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The Best Episodes of McMillan & Wife Season 1

Every episode of McMillan & Wife Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of McMillan & Wife Season 1!

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McMillan & Wife is a lighthearted American police procedural that aired on NBC from September 17, 1971 to April 24, 1977. Starring Rock Hudson and Susan Saint James in the title roles, the series premiered

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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    McMillan & Wife Season 1 Episode 1 - Murder by the Barrel
    7.2/10(214 votes)

    #1 - Murder by the Barrel

    S1:E1

    On moving day, Sally discovers a dead body in a moving barrel. When she leaves to tell Mac, the barrel disappears. What happened to it?

    Director:John Astin

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  2. McMillan & Wife Season 1 Episode 2 - The Easy Sunday Murder Case
    7.3/10(173 votes)

    #2 - The Easy Sunday Murder Case

    S1:E2

    After the crosswords... a woman's husband is kidnapped, and her dog.

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  3. McMillan & Wife Season 1 Episode 3 - Husbands, Wives, and Killers
    7.4/10(168 votes)

    #3 - Husbands, Wives, and Killers

    S1:E3

    A valuable necklace under the eyes of Mac and Sally at a masked ball.

    Director:Daniel Petrie
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. McMillan & Wife Season 1 Episode 4 - Death Is a Seven Point Favorite
    7.2/10(167 votes)

    #4 - Death Is a Seven Point Favorite

    S1:E4

    A mysterious note in a football begins a case.

    Director:John Astin

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  5. McMillan & Wife Season 1 Episode 5 - The Face of Murder
    7.4/10(168 votes)

    #5 - The Face of Murder

    S1:E5

    A phiz for the fuzz. Sally becomes the prey of a jewel thief out to dispose of witnesses.

    Director:Hy Averback

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  6. McMillan & Wife Season 1 Episode 6 - 'Til Death Do Us Part
    7.8/10(183 votes)

    #6 - 'Til Death Do Us Part

    S1:E6

    Sally and Mac are sealed in their home by a killer.

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  8. McMillan & Wife Season 1 Episode 7 - An Elementary Case of Murder
    7.7/10(168 votes)

    #7 - An Elementary Case of Murder

    S1:E7

    An old flame enters the picture.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Murder by the Barrel" is the best rated episode of "McMillan & Wife" season 1. It scored 7.2/10 based on 214 votes. Directed by John Astin and written by Burt Prelutsky, it aired on 9/29/1971. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "The Easy Sunday Murder Case".