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The third installment of the “Law & Order” franchise takes viewers deep into the minds of its criminals while following the intense psychological approaches the Major Case Squad uses to solve its crimes.
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The third installment of the “Law & Order” franchise takes viewers deep into the minds of its criminals while following the intense psychological approaches the Major Case Squad uses to solve its crimes.
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Episode 1
Eames re-opens the case into her husband's murder.
Directed by Jesús Salvador TreviñoWritten by Dick Wolf, René Balcer, Warren Leight, Siobhan Byrne O'Connor, Siobhan Byrne O'ConnorGuest stars Vincent D'Onofrio, Kathryn Erbe, Leslie Hendrix, Lynn Adrianna, Holt McCallany, Seth Gilliam, Mike Pniewski, Steven Randazzo
Episode 2
Genetics drive the murder of a doctor and the subsequent investigation.
Directed by Jean de SegonzacWritten by Dick Wolf, Stephanie Sengupta, René Balcer, Warren Leight, Peter Blauner, Peter BlaunerGuest stars Chris Noth, Alicia Witt, Leslie Hendrix, Michael O'Keefe, Devon Gummersall, Kate Hodge, Cameron Bowen, Dan Ziskie
Episode 3
When a dentist is murdered by the mother of one of his patients, Goren and Eames follow the trail of evidence to a company that appears to have been the victim of a criminal conspiracy involving contaminated mouthwash.
Directed by Michael SmithWritten by Warren Leight, Charlie Rubin, Charlie RubinGuest stars Vincent D'Onofrio, Kathryn Erbe, Amy Acker, Leslie Hendrix, Jim Gaffigan, Frank John Hughes, Jason Kravits, Catrina Ganey
Episode 4
When a dead woman is found tied up in a motel room, Logan and Falacci follow the leads to a lonely writer.
Directed by Constantine MakrisWritten by Dick Wolf, Stephanie Sengupta, René Balcer, Warren Leight, Julie Martin, Jacquelyn Reingold, Jacquelyn ReingoldGuest stars Chris Noth, Alicia Witt, Leslie Hendrix, Caris Vujcec, Lola Glaudini, Amanda Detmer, Josh Pais, Thomas Sadoski
Episode 5
Terrorism is initially suspected after the body of a young Arabic diver washes up on the shore, but Goren and Eames soon learn that the victim was part of a trio of con artists that were working as salvagers for a wealthy local man.
Directed by Norberto BarbaWritten by Dick Wolf, Warren Leight, Diana Son, Diana Son, Julie MartinGuest stars Vincent D'Onofrio, Kathryn Erbe, Leslie Hendrix, Alison Becker, Todd Weeks, Frederick Weller, Michael Cerveris, Eric Sheffer Stevens
Episode 6
A private investigator is at the heart of the murder of a judge's wife.
Directed by Jean de SegonzacWritten by Warren Leight, Julie Martin, Dick Wolf, Stephanie Sengupta, René BalcerGuest stars Chris Noth, Alicia Witt, Gary Patent, Caris Vujcec, Steve Guttenberg, Paula Devicq, John Ventimiglia, Bruce MacVittie
Episode 7
Goren and Eames investigate the death of a writer, and whether her torture has ties to the 'hood she came from.
Directed by Ken GirottiWritten by Dick Wolf, Stephanie Sengupta, René Balcer, Warren Leight, Jerome Hairston, Jerome HairstonGuest stars Vincent D'Onofrio, Kathryn Erbe, Pablo Schreiber, Fisher Stevens, Peter Coyote, Al Thompson, Barbara Walsh, Victoria Dillard
Episode 8
A rape trial goes wrong when a witness is killed, but the likely suspects – the football team members accused of the rape – turn out not so likely, and attention turns towards an attorney.
Directed by Tom DiCilloWritten by Dick Wolf, Stephanie Sengupta, René Balcer, Julie Martin, Kate Rorick, Kate RorickGuest stars Chris Noth, Alicia Witt, Leslie Hendrix, Will Toale, Beth Adubato, Andrew McCarthy, Cynthia Watros, Kenneth Franklin
Episode 9
Goren investigates when his nephew, a prisoner who's bipolar, claims that inmates are being abused to the point of murder.
Directed by Ken GirottiWritten by Warren Leight, Dick Wolf, Stephanie Sengupta, Charlie Rubin, René Balcer, Diana SonGuest stars Vincent D'Onofrio, Kathryn Erbe, Tony Goldwyn, Gary Patent, Leslie Hendrix, Ean Sheehy, Mike Pniewski, Trevor Morgan
Episode 10
Logan and Falacci investigate the execution-style murder of three young college freshmen.
Directed by Jean de SegonzacWritten by Dick Wolf, Stephanie Sengupta, René Balcer, Warren Leight, Julie Martin, Siobhan Byrne O'Connor, Siobhan Byrne O'ConnorGuest stars Chris Noth, Alicia Witt, Leslie Hendrix, Seth Gilliam, Jesse Garcia, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Ben Vereen, Reza Salazar
Episode 11
Still on leave from the force, approached in a bar after a confrontation, and pondering his future, Goren meets another officer on suspension (Winters) who makes him an interesting job offer. Goren decides to tip the balance in his favor with an undercover operation.
Directed by Jesús Salvador Treviño, Jean de SegonzacWritten by Dick Wolf, Stephanie Sengupta, René Balcer, Warren Leight, Siobhan Byrne O'Connor, Siobhan Byrne O'ConnorGuest stars Vincent D'Onofrio, Kathryn Erbe, Leslie Hendrix, Caris Vujcec, Rozie Bacchi, Holt McCallany, Seth Gilliam, Mike Pniewski
Episode 12
A gossip columnist who used his insider knowledge to feed his habit is murdered, which leaves Wheeler and Logan to work through a list of suspects that grows longer the more they probe his life.
