Law & Order: Season 12

2001
24 episodes

Season 12 of Law & Order premiered on September 26, 2001 and has 24 episodes, from "Who Let the Dogs Out?" to "Patriot". The last episode aired on May 22, 2002.

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Episodes

Episode 1Who Let the Dogs Out?Aired September 26, 2001
The investigation into the death of a jogger mauled by a vicious dog leads to an Attica inmate, his attorneys, and an underground dog-fighting ring.
- 45m
- Directed by Don Scardino
- Written by Kathy McCormick and Douglas Stark
Guest stars
- Tanya Berezin Judge Rosalyn Lenz
- Leslie Hendrix Elizabeth Rodgers
- Tom O'Rourke Peter Behrens
- Melissa Leo Sherri Quinn
- Bruce McCarty Roger Quinn
- Kelly AuCoin Rich Porter
- P.J. Benjamin Dr. Paul Garrett
- P.J. Brown Bill Reade
Episode 2Armed ForcesAired October 3, 2001
The fatal stabbing of a man leads to the discovery of his status as a Vietnam war veteran and the truths uncovered about an incident that occured with him and three former soliders in his division.
- 45m
- Directed by Martha Mitchell
- Written by Sean Jablonski and Richard Sweren
Guest stars
- Leslie Hendrix Elizabeth Rodgers
- Kate Burton Defense Attorney Erica Gardner
- Michael Murphy Nolan Tinsdale
- Jack Willis Mayor Stan Fletcher
- V. Craig Heidenreich General Mark Halston
- Kevin Alexander Detective Bell
- Tracy Howe Sergeant Cavanaugh
- Nelson Lee Kenny Eng
Episode 3For Love or MoneyAired October 10, 2001
The death of a parolee, who was a hit man, leads to a wealthy widow and daughter and whether they hired him to kill their rich relative.
- 45m
- Directed by Constantine Makris
- Written by Sean Jablonski and Wendy Battles
Guest stars
- Jordan Charney Donald Karan
- Jack Gilpin Mr. Axtell
- Cathy Moriarty Lorraine Cobin
- Leslie Denniston Elizabeth Dumas
- Paul Diomede Paul Kasperski
- Mark Margolis Frankie Polito
- Michael Medeiros Vince Renalfi
- Mimi Michaels Heather Denslow
Episode 4Soldier of FortuneAired October 24, 2001
The daring daylight kidnapping of a diamond dealer which results in two murders at the scene uncovers an international dynasty of diamond sales and its links to a foreign civil war.
- 45m
- Directed by Richard Dobbs
- Written by Barry Schindel
Guest stars
- Jeffrey DeMunn Norman Rothenberg
- Leslie Hendrix Elizabeth Rodgers
- Toni James Judge Joan Veysey
- John Cullum Bernard Powell, Sr.
- Lance Reddick Captain Maruga Gasana
- Michael Hayden Henri Girard
- Tom Tammi FBI Agent Frank Gilliam
- Ellen Whyte Mrs. Powell
Episode 5PossessionAired October 31, 2001
Investigating the murder of a woman in a rent-controlled apartment, the detectives discover that she was engaged in a long-running battle with her landlord and had been blocking the potentially lucrative sale of the building.
- 45m
- Directed by James Quinn
- Written by Robert Palm
Guest stars
- Leslie Hendrix Elizabeth Rodgers
- Glynnis O'Connor Anne Paulsen
- William Hill Kusevitsky
- Vanessa Aspillaga Mrs. Ramos
- George Demas Charles Braden
- James Doerr Jack Ianelli
- Herb Downer Howard Thomas
- Joshua Gomez Edwin Morales
Episode 6Formerly FamousAired November 7, 2001
The shooting death of a former singer's wife leads the detectives to investigate his manager and sons after his explanation of the events surrounding her death have no credibility.
- 45m
- Directed by Richard Dobbs
- Written by Marc Guggenheim and Wendy Battles
Guest stars
- Bruce Altman Brad Feldman
- Roger Serbagi Robert Quinn
- Craig Braun Davie Reynolds
- Gary Busey Tommy Vega
- David Case Peter Vega
- Diane Cossa Susan Brandees
- Barbara Gulan Ms. Boyle
- Joe Piscopo Art Cahill
Episode 7Myth of FingerprintsAired November 14, 2001
A murder investigation uncovers deliberately faulty forensics in the wrongful conviction of two men 12 years earlier in the case that paved the way for Van Buren's promotion.
