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McClain's Law

1981–19821 seasonEric Bercovici
IMDb 7.6

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"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.

DramaCrime
Police DetectiveElderly

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What is McClain's Law (1981) 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 despite tensions over his methods.

Who stars in McClain's Law?

McClain's Law stars James Arness (Det. Jim McClain), Marshall Colt (Det. Harry Gates), George DiCenzo (Lt. Edward DeNisco), Carl Franklin (Det. Jerry Cross), Conchata Ferrell (Vangie Cruise). The series was created by Eric Bercovici.

How many seasons does McClain's Law have?

McClain's Law has 1 seasons. There are 16 episodes in total.

Is McClain's Law worth watching?

McClain's Law holds an IMDb rating of 7.6/10. Fans of Drama, Crime are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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