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The Rockford Files

The Rockford Files

Description: Jim Rockford is an ex-con and private detective. He was falsely convicted of a crime he didn't commit, but that doesn't stop him from using his ex-con buddies to help him solve crimes. Nothing comes easy for Rockford, but he works hard and usually gets shot at or beat up at least once per episode.
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Year Released: 1974
Number of seasons: 6
Number of episodes: 119
First episode air date: March 27, 1974
Theme Song: The Rockford Files
Network: NBC
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