Season 2 Breakdown

Normal Episodes: 22
TV Specials: 0
TV Movies: 0

The Rockford Files Season 2 (1975-1976)

The Rockford Files The Aaron Ironwood School of Success 2x01 The Aaron Ironwood School of Success
Rockford welcomes home his childhood foster brother, who has struck it rich as the result of a shaky pyramid scheme. On the run from both the mob and the feds, the failing millionaire ...
Sep. 12, 1975
The Rockford Files The Farnsworth Stratagem 2x02 The Farnsworth Stratagem
When Dennis is conned into investing in a hotel for mobsters, Jim impersonates a Texas Oil Man to get his friends money back...
Sep. 19, 1975
The Rockford Files Gearjammers (1) 2x03 Gearjammers (1)
Part 1 - After witnessing a mob payoff that is part of a big-rig hijacking scheme, Rockford's father becomes the target of assassins. Working to protect his dad, Rockford learns that ...
Sep. 26, 1975
The Rockford Files Gearjammers (2) 2x04 Gearjammers (2)
Part 2 - In this exciting conclusion to this two-part episode, the mob boss continues to hunt for Rocky, while Rockford teams up with the police to solve the trucking case, which is ...
Oct. 03, 1975
The Rockford Files The Deep Blue Sleep 2x05 The Deep Blue Sleep
Beth hires Jim to investigate the death of her friend, a fashion model and the connection between the fashion house and organized crime...
Oct. 10, 1975
The Rockford Files The Great Blue Lake Land and Development Company 2x06 The Great Blue Lake Land and Development Company
Rockford stops in a small town to get his car fixed and needs to store $10,000 in a safe. Problem is, the next day the money is gone and the person who had the money is murdered. Rockford ...
Oct. 17, 1975
The Rockford Files The Real Easy Red Dog 2x07 The Real Easy Red Dog
Nothing is as it seems when Rockford is duped by a beautiful private eye who uses him as a decoy to deceive the police. What starts off as a suicide investigation leads to stolen jewels, ...
Oct. 31, 1975
The Rockford Files Resurrection in Black & White 2x08 Resurrection in Black & White
Following her "gut feelings," a magazine writer hires Rockford to help her prove the innocence of a man who's been convicted of homicide. Although skeptical at first, Rockford follows ...
Nov. 07, 1975
The Rockford Files Chicken Little is a Little Chicken 2x09 Chicken Little is a Little Chicken
The situation is anything but heavenly when Rockford's old cellmate leads him to an underworld of gangsters and gambling. When the two become the target of a mob boss, they hope a fake ...
Nov. 14, 1975
The Rockford Files 2 Into 5.56 Won't Go 2x10 2 Into 5.56 Won't Go
While investigating the death of his former Army commander, Rockford uncovers military corruption and arms smuggling.
Nov. 21, 1975
The Rockford Files Pastoria Prime Pick 2x11 Pastoria Prime Pick
Rockford takes a quick dislike to the small town he's visiting when a bogus repair bill is followed by phony criminal charges. Aided by his father and attorney, Rockford takes on the ...
Nov. 29, 1975
The Rockford Files The Reincarnation of Angie 2x12 The Reincarnation of Angie
Believing that her stockbroker brother has been abducted by the mob, a bookkeeper hires Rockford. But once he's on the case, Rockford finds himself the object of another investigation, ...
Dec. 05, 1975
The Rockford Files The Girl in the Bay City Boys Club 2x13 The Girl in the Bay City Boys Club
Jim is hired by a deputy distict attorney to investigate the goings on in a private club where a colleague has been spending much of his time.
Dec. 19, 1975
The Rockford Files The Hammer of C Block 2x14 The Hammer of C Block
Gandolph Fitch has done his time for murder - twenty years - and is now a free man. And the meanest con on C block wants something from Rockford: the $1500 Rockford lost to him in a ...
Jan. 09, 1976
The Rockford Files The No-Cut Contract 2x15 The No-Cut Contract
Mob goons burst into Rockford's trailer in search of tapes King Sturtevant left with him. Then Federal Agent Shore collars Rockford and he also wants the tapes. Trouble is, Rockford ...
Jan. 16, 1976
The Rockford Files A Portrait of Elizabeth 2x16 A Portrait of Elizabeth
Beth Davenport brings her friend David Delaroux to see Rockford. Beth respects both men, so when David told her he suspected financial fraud at his employer, she knew right away who ...
Jan. 23, 1976
The Rockford Files Joey Blue Eyes 2x17 Joey Blue Eyes
Jim takes Beth Davenport out on a date. But it's a setup; she has made reservations at a restaurant owned by a friend of hers, Joey Blue-Eyes. Once mob muscle, Joey has gone straight ...
Jan. 30, 1976
The Rockford Files In Hazard 2x18 In Hazard
Arnold Bailey, one of Beth Davenport’s clients, is under indictment. Arguing a case, Beth is cited for contempt and jailed. Arnold visits her in prison to discuss his own case and ...
Feb. 06, 1976
The Rockford Files The Italian Bird Fiasco 2x19 The Italian Bird Fiasco
Art dealer Thomas Caine hires Rockford to purchase a particular piece at auction. It is a cormorant, a rare copy of an even rarer original. Thieves attempt to steal the piece from Rockford ...
Feb. 13, 1976
The Rockford Files Where's Houston? 2x20 Where's Houston?
Rocky brings his old friend Peter Prelli to see Jim. Pete believes his daughter Houston has been kidnapped. Fortune has favored Prelli on and off through his life. This is one of the ...
Feb. 20, 1976
The Rockford Files Foul on the First Play 2x21 Foul on the First Play
Jim Rockford’s old parole officer shows up at the trailer. It seems he has another parolee who’s in trouble. Strong arm men want the young athlete to shave points, an offense that ...
Mar. 12, 1976
The Rockford Files A Bad Deal in the Valley 2x22 A Bad Deal in the Valley
An old flame who burned Jim years ago comes back into his life. What starts out as a simple favor turns into jail time for Jim and a complicated web of betrayal, counterfeiting, burglary ...
Mar. 19, 1976
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Season 2 Characters

