McClain's Law (1981)

11/20/1981 (US) • 1h

Drama, Crime

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.

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.

Top Billed Cast

James Arness

Det. Jim McClain

16 Episodes

George DiCenzo

16 Episodes

Carl Franklin

16 Episodes

Markie Post

16 Episodes

Conchata Ferrell

16 Episodes


Last Season

Season 1

1981 | 16 Episodes

Season 1 of McClain's Law premiered on November 20, 1981.

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Status

Ended

Network

network

Type

Scripted

Original Language

English

Keywords

police detective

elderly

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