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The Rockford Files S2E21 — Foul on the First Play
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The Rockford Files•Season 2•Episode 21

Foul on the First Play

7.8/10 · 346 votesMar 12, 197642 min

Ranked #18 of 22 in Season 2•−0.3 vs season avg

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Another detective tries to use Rockford to help a client obtain a basketball franchise.

Directed byLou Antonio
Written byStephen J. Cannell
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James Garner

James Garner

Jim Rockford

Noah Beery Jr.

Noah Beery Jr.

Joseph 'Rocky' Rockford

Joe Santos

Joe Santos

Dennis Becker

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Stephen J. Cannell

Stephen J. Cannell

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Lou Antonio

Lou Antonio

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Chas. Floyd Johnson

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Dorothy J. Bailey

Story

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Episode Summary

"Foul on the First Play" is episode 21 of The Rockford Files season 2. It scored 7.8/10 from 346 votes, ranking #18 of 22 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Lou Antonio and written by Stephen J. Cannell, it aired on March 12, 1976.

Next: E22 · A Bad Deal in the ValleyBest of Season 2