Law & Order

S01E02: Subterranean Homeboy Blues

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.

Overview

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.

Episodes

Prescription For Death

S01E01 Prescription For Death

September 13, 1990 6.9 47 min
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...
Subterranean Homeboy Blues

S01E02 Subterranean Homeboy Blues

September 20, 1990 7.7 47 min
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.
The Reaper's Helper

S01E03 The Reaper's Helper

October 4, 1990 6.5 46 min
The death of a man with AIDS appears to be the work of a serial killer who may have been motivated by mercy.
Kiss the Girls And Make Them Die

S01E04 Kiss the Girls And Make Them Die

October 11, 1990 7.4 47 min
Stone has difficulty prosecuting a privileged preppie with a history of abusing his girlfriends after one of them dies at his hands.
Happily Ever After

S01E05 Happily Ever After

October 23, 1990 7.4 48 min
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.
Everybody's Favorite Bagman

S01E06 Everybody's Favorite Bagman

October 30, 1990 7.4 45 min
The mugging of a councilman leads the detectives to arrest a mobster, who in turn leads Stone and Robinette to corrupt city officials.
By Hooker, By Crook

S01E07 By Hooker, By Crook

November 13, 1990 7.7 47 min
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.
Poison Ivy

S01E08 Poison Ivy

November 20, 1990 7.4 47 min
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.
Indifference

S01E09 Indifference

November 27, 1990 8.1 43 min
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.
Prisoner Of Love

S01E10 Prisoner Of Love

December 4, 1990 7.0 46 min
A city arts commissioner and a socialite come under investigation when an artist noted for his sadomasochistic themes is found dead under suspicious circumstances.
Out Of The Half-Light

S01E11 Out Of The Half-Light

December 11, 1990 6.4 46 min
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.
Life Choice

S01E12 Life Choice

January 8, 1991 7.4 48 min
Stone faces pressure from the public and from Schiff as he prepares to prosecute the person accused of bombing an abortion clinic.
A Death In The Family

S01E13 A Death In The Family

January 15, 1991 7.0 46 min
Police start a citywide manhunt for a man suspected of killing a cop during a rooftop pursuit.
The Violence Of Summer

S01E14 The Violence Of Summer

February 5, 1991 7.3 47 min
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.
The Torrents Of Greed (1)

S01E15 The Torrents Of Greed (1)

February 12, 1991 7.6 47 min
An assault on a candy storeowner leads Stone and Robinette to build a case against a powerful mafia don.
The Torrents Of Greed (2)

S01E16 The Torrents Of Greed (2)

February 19, 1991 7.7 46 min
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.
Mushrooms

S01E17 Mushrooms

February 26, 1991 7.6 47 min
The accidental shooting of two children by a 14-year-old hired killer leads to a drug dealer and a real estate agent.
The Secret Sharers

S01E18 The Secret Sharers

March 12, 1991 7.1 47 min
Stone faces a flashy Texas lawyer and a hostile community as he tries to prosecute a young man accused of killing a drug dealer.
The Serpent's Tooth

S01E19 The Serpent's Tooth

March 19, 1991 7.4 47 min
Two brothers appear to be the logical suspects in the murder of their wealthy parents.
The Troubles

S01E20 The Troubles

March 26, 1991 7.5 47 min
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.
Sonata For Solo Organ

S01E21 Sonata For Solo Organ

April 2, 1991 7.5 47 min
Stone and Robinette prosecute a surgeon and the wealthy father of a transplant patient for illegally obtaining a kidney.
The Blue Wall

S01E22 The Blue Wall

June 9, 1991 7.8 47 min
Cragen comes under suspicion when his mentor in the department is investigated for laundering drug money.

Cast

Mehcad Brooks
Mehcad Brooks
Jalen Shaw
Reid Scott
Reid Scott
Vincent Riley
Maura Tierney
Maura Tierney
Jessica Brady
Tony Goldwyn
Tony Goldwyn
Nicholas Baxter
Hugh Dancy
Hugh Dancy
Nolan Price
Odelya Halevi
Odelya Halevi
Samantha Maroun

You May Also Like

Law & Order: Criminal Intent

Law & Order: Criminal Intent

2001 7.6
Seven Worlds, One Planet

Seven Worlds, One Planet

2019 8.4
Cheers

Cheers

1982 7.6
60 Minutes

60 Minutes

1968 6.7
Prime Suspect

Prime Suspect

1991 7.7
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

1962 7.8