
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.

While investigating the "traffic" death of his old Army commander, Rockford uncovers an arms-smuggling ring.

When Rockford is towed into a small town, he discovers that the town officials are collaborating in a crime operation.

A bookkeeper wants Rockford to find her brother, a stockbroker she thinks the mob nabbed; guest David Huddleston.

Rockford infiltrates a club his client believes is linked to gambling; guests Blair Brown, Paul Stevens.