
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 and Richie Brockelman (Dennis Dugan) trick a crooked businessman; guests Harold Gould, Kim Hunter.

Assuming the identity of a wealthy oil magnate, Rockford calls on a former race-car driver to assist in his plan to trap unscrupulous businessmen.

When Rockford is hospitalized following an accident, he stumbles onto what appears to be a highly profitable organ transplant ring.

A court-appointed receiver (Mariette Hartley) tries to collect $35,000 from Rockford; guest Leif Erickson.