THE ROCKFORD FILES: get. to Celebrate the Show’s 50th Anniversary With Weekend Marathons
August 21, 2024 by Marisa Roffman
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THE ROCKFORD FILES turns 50 on Friday, September 13—and Great Entertainment Television (get.) is celebrating the milestone by hosting weekend marathons of the detective series throughout the month of September.
The James Garner-led series, which was created by Roy Huggins and Stephen J. Cannell, ran from 1974 through 1980. (The series also spawned multiple TV movies.) According to get., “The series follows James Garner’s Jim Rockford, a pardoned former inmate of San Quentin turned private investigator. The show follows Rockford cracking cases, talking his way out of trouble, and dodging trouble with the police.”
Check out the full lineup for THE ROCKFORD FILES marathons in August and September…
08/31 13:00 |
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Backlash of the Hunter – Part 1 |
101 |
Rockford (James Garner) is approached by a young woman who wants him to determine if her father’s death was a suicide or a murder. Guest stars: Lindsay Wagner, Bill Mumy. Part 1 of 2. |
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08/31 |
14:00 |
Backlash of the Hunter – Part 2 |
102 |
Rockford (James Garner) is approached by a young woman who wants him to determine if her father’s death was a suicide or a murder. Guest stars: Lindsay Wagner, Bill Mumy. Part 2 of 2. |
08/31 |
15:00 |
Nice Guys Finish Dead |
607 |
Rockford has been named the Investigator of the Year for some obscure clerical comparisons he made. A state senator is murdered at the annual P.I. dinner where Jim is to receive his award, and the hapless Freddie Beamer (James Whitmore Jr.) is the prime suspect. Rockford bails out Beamer and agrees to help him clear his name, but also in Freddie’s camp is true blue investigator Lance White (Tom Selleck), to whom clues and solved cases and everyone but Rockford’s high praises come effortlessly. |
08/31 |
16:00 |
A Bad Deal in the Valley |
222 |
An old flame uses Rockford to deliver a package of money that turns out to be phony. |
08/31 |
17:00 |
So Help Me God |
307 |
A zealous U.S. attorney causes Rockford (James Garner) to be cited for contempt and jailed for refusing to disclose privileged information to a grand jury. Guest star: William Daniels. |
09/01 |
13:00 |
White on White and Nearly Perfect |
504 |
When Rockford is hired to find a missing heiress, he discovers he is on the case with a second private eye whose ineptitude endangers both their lives. |
09/01 |
14:00 |
Never Send a Boy King to Do a Man’s Job: Part 1 |
520 |
Rockford joins forces with an ex-protege to pull off an elaborate con game. |
09/01 |
15:00 |
Never Send a Boy King to Do a Man’s Job: Part 2 |
521 |
Assuming the identity of a wealthy oil magnate, Rockford calls on a former race-car driver to assist in his plan to trap unscrupulous businessmen. |
09/01 |
16:00 |
Beamer’s Last Case |
401 |
Rockford (James Garner) returns from vacation and discovers someone has assumed his identity, run up huge expenses and antagonized clients who now seek revenge. Guest star: Robert Loggia. |
09/01 |
17:00 |
Rosendahl and Gilda Stern Are Dead |
502 |
Rockford (James Garner) is hired to defend a vulnerable prosYtute against a homicide charge. |
09/07 |
13:00 |
There’s One in Every Port |
312 |
Aier being taken by a father-daughter swindle team, Rockford (James Garner) puts his own con game into motion. Guest stars: Joan Van Ark, Steve Landesberg. |
09/07 |
14:00 |
Dirty Money, Black Light |
322 |
