One of my favorites- Garner was a perfect fit for Rockford and I honestly couldn't imagine anyone exemplifying the same charisma. The twist in this episode is well written. With the recent passing of Peter Falk (Colombo), who perfected another character type, it saddens me to say that there is now no living peer to the Rockford persona. Todays shows don't even come close with the exception perhaps of Breaking Bad which will be a classic in its own right. Garners on the spot dialect and and mannerism shifts are always fluid and humorous, from southern oil-man to eastern financier. Look for another appearance from Gerald McRaney (Simon and Simon) and of course Linda Evans- always easy on the eyes- had a childhood crush on her from Big Valley.
Its no coincidence that shows like this one and Magnum, Simon and Simon, NCIS and even Sopranos resonated so well with me and others- so much of the writing/directing is done by many of the same people.
Mike Buckler

This really shows how resourcefulness Jim can be when he has too be and I like how Rocky and Angel come into the picture and how he helps out his best friend Becker or what I think is his best friend besides Angel.

I love it when Rockford pulls a scam...this storyline is also similar to a Maverick episode!

If Linda Evans character in this episode was working with 'Lloyd' as the 'Roper' in the scam that got Becker into the syndicate, why doesn't Lloyd recognize her when he returns during the Farnsworth scam?
I enjoyed the banjoed version of the theme song during the derrick setup,(20:44 - 22:27 and again at 26:09 - 28:08) And if you listen carefully it does include the harmonica solo from the first season(21:56 - 22:07)

Good episode, but Liinda Evans appeared as Rockfod's ex- fiance in the episode entitled "Claire".
Here she was a scam artist...

For those, like myself, who were introduced to Linda Evans via Dynasty, this episode is a revelation. The story focuses on a counter-scam Rockford dreams up to help out poor Sgt. Becker and his wife out of some trouble. Stuart Margolin shows up to offer his own brand of help.