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.
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.
Season 8 episodes
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Goren and Eames investigate a case involving a councilman's step-daughter and her boyfriend being shot. The pair of drug-addicted kids were caught up in blackmail schemes which had targeted the politically powerful family of the woman.
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Directed by Michael SmithWritten by Dick Wolf, René Balcer, Antoinette StellaGuest stars Vincent D'Onofrio, Kathryn Erbe, Leslie Hendrix, Traci Godfrey, Bob Gaynor, Tracey Conyer Lee, Brad Holbrook, Summer Crockett Moore
Det. Zach Nichols' first case involves the murder of an artist, but it's unclear whether the neighborhood he lived in was a factor in his death, or something more personal.
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Directed by Bill D'EliaWritten by Dick Wolf, René Balcer, Ed ZuckermanGuest stars Julianne Nicholson, Jeff Goldblum, Ashton Holmes, Daniel Gerroll, Gillian Jacobs, Bryan Fenkart, Tom Stratford, Josiah Early
A man's murder puts Goren and Eames on the trail of an upper echelon businessman whose secrets have taken over his life and put him on the run.
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Directed by Michael SmithWritten by Dick Wolf, René Balcer, Pamela J. WechslerGuest stars Vincent D'Onofrio, Kathryn Erbe, Leslie Hendrix, Sam Trammell, Mireille Enos, Jenny Powers, Patrick Arnheim, Lacey Kohl
News of a company's falling stock that plunged more over a fraud investigation may have led to the murder of one of its executives.
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Directed by Jean de SegonzacWritten by Dick Wolf, René Balcer, Timothy J. LeaGuest stars Julianne Nicholson, Jeff Goldblum, Leslie Hendrix, Dennis Boutsikaris, Norbert Leo Butz, Benjamin John Parrillo, Alexa Havins, Wass Stevens
After a doctor is murdered in his home while his wife lies bound and helpless upstairs in their bedroom, it is revealed that the couple's reverend may know more about the crime than he is telling the detectives.
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Directed by Jean de SegonzacWritten by Dick Wolf, René Balcer, Antoinette StellaGuest stars Vincent D'Onofrio, Kathryn Erbe, Leslie Hendrix, Robert Farrior, Katheryn Winnick, Janel Moloney, Leland Orser, Will Rogers
Nicholas and Wheeler investigate when the partner of a con man who used his charm to scheme a lonely single mother, is found dead.
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Directed by Norberto BarbaWritten by Dick Wolf, René Balcer, Timothy J. LeaGuest stars Julianne Nicholson, Jeff Goldblum, Leslie Hendrix, Domenick Lombardozzi, Arija Bareikis, Salvatore Inzerillo, Creighton James, Anne O'Sullivan
Goren and Eames search for a young boy who vanished during a robbery at a hotel.
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Directed by David MansonWritten by Michael S. Chernuchin, Dick Wolf, René BalcerGuest stars Vincent D'Onofrio, Kathryn Erbe, Leslie Hendrix, Sam Kitchin, Angel David, Lynn Redgrave, Luke Kirby, Piper Perabo
A former Olympian now working in the Belgian consulate is killed. Her death is soon linked to an aspiring Olympian, a blackmail DVD, and the owner of a private security firm.
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Directed by Norberto BarbaWritten by Robert Nathan, Dick Wolf, René BalcerGuest stars Julianne Nicholson, Jeff Goldblum, Leslie Hendrix, Summer Crockett Moore, Ritchie Coster, Jess Weixler, Pedro Pascal, Stephanie Szostak
When a flyer from a local Catholic high school drama show connects three murders, Goren and Eames must understand the psychology of a religious fanatic before he claims another victim.
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Directed by Jean de SegonzacWritten by Dick Wolf, René Balcer, Walon Green, Walon Green, Antoinette StellaGuest stars Vincent D'Onofrio, Kathryn Erbe, Leslie Hendrix, James Biberi, Angel David, David Harbour, Britt Robertson, Susan Misner
A celebrity chef's star is on the rise as he plans the opening of a trendy restaurant with powerful partners. Yet his world is upended when his tabloid-friendly, gorgeous girlfriend and business partner is killed under mysterious circumstances. Detectives Nichols and Wheeler enter the seductive world of power and privilege and discover desperation and murder.
