The Rockford Files

The Rockford Files

This is Jim Rockford. At the tone leave your name and message, I'll get back to you.

TV-PG 1974 · 6 seasons · 122 eps · ★ 7.6 · Crime, Drama, Mystery

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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.

Created by Stephen J. Cannell, Roy Huggins

Network: NBC

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