- 45m
- Directed by David Platt
- Written by Terri Kopp, Aaron Zelman and Eric Overmyer
Guest stars
- Leslie Hendrix Elizabeth Rodgers
- Maggie Burke Judge Elayne Link
- Diana Scarwid Lisa Russo
- Jeremy Davidson Luke Campbell
- James Colby Bobby Campbell
- Gregori J. Martin Detective Vic Perez
- Lenny Venito Detective Wade
- Tara Bast Brenda Warren
Episode 8The Fire This TimeAired November 21, 2001
When a building is set ablaze, a girl must be identified despite her fatal burns. Through further investigation, it turns out that an extreme environmentalist group struck the match...
- 45m
- Directed by David Platt
- Written by David Black
Guest stars
- Andrea Anders Emily Hoyt
- Michael Leydon Campbell Eric Shollar
- Dimitri Christy William Thrall
- Jeff Edgerton Kent Quigley
- Erin Gann Paul Rochet
- Alana Jerins Diane Loftus
- Martin Kildare Mark Kellner
- Bruce Kirkpatrick Colin Shaw
Episode 93 Dawg NightAired November 28, 2001
When a celebrity is implicated in a nightclub murder, McCoy and Southerlyn battle the flaks who attempt to insulate their client from any involvement or interrogation.
- 45m
- Directed by Stephen Wertimer
- Written by Richard Sweren and Aaron Zelman
Guest stars
- Linda Cook Sonya Bergman
- Vince Pacimeo Judge Douglas Venturelli
- David Aron Damane James Wilson
- Idris Elba Lonnie Liston
- Geoffrey Ewing Dennis Foster
- Cyrus Farmer Darryl Collins
- Chris Payne Gilbert Ernie Salerno
- Jurian Hughes Sarah Kelly
Episode 10PrejudiceAired December 12, 2001
The murder of a magazine publishing company's black CEO leads to a suspect who has a clear streak of racism and whose attorney intends on using that as a mental defect.
- 45m
- Directed by Edwin Sherin
- Written by Jill Goldsmith
Guest stars
- Joan Copeland Rebecca Stein
- J.K. Simmons Emil Skoda
- Dennis Boutsikaris Al Archer
- Lisa Bostnar Roberta Shields
- Tony Freeman Irwin Henshall
- Dominic Fumusa Scott Turner
- Kevin Henderson Doug Larsen
- Reuben Jackson Dr. Paul Bernard
Episode 11The CollarAired January 9, 2002
The death of a cleric leads the detectives to a priest who was given information by a murder suspect outside of the church but insists that he can't discuss anything about it, bringing McCoy to question whether the confessional seal should apply.
- 45m
- Directed by Matthew Penn
- Written by Richard Sweren
Guest stars
- Dick Latessa Bishop Durning
- John Dossett Father Evans
- Agustin Rodriguez Angel Cabrera
- Peter Maloney Father Paul
- Joanna Going Defense Attorney Dana Bauer
- Kent Broadhurst Defense Attorney Mansfield
- Bill Cwikowski Allan Boswell
- Jeffrey Joseph Detective Ronald Murphy
Episode 12UndercoveredAired January 16, 2002
The father of a dying girl gets his revenge on an insurance executive who denied a certain leukemia treatment for his daughter. One problem arises when the father is technically on both sides of the law.
- 45m
- Directed by Jace Alexander
- Written by Wendy Battles and Noah Baylin
Guest stars
- Leslie Hendrix Elizabeth Rodgers
- Michael Mulheren Judge Sheldon Taylor
- Jeff Blumenkrantz Dr. Friedman
- Ben Shenkman Nick Margolis
- Rosa Arredondo Mrs. Garcia
- Courtnie Beceiro Courtney Garcia
- Juan Carlos Hernández Tony Garcia
- Jennifer Bransford Ellen Brightman
Episode 13DR 1-102Aired January 30, 2002
The bludgeoning of two women in their apartment leads the detectives to a suspect who has taken a hostage while demanding legal representation ... and Southerlyn's actions, while heroic, results in disbarment proceedings against her for violation of Disciplinary Rule 1-102.
