McClain's Law
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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.”

★ 7.7/10 TMDB Premiered 1981-11-20 1 season 16 eps

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.

Last Episode Aired 1982-03-20
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James Arness
James Arness
Det. Jim McClain
Marshall Colt
Marshall Colt
Det. Harry Gates
George DiCenzo
George DiCenzo
Lt. Edward DeNisco
Carl Franklin
Carl Franklin
Det. Jerry Cross
Conchata Ferrell
Conchata Ferrell
Vangie Cruise
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