The Rockford Files

Is it possible to obtain more episodes or seasons of The Rockford Files? I understand that there are licensing and syndication restrictions, but it would be "super" to be able to see the remaining Seasons 4 thru 6. I know Hulu has had the first 3 seasons for quite some time and it's been great watching them. But, I also know there are alot of James Garner fans who would truly love and appreciate seeing more episodes. Anyway, thanks Hulu for bringing back a great television series with sensible plots, down to earth acting, and as always, a morality to the finale of each episode. Too bad there aren't more shows today like The Rockford Files as it certainly was an era of television viewing that the newer generation will never fully understand compared to what they are watching now.

Been watching this show most of my life in one form or another-mostly in reruns and i never tire of it. Canell, Huggins et al and of course Garner really meshed well here. I always appreciated the fact that Rockford didn't need to resort to the formulaic flash of overt violence and "pretty people" casting of todays shows (read as CSI and any other Bruckheimer garbage where the characters are one dimensional and never flawed nor outflanked). What made this show (and for that matter Magnum P.I. as well) work so credibly was that Garner (and Selleck) didn't have to carry a gun, (although they probably should have more often), they were occasionally outmanuevered and every once in a while just plain wrong. But that is what was endearing to viewers. No need for glitzed-up forensics set to rock tunes with simplistic and immediate (unbelievable) results nor are the characters always just and holy like today (with the exception of The Shield and Breaking Bad, both excellent), No, what Rockford personified was imperfect, fighting overwhelming odds, dodging creditors, banging heads with disjointed and often corrupt police agencies and always outnumbered. A lone wolf who has seen the inside of bad intent (he was framed of course) but nevertheless has a good heart , believes in something (himself!) and with the help of a few slightly imperfect friends is just trying to stay ahead of the curve while making a buck. That's reality and it can't always be neatly packaged. Todays writers of cop shows should take notice that the success of Columbo (RIP Peter Falk), Magnum and Rockford arose from the characters themselves not formula flair and churn em out plot writing.

love the show james is the man need more epsodes please

I love these shows. There's nothing really flashy about them--just good dialogue, plots, music and acting. Lots of great chase scenes too. Jim Garner is the man.