Law & Order (1990)
Law & Order is a 1990 crime series created by Dick Wolf and Mike Post. It stars Sam Waterston, S. Epatha Merkerson and Jerry Orbach.
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.
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What is Law & Order about?
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.
When was Law & Order released?
Law & Order was released on 13 September 1990.
How many episodes does Law & Order have?
Law & Order has 545 episodes across 26 seasons.
Who made Law & Order?
Law & Order was created by Dick Wolf, Mike Post and Richard Sweren.
Where can I watch Law & Order?
Law & Order is available on DirecTV On Demand, Hulu, NBC, Netflix, Peacock and Peacock Premium.
Where to watch Law & Order
Stream: DirecTV On Demand, Hulu, NBC, Netflix, Peacock, Peacock Premium, Philo, YouTube TV
Watch free: NBC, Spectrum On Demand
Rent: Google Play
Buy: Amazon, AppleTV, Fandango at Home, Google Play
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Cast
- Sam Waterston as Jack McCoy
- S. Epatha Merkerson as Anita Van Buren
- Jerry Orbach as Lennie Briscoe
- Steven Hill as Adam Schiff
- Jesse L. Martin as Ed Green
- Leslie Hendrix as Elizabeth Rodgers
- Fred Thompson as Arthur Branch
- Chris Noth as Mike Logan
- Benjamin Bratt as Rey Curtis
- Hugh Dancy as Nolan Price
- Odelya Halevi as Samantha Maroun
- Michael Moriarty as Ben Stone
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