The Rockford Files: Season 2
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of The Rockford Files Season 1.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
The Aaron Ironwood School of Success
Sep 12, 1975 · 48 min
Rockford's wealthy foster brother is wanted by the mob and the government.
The Farnsworth Stratagem
Sep 19, 1975 · 44 min
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.
Gearjammers (1)
Sep 26, 1975 · 45 min
Becker and Rockford investigate a hijacking scheme as killers pursue crime-witness Rocky.
Gearjammers (2)
Oct 3, 1975 · 45 min
Killers pursue Rocky, as Becker and Rockford investigate a hijacking operation.
The Deep Blue Sleep
Oct 10, 1975 · 45 min
The trail of a missing model leads to murder and an underworld operation within a high-fashion studio.
The Great Blue Lake Land and Development Company
Oct 17, 1975 · 47 min
When a client's bail money disappears in a desert town, Rockford uncovers a major land swindle.
The Real Easy Red Dog
Oct 31, 1975 · 45 min
A private investigator uses Rockford to divert police attention from her insurance case.
Resurrection in Black & White
Nov 7, 1975 · 48 min
A magazine writer seeks evidence to free a man she thinks was wrongly convicted of murder.
Chicken Little Is a Little Chicken
Nov 14, 1975 · 48 min
A good deed for Angel makes Rockford the target of a mobster.
2 Into 5.56 Won't Go
Nov 21, 1975 · 48 min
While investigating the "traffic" death of his old Army commander, Rockford uncovers an arms-smuggling ring.
Pastoria Prime Pick
Nov 28, 1975 · 48 min
A farming hub has more business than it can handle, including giving Rockford the business. The PI's car breaks down near the boomtown, after a source Rockford contacts in a divorc
The Reincarnation of Angie
Dec 5, 1975 · 45 min
Hoods snatch a stockbroker, and his sister hires Rockford for $23.64, because Jim's in the yellow pages and her big brother instructed her not to dial the cops. Jim's protective of
The Girl in the Bay City Boys Club
Dec 19, 1975 · 47 min
Jim goes undercover to expose an illegal gambling club and gets help from a young D.A.
The Hammer of C Block
Jan 9, 1976 · 48 min
A friend (Isaac Hayes) from Jim's time in prison after getting out, needs help clearing himself from the crime he was put into prison for.
The No-Cut Contract
Jan 16, 1976 · 45 min
A minor league football player drags Jim into his troubles.
A Portrait of Elizabeth
Jan 23, 1976 · 48 min
A client of Beth's hires Jim misleadingly to check on his company.
Joey Blue Eyes
Jan 29, 1976 · 48 min
Jim helps one of Beth's clients, who is being swindled out of his business.
In Hazard
Feb 5, 1976 · 47 min
Beth has trouble and is nearly killed by a client with tax trouble.
The Italian Bird Fiasco
Feb 12, 1976 · 49 min
Jim gets hired by a diamond smuggler posing as an art dealer causing trouble for Jim with LAPD and other smugglers.
Where's Houston?
Feb 20, 1976 · 48 min
Rocky's friend is killed thinking his Granddaughter was kidnapped leading Jim with the help of Rocky to untangle a crooked real estate deal.
Foul on the First Play
Mar 12, 1976 · 42 min
Another detective tries to use Rockford to help a client obtain a basketball franchise.
A Bad Deal in the Valley
Mar 19, 1976 · 42 min
A real-estate agent has old flame Rockford deliver counterfeit money.