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•1 Seasons•16 Episodes•7.7•Ended
DramaCrime
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.
Creator
Eric Bercovici
Network
NBC
Origin
US
Cast
James Arness
Det. Jim McClain
Marshall Colt
Det. Harry Gates
George DiCenzo
Lt. Edward DeNisco
Carl Franklin
Det. Jerry Cross
Conchata Ferrell
Vangie Cruise
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