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The Rockford Files S4E8 — Irving the Explainer
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The Rockford Files•Season 4•Episode 8

Irving the Explainer

7.5/10 · 383 votesNov 18, 197748 min

Ranked #20 of 22 in Season 4•−0.5 vs season avg

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Rockford gives himself a headache trying to solve the connection between a 30 year old murder, a valuable missing painting and Nazi Germany.

Directed byJames Coburn
Written byDavid Chase
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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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David Chase

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Episode Summary

"Irving the Explainer" is episode 8 of The Rockford Files season 4. It scored 7.5/10 from 383 votes, ranking #20 of 22 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by James Coburn and written by David Chase, it aired on November 18, 1977.

Next: E9 · The Mayor's Committee from Deer Lick FallsBest of Season 4