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.

★ 6.5 /10 2 votes

November 20, 1981 - March 20, 1982 1 Season 16 Episodes 60 min Ended

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.

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

1981 • 16 Episodes

Key Information

                                    Created By
                                    Eric Bercovici
                                

                                    Network
                                    NBC
                                

                                    Type
                                    Scripted
                                

                                    Rating
                                    6.5/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

                                    Country
                                    United States of America
                                

Cast & Crew

James Arness

Det. Jim McClain

George DiCenzo

Carl Franklin

Markie Post

Conchata Ferrell

Gary Grimes

Dr. Scott Baylor

Christine Kellogg

Nurse (as Chrissy Kellogg)

Tara St. Andrew

Jenny Wilson

Tony O'Dell

Quinn

Marguerite DeLain

Stephanie Mars

Photos

Frequently Asked Questions

What is McClain's Law about?

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...

How many seasons does McClain's Law have?

McClain's Law has 1 season with 16 episodes.

When did McClain's Law premiere?

McClain's Law premiered on November 20, 1981.

Is McClain's Law still running?

No, McClain's Law has ended. The final episode aired on March 20, 1982.

Where can I watch McClain's Law?

McClain's Law originally aired on NBC. Check your local streaming services for availability.

Who created McClain's Law?

McClain's Law was created by Eric Bercovici.

What is the rating of McClain's Law?

McClain's Law has a rating of 6.5/10 based on user reviews.