- 45m
- Directed by Richard Dobbs
- Written by Marc Guggenheim and Aaron Zelman
Guest stars
- John Benjamin Hickey Aaron Solomon
- Gene Silvers Raymond Hobbs
- Shawn Elliott Judge Joseph Rivera
- Robert Raines Martin Assistant M.E. Gil Dennis
- Susan Blackwell Defense Attorney Lydia Fernands
- David De Beck Captain Bolland
- E. Katherine Kerr Chairwoman
- Brent Crawford Matt Tagert
Episode 14MissingAired February 6, 2002
When a girl's parents frantically search for her, Briscoe and Green see that the girl's belongings were packed up in her apartment. They learn that the girl had been seeing a married man -- her boss. When the boss is brought up on charges, his wife sheds some new evidence.
- 45m
- Directed by David Platt
- Written by Eric Overmyer and Matt Witten
Guest stars
- Leslie Hendrix Elizabeth Rodgers
- David Lipman Morris Torledsky
- Laurie Kennedy Judge Bonnie Shields
- Jennifer Van Dyck Morgana Palmer
- Brian Kerwin Ted Weldon
- Chip Zien Defense Attorney Steven Cromwell
- Maryann Plunkett Mrs. Weldon
- Timothy Wheeler Mickey Bastone
Episode 15Access NationAired February 27, 2002
The murder of a psychologist leads to a case involving a computer company that sells information and their responsibility in shielding their clients' history in order to serve their needs.
- 45m
- Directed by Constantine Makris
- Written by Sean Jablonski and Terri Kopp
Guest stars
- J.K. Simmons Emil Skoda
- Robert LuPone Defense Attorney Mark Branson
- Megan Byrne Myra Camp
- Stephen McKinley Henderson Marc Kramer
- Frank Whaley John McDowell
- Josh Radnor Robert Kitson
- Jennifer Bassey Patricia Conley
- George Guidall Kenneth Conley
Episode 16Born AgainAired March 6, 2002
The investigation into the death of an 11-year-old girl uncovers the possible culpability of the child's mother and a rebirthing therapist.
- 45m
- Directed by Jace Alexander
- Written by William N. Fordes, Matt Witten and Jill Goldsmith
Guest stars
- Spencer Garrett Stephen Olson
- J.K. Simmons Emil Skoda
- Leslie Hendrix Elizabeth Rodgers
- Marylou Mellace Antonia Mellon
- Opal Alladin Rochelle Diggs
- Kent Cassella Mr. Fisher
- Liam Craig Doug Lurie
- T.J. Edwards Mark Danielson
Episode 17Girl Most LikelyAired March 27, 2002
When a high school student is found dead in an apartment building, Briscoe and Green suspect that the murder was a result of her running a website. As McCoy and Southerlyn investigate the case further, they realize that her best friend, who was reluctant to come forward as a witness, may be the answer to the murder.
- 45m
- Directed by Steve Shill
- Written by Lynn Mamet
Guest stars
- Liz Larsen Jessica Reed
- Caroline Dhavernas Alicia Milford
- Noah Fleiss Denny Cannon
- Anna Holbrook Mrs. Milford
- Mark Jacoby Mr. Milford
- Blythe Auffarth Maura Tinley
- John Bolger Mark Knapp
- Christina Brucato Monica Heath
Episode 18Equal RightsAired April 3, 2002
A stock analyst's murder leads the detectives to a corporation whose stock had fallen ... and plenty of suspects in the investors.
- 45m
- Directed by James Quinn
- Written by Terri Kopp
Guest stars
- J.K. Simmons Emil Skoda
- Leslie Hendrix Elizabeth Rodgers
- Bob Dishy Larry Weaver
- Elizabeth Norment Judge Arlene Brewer
- Karen Young Leslie Cooper
- Angelica Page Georgina Woods
- Brian O'Neill Russell Woods
- Jeremy Blackman Anthony Cooper
Episode 19SlaughterAired April 10, 2002
The investigation of a student's killing leads to a case involving meat contamination at a food service.
