NBC to Preview ‘The Rockford Files’ Reboot Starring David Boreanaz
NBC is set to air a special preview of its upcoming reboot of the 1970s series, ‘The Rockford Files,’ starring David Boreanaz, on January 2nd following an NFL telecast. The drama will have its regular time slot premiere on a…

Rockford, IL, November 5, 2026 — NBC will offer a special preview of its forthcoming reboot of the classic detective series, ‘The Rockford Files.’ The new iteration of the 1970s show is set to star David Boreanaz.
Viewers can catch the premiere of the drama on January 2nd. This special preview will air immediately after the conclusion of an NFL telecast scheduled for that date.
Following its preview showing, ‘The Rockford Files’ reboot is slated to move to its regular time slot. The series will officially premiere in its weekly slot on a Thursday.
The original ‘The Rockford Files’ series, which ran from 1974 to 1980, starred James Garner as the titular private investigator Jim Rockford. The upcoming reboot is expected to introduce a new generation to the crime-solving character, with David Boreanaz taking on the lead role.
Details regarding the specific plotlines, supporting cast, and the exact Thursday time slot for the regular series premiere were not provided in the initial announcement.
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