Rockford enters the case after his father, Rocky, vacationing in Hawaii, receives huge sums of money in the mail at home, and suddenly both the mob and Federal agents are interested in his good fortune. |
09/07 |
15:00 |
Black Mirror: Part 1 |
509 |
Rockford breaks a long-standing precedent when he becomes involved with a client. |
09/07 |
16:00 |
Black Mirror: Part 2 |
510 |
Rockford breaks a long-standing precedent when he becomes involved with a beauYful and blind client. |
09/07 |
17:00 |
A Fast Count |
511 |
Rockford attempts to clear a fight manager accused of bribery and homicide. |
09/08 |
13:00 |
A Deadly Maze |
413 |
An eccentric scientist puts Rockford (James Garner) through an elaborate stress test to observe his reactions under frustration. Guest star: Larry Linville. |
09/08 |
14:00 |
The Paper Palace |
416 |
A prostitute (Rita Moreno in an Emmy-winning performance) hires Rockford (James Garner) to investigate mysterious death threats directed at her. |
09/08 |
15:00 |
The CompeYYve Edge |
419 |
While on the trail of a missing banker, Rockford gets committed to an insane asylum. |
09/08 |
16:00 |
The House on Willis Avenue: Part 1 |
421 |
Rockford (James Garner) and Richie Brockelman investigate the suspicious traffic death of a fellow private eye. Guest stars: Jackie Cooper, Pernell Roberts. Part 1 of 2. |
09/08 |
17:00 |
The House on Willis Avenue: Part 2 |
422 |
Rockford (James Garner) and Richie Brockelman investigate the suspicious traffic death of a fellow private eye. Guest stars: Jackie Cooper, Pernell Roberts. Part 2 of 2. |
09/14 |
13:00 |
The Big Ripoff |
110 |
Rockford (James Garner) is hired by a man’s lover to find out whether he died accidentally or was done in by his wife. Guest stars: Suzanne Somers, Jill Clayburgh. |
09/14 |
14:00 |
Caledonia – It’s Worth a Fortune |
114 |
Rockford (James Garner) is hired by a convict’s wife to find a fortune that is stashed on a ranch. Guest star: Shelley Fabares. |
09/14 |
15:00 |
Profit And Loss: Profit |
115 |
A kidnapper knocks Rockford (James Garner) out while abducYng a client from his trailer. Guest stars: Ned Beaay and Michael Lerner. Part 1 of 2. |
09/14 |
16:00 |
Profit And Loss: Loss |
116 |
Rockford (James Garner) burglarizes a print shop while searching for clues that will lead to stock-market fixing. Guest stars: Ned Beaay and Michael Lerner. Part 2 of 2. |
09/14 |
17:00 |
Aura Lee, Farewell |
117 |
A woman hires Rockford (James Garner) to solve a homicide involving a state senator and a con man. Guest star: Lindsay Wagner. |
09/15 |
13:00 |
Claire |
120 |
When Rockford (James Garner) does a favor for his former fiancee, he is promptly plunged into a tug of war between the police and the underworld. Guest stars: Linda Evans, Jackie Cooper. |
09/15 |
14:00 |
Charlie Harris at Large |
122 |
A playboy suspected in the death of his wealthy wife turns to his former prison cellmate, Rockford (James Garner), to prove his innocence. Guest star: Diana Muldaur. |
09/15 |
15:00 |
The Farnsworth Stratagem |
202 |
Becker and a young writer ask for Rockford’s help after they purchase a share in a condominium and discover they only own part of the lobby. |
09/15 |
16:00 |
Gearjammers: Part 1 |
203 |
Aier he observes an underworld payoff, Rocky becomes the target of assassins. |
09/15 |
17:00 |
Gearjammers: Part 2 |
204 |
Failing to “get” Rocky (Noah Beery) the first time, assassins continue their efforts while Jim Rockford (series star James Garner) and police zero in on a bizarre hijacking scheme. Scoa Brady guest-stars. |
09/21 |
13:00 |
Chicken Liale Is a Liale Chicken |
209 |
Rockford becomes the target of the underworld when he does a good deed and helps an old cellmate. |
