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“They used to do it his way. Now they do it by the book. But there's only one way to get the job done... McClain's Law.”

McClain's Law (1981)

First aired November 20, 19811h/ep1 season · 16 epsEnded
6.5

2 votes

DramaCrime

Overview

Ex-cop McClain, working on fishing boats after injury retirement, returns to work when his boat partner is killed. Despite opposition from homicide chief, he is reinstated, solves case, stays on despite tensions over his methods.

Created By

Eric Bercovici

Top Billed Cast

James Arness

James Arness

Det. Jim McClain

Marshall Colt

Marshall Colt

Det. Harry Gates

George DiCenzo

George DiCenzo

Lt. Edward DeNisco

Carl Franklin

Carl Franklin

Det. Jerry Cross

Markie Post

Markie Post

Conchata Ferrell

Conchata Ferrell

Vangie Cruise

Seasons

Status

Ended

Language

English

Type

Scripted

Last Air Date

March 20, 1982

Networks

NBC

Production

MGM TelevisionEric Bercovici Productions

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