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.
Created By
Eric Bercovici
Network
NBC
Episodes
16
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Overview
McClain's Law has 1 season with 16 episodes spanning 1981-1982.
James Arness →
Year context
McClain's Law first aired 45 years ago in 1981.
SEASONS (1 season, 16 episodes)
SEASON 1
SERIES INFO
1
Seasons
16
Episodes
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
Eric Bercovici
NETWORKS (1)
NBC
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is McClain's Law 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.
How many seasons does McClain's Law have?
McClain's Law has 1 season with 16 episodes total.
Who created McClain's Law?
McClain's Law was created by Eric Bercovici.
Who stars in McClain's Law?
The cast of McClain's Law includes James Arness, George DiCenzo, Carl Franklin, Markie Post, Conchata Ferrell.
What is the rating of McClain's Law?
McClain's Law has a rating of 6.5 out of 10 based on 2 votes on TMDB.
Is McClain's Law still running?
McClain's Law has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (2)
Drama
Crime
