TV series
McClain's Law
1981–1982, English, on NBC. Created by Eric Bercovici.
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.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 16
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 1982
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Latest episode
S1 E16: The Last Hero
Aired 20 March 1982
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Eric BercoviciCreator
- James ArnessDet. Jim McClain · 16 ep
- Marshall ColtDet. Harry Gates · 16 ep
- George DiCenzoLt. Edward DeNisco · 16 ep
- Carl FranklinDet. Jerry Cross · 16 ep
- Conchata FerrellVangie Cruise · 16 ep
- Gary GrimesDr. Scott Baylor · 1 ep
- Christine KelloggNurse (as Chrissy Kellogg) · 1 ep
- Tara St. AndrewJenny Wilson · 1 ep
- Tony O'DellQuinn · 1 ep
- Marguerite DeLainStephanie Mars · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 20 November 1981
- Last aired
- 20 March 1982
- Network
- NBC
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
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McClain's Law: quick answers
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How many seasons of McClain's Law are there?
McClain's Law has 1 season and 16 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is McClain's Law finished?
Yes. McClain's Law ended in 1982, so you can watch the whole story.
Is McClain's Law suitable for kids?
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What shows are like McClain's Law?
If you liked McClain's Law, try T. J. Hooker, Baretta, Ironside.
Who created McClain's Law?
McClain's Law was created by Eric Bercovici and stars James Arness, Marshall Colt, George DiCenzo.