Jim Rockford played by James Garner
Joseph 'Rocky' Rockford played by Noah Beery Jr.
Dennis Becker played by Joe Santos
Beth Davenport played by Gretchen Corbett
Angel played by Stuart Margolin
Officer played by Jack Garner
Alex Diel played by Tom Atkins
Clerk played by Sharon Ullrick
Maid played by Peg Stewart
Agent Dan Shore played by Wayne Tippit
Hammel played by Scott Brady
Scheib played by Robert F. Hoy
Dave played by John Petlock
Receptionist played by Sandra de Bruin
Solly Marshall played by Joe E. Tata
Guard played by D'Mitch Davis
Johnny Lo Salvo played by Ted Gehring
Karen Stiles played by Susan Strasberg
Shana Bowie played by Jesse Welles
Dep. DA Kate Doyle played by Blair Brown
Christine Dusseau played by Stefanie Powers
John Koenig played by Jack Kruschen
Kate Flanders played by Blair Brown

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Season 2 Videos

02x13 Girl In Bay City Boys Club
02x13 Girl In Bay City Boys Club (49:01)

02x10 2 Into 5.56 Won't Go
02x10 2 Into 5.56 Won't Go (50:03)

02x03 Gearjammers-Part 1
02x03 Gearjammers-Part 1 (50:08)

02x09 Chicken Little Is A Little Chicken
02x09 Chicken Little Is A Little Chicken (50:06)

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Season 2 Quotes

02x12 - The Reincarnation of Angie Season 2 / Episode 12: - The Reincarnation of Angie

Jim Rockford: [Rockford is sitting at an outdoor table eating an omelet. Agents Shore and Slater walk up to his table] Who's he?
Agent Dan Shore: This is Agent Slater
Jim Rockford: Oh, I guess I should have said "come alone" but it always sounds so melodramatic.
Agent Dan Shore: We live in the melodrama capital of the world. Otherwise guys like you wouldn't be able to make a living.
02x09 - Chicken Little is a Little Chicken Season 2 / Episode 9: - Chicken Little is a Little Chicken

Angel Martin: [kibitzing during a chess game between Jim and Rocky using jailhouse chess lingo] This here game's over, man. Well you've got to move your boss, or Rocky's gonna lay a subpoena on him. Then his torpedo, he's gonna smoke your old lady, and all your heavies'll be doing time. 'Cept for maybe your mouthpiece, and Rocky's sheriff's got him put in the corner. You've got nothing left but punks and junkies. You're through, Jimmy.
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Season 2 Trivia

  • Episode 03 - Goof (continuity error): The 1975 Pontiac Firebird in gold is used by Jim Rockford throughout the first 48 minutes of part 1. When Jim Rockford and Rocky plan to use the car to go to dinner it is still the same vehicle if one notices the rear full width tail lights. When they change their mind and decide to eat a
  • Episode 02 - This episode marks the first appearance of Dennis Becker's wife, Peggy, played by Pat Finley.
  • Episode 04 - Goof (factual errors): About half way through this part 2, Rocky, who is hiding out in Jim Rockford's trailer with Jim, peers outside and asks Jim are the men in the green Chevy. The two shots we get of the green Chevy are actually a 1974 Oldsmobile Delta 88 4 door hardtop, not a Chevy.
  • Episode 02 - Goof (crew or equipment visible): When Rockford and Linda Evans leave Jim's trailer the parking we usually see outside is not there instead is what looks like the inside of a stage with lights visible.
  • Episode 22 - The message left on Jim's answering machine is: "Uncle Jim? It's Ralph. I got your letter, but I moved out here anyway. I really want those detective lessons."

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