Episode
The Rockford Files: In Pursuit of Carol Thorne
Overview
Jim tails a woman just released from prison. She was involved in a robbery of a Marine Payroll. The mastermind of the crime and his henchman follow her as well. They search for the remaining robber who wound up with the loot.
Details
- Series
- The Rockford Files
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 9
- Air date
- 1974-11-08
- Runtime
- 50 min
Episode context
In Pursuit of Carol Thorne is Episode 9 in Season 1 of The Rockford Files. It aired on 1974-11-08. The runtime is 50 min.
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