Rodney "Rod" Harrington is a fictional character in the 1956 Grace Metalious novel Peyton Place, the 1957 film adaptation, and the 1960s television adaptation Peyton Place.

He was portrayed by Barry Coe in the film, and by Ryan O'Neal in the TV series.

In the film, Rodney is a popular guy at school who has a fling with Betty Anderson.

He next starts dating Allison for a short period, which angers Betty.

Despite the help of his powerful grandfather Martin Peyton, Rod is charged guilty.

At one point, Jill Smith enters town and claims she is having Allison's baby.

His frequent appearances wearing the jacket resulted in it becoming known as a 'Harrington'; indeed, the style is still to this day manufactured worldwide by many different companies under this name.