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McClain's Law

McClain's Law

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.

1981•1h 0m•6.5/10
DramaCrime

Ratings

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6.5/10(2)

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.

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Production

MGM Television, Eric Bercovici Productions

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

November 20, 1981

Last Aired

March 20, 1982

Networks

NBC

Created By

Eric Bercovici

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
pilot (1)
E1
pilot (1)
Air date: 1981-11-20
A retiring detective decides to remain with the force after the murder of his partner. (Part 1 of 2)
pilot (2)
E2
pilot (2)
Air date: 1981-11-20
Requiem for a Narc
E3
Requiem for a Narc
Air date: 1981-11-27
A Time of Peril
E4
A Time of Peril
Air date: 1981-12-04
McClain is accused of using excessive force during the arrest of a murder suspect.
Let the Victims Beware
E5
Let the Victims Beware
Air date: 1981-12-11
Portrait of a Playmate
E6
Portrait of a Playmate
Air date: 1981-12-18
To Save the Queen
E7
To Save the Queen
Air date: 1982-01-08
The detectives try to stop a murder from happening during a town festival.
A Matter of Honor
E8
A Matter of Honor
Air date: 1982-01-15
The daughter of a friend of McClain is implicated in a crime.
The Sign of the Beast (1)
E9
The Sign of the Beast (1)
Air date: 1982-01-22
A crime committed in a decent part of town appears to be drug related. (Part 1 of 2)
The Sign of the Beast (2)
E10
The Sign of the Beast (2)
Air date: 1982-01-29
What Patric Doesn't Know
E11
What Patric Doesn't Know
Air date: 1982-02-05
Citizens scare two thugs by pretending to take the law into their own hands.
Green Light
E12
Green Light
Air date: 1982-02-12
A defendant takes the courtroom hostage during his trial.
Use of Deadly Force
E13
Use of Deadly Force
Air date: 1982-02-19
McClain is asked to investigate a nearby police force after accusations that the officers are beating suspects.
Takeover
E14
Takeover
Air date: 1982-03-06
The detectives try to track down a bank robber.
From the Mouths of Babes
E15
From the Mouths of Babes
Air date: 1982-03-13
A young boy is a witness to a supermarket robbery.
The Last Hero
E16
The Last Hero
Air date: 1982-03-20
A Vietnam vet causes problems at a local hospital.

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

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