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McClain's Law

1981-11-20 · 60 min / episode · ★ 7.7

Drama · Crime

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.

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Creators
Eric Bercovici
Production companies
MGM Television, Eric Bercovici Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Ended

Top Cast

James ArnessJames ArnessDet. Jim McClain
Marshall ColtMarshall ColtDet. Harry Gates
George DiCenzoGeorge DiCenzoLt. Edward DeNisco
Carl FranklinCarl FranklinDet. Jerry Cross
Conchata FerrellConchata FerrellVangie Cruise

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