S. Epatha Merkerson

Police City Detectives Lennie Briscoe and Ed Green are working the streets of New York City in relentess pursuit of criminals. Once the criminals are caught by Briscoe and Green, it is up to Executive ADA Jack McCoy and his assistant ADA Serena Southerlyn to bring them to justice.

The story of the relationship between a prominent high school football coach in a small South Carolina town and the illiterate, mentally-challenged man nicknamed Radio whom he mentors. Although their friendship raises some eyebrows at first, Radio's growth under the coach's guidance ultimately inspires the local townsfolk.

Interim DA Nora Lewin teams with New York's finest to take on cases involving homicidal mothers, crooked Corrections Officers, and a brutal killer who knows how to charm a jury.

In the twelfth season, crimes of passion come to the forefront. Tensions are running high amongst New York's finest investigative and legal professionals with cases ranging from dog maulings to revived cold cases that bring to light errors of the past. But as the season builds to a frenzy, some of the team will find themselves under attack for taking justice to the extreme.

The men and women striving to bring justice to the streets of New York in 13 enthralling episodes, including the Law & Order: Special Victims Unit crossover, Entitled. A roster of cases that includes a murderous rampage in Central Park, a sinister insurance scam involving Holocaust victims, and an academically successful college student who is leading a double life.

This group of dedicated men and women of the NYPD and the NYC District Attorney's Office take on more cases that deal with everything from military and civil corruption to drive by shootings. Includes a crossover episode from the television program Homicide: life on the street (Baby it's you, part 2).

In New York City, when a crime is committed, the victims are represented by two distinct yet intertwined forces. There's the police department, represented by the 27th precinct Homicide Detectives. It is their job to investigate the crime, collect evidence, and interview witnesses. Suspects are placed under arrest. The matter is then taken over by the prosecutors of the Manhattan District Attorney's office.

Following a series of personal tragedies, Detective Reynaldo 'Rey' Curtis says goodbye.

The Manhattan criminal justice team tries not to let departmental shake-ups impact their abilities to pursue the riveting cases that have shocked the city. Detective Joe Fontana and ADA Alexandra Borgia bring their expertise to grim crimes regarding fake flu vaccines and con men, while ADA Serena Southerlyn exits after her strong opinions put her at odds with her colleagues in the death of a controversial rap producer.