was far more sinister: they needed him to eliminate an individual whose actions threatened to draw the attention…

10. Hotel of Fear
Dec 2, 1977 · 49m

By chance, Angel Martin observed a murder, instantly making her the key witness for the prosecution in the trial against the killer.

11. Forced Retirement
Dec 7, 1977 · 48m

Beth’s former college friend finds herself embroiled in a difficult situation as the robotics firm she works for – one dedicated to creating an underwater exploration vehicle – attracts unwanted attention from dubious business figures. It i…

12. The Queen of Peru
Dec 16, 1977 · 48m

Just as Jim was preoccupied with recovering a stolen diamond, the most troublesome family imaginable decided to park their recreational vehicle right beside his trailer.

13. A Deadly Maze
Dec 23, 1977 · 48m · 8.0

Hired to locate a missing woman, Jim found himself entangled in a peculiar and unsettling experiment without ever suspecting it.

14. The Attractive Nuisance
Jan 6, 1978 · 48m · 7.0

A baffling burglary at Rocky’s recently opened diner appears linked to an FBI investigation from half a century prior.

15. The Gang at Don's Drive-In
Jan 13, 1978 · 48m

“I think I’ve stumbled onto something, Jim,” the author said, a flicker of frustrated hope in his voice. “A real potential bestseller, actually. It's this cold case – a murder from '61. The details are just…remarkable.” He paused, wrestling…

16. The Paper Palace
Jan 20, 1978 · 49m · 8.5

A woman of the night, portrayed by Rita Moreno, engaged Jim's services to uncover the source of the threatening letters she’d been receiving.

17. Dwarf in a Helium Hat
Jan 27, 1978 · 48m · 9.0

A mistaken threat directed at an incorrect phone number sends Jim on a frantic search to discover its intended recipient.

18. South by Southeast
Feb 3, 1978 · 43m · 8.0

A case of mistaken identity involving federal agents led to Jim’s unexpected dispatch to South America, where he was tasked with establishing contact with an heiress held in seclusion by her controlling husband.

19. The Competitive Edge
Feb 10, 1978 · 48m · 9.5

Driven by his pursuit of answers concerning a prestigious health club, Jim finds himself unexpectedly committed to a peculiar institution—a place that feels distinctly out of step with reality.

20. The Prisoner of Rosemont Hall
Feb 17, 1978 · 48m · 9.0

News of a disappearance involving the son of an old friend prompts Jim’s journey to the young man’s university, where he hopes to uncover some answers.

21. The House on Willis Avenue (1)
Feb 24, 1978 · 43m · 9.0

The death of a colleague on the Ventura Freeway prompts Jim and Richie Brockelman to join forces, determined to uncover whether the incident was truly as it appeared.

22. The House on Willis Avenue (2)
Feb 24, 1978 · 39m · 10.0

This is the second part of the episode. It was initially broadcast as a single, two-hour program.