
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.

Rockford hopes a woman ex-convict will lead him to $1 million in stolen money; guest Laffit Pincay Jr.

Rockford finds a wealthy businessman's girlfriend (Lee Purcell) but is asked only to watch her; guest Linda Kelsey.

Rockford must solve the mystery of a boutique owner's drug-overdose death; guests Lindsay Wagner, Greg Mullavey.

Rockford uncovers blackmail when he tries to clear a drunken driver accused of killing a legal secretary.