‘Rockford Files’ Reboot Sets NBC Release Date, Launches Jim Rockford Hotline
NBC has set the premiere date for “The Rockford Files” reboot starring David Boreanaz. The new take on the classic series will air its premiere episode on Saturday, Jan. 2 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT immediately following the night’s NFL telecast. It will then be available to stream the next day on Peacock. The
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‘Rockford Files’ Reboot Sets NBC Release Date, Launches Jim Rockford Hotline
NBC has set the premiere date for “The Rockford Files” reboot starring David Boreanaz. The new take on the classic series will air its premiere episode on Saturday, Jan. 2 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT immediately following the night’s NFL telecast. It will then be available to stream the next day on Peacock. The
‘The Rockford Files’ Starring David Boreanaz Gets Premiere Date, Post-NFL Launch On NBC
The Rockford Files, NBC’s upcoming reboot of the 1970s series, is getting a special preview on Jan. 2 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT, immediately following the network’s NFL telecast. The drama starring David Boreanaz will have its time slot premiere on Thursday, Jan. 7, at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Deadline revealed in May that The
NBC’s ‘Rockford Files’ Remake Sets Premiere Date — and Jim Rockford Wants You to Call Him
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3 outlets from United States are covering this story: Variety, Deadline and The Hollywood Reporter. Variety published it first, on November 5, 2026; the last outlet to join was The Hollywood Reporter, less than an hour later.
Key names in the coverage: NBC, Rockford Files, David Boreanaz, Jan and NFL.
