Mystery Movie wheel jewel; stylish husband-wife sleuthing as comfort crime.
Why it matters
Episode guide
40 episodes across 6 seasons — titles, air dates, and synopses.
At a glance
San Francisco police commissioner Mac McMillan solves crimes with help from clever wife Sally and a deadpan housekeeper.
Network & studio
- NBC — broadcast network
Why watch now
Watch for the cultural DNA of the 1970s — and the star power that made living rooms feel like red carpets.
Cultural impact
Mystery Movie wheel jewel; stylish husband-wife sleuthing as comfort crime.
Creators
Leonard Stern
Key cast
- Rock Hudson as Commissioner Stewart 'Mac' McMillan
- Susan Saint James as Sally McMillan
- John Schuck as Sgt. Charles Enright
- Nancy Walker as Mildred
Flash facts
- Part of the NBC Mystery Movie wheel with Columbo and McCloud.
- Saint James left; later seasons became McMillan without wife focus.
- Hudson brought movie-star scale to TV mysteries.
FAQ
What network aired McMillan & Wife?
McMillan & Wife is associated with NBC (1971–1977).
Why is McMillan & Wife in the TV Flash top 100 for the 1970s?
Mystery Movie wheel jewel; stylish husband-wife sleuthing as comfort crime.
Who are the key names behind McMillan & Wife?
Creators and principals include Leonard Stern.
Official & further reading
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