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The Rockford Files S5E15 — Guilt
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The Rockford Files•Season 5•Episode 15

Guilt

7.8/10 · 278 votesJan 19, 197948 min

Ranked #9 of 19 in Season 5•−0.1 vs season avg

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Jim finds his guilty conscience being manipulated by a former fiancee, who asks him to find out who is threatening her life.

Directed byWilliam Wiard
Written byJuanita Bartlett
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Episode Summary

"Guilt" is episode 15 of The Rockford Files season 5. It scored 7.8/10 from 278 votes, ranking #9 of 19 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by William Wiard and written by Juanita Bartlett, it aired on January 19, 1979.

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