Kathryn Herrold returns as psychologist Dr. Megan Dougherty. She's also moved out of her old apartment that we saw in "Black Mirror" the year before and into a swanky beach house.
Jim and Megan have continued dating since then while "giving each other space" to see other people. Rockford discovers to his disappointment and heartache he's given her too much space and Megan has agreed to marry an old architect friend from school days. Garner does a wonderful job playing the heartache he feels when Herrold tells him she's marrying another man. He's a tough guy, but he's hurting. Not really since Beth Davenport has he had a more satisfying relationship on camera. Herrold also holds her end up well in these emotional scenes, conflicted between her love for Jeffrey the architect and Jim Rockford the sometimes boyfriend. In fact, the chemistry between the two of them led to one more reunion in the Rockford Files TV movie "Punishment & Crime" done in the late '90's.
This is one of the last really good episodes of the series. Perhaps to help Garner with the feeling of being alone and isolated, none of the series regulars--Dennis, Angel, Chapman-- appear in this episode. Even Rocky only appears briefly in Megan's wedding scene.
Another nice touch: while Jim is sitting in the motel room next to Megan, he's in bed smoking and watching Alan Ladd and Veronica Lake in "This Gun for Hire".
Jim and Megan have continued dating since then while "giving each other space" to see other people. Rockford discovers to his disappointment and heartache he's given her too much space and Megan has agreed to marry an old architect friend from school days. Garner does a wonderful job playing the heartache he feels when Herrold tells him she's marrying another man. He's a tough guy, but he's hurting. Not really since Beth Davenport has he had a more satisfying relationship on camera. Herrold also holds her end up well in these emotional scenes, conflicted between her love for Jeffrey the architect and Jim Rockford the sometimes boyfriend. In fact, the chemistry between the two of them led to one more reunion in the Rockford Files TV movie "Punishment & Crime" done in the late '90's.
This is one of the last really good episodes of the series. Perhaps to help Garner with the feeling of being alone and isolated, none of the series regulars--Dennis, Angel, Chapman-- appear in this episode. Even Rocky only appears briefly in Megan's wedding scene.
Another nice touch: while Jim is sitting in the motel room next to Megan, he's in bed smoking and watching Alan Ladd and Veronica Lake in "This Gun for Hire".