Jim Rockford is an ex-con and private detective. He was falsely convicted of a crime he didn't commit, but that doesn't stop him from using his ex-con buddies to help him solve crimes. Nothing comes easy for Rockford, but he works hard and usually gets shot at or beat up at least once per episode.

Jim Rockford is an ex-con and private detective. He was falsely convicted of a crime he didn't commit, but that doesn't stop him from using his ex-con buddies to help him solve crimes. Nothing comes easy for Rockford, but he works hard and usually gets shot at or beat up at least once per episode.

When Rockford is hired to check on a philandering husband, he finds the man dead under mysterious circumstances.

A wealthy Texan's wife (Susan Strasberg) hires Rockford (James Garner) to deal with a blackmail problem.

Murderers stalk Rockford after Beth gets him to investigate the death of a screenwriter; guest Nancy Malone.

An heir (James Woods), suspected of murdering his parents, hires Rockford to find the killer; guest Abe Vigoda.

Rockford is the hunted as he learns whether a man's death was murder or suicide; guests Lindsay Wagner, Bill Mumy.

A woman (Lindsay Wagner) hires Rockford to discover if her father's death was homicide or suicide; guest Bill Mumy.

A scared prostitute (Rita Moreno) asks Rockford to investigate threats against her. Directed by Richard Crenna.

Rockford jeopardizes his friendship with Becker when he takes it upon himself to investigate the slaying of Deputy Chief Towne's unfaithful wife.

In Las Vegas to deliver an insurance check, Rockford uncovers underworld exploitation of a singer.

Rockford uncovers an insurance scam when a race-driver's mother hires him to look into her son's traffic death.

The mother (Edith Atwater) of a rookie policeman killed in an auto mishap refuses to believe his death was accidental.

Rockford's former cellmate (Tony Musante) is accused of murdering his wealthy wife; guest Diana Muldaur.

Police and the mob seek a model (Pamela Hensley) connected with murder, until a dentist identifies her corpse.

Rockford is caught between police and gangsters when he helps a former fiancee (Linda Evans); guest Jackie Cooper.

A former convict hires Rockford to find his girlfriend (Mary Frann), but actually he wants pearls she possesses.

Rockford's search for a vanished girlfriend leads him to a crime figure, a singer (Lara Parker) and a fugitive syndicate chief.

A team of private investigators (Isaac Hayes, Louis Gossett Jr.) competes with Rockford to find a missing heir.

Becker is suspended under suspicion of stealing heroin from the police property room. With Jack Carter.

The Rockfords' friend (Strother Martin) escapes from a retirement home to protect his property from developers.

Self-made millionaire Jonathan and freelance writer Jennifer are the Harts - a globetrotting married couple with a talent for finding mysteries wherever they go. And even when they're uncovering thefts, espionage and assorted skullduggery, they still find time for romance.

Who loves ya, baby? That would be Theo Kojak, the bald, lollipop-sucking New York detective who isn't afraid to bend the rules to bust the bad guys. Cynical but upbeat, Kojak not only has a talent for detecting, he also is blessed with perfect parking karma - he is always able to find a parking space right at the crime scene, even in Manhattan. Now that's power.

"Columbo" isn't the typical detective whodunit TV show. On most detective shows, viewers don't know who committed the crime until the detective pieces the clues together and figures it out. On this show, however, viewers see the crime unfold at the beginning of most episodes, including who the perpetrator is. The mystery and fun for viewers is trying to spot the clues that will lead Lt. Columbo (Peter Falk) to discover the culprit and watching the tricks he uses to get a confession. Episodes of "Columbo" were movie-length and ran sporadically on multiple networks during its run.

Two LAPD officers patrol the streets of Los Angeles.

This series makes the most of its Hawaiian setting by sending private eye Thomas Magnum all over Oahu righting wrongs -- at least when he isn't dealing with security at the posh estate (dubbed Robin's Nest) of absentee owner, and celebrated-but-unseen author, Robin Masters and clashing with stuffy British butler Higgins. T.C. and Rick, buddies from Magnum's days in the military, help him out with cases. Magnum is provided nearly unlimited use of many of Masters' luxury items, including a Ferrari.

The show that ushered in the phrase "jiggle TV" features three beautiful police academy-trained private detectives whose cases always seem to require that they don bikinis, evening gowns or other sexy clothing. The unseen Charlie relays instructions via speakerphone.

Streetwise Detective David Starsky partners up with a more intellectual partner, Kenneth 'Hutch' Hutchinson, to protect citizens and patrol the streets of Bay City. They get their inside information from flamboyant bad-boy Huggy Bear and spar with their no-nonsense boss, Capt. Harold Dobey.