- 45m
- Directed by Constantine Makris
- Written by Rob Wright
Guest stars
- Iris Little Thomas Barbara Lusky
- Shaun Powell CSU Technician Barrett
- Joe Gonzalez Sergeant Martinez
- Richard Hirschfeld Assistant M.E. Brody
- Andrea Navedo Ana Cordova
- Stephen Bogardus Jim Dittmar
- Philip Casnoff Bill Talbot
- Greg Russell Cook Jimmy Gaines
Episode 20DazzledAired April 24, 2002
A woman is drugged and falls to her death, and the evidence suggests that her ex-boyfriend and her current husband's ex-wife may have conspired to kill her.
- 45m
- Directed by Lewis Gould
- Written by Eric Overmyer and Matt Witten
Guest stars
- Leslie Hendrix Elizabeth Rodgers
- Ben Hammer Herman Mooney
- James Rebhorn Charles Garnett
- William Atherton Don Snyder
- Jayne Atkinson Dr. Claire Snyder
- Simonetta Bortolozzi Miki Hayden
- Rosemary De Angelis Martha Griesmer
- Jayne Houdyshell Madelyn Roberts
Episode 21Foul PlayAired May 1, 2002
The investigation into the death of a private investigator uncovers corruption, deceit, and immigration fraud in a Youth Baseball League whose manager will go to any lengths to win.
- 45m
- Directed by Richard Dobbs
- Written by Richard Sweren and Stuart Feldman
Guest stars
- Mark Kenneth Smaltz William Koehler
- Lee Shepherd Barry Kaufer
- Larry Joshua Frank Leahy
- Omar Rodríguez Victor Soto
- Orlando J. Torres Miguel Soto
- Louis Mustillo Tom Kelly
- Allyn Burrows Kevin Shore
- Gail Grate Doris
Episode 22Attorney ClientAired May 8, 2002
The wife of an attorney with many disgruntled clients is killed but the detectives believe that he was the intended target as he was willing to reveal information despite confidentially agreements. As the investigation continues, his tumultuous love life is exposed and the prosecutors are suspicious of his desire to return to the courtroom.
- 45m
- Directed by Matthew Penn
- Written by Jill Goldsmith
Guest stars
- Lord Jamar Leon Griggs
- Annie Parisse Jasmine Blake
- Alma Cuervo Talia DeSalvo
- Dariush Kashani Howard Spencer
- Larry Block Darryl Moffatt
- Victor Verhaeghe Bobby Caldwell
- Richard Ziman Marty Benowitz
- Ronnie Farer Gina Berry
Episode 23OxymoronAired May 15, 2002
The investigation of a woman's strangulation leads to a case involving the selling of drugs and a gangster's son.
- 45m
- Directed by Constantine Makris
- Written by Michael Harbert
Guest stars
- Leslie Hendrix Elizabeth Rodgers
- Josh Pais Borak
- Larry Sherman Colin Fraser
- Becky Ann Baker Susan Simels
- Caprice Benedetti Alexandra Shabtai
- Philippe Brenninkmeyer Andrew Skinner
- James Caulfield Judge Byron Garrison
- Patricia Charbonneau Janet Naiman
Episode 24PatriotAired May 22, 2002
A tenement building explodes and the lone victim is Joseph Haden. The building was rent controlled and there had been a tenant strike, so the police initially suspect arson. But the landlord doesn't have insurance, ruling out their arson theory, and the medical examiner discovers that Haden's neck was broken and he was tied up before the explosion happened. Trying to figure out Haden is even more difficult. He didn't appear to have a family or a girlfriend and never got any substantial mail. He worked at the Jiffy Job service station making minimum wage, yet had $90,000 in the bank. Briscoe and Green do some more digging and find out that Haden was using an alias, and his real name was Yusuf Haddad.
- 45m
- Directed by David Platt
- Written by Sean Jablonski and William N. Fordes
Guest stars
- Leo Burmester Lester Hastings
- Terry Serpico Frank Miller
- Leslie Hendrix Elizabeth Rodgers
- David Aaron Baker Adam Teague
- Charlotte Colavin Lisa Pongracic
- John Cariani Julian Beck
- Fran Lebowitz Janice Goldberg
- Christopher Durham Major R. Drifka