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The Rockford Files S5E17 — The Man Who Saw the Alligators
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The Rockford Files•Season 5•Episode 17

The Man Who Saw the Alligators

7.5/10 · 315 votesFeb 10, 197949 min

Ranked #15 of 19 in Season 5•−0.4 vs season avg

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If having the IRS wanting to do an audit isn't bad enough, a gangster Jim helped put in prison is out on parole and wants a pound of his flesh in revenge.

Directed byCorey Allen
Written byDavid Chase
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James Garner

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Episode Summary

"The Man Who Saw the Alligators" is episode 17 of The Rockford Files season 5. It scored 7.5/10 from 315 votes, ranking #15 of 19 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Corey Allen and written by David Chase, it aired on February 10, 1979.

Next: E18 · The Return of the Black ShadowBest of Season 5