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The Rockford Files S2E1 — The Aaron Ironwood School of Success
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The Rockford Files•Season 2•Episode 1

The Aaron Ironwood School of Success

7.6/10 · 427 votesSep 12, 197548 min

Ranked #21 of 22 in Season 2•−0.5 vs season avg

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Rockford's wealthy foster brother is wanted by the mob and the government.

Directed byLou Antonio
Written byStephen J. Cannell
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James Garner

James Garner

Jim Rockford

Noah Beery Jr.

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Joseph 'Rocky' Rockford

Joe Santos

Joe Santos

Dennis Becker

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Stephen J. Cannell

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Episode Summary

"The Aaron Ironwood School of Success" is episode 1 of The Rockford Files season 2. It scored 7.6/10 from 427 votes, ranking #21 of 22 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Lou Antonio and written by Stephen J. Cannell, it aired on September 12, 1975.

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