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Dick Wolf (creator)
Rene Balcer (developer)
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6 November 2005 (Season 5, Episode 7)
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The case continues in part two as the evidence mounts against the judge, who strikes back in very personal ways. | add synopsis
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(Episode Cast overview, first billed only)| Vincent D'Onofrio | ... | Detective Robert Goren | |
| Kathryn Erbe | ... | Detective Alexandra Eames | |
| Chris Noth | ... | Detective Mike Logan | |
| Annabella Sciorra | ... | Detective Carolyn Barek | |
| Jamey Sheridan | ... | Captain James Deakins | |
| Courtney B. Vance | ... | A.D.A. Ron Carver | |
| Colm Meaney | ... | Judge Harold Garrett | |
| Matt O'Leary | ... | Ethan Garrett | |
| Lucinda Jenney | ... | Elise Garrett | |
| Geneva Carr | ... | Faith Yancy | |
| Kathleen McNenny | ... | Mrs. Lunden | |
| Leslie Hendrix | ... | Dr. Elizabeth Rodgers | |
| Oni Faida Lampley | ... | Eunice Peterson | |
| Gerry Becker | ... | Attorney Cleveland | |
| Fred Dalton Thompson | ... | D.A. Arthur Branch |
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New Zealand:M (DVD rating) | USA:TV-14
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Detective Robert Goren:
[checking suspicious ink spills on a suspect's desk] I'm checking to see which ones are fresh.
Detective Alexandra Eames:
They must love you in the produce section.
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The fifth season of "Criminal Intent" saw a change in format: rotating stars. Regulars Vincent D'onofrio and Kathryn Erbe alternated with newcomers Chris Noth, reprising his "Mike Logan" character from the original "Law & Order, and Annabella Sciorra. Jamey Sheridan and Courtney B. Vance returned in their respective supporting roles of Captain Deakins and ADA Carver. The change in program allowed the writers variety in dealing with the different acting styles of D'onofrio and Noth, along with the different investigative techniques of the characters they played.
No where is this better shown than in the two-parter "In the Wee Small Hours," aired during the November sweeps. Both parts permit all six of the principals to appear together in a combined effort to solve the disappearance of a visiting high school student and the apparent involvement of a respected judge ("DS9's" Colm Meaney) and his son (Matt O'Leary).
Meaney, who appeared in the Oscar-nominated "The Commitments," affects a believable American accent (occasionally slipping into his Irish brogue) and effectively portrays a man with a fetish of his own coupled with a desire to keep his, as well as his son's, business private. His character will do whatever is possible, including intimidation of the detectives, to maintain his judicial standing and reputation.
Meaney, O'Leary, and additional guest Lucinda Jenney, as the judge's suffering wife, deliver Emmy-worthy performances.
And credit must be given to Geneva Carr in her role of the Nancy Grace-like "Faith Yancy". Not only does Carr match the lawyer/TV host's relentless hosting/questioning style but she does a pretty good southern accent, too.
The writers of this installment had fun crafting dialog that is reflective of the different characters, rife with sarcasm and wit. "In the Wee Small Hours" benefits from its longer length, allowing more character interaction and development, ending with a highly satisfying resolution.
And a revelation involving the Goren and Eames characters is surprising.