The Rockford Files (1974)

S1E2 The Dark and Bloody Ground

Title: The Dark and Bloody Ground Plot: Reluctantly, Jim takes on a case for Beth Davenport, tasked with proving Ann Calhoun's innocence in the murder of her husband, Kevin. His quest leads him to the small town of Parker, Arizona, where the Calhouns have ties. As he uncovers secrets that someone is desperate to keep hidden, Jim faces a near-fatal encounter while attempting to return to Los Angeles. Meanwhile, socialites Clyde Russell and Elizabeth Gorman, who hosted a party attended by the Calhouns, come under scrutiny. Jim's probing raises alarms, prompting yet another attempt on his life.