Ep 17. Joey Blue Eyes

James Garner stars in The Rockford Files season 2 episode 17, entitled "Joey Blue Eyes". Garner plays private investigator Jim Rockford, who is hired by a young woman named Jenny (played by Laurie Prange) to investigate the death of her father. Jenny tells Rockford that her father was a small-time hood who was killed by a fellow gangster named Joey Blue Eyes.

Although Rockford is initially reluctant to take on the case, he eventually decides to help Jenny and starts digging into the circumstances surrounding her father's death. Along the way, he encounters a number of unsavory characters, including Joey Blue Eyes himself (played by Tony Giorgio) and a pair of hitmen who are also after Jenny.

As Rockford delves deeper into the case, he begins to question Jenny's story and suspects that she may be hiding something. He also uncovers a web of corruption and deceit that reaches all the way up to the highest levels of the criminal underworld. Despite the danger that surrounds him, Rockford is determined to get to the truth and bring the people responsible for Jenny's father's death to justice.

With its gritty realism and compelling characters, "Joey Blue Eyes" is a classic episode of The Rockford Files that showcases the series' unique blend of action, drama, and humor. James Garner's performance as the wisecracking but tough-as-nails Rockford is as charming and engaging as ever, while the supporting cast adds depth and complexity to the story. Whether you're a fan of hard-boiled detective fiction or just looking for a great hour of television, "Joey Blue Eyes" is a must-see episode that is sure to leave you wanting more.