So Help Me God

Episode aired Nov 19, 1976
TV-PG
1h

IMDb RATING

8.9/10

401

YOUR RATING

James Garner in The Rockford Files (1974)

Crime Drama Mystery Thriller

Jim gets called before a grand jury where he promptly gets thrown into jail for contempt.Jim gets called before a grand jury where he promptly gets thrown into jail for contempt.Jim gets called before a grand jury where he promptly gets thrown into jail for contempt.

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IMDb RATING

8.9/10

401

YOUR RATING

9User reviews

See production info at IMDbPro

Trivia
The first of only two episodes where a post script was used. In this instance: "The abuse of the Federal Grand Jury system as dramatized here is currently permissible under existing laws." ("currently" referring to the production date in 1976.) Another episode which utilized a post script was The House on Willis Avenue (1978).

Goofs
When Jim Rockford is summoned into the Federal grand jury chambers at the beginning of the episode, the bailiff who calls him (played by James Garner's brother Jack) is outfitted with a uniform that says "County Sheriff" on the arm patch. A federal grand jury, however, would not be attended by county employees; security at federal courthouses is provided by the United States Marshals Service.

Quotes
Jim Rockford: This is Jim Rockford. At the tone leave your name and message, I'll get back to you.
Receptionist: [Beeep] Doctor Salter's office. This is the third time you've cancelled. Now you have to have that root canal. A sore foot has nothing to do with your mouth!

Crazy credits
Disclaimer before end credits: The abuse of the Federal Grand Jury system as dramatized here is currently permissible under existing laws.