McMillan & Wife 1971
What is McMillan & Wife?
McMillan and Wife is a lighthearted American police procedural that aired on NBC from September 17, 1971, to April 24, 1977. The series starred Rock Hudson as San Francisco Police Commissioner Stewart McMillan and Susan Saint James as his wife, who assisted him as an amateur detective.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1971
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 39
- Runtime
- 90 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 29, 1971
- Last aired
- Apr 24, 1977
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- NBC
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, Mystery
- Updated
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McMillan and Wife is a lighthearted American police procedural that aired on NBC from September 17, 1971, to April 24, 1977. The series starred Rock Hudson as San Francisco Police Commissioner Stewart McMillan and Susan Saint James as his wife, who assisted him as an amateur detective. Created by Leonard Stern, the program featured additional cast members including John Schuck and Nancy Walker. The show was the first element created specifically for the NBC Mystery Movie wheel series, appearing in 90-minute episodes in rotation with Columbo and McCloud. While the series initially aired on Wednesday nights, the program moved to a Sunday schedule during its second season, where it remained for the duration of its run. From 1976 to 1977, the show was known simply as McMillan. The premise focused on the couple as they navigated their marriage while working to solve various crimes within the city. The production was associated with Universal Television throughout its broadcast history on the NBC network.
Should you watch it?
“A police commissioner and his wife solve crimes in this lighthearted American procedural series.”
- engaging lead performances
- classic television format
- long episode runtimes
Watch it if you enjoy classic mystery series from the NBC Mystery Movie rotation.
The series maintains a lighthearted tone throughout its police procedural format.
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Season 1 · 7 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Murder by the Barrel Mytharc Sep 29, 1971
- E2 The Easy Sunday Murder Case Core Oct 20, 1971
- E3 Husbands, Wives, and Killers Core Nov 10, 1971
- E4 Death Is a Seven Point Favorite Core Dec 8, 1971
- E5 The Face of Murder Core Jan 5, 1972
- E6 'Til Death Do Us Part Mytharc Feb 16, 1972
- E7 An Elementary Case of Murder Mytharc Mar 1, 1972
Season 2 · 7 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Night of the Wizard Mytharc Sep 24, 1972
- E2 Blues for Sally M Core Oct 22, 1972
- E3 Cop of the Year Core Nov 19, 1972
- E4 Terror Times Two Core Dec 13, 1972
- E5 No Hearts, No Flowers Core Jan 14, 1973
- E6 The Fine Art of Staying Alive Mytharc Mar 11, 1973
- E7 Two Dollars on Trouble to Win Mytharc Apr 1, 1973
Season 3 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Death of a Monster...Birth of a Legend Mytharc Sep 30, 1973
- E2 The Devil, You Say Core Oct 21, 1973
- E3 Free Fall to Terror Mytharc Nov 11, 1973
- E4 The Man Without a Face Mytharc Jan 6, 1974
- E5 Reunion in Terror Mytharc Jan 27, 1974
- E6 Cross & Double Cross Mytharc Feb 17, 1974
Season 4 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 Downshift to Danger Mytharc Sep 29, 1974
- E2 The Game of Survival Core Oct 20, 1974
- E3 Buried Alive Mytharc Nov 10, 1974
- E4 Guilt by Association Mytharc Dec 8, 1974
- E5 Night Train to L.A. Mytharc Jan 19, 1975
- E6 Love, Honor and Swindle Mytharc Feb 16, 1975
Season 5 · 7 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →- E1 Deadly Inheritance Mytharc Sep 28, 1975
- E2 Requiem for a Bride Mytharc Oct 26, 1975
- E3 Aftershock Mytharc Nov 9, 1975
- E4 Secrets for Sale Core Dec 7, 1975
- E5 The Deadly Cure Core Jan 18, 1976
- E6 Greed Mytharc Feb 15, 1976
- E7 Point of Law Mytharc Mar 7, 1976
Season 6 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 6 guide & lore primer →- E1 All Bets Off Mytharc Dec 5, 1976
- E2 Dark Sunrise Core Jan 2, 1977
- E3 Philip's Game Core Jan 23, 1977
- E4 Coffee, Tea, or Cyanide? Core Jan 30, 1977
- E5 Affair of the Heart Mytharc Mar 20, 1977
- E6 Have You Heard About Vanessa? Mytharc Apr 24, 1977
Frequently asked questions
Who stars in the series?
The series stars Rock Hudson and Susan Saint James.
When did the show air?
The series aired on NBC from September 17, 1971 to April 24, 1977.
What was the show's format?
It premiered in 90-minute episodes as part of the NBC Mystery Movie wheel series.
What other shows were in the rotation?
The series aired in rotation with Columbo and McCloud.
Did the show change time slots?
Yes, it initially aired on Wednesday nights before moving to Sundays for the remainder of its run.
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