Law & Order: Season 4
- 1993
- 22 episodes
Season 4 of Law & Order premiered on September 15, 1993 and has 22 episodes, from "Sweeps" to "Old Friends". The last episode aired on May 25, 1994.
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Episodes
Episode 1SweepsAired September 15, 1993
A guest is murdered on-air on a controversial talk show. Meanwhile Logan and Briscoe have a new boss, Lt. Anita Van Buren, and Stone gets a new collague; the police and district attorney attempt to prosecute the show's abrasive host.
Guest stars
- Carolyn McCormick Elizabeth Olivet
- Robert Klein Rick Mason
- David Krumholtz Scotty Fisher
- Alexandra Gersten Sarah Fisher
- Steve Ryan Sid Fisher
- Meg Gibson Debby Courio
- Melissa Leo Defense Attorney Alice Sutton
- Paul Geier Barry Talbott
Episode 2VolunteersAired September 29, 1993
A disruptive, unbalanced homeless man is found severely beaten in an alley of the middle class neighborhood he calls home, leading Stone to try and prosecute one of the residents for premeditated murder.
Guest stars
- Carolyn McCormick Elizabeth Olivet
- Nicolas Coster Attorney Reid Mullen
- Denis O'Hare Harold Morrissey
- Stephen Mendillo Leon Prosky
- Marion Killinger Roland Kirk
- Kent Broadhurst Dr. Steven Creighton
- Sully Boyar Judge Harvey Sirkin
- Joan Copeland Rebecca Stein
Episode 3DiscordAired October 6, 1993
A college student charges an admittedly promiscuous rock star with rape, but he claims the act was consensual.
Guest stars
- Lucy Deakins Julia Wood
- Cynthia Harris Defense Attorney Adele Diamond
- Sebastian Roché Clarence "C Square" Carmichael
- Avi Hoffman Teddy Wayne
- Fred J. Scollay Andrew Barsky
- Meighan Dobson Marti Daniels
- Karron Graves Patti
- Laury Marker Dr. Wells
Episode 4ProfileAired October 13, 1993
Stone finds himself up against an ambitious black lawyer defending a white, racist serial killer.
Guest stars
- Carolyn McCormick Elizabeth Olivet
- Joe Seneca Lionel Jackson
- James Earl Jones Defense Attorney Horace McCoy
- Cecilia Hart Mary Bradley
- Bruce Katzman Allen Bradley
- William Carden Arthur Tunney
- Faran Tahir Mr. Khan
- Christine Farrell Arlene Shrier
Episode 5Black TieAired October 20, 1993
The police suspect a cover up when they receive an anonymous tip that a wealthy man was murdered by his wife, who refuses to allow an autopsy after a physician declares that the death occurred from natural causes.
Guest stars
- Beverly Johnson Marcela Di Partagio
- Malcolm Gets Lance Keyes
- John McMartin Defense Attorney Larry Webber
- Viveca Lindfors Helga Holtz
- Jeffrey DeMunn Norman Rothenberg
- Caroline Lagerfelt Danielle Keyes
- Hudson Leick Kathy Rogers
- Ira Wheeler Judge Bloom
Episode 6Pride and JoyAired October 27, 1993
A 17-year-old boy becomes the chief suspect in the murder of his father, raising questions of self-defense and abuse that the family does not want to face.
Guest stars
- Carolyn McCormick Elizabeth Olivet
- Gabriel Olds Sean McKinnon
- Paul Collins Defense Attorney Roger Easton
- Tom Everett Scott Charles Wilson
- Pamela Payton-Wright Katherine McKinnon
- Edwin Owens Robbins
- Lauren Ambrose Maureen McKinnon
- Patrick Collins Ned Hughes
Episode 7ApocryphaAired November 3, 1993
Stone and Kincaid try to prove that the young woman believed to have planted a bomb in a parking garage had been brainwashed and was acting under the direct orders of a charismatic cult leader.
Guest stars
- Carolyn McCormick Elizabeth Olivet
- Sam Robards Daniel Hendricks
- Bibi Besch Margaret Berman
- Lawrence Pressman Defense Attorney Nicholas Burke
- Ann Coleman Jury Forewoman
- Cheryl Giannini Louise Gruman
- Ted Sorel Stuart Melnick
- Deena Martin Barbara Mann
Episode 8American DreamAired November 9, 1993
A skeleton unearthed at a building site resurrects one of Stone's old cases, and brings him face to face with the tenacious, brilliant culprit, who is seeking a new trial.
Guest stars
- Guy Davis Russell Bobbit
- Scott Sowers Billy Doyle
- Željko Ivanek Phillip Swann
- La Donna Mabry Forensic Technician Dubief
- Mark Tymchyshyn Chip Rafferty
- Sophie Hayden Beverly Dorfman
- Bernie Passeltiner Harry Schuman
- Margaret Hilton Mrs. Whitaker
Episode 9Born BadAired November 16, 1993
A lawyer decides to defend her teenage client charged with murder as an adult with the claim that he's violent because of a genetic predisposition due to an extra Y chromosome.
