TV series
The Law & Harry McGraw
1987–1988, English, on CBS. Created by Peter S. Fischer.
The Law & Harry McGraw is an American mystery crime drama television series created by Peter S. Fischer and a spin-off of Murder, She Wrote. The series stars Jerry Orbach as a Harry McGraw, a loudmouthed, uncouth, old school private detective who continually finds himself solving mysteries on behalf of the prim and proper attorney Ellie Maginnis who has an office across the hall.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 16
- Episode length
- 46 min
- Status
- Ended in 1988
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Latest episode
S1 E11: Old Heroes Die Hard
Aired 8 December 1988
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Peter S. FischerCreator
- Jerry OrbachHarry McGraw · 16 ep
- Barbara BabcockEllie Maginnis · 16 ep
- Juliana DonaldE.J. Brunson · 16 ep
- Shea FarrellSteve Lacey · 16 ep
- Peter HaskellTyler Chase · 16 ep
- Earl BoenHoward Sternhagen · 16 ep
- Marty DavisCookie · 16 ep
- Lomax StudyButler · 1 ep
- Marco LópezLt. Alameda · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 27 September 1987
- Last aired
- 8 December 1988
- Network
- CBS
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
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The Law & Harry McGraw: quick answers
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How many seasons of The Law & Harry McGraw are there?
The Law & Harry McGraw has 1 season and 16 episodes, about 46 minutes each.
Is The Law & Harry McGraw finished?
Yes. The Law & Harry McGraw ended in 1988, so you can watch the whole story.
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What shows are like The Law & Harry McGraw?
If you liked The Law & Harry McGraw, try 77 Sunset Strip, Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators, A Nero Wolfe Mystery.
Who created The Law & Harry McGraw?
The Law & Harry McGraw was created by Peter S. Fischer and stars Jerry Orbach, Barbara Babcock, Juliana Donald.