TV movie pilot (1974) "Backlash of the Hunter", starring James Garner (as Jim Rockford), Joe Santos (as Dennis Becker), and Stuart Margolin (as Evelyn "Angel" Martin) all debut in their series roles. Also featured is Robert Donley as Joseph "Rocky" Rockford, a role that would be recast in the subsequent series.
Lindsay Wagner plays the role of Sara Butler.
Season 1 (1974–75) James Garner stars as Jim Rockford, and Noah Beery as his father Rocky. Joe Santos is a frequent recurring guest as Dennis Becker. Gretchen Corbett appears on a recurring basis as Beth. Stuart Margolin appears only twice as Evelyn "Angel" Martin, but his appearances will become more frequent as the series continues. Tom Atkins is seen on a recurring basis as Lt. Diehl.
Season 2 (1975–76) Garner and Beery are billed as stars. Santos, Corbett, Margolin and Atkins are frequently recurring guests.
Season 3 (1976–77) Garner, Beery and Santos are the series stars. Corbett and Margolin are frequently recurring guests.
James Luisi begins his recurring role as Lt. Chapman.
Season 4 (1977–78) Garner, Beery and Santos are the series stars. Corbett, Luisi and Margolin are frequently recurring guests, though Corbett leaves the show halfway through the season. Atkins returns for one episode.
Season 5 (1978–79) Garner, Beery and Santos star. Luisi and Margolin are frequently recurring guests.
Bo Hopkins is a recurring guest as John Cooper for this season only.
Season 6 (1979–80) Garner, Beery and Santos star. Luisi and Margolin are frequently recurring guests.
Unproduced The following four episodes were scripted and slated for production during season six. However, when Garner was forced to leave the series due to medical issues, the series was shut down and these episodes were never filmed. : · "Happy Father's Day" by Mark Griffiths : · "Some People Are Trouble" by Shel Willens : · "Never Trust a Boxx Boy" by Stephen J. Cannell : · "What Do You Want From Us?" by Juanita Bartlett ==CBS TV movies==