Directed by Jonathan HerronWritten by Dick Wolf, René Balcer, Warren Leight, Peter Blauner, Peter BlaunerGuest stars Chris Noth, Julianne Nicholson, Leslie Hendrix, Lynn Adrianna, James Biberi, Jeff Garlin, Federico Castelluccio, Emily Kinney
Episode 13
Captain Ross loses his objectivity, and jeopardizes the case, when an old flame becomes a suspect in the disappearance of her husband and his lover.
Directed by Michael SmithWritten by Warren Leight, Diana Son, Charlie Rubin, Marygrace O'SheaGuest stars Vincent D'Onofrio, Kathryn Erbe, Leslie Hendrix, Brenda Strong, Eric Roberts, Kim Allen, Kate Miller, Erin Harrington
Episode 14
A Sri Lankan Tamil activist survives an assassination attempt at JFK when she returns from her house arrest in Sri Lanka. When members of her close circle are also targeted, the investigation puts Logan and Wheeler on the trail of a Canadian gun-for-hire in a race to catch the killer before it's too late.
Directed by Norberto BarbaWritten by Dick Wolf, René Balcer, Eric Overmyer, Warren Leight, Julie Martin, Julie MartinGuest stars Chris Noth, Julianne Nicholson, Hudson Cooper, Lynn Adrianna, Todd Weeks, Indira Varma, Stephen Schnetzer, Waleed Zuaiter
Episode 15
Three murders lead to a preschool with an exclusive and long waiting list.
Directed by Kevin BrayWritten by Warren Leight, Marygrace O'Shea, Marygrace O'SheaGuest stars Vincent D'Onofrio, Kathryn Erbe, Jessica Walter, Sarah Jane Morris, Alex Cranmer, Isabel Keating, Kelly Deadmon, Ivan Martin
Episode 16
The murder of a television show host may be linked to her former avocation as a groupie to a famous musician, putting him and his family right at the top of the suspect list, along with her son and assistant.
Directed by Jean de SegonzacWritten by Warren Leight, Jacquelyn Reingold, Jacquelyn ReingoldGuest stars Chris Noth, Julianne Nicholson, Noel Fisher, Kathy Brier, Joan Jett, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, Leslie Hendrix, Michael Massee
Episode 17
A well-known magician disappears during a live-burial stunt, only to appear miles away and dead in the middle of his mentor's gag. Goren and Eames' investigation takes them deep into the secretive world of magic as they unravel the magician's final act to find a murderer.
Directed by Peter WernerWritten by Dick Wolf, René Balcer, Warren Leight, Jerome Hairston, Jerome HairstonGuest stars Vincent D'Onofrio, Kathryn Erbe, Leslie Hendrix, Angel Desai, Traci Godfrey, James Frain, Will Janowitz, Jeremy Gender
Episode 18
A boxer celebrating his victory is shot to death, and when it turns out the victim is the brother of a young man Logan mentored he commits himself and Wheeler to solving the crime. Unfortunately, as he and Wheeler explore the world of amateur boxing, secrets and betrayals complicate the case.
Directed by Alex ChappleWritten by Warren Leight, Julie Martin, Julie MartinGuest stars Chris Noth, Julianne Nicholson, Tony Roberts, Miguel Ferrer, Enver Gjokaj, Leslie Hendrix, Shaun Kevlin, Da'Mond Taylor
Episode 19
When a student dies at an exclusive private school, the investigation uncovers an online community that may have overtaken the school with its fixation on grades and secrets.
Directed by Betty KaplanWritten by Warren Leight, Kate Rorick, Alan Kingsberg, Alan KingsbergGuest stars Vincent D'Onofrio, Kathryn Erbe, Sarah Steele, Kristin Griffith, Matt Salinger, John Shea, Sonequa Martin-Green, Jefferson Mays
Episode 20
Wheeler and Logan investigate the murder of a man found decapitated, mutilated and stabbed in Maspeth Creek, a neighborhood that did not welcome him.
Directed by Kevin BrayWritten by Eric Overmyer, Eric Overmyer, Warren LeightGuest stars Chris Noth, Julianne Nicholson, Geneva Carr, Jonathan Cake, Leslie Hendrix, Alison Becker, Brad Holbrook, Amanda Warren
Episode 21
Logan jeopardizes his and Wheeler's careers when a priest convinces him to re-open a murder case that's over a decade old which involves a politically-aspiring ADA who will stop at nothing to keep the truth buried.
Directed by Tom DiCilloWritten by Dick Wolf, René Balcer, Warren Leight, Peter Blauner, Marygrace O'Shea, Siobhan Byrne O'ConnorGuest stars Chris Noth, Julianne Nicholson, Jonathan Cake, Leslie Hendrix, Ean Sheehy, Leslie Hope, Denis O'Hare, James Murtaugh
Episode 22
Bobby is visited by the past when he finds a picture at his mother's grave indicating an old nemesis has returned, and the case only gets more complex when his brother and a mentor reappear.
Directed by Norberto BarbaWritten by Warren Leight, Julie Martin, Kate RorickGuest stars Vincent D'Onofrio, Kathryn Erbe, Olivia D'Abo, Tony Goldwyn, John Glover, Leslie Hendrix, Ean Sheehy, Molly Gottlieb
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
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Vincent D'OnofrioRobert Goren
Kathryn ErbeAlexandra Eames
Courtney B. VanceRon Carver
Julia OrmondPaula Gyson
Eric BogosianDanny Ross
Jamey SheridanJames Deakins
Chris NothMike Logan
Alicia WittNola Falacci
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