3x07 So Help Me God - The Rockford Files Episode Guide

The Rockford Files

- Episode 03x07

Episode: 03x07
Title: So Help Me God
Type: Regular Episode
Production Code: 45020
First Aired: Nov. 19, 1976

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The Rockford Files - 03x07 So Help Me God

Summary: Jim returns from a successful fishing trip to some bad news: a subpoena to United States District Court. It commands his appearance but offers no explanation; he can consult with a lawyer outside the courtroom, but cannot have a lawyer inside with him. Prosecutor Gary Bevins believes a man named Frank Sorvino contacted Jim, but Jim has no idea who Sorvino is. The prosecutor accuses Jim of perjury and holds him for contempt. Beth frees Jim on a technicality, where he runs afoul of two thugs also interested in Sorvino. Bevins commands another appearance, but Jim still cannot answer his questions and finally loses his temper, lambasting Bevins. Jim goes back to prison, where Bevins leaves him in revenge for his courtroom conduct. Two inmates try to silence Jim; he barely escapes. Jim finally obtains a picture of Sorvino, enabling him to answer Bevins’ questions. But another attack in the prison laundry room nearly kills him.

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03x07 So Help Me God (49:52) (Full Episode)

Who appeared in this episode?

Guest Stars:

Joseph 'Rocky' Rockford #2	played by Noah Beery Jr.
Becker	played by Joe Santos
Dennis	played by Joe Santos
Gary Bevins	played by William Daniels
Peter Henshaw	played by Sandy Ward
Warden Futrell	played by Ted Gehring
Clarence Rohrs	played by Jason Wingreen
Mike Prescott	played by Vernon Weddle
Carl	played by Robert Ray Sutton

Season 3 / Episode 7: - So Help Me God

Jim Rockford: This is Jim Rockford. At the tone leave your name and message, I'll get back to you.
Receptionist: [Beeep] Doctor Salter's office. This is the third time you've cancelled. Now you have to have that root canal. A sore foot has nothing to do with your mouth!

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MISTAKES/GOOFS

FACT: When Jim Rockford is summoned into the federal grand jury chambers at the beginning of the episode, the bailiff who calls him (played by James Garner's brother Jack) is outfitted with a uniform that says "County Sheriff" on the arm patch. A federal grand jury, however, would not be attended by county employees; security at federal courthouses is provided by the United States Marshals Service.