Ep 2. The Dark and Bloody Ground

James Garner stars as Jim Rockford, a private investigator with a quick wit and an even quicker left hook, in The Rockford Files season 1, episode 2: The Dark and Bloody Ground.

In this episode, Rockford is hired by a wealthy businessman named Stuart Margolin to investigate the murder of his wife's lover, whom Margolin claims to have killed in a fit of jealous rage. But as Rockford digs deeper into the case, he begins to suspect that Margolin may not be telling him the whole truth.

Meanwhile, Rockford's old friend and colleague Dennis Becker (played by Joe Santos) is hot on the trail of a gang of car thieves who have been targeting luxury vehicles in the Los Angeles area. When Becker asks for Rockford's help in tracking down the thieves, the two men find themselves embroiled in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with the criminals.

As the two investigations intertwine and the body count rises, Rockford and Becker must race against the clock to uncover the truth and bring the culprits to justice.

Featuring the sharp dialogue, thrilling action, and memorable characters that would make The Rockford Files a classic of the detective genre, The Dark and Bloody Ground is a must-see episode for fans of the series and newcomers alike. So grab a seat and settle in for an hour of high-stakes drama as Rockford and Becker take on the seedy underbelly of 1970s Los Angeles.