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Law & Order

  • TV Series
  • 1990– 1990–
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 45m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
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Ice-T, Sam Waterston, Mariska Hargitay, Camryn Manheim, Christopher Meloni, Jeffrey Donovan, Mehcad Brooks, Kelli Giddish, and Danielle Moné Truitt in Law & Order (1990)
For the first time ever, the iconic squads from Organized Crime, SVU and Law & Order must join forces to solve one case.
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CrimeDramaMystery
A crime is tracked from two separate vantage points: the police investigation and the prosecution in court.A crime is tracked from two separate vantage points: the police investigation and the prosecution in court.A crime is tracked from two separate vantage points: the police investigation and the prosecution in court.
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
40K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
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    • Dick Wolf
    • Rick Eid
  • Stars
    • Jerry Orbach
    • Jesse L. Martin
    • Dennis Farina
    • Dick Wolf
    • Rick Eid
  • Stars
    • Jerry Orbach
    • Jesse L. Martin
    • Dennis Farina
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 277User reviews
    • 29Critic reviews
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    • Won 6 Primetime Emmys

    Episodes480

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    Law & Order: The Eighth Year
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    Law & Order: The Third Year
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    Law & Order: The Original Law & Order Returns
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    Law & Order: Season 21
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    Law & Order: Life Choice
    Trailer 0:59
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    Law & Order: Wedded Bliss
    Trailer 1:58
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    Law & Order: Season 3
    Trailer 0:33
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    Law & Order: Season 14
    Trailer 1:02
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    Law & Order: Season 1
    Trailer 0:55
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    Photos1668

    Katee Sackhoff in Law & Order (1990)
    Nicole Rivelli and Katee Sackhoff in Law & Order (1990)
    Camryn Manheim, Anthony Anderson, and Jeffrey Donovan in Law & Order (1990)
    Odelya Halevi in Law & Order (1990)
    Anthony Anderson and Jeffrey Donovan in Law & Order (1990)
    Hugh Dancy and Odelya Halevi in Law & Order (1990)
    Sam Waterston in Law & Order (1990)
    Sam Waterston, Linus Roache, and Alana De La Garza in Law & Order (1990)
    Carey Lowell and Sam Waterston in Law & Order (1990)
    Sebastian Stan in Law & Order (1990)
    Carolyn McCormick and Sebastian Stan in Law & Order (1990)
    Sebastian Stan in Law & Order (1990)

    Top cast

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    Jerry Orbach
    Jerry Orbach
    • Detective Lennie Briscoe…
    Jesse L. Martin
    Jesse L. Martin
    • Detective Ed Green
    Dennis Farina
    Dennis Farina
    • Detective Joe Fontana
    Sam Waterston
    Sam Waterston
    • Executive ADA Jack McCoy…
    S. Epatha Merkerson
    S. Epatha Merkerson
    • Lieutenant Anita Van Buren…
    Steven Hill
    Steven Hill
    • DA Adam Schiff
    Leslie Hendrix
    Leslie Hendrix
    • ME Dr. Elizabeth Rodgers
    Fred Thompson
    Fred Thompson
    • DA Arthur Branch
    Chris Noth
    Chris Noth
    • Detective Mike Logan
    Benjamin Bratt
    Benjamin Bratt
    • Detective Reynaldo 'Rey' Curtis…
    Michael Moriarty
    Michael Moriarty
    • Executive ADA Ben Stone
    Carolyn McCormick
    Carolyn McCormick
    • Dr. Elizabeth Olivet
    Elisabeth Röhm
    Elisabeth Röhm
    • ADA Serena Southerlyn
    Alana De La Garza
    Alana De La Garza
    • ADA Connie Rubirosa
    Angie Harmon
    Angie Harmon
    • ADA Abbie Carmichael
    Dann Florek
    Dann Florek
    • Captain Donald 'Don' Cragen
    Richard Brooks
    Richard Brooks
    • ADA Paul Robinette…
    Jill Hennessy
    Jill Hennessy
    • ADA Claire Kincaid
      • Dick Wolf
      • Rick Eid
    • All cast & crew
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    7.5
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    CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
    7.7
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    8.1
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    7.0
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    7.9
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    CSI: Miami
    6.4
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    6.9
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      When the show began airing in re-runs on TNT, new digital technology was used to insert "product placements" (paid appearances of name-brand products) into the show. The easiest to spot is for Coca-Cola. Any time you see a Coke can sitting on a desk, it has been added digitally.
    • Goofs
      In several episodes, Curtis draws his weapon (a Glock semiautomatic) and we hear the hammer being cocked. This type of gun does not have an external hammer and can only be fired in double action.
    • Quotes

      [Opening narration]

      Narrator: In the criminal justice system, the people are represented by two separate yet equally important groups: the police, who investigate crime; and the district attorneys, who prosecute the offenders. These are their stories.

    • Crazy credits
      After the attack on the World Trade Center the opening was changed for one episode to reflect the sacrifices of the NYPD and the NYFD.
    • Alternate versions
      The DVD release of the series will include footage not originally broadcast.
    • Connections
      Edited into Radno vreme ili kako sam izludeo na poslu (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      I'm Not Driving Anymore
      (Instrumental)

      Written and Performed by Rob Dougan

      (UK Version)

    User reviews277

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    Featured review
    10/10
    Watch it for Briscoe and McCoy!
    To be honest, I didn't become a real fan of the series until Jerry Orbach (Detective Briscoe)and Sam Waterston(EADA McCoy)came into the picture. This is when the series starts to pick up steam. Watching the show, you can't help but laugh at Briscoe's remarks or feel the passion of McCoy. Both of these men want justice, and will do everything within limits to bring the wrongdoers to justice. What I really like about the show is the wonderful twists and turns that they throw to the audience, as well as the "ripped from the headlines" episodes. Even though you have 2 more in the "Law And Order" franchise, the original is STILL the best!
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    • domino1003
    • Jan 12, 2004

    FAQ29

    • Is it true that most episodes of Law & Order are based on real life cases?
    • Can the police really lie to you?
    • Which episodes from Season One were based on actual cases?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 13, 1990 (United States)
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Bravo (Canada)
      • CBS Justice (United Kingdom)
      • English
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    • Filming locations
      • Katz's Delicatessen - 205 East Houston Street, East Village, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Studios USA Television
      • NBC Universal Television
      • Universal Network Television
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    Technical specs

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    • 45 minutes
      • Color
      • Stereo

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