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The Rockford Files S1E17 — Claire
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The Rockford Files•Season 1•Episode 17

Claire

7.5/10 · 424 votesJan 31, 197549 min

Ranked #22 of 22 in Season 1•−0.4 vs season avg

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Jim's old girlfriend, Claire Prescott, phones, and asks him to help give her protection from 2 hoods chasing her. He soon discovers there's a missing undercover cop, which puts him up against an arrogant Cpt. Highland, as well.

Directed byWilliam Wiard
Written byStephen J. Cannell, Edward J. Lakso
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James Garner

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Jim Rockford

Noah Beery Jr.

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Joseph 'Rocky' Rockford

Joe Santos

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Dennis Becker

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William Wiard

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Episode Summary

"Claire" is episode 17 of The Rockford Files season 1. It scored 7.5/10 from 424 votes, ranking #22 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by William Wiard and written by Stephen J. Cannell, Edward J. Lakso, it aired on January 31, 1975.

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