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The Rockford Files (1974)

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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.

First Air Date
September 13, 1974
Seasons
6
Episodes
122
Rating
7.6/10 (124 votes)

Cast: James Garner, Noah Beery Jr.

Network: NBC
Production: Universal Television, Roy Huggins-Public Arts Productions, Cherokee Productions
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Seasons

Season 1

22 episodes

1974

Season 2

22 episodes

1975

Season 3

22 episodes

1976

Season 4

22 episodes

1977

Season 5

22 episodes

1978

Season 6

12 episodes

1979

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The Rockford Files

The Rockford Files

Crime
Drama
Mystery
7.6
60 min
1974

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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Show Information
StatusEnded
TypeScripted
First Aired9/13/1974
Last Aired1/10/1980
Seasons6
Episodes122
LanguageEnglish
CountryUnited States
Creators & Crew

6

Seasons

122

Episodes

60m

Per Episode

1974

First Aired

Keywords

private investigatorlos angeles, californiaprivate detectiveex-con

Content Ratings

Languages

en

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Cast

JG

James Garner

as Jim Rockford

NBJ

Noah Beery Jr.

as Joseph "Rocky" Rockford

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Seasons

6 seasons
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Season 5

1978

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Rockford Files about?▾

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…

How many seasons does The Rockford Files have?▾

6

How many episodes does The Rockford Files have?▾

122

Is The Rockford Files still running?▾

No, it ended in 1980.

When did The Rockford Files first air?▾

September 13, 1974

Who created The Rockford Files?▾

Stephen J. Cannell, Roy Huggins

Who stars in The Rockford Files?▾

James Garner, Noah Beery Jr.

What genre is The Rockford Files?▾

Crime, Drama, Mystery