McClain's Law (1981)
Synopsis
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.
First Air Date: 1981-11-20
Last Air Date: 1982-03-20
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 16
Created By: Eric Bercovici
Networks: NBC
Top Cast
- James Arness as Det. Jim McClain
- Marshall Colt as Det. Harry Gates
- George DiCenzo as Lt. Edward DeNisco
- Carl Franklin as Det. Jerry Cross
- Markie Post as N/A
- Conchata Ferrell as Vangie Cruise
- Gary Grimes as Dr. Scott Baylor
- Christine Kellogg as Nurse (as Chrissy Kellogg)
- Tara St. Andrew as Jenny Wilson
- Tony O'Dell as Quinn
Seasons
Season 1 (1981)
No overview available for this season.
Episodes:
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Ep. 1: pilot (1)
A retiring detective decides to remain with the force after the murder of his partner. (Part 1 of 2)
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Ep. 2: pilot (2)
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Ep. 3: Requiem for a Narc
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Ep. 4: A Time of Peril
McClain is accused of using excessive force during the arrest of a murder suspect.
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Ep. 5: Let the Victims Beware
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Ep. 6: Portrait of a Playmate
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Ep. 7: To Save the Queen
The detectives try to stop a murder from happening during a town festival.
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Ep. 8: A Matter of Honor
The daughter of a friend of McClain is implicated in a crime.
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Ep. 9: The Sign of the Beast (1)
A crime committed in a decent part of town appears to be drug related. (Part 1 of 2)
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Ep. 10: The Sign of the Beast (2)
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Ep. 11: What Patric Doesn't Know
Citizens scare two thugs by pretending to take the law into their own hands.
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Ep. 12: Green Light
A defendant takes the courtroom hostage during his trial.
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Ep. 13: Use of Deadly Force
McClain is asked to investigate a nearby police force after accusations that the officers are beating suspects.
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Ep. 14: Takeover
The detectives try to track down a bank robber.
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Ep. 15: From the Mouths of Babes
A young boy is a witness to a supermarket robbery.
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Ep. 16: The Last Hero
A Vietnam vet causes problems at a local hospital.
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