Detective Jim Rockford works to uncover facts of the death of a wealthy socialite whose two grown children are accused of murdering her. Complicating matters are Rockford's omnipresent "friend" Angel, and Rockford's ex-wife Kit, a lawyer who represents the children.

James Garner
as Jim Rockford

Joanna Cassidy
as Kit

Joe Santos
as Dennis Becker

Joseph Campanella
as Mickey Ryder

Stuart Margolin
as Angel Martin