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08/31 13:00

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.

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.