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Law & Order

Law & Order

Truth matters.

1990Returning SeriesNext: Feb 26 8pm ET25 Seasons536 Episodes7.4TMDB
NBC

In cases ripped from the headlines, police investigate serious and often deadly crimes, weighing the evidence and questioning the suspects until someone is taken into custody. The district attorney's office then builds a case to convict the perpetrator by proving the person guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Working together, these expert teams navigate all sides of the complex criminal justice system to make New York a safer place.

Created by: Dick Wolf

Season 1 Episodes

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Episode 1: Prescription For Death

Sep 13, 1990 · 48m

When a young woman dies during a hectic emergency room night shift, her father claims the hospital was negligent, and an investigation leads the detectives to believe that the doctor treating her may have been drunk on duty.

Episode 2: Subterranean Homeboy Blues

Sep 20, 1990 · 47m

The shooting of two black men by a white woman in a crowded subway initially appears to be a case of self-defense, but further investigation reveals revenge as a possible motive.

Episode 3: The Reaper's Helper

Oct 4, 1990 · 46m

The death of a man with AIDS appears to be the work of a serial killer who may have been motivated by mercy.

Episode 5: Happily Ever After

Oct 23, 1990 · 48m

Greevey and Logan have a hunch that robbery is a cover for the real motive in the death of a millionaire in a parking garage.

Episode 6: Everybody's Favorite Bagman

Oct 30, 1990 · 45m

The mugging of a councilman leads the detectives to arrest a mobster, who in turn leads Stone and Robinette to corrupt city officials.

Episode 7: By Hooker, By Crook

Nov 13, 1990 · 47m

When Logan and Greevey investigate how a family man came to be found unconscious in Central Park, they uncover a very high-class call girl operation run by a well-educated socialite.

Episode 8: Poison Ivy

Nov 20, 1990 · 47m

The shooting of a black honors student stirs up racial tensions, especially after it becomes apparent that the cop responsible for the death may have planted a gun on the body to excuse the shooting.

Episode 9: Indifference

Nov 27, 1990 · 48m

During the investigation into the death of a little girl in a respectable, middle-class family, Greevey and Logan uncover a myriad of family secrets involving abuse, molestation, and murder.

Episode 10: Prisoner Of Love

Dec 4, 1990 · 46m

A city arts commissioner and a socialite come under investigation when an artist noted for his sadomasochistic themes is found dead under suspicious circumstances.

Episode 11: Out Of The Half-Light

Dec 11, 1990 · 47m

Greevey and Logan's investigation into a black teenager's claim that she was raped by white policemen is hampered by a publicity hungry, black politician who will not grant the detectives access to the victim.

Episode 12: Life Choice

Jan 8, 1991 · 48m

Stone faces pressure from the public and from Schiff as he prepares to prosecute the person accused of bombing an abortion clinic.

Episode 14: The Violence Of Summer

Feb 5, 1991 · 47m

Greevey and Logan reopen an investigation to help Stone and Robinette build a stronger case against three boys accused of gang-raping a TV reporter.

Episode 16: The Torrents Of Greed (2)

Feb 19, 1991 · 47m

Stone tries to salvage his prosecution of the Masucci family when Beigel faces bribery charges and seems willing to turn against his brother-in-law.

Episode 17: Mushrooms

Feb 26, 1991 · 48m

The accidental shooting of two children by a 14-year-old hired killer leads to a drug dealer and a real estate agent.

Episode 18: The Secret Sharers

Mar 12, 1991 · 48m

Stone faces a flashy Texas lawyer and a hostile community as he tries to prosecute a young man accused of killing a drug dealer.

Episode 20: The Troubles

Mar 26, 1991 · 47m

Logan is forced to face his cultural biases when both a Cuban drug dealer and an Irish terrorist are suspected of killing a Lebanese gunrunner.

Episode 21: Sonata For Solo Organ

Apr 2, 1991 · 47m

Stone and Robinette prosecute a surgeon and the wealthy father of a transplant patient for illegally obtaining a kidney.

Episode 22: The Blue Wall

Jun 9, 1991 · 48m

Cragen comes under suspicion when his mentor in the department is investigated for laundering drug money.

Season 1 FAQ

Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.

When did Law & Order Season 1 premiere?

Law & Order Season 1 premiered on September 13, 1990.

How many episodes are in Law & Order Season 1?

Law & Order Season 1 has 22 episodes.

What is the first episode of Law & Order Season 1?

The season opens with Season 1 Episode 1, "Prescription For Death". It aired on September 13, 1990.

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