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The Best Episodes of McMillan & Wife Season 5

Every episode of McMillan & Wife Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of McMillan & Wife Season 5!

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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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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    McMillan & Wife Season 5 Episode 1 - Deadly Inheritance
    7.7/10(126 votes)

    #1 - Deadly Inheritance

    S5:E1

    At Andy Kenesaw's 90th birthday party, an attempt is made on his life, just before a stockholders' meeting of the company he founded with Mac's grandfather years before (Kenemac Alfalfa Corporation, est. 1901) is held to consider a merger bid from Harvest Foods Incorporated.

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  2. McMillan & Wife Season 5 Episode 2 - Requiem for a Bride
    7.3/10(120 votes)

    #2 - Requiem for a Bride

    S5:E2

    Commissioner McMillan celebrates an old friend's wedding, but the honeymoon ends when the bride is murdered, and the intended victim may be closer to home.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. McMillan & Wife Season 5 Episode 3 - Aftershock
    7.9/10(141 votes)

    #3 - Aftershock

    S5:E3

    Unusual interest is shown in the McMillans' house when Sally thinks of selling it. Then an earthquake reveals a body behind the brickwork.

    Director:Harry Falk
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. McMillan & Wife Season 5 Episode 4 - Secrets for Sale
    8.0/10(125 votes)

    #4 - Secrets for Sale

    S5:E4

    During an election, the city is beset by a fiscal crisis. Politicians are being blackmailed, and Sgt. Enright leaves the force to marry an heiress and work for a private detective agency.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. McMillan & Wife Season 5 Episode 5 - The Deadly Cure
    7.7/10(122 votes)

    #5 - The Deadly Cure

    S5:E5

    Mac is wounded in a failed drug raid and sent to the hospital, where he sees a patient smothered, and slowly unravels the case.

    Director:James Sheldon
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. McMillan & Wife Season 5 Episode 6 - Greed
    7.8/10(107 votes)

    #6 - Greed

    S5:E6

    Mildred and Agatha are named in a will. Heirs start dying, and next to inherit is Agatha, whose investigation runs parallel to McMillan's.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. McMillan & Wife Season 5 Episode 7 - Point of Law
    7.6/10(104 votes)

    #7 - Point of Law

    S5:E7

    A naval lieutenant facing a court-martial on a murder charge is appointed counsel in the person of Commander McMillan, USNR.

    Director:Lou Antonio
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Deadly Inheritance" is the best rated episode of "McMillan & Wife" season 5. It scored 7.7/10 based on 126 votes. Directed by Lou Antonio and written by Peter S. Fischer, it aired on 9/28/1975. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Requiem for a Bride".