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The Rockford Files S4E15 — The Gang at Don's Drive-In
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The Rockford Files•Season 4•Episode 15

The Gang at Don's Drive-In

7.2/10 · 299 votesJan 13, 197848 min

Ranked #22 of 22 in Season 4•−0.8 vs season avg

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An author suffering from writers block tells Jim he thinks he has the next best seller in an old murder case from 1961.

Directed byHarry Falk
Written byJames Crocker
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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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Harry Falk

Harry Falk

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James Crocker

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Episode Summary

"The Gang at Don's Drive-In" is episode 15 of The Rockford Files season 4. It scored 7.2/10 from 299 votes, ranking #22 of 22 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Harry Falk and written by James Crocker, it aired on January 13, 1978.

Next: E16 · The Paper PalaceBest of Season 4