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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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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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Episode 1
Captain Ross finds himself at the tragic center of an overseas conflict, galvanizing the assistance of Major Case detectives Goren, Eames and Nichols.
Directed by Jean de SegonzacWritten by Walon GreenGuest stars Vincent D'Onofrio, Kathryn Erbe, Eric Bogosian, Jeff Goldblum, Leslie Hendrix, Kevin Cutts, Ato Essandoh, David Pittu
Where to watch Law & Order: Criminal IntentEpisode 2
With an illegal arms deal and a hunt for Somali terrorists hanging in the balance, Detectives Goren, Eames, Nichols and newcomer Stevens combine resources in an attempt to bring justice.
Directed by Jean de SegonzacWritten by Barbara HallGuest stars Vincent D'Onofrio, Kathryn Erbe, Jeff Goldblum, Saffron Burrows, Leslie Hendrix, Mike Pniewski, Ato Essandoh, John Sharian
Where to watch Law & Order: Criminal IntentEpisode 3
The murder of an NYPD detective brings Nichols and Stevens to a sleepy seaside town, ruled by one of Nichols' old foes – an Irish mob boss with a reputation for eluding justice.
Directed by Omar MadhaWritten by Ted Sullivan, Dick Wolf, René Balcer, Mark MaloneGuest stars Jeff Goldblum, Saffron Burrows, Leslie Hendrix, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Mike Pniewski, Adam Trese, Marin Hinkle, James Biberi
Where to watch Law & Order: Criminal IntentEpisode 4
The detectives find themselves in the cutthroat world of professional ballet as they investigate the murder of the star ballerina at a conservatory.
Directed by Tom DiCilloWritten by Nicole Mirante-MatthewsGuest stars Jeff Goldblum, Saffron Burrows, Melissa Benoist, Leslie Hendrix, Vivien Cardone, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Damon Gupton, Lorenzo Pisoni
Where to watch Law & Order: Criminal IntentEpisode 5
A body that's been decapitated, initially thought to be a mob hit, leads Detectives Nichols and Stevens to an escort service and the financial would-be gods who utilize it.
Directed by Jonathan HerronWritten by Ted SullivanGuest stars Jeff Goldblum, Saffron Burrows, Leslie Hendrix, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Dominic Fumusa, Jim True-Frost, Kate Jennings Grant, Karen Olivo
Where to watch Law & Order: Criminal IntentEpisode 6
A psychologist conducts unimaginable field experiments asking his human test subjects to make the impossible choice, but Detectives Nichols and Stevens are even more surprised by the man's inspiration.
Directed by Kevin BrayWritten by Michael AngeliGuest stars Jeff Goldblum, Saffron Burrows, Leslie Hendrix, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Iris Delgado, Brenda Withers, Dallas Roberts, Derek Cecil
Where to watch Law & Order: Criminal IntentEpisode 7
Detectives Nichols and Stevens investigate a nurse and the men who love her while looking into the death of a woman who was treated in the emergency room shortly before she was murdered.
Directed by James HaymanWritten by Nicole Mirante-MatthewsGuest stars Jeff Goldblum, Saffron Burrows, Leslie Hendrix, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Brenda Withers, Damon Gupton, Caroline Dhavernas, Michael Gladis
Where to watch Law & Order: Criminal IntentEpisode 8
Four men who have been friends since high school discover they're being blackmailed over the death of another childhood friend. When one of the four turns up dead, it's up to Nichols and Stevens to uncover the truth behind a 22-year-old mystery.
Directed by Ken GirottiWritten by David Klass, James Steven SadwithGuest stars Jeff Goldblum, Saffron Burrows, Leslie Hendrix, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Cathy Moriarty, William Mapother, Josh Stamberg, Karl Bury
Where to watch Law & Order: Criminal IntentEpisode 9
The murder of a magazine editor reveals his predilection for young girls, leaving Nichols and Stevens investigating not only his staff, but a Russian prostitution ring.
Directed by Christopher ZallaWritten by Antoinette StellaGuest stars Jeff Goldblum, Saffron Burrows, Leslie Hendrix, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Bill Sage, Ian Kahn, John Bolger, Conor Leslie
Where to watch Law & Order: Criminal IntentEpisode 10
A new murder fits the style of a serial killer who was executed months earlier. Stevens must figure out if the killing is a copycat crime or if she helped convict an innocent man.
Directed by Christine MooreWritten by Michael Angeli, Walon GreenGuest stars Jeff Goldblum, Saffron Burrows, Leslie Hendrix, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Iris Delgado, Ryan O'Nan, McCaleb Burnett, Paul Calderon
Where to watch Law & Order: Criminal IntentEpisode 11
The body of a bright young college student is found completely drained of blood. What appears to be a sex game gone wrong leads to a world of underground clubs, blood dealers, and a fanatical cult who believe themselves immortal.
Directed by John David ColesWritten by Christine BaileyGuest stars Jeff Goldblum, Saffron Burrows, Leslie Hendrix, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Matt Burns, Clayne Crawford, Dan Butler, Christopher Abbott
Where to watch Law & Order: Criminal IntentEpisode 12
While investigating the murder of a food truck business owner, Nichols and Stevens uncover evidence of an affair and a possible larger scandal involving a New York senator.
Directed by Yon MotskinWritten by Antoinette StellaGuest stars Jeff Goldblum, Saffron Burrows, Leslie Hendrix, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Traci Godfrey, José Zúñiga, Holley Fain, James Martinez
Where to watch Law & Order: Criminal IntentEpisode 13
A government official blackmails two doctors for overcharging patients before he is killed. The doctors have another secret to protect, however, and worry that someone will find out mobsters financed their practice.
Directed by Jean de SegonzacWritten by Michael AngeliGuest stars Jeff Goldblum, Saffron Burrows, Leslie Hendrix, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Cathy Moriarty, Samuel Whitten, Adam Rothenberg, Daniel London
Where to watch Law & Order: Criminal IntentEpisode 14
Nichols takes a very personal interest in a case that turns out to have many layers when an old friend is murdered, and somehow the reclusive book dealer's troubled daughter is also involved.
Directed by Darnell MartinWritten by Mark MaloneGuest stars Jeff Goldblum, Saffron Burrows, Leslie Hendrix, Louis Cancelmi, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Mili Avital, Erik Jensen, Tom Bloom
Where to watch Law & Order: Criminal IntentEpisode 15
A boxer's career is derailed when authorities discover he leads a dog fighting ring.
Directed by Michael SmithWritten by Courtney Parker, Geoffrey ThorneGuest stars Jeff Goldblum, Saffron Burrows, Michael B. Jordan, Leslie Hendrix, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Dan Lauria, Nicoye Banks, Chris Chalk
Where to watch Law & Order: Criminal IntentEpisode 16
Nichols reaches out to his father for assistance when he and Stevens are assigned the case of a real estate agent who has been murdered.
Directed by Arthur W. ForneyWritten by Walon Green, David KlassGuest stars Jeff Goldblum, Saffron Burrows, Leslie Hendrix, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Richard Hirschfeld, F. Murray Abraham, Joanne Baron, Tom Lipinski
Where to watch Law & Order: Criminal IntentEpisode information updated Jul 22, 2026
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