09/21 |
14:00 |
The Girl in the Bay City Boys Club |
213 |
Rockford (James Garner) poses as a newspaper publisher when he infiltrates a “charity” club for a mysterious client. Guest star: Blair Brown. |
09/21 |
15:00 |
The Hammer of C Block |
214 |
Aier serving 20 years for slaying his wife, an ex-convict hires Rockford (James Garner) to find the real killer. Guest star: Isaac Hayes. |
09/21 |
16:00 |
A Portrait of Elizabeth |
216 |
A comptroller hires Rockford (James Garner) to investigate the possible thei of cashier’s checks. Guest star: John Saxon. |
09/21 |
17:00 |
Joey Blue Eyes |
217 |
An ex-convict trying to go straight hires Rockford (James Garner) to combat efforts to “steal” his legitimate restaurant business. Guest star: Michael Ansara. |
09/22 |
13:00 |
Kill the Messenger |
505 |
Rockford jeopardizes his friendship with Becker when he takes it upon himself to investigate the slaying of Deputy Chief Towne’s unfaithful wife. |
09/22 |
14:00 |
A Good Clean Bust with Sequel Rights |
506 |
Rockford must dodge mobsters and hit men while trying to protect a legendary ex-cop from the same underworld figure. |
09/22 |
15:00 |
A Three-Day Affair with a Thirty-Day Escrow |
507 |
Rockford must protect an Arabian princess from her family, who wants to put her to death for allegedly bringing shame to the household. |
09/22 |
16:00 |
A Material Difference |
519 |
Angel involves Rockford in his scam of posing as a hit man, but the plan disintegrates when Angel’s first customer is a Russian spy. |
09/22 |
17:00 |
A Different Drummer |
522 |
When Rockford is hospitalized following an accident, he stumbles onto what appears to be a highly profitable organ transplant ring. |
09/28 |
13:00 |
The Italian Bird Fiasco |
219 |
Rockford (James Garner) becomes involved with an international smuggling ring when he is hired to purchase a rare sculpted bird at an auction. Guest star: William Daniels. |
09/28 |
14:00 |
The Family Hour |
303 |
Rockford (James Garner) becomes the custodian of a 9-year-old girl who is looking for her father. Guest star: Burt Young. |
09/28 |
15:00 |
Drought at Indianhead River |
305 |
Angel is placed on the mob’s hit list when he suddenly becomes wealthy as a result of an alliance with the underworld. Guest star: Robert Loggia. |
09/28 |
16:00 |
SYcks and Stones May Break Your Bones, but Waterbury |
ill Bury You 313 |
Rockford (James Garner) helps two private investgators who are being forced out of business by a conglomerate that uses elaborate techniques. Guest star: Cleavon Liale. |
09/28 |
17:00 |
Just Another Polish Wedding |
317 |
An ex-con and his sidekick team up as private eyes and compete with Rockford (James Garner) in a finder’s fee case. Guest stars: Lou Gossea, Isaac Hayes. |
09/29 |
13:00 |
The Trees, the Bees and T.T. Flowers: Part 1 |
314 |
Rockford tries to help Rocky’s old friend get out of a senior citzens home. |
09/29 |
14:00 |
The Trees, the Bees and T.T. Flowers: Part 2 |
315 |
When Rockford tries to rescue T.T. from a hospital, the old man escapes and barricades himself at Freedom Farm. |
09/29 |
15:00 |
The Empty Frame |
508 |
While Angel enjoys his newly inherited influence at City Hall, Rockford must cooperate with Lt. Chapman to solve an art heist. |
09/29 |
16:00 |
Paradise Cove |
601 |
A female court-appointed receiver assigned to collect a judgment for Rockford (James Garner) rearranges his entire lifestyle. Guest star: Marieae Hartley. |
09/29 |
17:00 |
No Fault Affair |
609 |
Rocky is horrified when a prostitute falls in love with his son (James Garner). Guest star: Rita Moreno. |
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