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The Rockford Files S4E14 — The Attractive Nuisance
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The Rockford Files•Season 4•Episode 14

The Attractive Nuisance

7.9/10 · 325 votesJan 6, 197848 min

Ranked #12 of 22 in Season 4•−0.1 vs season avg

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An unexplained break-in at Rocky's new diner has connections with the FBI fifty years ago.

Directed byDana Elcar
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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Dana Elcar

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Episode Summary

"The Attractive Nuisance" is episode 14 of The Rockford Files season 4. It scored 7.9/10 from 325 votes, ranking #12 of 22 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Dana Elcar and written by Stephen J. Cannell, it aired on January 6, 1978.

Next: E15 · The Gang at Don's Drive-InBest of Season 4