The Rockford Files

S01E18: Say Goodbye to Jennifer

John Micelli's an old war buddy of Jim', who's now a fashion photographer. He hires Jim to track down a beautiful fashion model, whom the authorities claim is dead; killed in a fiery multi-car accident, but, he thinks otherwise. As Jim starts to look into this, he runs into several intimidating figure who want to make certain she stays that way.

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.

Episodes

The Kirkoff Case

S01E01 The Kirkoff Case

September 13, 1974 8.7 50 min
Rockford is hired by Larry Kirkoff to find the identity of his parents killer. There are a number of possible suspects including Travis Buckman and Tawnia Baker who were lovers of Mrs. and Mr. Kirkoff...
The Dark and Bloody Ground

S01E02 The Dark and Bloody Ground

September 20, 1974 8.0 50 min
Jim reluctantly agrees to work for Beth Davenport. His job is to help her prove her client, Ann Calhoun, is innocent of the crime she is accused of; murdering her husband Kevin Calhoun. Jim's investigation...
The Countess

S01E03 The Countess

September 27, 1974 9.0 50 min
Jim is helping a Countess avoid a blackmailer but is then charged for the Blackmailer murder...
Exit Prentiss Carr

S01E04 Exit Prentiss Carr

October 4, 1974 6.0 50 min
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...
Tall Woman in Red Wagon

S01E05 Tall Woman in Red Wagon

October 11, 1974 50 min
Jim helps a journalist trace the whereabouts of her friend and has to adopt a series of covers in order to obtain the information, as well as contend with a mobsters goons and a Treasury...
This Case Is Closed

S01E06 This Case Is Closed

October 18, 1974 89 min
While investigating the fiance of Warren Jamison's daughter, Jim experiences some strange events which include kidnapping by the mob and the FBI who are anxious to get a statement - it all relates back to...
The Big Ripoff

S01E07 The Big Ripoff

October 25, 1974 8.0 50 min
Suspecting her ex-lover was killed by his wife, a woman hires Rockford to jet to Europe to compile evidence. After a fling with the widow, Rockford suspects Steve Nelson faked his death.
Find Me If You Can

S01E08 Find Me If You Can

November 1, 1974 7.3 50 min
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...
In Pursuit of Carol Thorne

S01E09 In Pursuit of Carol Thorne

November 8, 1974 8.5 50 min
Jim tails a woman just released from prison. She was involved in a robbery of a Marine Payroll. The mastermind of the crime and his henchman follow her as well. They search for the remaining...
The Dexter Crisis

S01E10 The Dexter Crisis

November 15, 1974 8.0 50 min
Rockford ends up in the Nevada desert (starting with the bright lights of Las Vegas) searching for a rich guy's mistress and her suitcase of precious "documents."
Caledonia - It's Worth a Fortune!

S01E11 Caledonia - It's Worth a Fortune!

December 6, 1974 7.0 50 min
When knowledge of a critically ill convict's hidden fortune comes to light, Rockford becomes involved in helping the con's wife find the treasure before his former partner arrives and demands his share.
Profit and Loss (1)

S01E12 Profit and Loss (1)

December 20, 1974 6.0 50 min
Jim investigates a large corporation when one of its executives is kidnapped and the wife of another executive claims the company murdered her husband.
Profit and Loss (2)

S01E13 Profit and Loss (2)

December 27, 1974 9.0 50 min
Rockford discovers the investment firm Fiscal Dynamics is a financial fraud and its president Leon Fielder will do anything to prevent him from destroying his company.
Aura Lee, Farewell

S01E14 Aura Lee, Farewell

January 3, 1975 7.5 50 min
Jim's old friend Sara Butler hires him to find out the real reason her employee Aura Lee Benton died. The police believe it was a drug overdose but Sara is convinced she was murdered.
Sleight of Hand

S01E15 Sleight of Hand

January 17, 1975 7.5 50 min
Jim's girlfriend suddenly disappears with no clue as to how or why. Lt. Diel thinks Rockford is probably responsible for her disappearance and orders him to stay away from the case. But Jim can't stop...
Counter Gambit

S01E16 Counter Gambit

January 24, 1975 7.7 50 min
Two former cons hire Rockford to find an old girlfriend. They actually want her valuable pearl necklace and implicate him as the thief. With Angel's help, he'll get the pearls back and square himself with...
Claire

S01E17 Claire

January 31, 1975 7.5 49 min
Jim's old girlfriend, Claire Prescott, phones, and asks him to help give her protection from 2 hoods chasing her. He soon discovers there's a missing undercover cop, which puts him up against an arrogant Cpt....
Say Goodbye to Jennifer

S01E18 Say Goodbye to Jennifer

February 7, 1975 8.0 50 min
John Micelli's an old war buddy of Jim', who's now a fashion photographer. He hires Jim to track down a beautiful fashion model, whom the authorities claim is dead; killed in a fiery multi-car accident,...
Charlie Harris at Large

S01E19 Charlie Harris at Large

February 14, 1975 8.0 50 min
Charlie Harris, Rockford's former cell mate, is suspected of murdering his rich wife and is on the run. He calls on Rockford to find his alibi witness, a mystery woman with whom he was having...
The Four Pound Brick

S01E20 The Four Pound Brick

February 21, 1975 8.0 50 min
A cop dies in an accident that his mother refuses to accept. Rocky offers Jim's services free of charge. After begrudgingly accepting the case he discovers that dirty cops might be involved which then pits...
Just by Accident

S01E21 Just by Accident

February 28, 1975 50 min
A race car driver dies in an apparent accident that his mother, an old friend of Jim's, thinks was no accident. It turns out he was part of an insurance scam outfit and they soon...
Roundabout

S01E22 Roundabout

March 7, 1975 7.3 50 min
An insurance company hires Rockford to locate a missing woman who is due an inheritance. He finds her in Las Vegas where she is an unwitting pawn in a money laundering operation.

Cast

James Garner
James Garner
Jim Rockford
Noah Beery Jr.
Noah Beery Jr.
Joseph "Rocky" Rockford

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