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.
Written by Sophie and last updated on Apr 24, 2024.
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Briscoe and Curtis probe the murder of a popular Harlem community leader while McCoy and Carmichael struggle to prevent a chaotic situation.
The episode was rated 7,37 from 89 votes.
Briscoe and Curtis reopen a case that was closed in the '60s when a vehicle is dredged from the Hudson River containing the remains of a murdered man.
The episode was rated 7,38 from 86 votes.
After a child in a day-care center dies of a virus, Briscoe and Curtis try to find the source of the infection, leading to a case involving an extramarital affair, embezzlement and a drug manufacturer.
The episode was rated 7,41 from 109 votes.
The death of a corporate mogul caused by an overdose of a sexual performance-enhancing drug leads to a case with a witness that puts Curtis in a compromising position.
The episode was rated 7,43 from 96 votes.
A coed's killing leads to a case involving the deceased's relationship with a professor and two male students who vouch for each other's whereabouts on the night of the murder.
The episode was rated 7,48 from 95 votes.
Briscoe and Curtis investigate a possible homicide while probing the assault of a retired divorce attorney.
The episode was rated 7,48 from 99 votes.
The double murder of a wealthy man and his daughter leads the detectives to the wife and stepmother of the deceased. However, Canada's objection to the death penalty hampers McCoy and Carmichael in seeking crucial evidence for obtaining a conviction.
The episode was rated 7,49 from 103 votes.
Briscoe and Curtis investigate the murder of a police officer who was shot while on an undercover stakeout.
The episode was rated 7,52 from 94 votes.
The murder of an audio installation salesman leads the detectives to a case with connections to the mafia.
The episode was rated 7,55 from 91 votes.
The murder of a corrections officer leads detectives to a women's prison where a guard was linked to an inmate Carmichael put away on drug charges and a confrontation with defense attorney Danielle Melnick.
The episode was rated 7,56 from 105 votes.
After a philosophy professor is pushed in front of a subway and killed, the investigation leads to a suspect who, following a divorce, changed his identity and disappeared with his daughters.
The episode was rated 7,58 from 91 votes.
Detectives discover a shocking twist involving unlikely suspects when they investigate the brutal beating of a black man dumped near the highway.
The episode was rated 7,61 from 119 votes.
The investigation into a girl's death reveals secrets the adoptive family was desperately trying to hide.
The episode was rated 7,65 from 122 votes.
A shootout between a motorist and the police leads to the discovery of a gruesome Russian mob killing --- and a traumatized boy who was an eyewitness to the murder.
The episode was rated 7,79 from 97 votes.
In the second part of the Law & Order episode "Refuge," things take a dangerous turn for McCoy and Carmichael. To keep their investigation going, they find themselves having to make a tough decision: jailing witnesses. But by doing so, they risk violating their civil liberties. Will the ends justify the means, or will their actions come back to haunt them?
Throughout the episode, tensions rise as doubts about Detective Curtis start to surface. While he has been a good cop overall, some question his methods, particularly when it comes to roughing up and intimidating suspects. However, these tactics are often necessary to get the answers and convictions needed to bring justice to the victims. It's a fine line that Curtis walks, and his actions continue to spark debate among the team.
In a gripping finale, McCoy delivers a closing statement that leaves no doubt about his dedication to the case. He goes all out by presenting compelling evidence, showing the witnesses shocking pictures that could change everything. As the episode comes to a close, viewers are left wondering what consequences McCoy's bold move will have and how it will impact the ongoing investigation.
The episode was rated 8,03 from 92 votes.
