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The Rockford Files S3E13 — Sticks and Stones May Break Your Bones, But Waterbury Will Bury You
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The Rockford Files•Season 3•Episode 13

Sticks and Stones May Break Your Bones, But Waterbury Will Bury You

8.5/10 · 376 votesJan 14, 197743 min

Ranked #3 of 22 in Season 3•+0.4 vs season avg

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When several of Jim's fellow P.I.'s lose their licenses under circumstances that are suspiciously similar, he begins to suspect that someone is targeting independent investigators and systematically putting them out of business.

Directed byJerry London
Written byDavid Chase
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James Garner

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Jim Rockford

Noah Beery Jr.

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Joseph 'Rocky' Rockford

Joe Santos

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Dennis Becker

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Episode Summary

"Sticks and Stones May Break Your Bones, But Waterbury Will Bury You" is episode 13 of The Rockford Files season 3. It scored 8.5/10 from 376 votes, ranking #3 of 22 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Jerry London and written by David Chase, it aired on January 14, 1977.

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