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Directed by Steve ShillWritten by Andrew Lipsitz, Dick Wolf, René BalcerGuest stars Julianne Nicholson, Jeff Goldblum, Leslie Hendrix, Eric Balfour, Alexandra Daddario, Tyrone Mitchell Henderson, Shawn Hatosy, Treach
Goren and Eames investigate the killing of a man who became famous for dodging a murder conviction because of a mishandled trial. The man spun his notoriety into a TV show but turned up dead on his birthday.
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Directed by Ken GirottiWritten by Michael S. Chernuchin, Dick Wolf, René BalcerGuest stars Vincent D'Onofrio, Kathryn Erbe, Geneva Carr, Leslie Hendrix, Raúl Esparza, Jack Gwaltney, Christy Pusz, Jason Kolotouros
Egocentric poet Jacob Garrety would do anything to keep his poetry journal, The Village Quarterly, afloat. When foundation president Don McCallum shows up and announces he is cutting funding to the journal, Jacob appeals to assistant and lover Lauren to use her sexuality to change Don's mind. Though reluctant, she agrees. While Jacob enjoys the advances of arts patron Sandra Dunbar at a poetry reading, Lauren carries out Jacob's wish, and winds up dead on the street. Detectives Nichols and Wheeler discover the deadly passion that exists behind the arts.
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Directed by Jonathan HerronWritten by Michael S. Chernuchin, Dick Wolf, René BalcerGuest stars Julianne Nicholson, Jeff Goldblum, Leslie Hendrix, Joseph Vincent Gay, Iris Delgado, Will Chase, Sarah Rafferty, Stephen Kunken
When poker genius Josh Snow loses $80,000 in a card game, backer and bookie Lou Cardinale forces him into collections to work off the losses. Lou gives him a .38 and a box of blanks to extract gambling debts, and sends along his mistress, Angela, to keep an eye on the money. Detectives Goren and Eames enter an elaborate game where they must join in the play, or be played.
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Directed by David MansonWritten by Dick Wolf, René Balcer, Walon Green, Pamela J. Wechsler, Pamela J. Wechsler, Antoinette StellaGuest stars Vincent D'Onofrio, Kathryn Erbe, Caris Vujcec, Rob Devaney, Brenda Withers, Aaron Stanford, Boris McGiver, Robert Leeshock
Detective Eames assists with Nichols' case involving the death of an addict who was just days from going straight when Wheeler is otherwise engaged in the labor and delivery of her baby.
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Directed by Christopher ZallaWritten by Andrew Lipsitz, Dick Wolf, René BalcerGuest stars Kathryn Erbe, Julianne Nicholson, Jeff Goldblum, Leslie Hendrix, Dylan Baker, Laura Campbell, John Wojda, Allison Daugherty Smith
A popular male model spends the night with a mysterious woman and after a night of love and drugs, is found dead. Goren and Eames uncover the sexual paranoia behind the murder.
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Directed by Norberto BarbaWritten by Walon Green, Dick Wolf, René BalcerGuest stars Vincent D'Onofrio, Kathryn Erbe, Leslie Hendrix, Chris Henry Coffey, Howard W. Overshown, Kamar de los Reyes, Nestor Serrano, Sabine Singh
A heist goes tragically wrong when a revolutionary makes plans on kidnapping a powerful bank executive, and winds up dead. During Nichols and Eames probe of the murder, they must also prevent a terrorist campaign.
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Directed by John David ColesWritten by Michael S. Chernuchin, Dick Wolf, René BalcerGuest stars Kathryn Erbe, Jeff Goldblum, Leslie Hendrix, Kevin Cutts, Rob Devaney, Stephen Lang, Tania Raymonde, John Rothman
