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.
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.
Seasons
1. pilot (1)
Air Date: 1981-11-20
A retiring detective decides to remain with the force after the murder of his partner. (Part 1 of 2)
2. pilot (2)
Air Date: 1981-11-20
3. Requiem for a Narc
Air Date: 1981-11-27
4. A Time of Peril
Air Date: 1981-12-04
McClain is accused of using excessive force during the arrest of a murder suspect.
5. Let the Victims Beware
Air Date: 1981-12-11
6. Portrait of a Playmate
Air Date: 1981-12-18
7. To Save the Queen
Air Date: 1982-01-08
The detectives try to stop a murder from happening during a town festival.
8. A Matter of Honor
Air Date: 1982-01-15
The daughter of a friend of McClain is implicated in a crime.
9. The Sign of the Beast (1)
Air Date: 1982-01-22
A crime committed in a decent part of town appears to be drug related. (Part 1 of 2)
10. The Sign of the Beast (2)
Air Date: 1982-01-29
11. What Patric Doesn't Know
Air Date: 1982-02-05
Citizens scare two thugs by pretending to take the law into their own hands.
12. Green Light
Air Date: 1982-02-12
A defendant takes the courtroom hostage during his trial.
13. Use of Deadly Force
Air Date: 1982-02-19
McClain is asked to investigate a nearby police force after accusations that the officers are beating suspects.
14. Takeover
Air Date: 1982-03-06
The detectives try to track down a bank robber.
15. From the Mouths of Babes
Air Date: 1982-03-13
A young boy is a witness to a supermarket robbery.
16. The Last Hero
Air Date: 1982-03-20
A Vietnam vet causes problems at a local hospital.
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Rating
6.5/10
Release Date
1981-11-20
Episodes
16 (1 seasons)
Status
Ended
Cast
Production Companies
MGM Television
Eric Bercovici Productions