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.

McClain's Law

★ 7.7(3 votes)Nov 20, 19811 Season16 Episodes

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.

Created By

Eric Bercovici

Status

Ended

Network

NBC

Top Cast

James Arness

Det. Jim McClain

Marshall Colt

Det. Harry Gates

George DiCenzo

Lt. Edward DeNisco

Carl Franklin

Det. Jerry Cross

Conchata Ferrell

Vangie Cruise

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