Det. Jim McClain is a retired cop who returns to the force after a 12-year absence. His reason, in the opener, is the dissatisfaction with the San Pedro (Cal.) department's investigation of his friend's murder.
McClain tries to nail a dope dealer who beat a murder rap. A "black widow" informant (Markie Post)helps Det. McClain catch the man who killed his friend's son.
McClain is charged with brutality after a rape suspect he collared is released for insufficient evidence.
McClain learns that robbers who wounded two persons in a shootout enjoy Federal immunity.
McClain teams with an alcoholic ex-cop to investigate the murders of two young prostitutes.
McClain and Gates are determined to protect the deputy mayor who is targeted by international terrorists.
A murder investigation reveals that the victim was loved---by many women other than his wife.
McClain investigates a dope connection in four execution-style shootings.
Gates goes undercover to nail two parolees on a murder spree.
Two escaped killers hold DeNisco and Cross hostage in the squad room.
A holdup victim, desiring more than police protection, buys a handgun.
McClain and Gates investigate charges of police brutality in a neighboring city.
A pensioner attempts a bank holdup---seconds before professionals hit the same bank.
A 10-year-old's identification of a supermarket robber proves dangerous to the boy.
A Vietnam vet rages through a hospital with a submachine gun, demanding to see a patient.