Law & Order: 20 Years

Law & Order is an American police procedural and legal drama television series, created by Dick Wolf and part of the Law & Order franchise. It aired on NBC and its related cable networks, and in syndication. Law & Order premiered on September 13, 1990, and completed its 20th season on May 24, 2010. At the time of its cancellation, Law & Order was the longest-running crime drama on American primetime television, and tied for longest running American drama series of all time with Gunsmoke; both are the second longest-running scripted series with ongoing characters after The Simpsons.

Set and filmed in New York City, the series follows a two-part approach: in the first half hour, the investigation of a crime and apprehension of a suspect by New York City police detectives is shown, followed by the prosecution of the defendant by the Manhattan District Attorney's office in the second half. Plots are often based on real cases that recently made headlines.

The show has been noted for its revolving cast over the years. Its first season starred George Dzundza as Detective Sergeant Max Greevey, Chris Noth as Mike Logan, Dann Florek as Captain Donald Cragen, Michael Moriarty as Executive Assistant District Attorney Ben Stone, Richard Brooks as Assistant District Attorney Paul Robinette and Steven Hill as District Attorney Adam Schiff. After several cast shuffles, its final season starred Jeremy Sisto as Detective Cyrus Lupo, Anthony Anderson as Detective Kevin Bernard, S. Epatha Merkerson as Lieutenant Anita Van Buren, Linus Roache as Executive Assistant District Attorney Michael Cutter, Alana de la Garza as Assistant District Attorney Connie Rubirosa and Sam Waterston as District Attorney Jack McCoy.

The success of the series has led to the creation of additional shows within the Law & Order franchise, a television film, several video games, and international adaptations of the series. It has won and been nominated for numerous awards over the years, including a number of Emmy Awards. On May 14, 2010, NBC announced that it had cancelled Law & Order and would air the final episode on May 24, 2010.

Immediately following the show's cancellation, Wolf stated that he was attempting to find a new home for the series, and would also consider a "last resort" plan to conclude the show with a two-hour TV film to air on NBC. In July 2010, however, he indicated that those attempts have failed and declared that the series had now "moved to the history books".

Law & Order Cast past and present

George Dzundza
Det. Sgt. Max Greevey (1990-1991)

Chris Noth
Det. Mike Logan (1990-1995)

Dann Florek
Capt. Don Cragen (1990-1993)

Michael Moriarty
Exec. A.D.A. Ben Stone (1990-1994)

Richard Brooks
A.D.A. Paul Robinette (1990-1993)

Steven Hill
D.A. Adam Schiff (1990-2000)

Carolyn McCormick
Dr. Elizabeth Olivet (1991-1997) (2002-)

Paul Sorvino
Det. Sgt. Phil Cerreta (1991-1992)

Jerry Orbach
Det. Lennie Briscoe (1992-2004)

S. Epatha Merkerson
Lt. Anita Van Buren (1993-2010)

Jill Hennessy
A.D.A. Claire Kincaid (1993-1996)

Sam Waterston
Exec. A.D.A. Jack McCoy (1994-2007) / D.A. Jack McCoy (2008-)

Benjamin Bratt
Det. Rey Curtis (1995-1999)

Carey Lowell
A.D.A. Jamie Ross (1996-1998)

Angie Harmon
(A.D.A. Abbie Carmichael (1998-2001)

Jesse L. Martin
Det. Ed Green (1999-2008)

Dianne Wiest
D.A. Nora Lewin (2000-2002)

Elisabeth Rohm
A.D.A. Serena Southerlyn (2001-2005)

Fred Dalton Thompson
D.A. Arthur Branch (2002-2007)

Dennis Farina
Det. Joe Fontana (2004-2006)

Annie Parisse
A.D.A. Alexandra Borgia (2005-2006)

Michael Imperioli
Det. Nick Falco (2005)

Milena Govich
Det. Nina Cassady (2006-2007)

Alana De La Garza
A.D.A. Connie Rubirosa (2006-2010)

Linus Roache
Exec. A.D.A. (2008-2010)

Jeremy Sisto
Det. Cyrus Lupo (2008-2010)

Anthony Anderson
Det. Kevin Bernard (2008-2010)

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[legallynuts]

Great Montage to a show that was not only ground breaking but for the last two decades has depicted every major political and historical moment. I will surely miss tuning in everyweek to see what perps the law side is chasing after and what skells the Order side is trying to put away. Long Live Law & Order RIP.

[robwilson420]

Jerry Orbach was the man with his perfectyly timed dry wisecracks. And Angie Harmon is the most beautiful woman on television maybe ever.

[TimsVideos17]

@LouieV6 I agree, the first few seasons with Chris Noth and Michael Moriarty are my favourites.

[edemoness]

RIP Jerry Orbach

[LouieV6]

Greevey, Logan, Ben Stone and Robinette were the ones who i feel made this show

[TheNoGoodnick]

Law & Order is a really great show and the actors on it really have a great range of ability. I was actually watching this Legal Thriller called Puncture and was totally surprised when Detective Green (Jesse L. Martin) walked into a scene. I was like I know that guy! h t t p : / / w w w . y o u t u b e . c o m / w a t c h ? v = j b a T N 0 P c 6 b Q

[frenchbecomesyou]

I absolutely loved Law and Order. The only show where someone can play a cop, judge, lawyer, defendent, parent, child, victim, perp, construction worker, nurse, doctor in one season.

[MultiMda]

LAw and Order is a awesome show!

[SuperMotioncity]

someone please reply. :(

[SuperMotioncity]

whats the name of the last song???

[aaronmcintosh26]

@RealHipHopTunes

try typing in projectfreetv into google. All of the seasons aren't there but it will give you a few seasons mate.

[soulgirl66]

Thank you for a great tribute to one of my all time favorite TV shows! Ah the memories

Richard Brooks....ooooh that VOICE!!

Jesse Martin....YUMMY!

S Epatha....she rocks!

Jerry Orbach....RIP