Law and Order
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One of the longest running shows of all-times. Its reruns are constantly on TNT and are favorites for many primates. Its newer episodes are not so well regarded.
The show's famous for its frequent cast turnover. The 6 slots in the cast have been filled by 20 actors. They are:
Older Main Cop:
- George Dzunda (1990-1)
- Paul Sorvino (1991-2)
- Jerry Orbach (1992-2004)
- Dennia Farina (2004-?)
Younger Main Cop:
- Chris Noth (1990-5)
- Benjamin Bratt (1995-9)
- Jesse L. Martin (1999-?)
Head Cop:
- Dann Florek (1990-3)
- S. Epatha Merkerson (1993-?)
Executive ADA:
- Micheal Moriarity (1990-4)
- Sam Wasterson (1994-?)
Assistant ADA:
- Richard Brooks (1990-3)
- Jill Hennessey (1993-6)
- Carey Lowell (1996-8)
- Angie Harmon (1998-2001)
- Elisabeth Rohm (2001-5)
- Whatsername (2005-?)
DA
- Steven Hill (1990-2000)
- Diane Wiest (2000-2)
- Fred Dalton Thompson (2002-?)
Identifying the seasons by the opening credits:
Season 1 - if it has Dzunda, it's season 1
Season 2, and early season 3 - There were no changes after season 2, but early in season 3, Paul Sorvino left the show. These are the only episodes with him in it.
The last two-thirds of season three: The only episodes containing both Jerry Orbach, and Dann Florek
Season 4: Only one with both Jill Hennessey and Micheal Moriarity
Season 5: Only one with both Chris Noth and Sam Wasterson
Season 6: Only one with Jill Hennessey and Benjamin Bratt
Season 7 and 8: Only years with Carey Lowell. There were no cast changes after season 7.
Season 9: Only one with both Benjamin Bratt and Angie Harmon
Season 10: Only one with both Jesse L. Martin and Steven Hill
Season 11: Only one with both Angie Harmon and Dianne Wiest
Season 12: Only one with both Dianne Wiest and Elisabeth Rohm
Seasons 13 and 14: There were no cast changes after season 13. These two years are the only ones with both Jerry Orbach and Fred Dalton Thompson.
Season 15 - first half: Only episodes with both Elisabeth Rohm and Dennis Farina
Season 15 - second half: Rohm became the first cast member since Sorvino to leave in mid-season. She was replaced by Whatsername.
L&O episodes not about murder Season 1 - Sonata for a Solo Organ (man has kidney removed)
- Violence of Summer - about a gang rape. What it lacks it murder it makes up for in Samuel L. Jackson appearanes.
Season 2 - Sisters of Mercy (runaway teen girl accuses nun of trying to molest her). Features William H. Macy
- Out of Control - girl raped at a fraternity party
Season 4 - forgot the episode's name, but a woman accuses a rock star known as C-Square of raping her.
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