Guest stars
- Carolyn McCormick Elizabeth Olivet
- Helen Gallagher Flo Bishop
- Wil Horneff Chris Pollit
- Ben Shenkman Mark Ferris
- Maria Tucci Helen Brolin
- James Madio Andy
- Barbara Eda-Young Martha Kershan
- Melissa Fraser Brown Tracy Pollit
Episode 10The Pursuit of HappinessAired December 1, 1993
A "green-card" bride from Russia is suspected of murdering her rich, but cold husband, who was threatening to divorce her just weeks before she would qualify to remain in this country.
Guest stars
- Bruce Altman Tom Morrison
- Peter Van Wagner Attorney Stan Feldman
- Natalya Negoda Irina Cooper
- Faith Prince Ms. Farrell
- Jesse Corti Alex Nunez
- Don Peoples Art Koslow
- James Noah Dr. Holtz
- Peter Jay Fernandez Dr. Isaac Kerwin
Episode 11Golden YearsAired January 5, 1994
An emaciated elderly woman is found dead of an apparent heart attack and her granddaughter is charged with neglect and grave indifference to human life.
Guest stars
- Daniel Dae Kim Dr. Harry Watanabe
- Jan Miner Edna Hodge
- Tovah Feldshuh Danielle Melnick
- Julie Dretzin Laura Bauer
- Denise Hernandez Maria Gonzalez
- Frederica Meister Eileen Bauer
- Michael Ryan Charlie Meadow
- Paula Laurence Mrs. Silverman
Episode 12SnatchedAired January 12, 1994
A millionaire friend of Schiff's won't cooperate with the police following his son's kidnapping.
Guest stars
- Leo Burmester Lester Hastings
- Theodore Bikel Sol Bregman
- Reg Rogers Jason Bregman
- Vyto Ruginis Shep Watson
- Bernadette Penotti Helena Navarro
- John Newton Eric Caffey
- Keith Langsdale Nicholas Teller
- George Guidall Marvin Kattleman
Episode 13BreederAired January 19, 1994
While investigating a woman's claim that she passed out in a taxi and awoke to find her newborn missing, Briscoe and Logan uncover a scam involving private adoptions.
Guest stars
- Carolyn McCormick Elizabeth Olivet
- Ann Dowd Dorothy Baxter
- Deirdre O'Connell Jane Schuman
- Matthew Lewis Eli Link
- Ellen Parker Gwen Savitt
- Stephen James Les Savitt
- Michael Mantell Morris Hoffman
- Judson Mills Stephen J. Shaw
Episode 14CensureAired February 2, 1994
A phone call threatening a woman's young daughter leads to a case that causes Kincaid to resign from Schiff's office because of an affair in her past.
Guest stars
- Roberta Wallach Defense Attorney Michele Selig
- George Grizzard Defense Attorney Arthur Gold
- David Groh Judge Joel Thayer
- Kip Niven Dan Rudman
- Baxter Harris Chief Counsel
- Jane Kaczmarek Janet Rudman
- Lee Bryant Melissa Thayer
- Mike Cicchetti John Blanchard
Episode 15KidsAired February 9, 1994
A 14-year-old's shooting death involves the son of a former police detective, who's also an old friend of Briscoe's.
Guest stars
- Robert Hogan Ted Parker
- Guillermo Díaz Juan Domingo
- Tresa Hughes Mrs. Sugarman
- Christine Farrell Arlene Shrier
- Philip Bosco Defense Attorney Gordon Schell
- Danny Gerard Billy Wojak
- Eric Alperin Kevin Parker
- Marilyn Cooper Ida Abel
Episode 16Big BangAired March 2, 1994
A scientist becomes the chief suspect when his estranged wife, who's been delaying divorce proceedings, is the victim of a letter bomb.
Guest stars
- Brenda Denmark Nurse James
- Rochelle Oliver Grace Larkin
- Randle Mell Max Weiss
- Jennifer Van Dyck Shelly Conners
- Harris Yulin Edward Manning
- Karen Sillas Cynthia Thomas
- Vince Viverito Frank Rossi
- Ellen Lancaster Alice Weiss
Episode 17MayhemAired March 9, 1994
During a 24-hour period, Briscoe and Logan have a heavy caseload that includes 5 unrelated murders and a domestic quarrel, which results in the maiming of the husband.
Guest stars
- Robin Tunney Jill Templeton
- Alice Drummond Zelda
- Victor Colicchio Omar Cabezas
- Tom Riis Farrell Scott Hexter
- Kathrine Narducci Louisa Catherine D'Angelo
- Jack Hallett Defense Attorney Bauer
- Shae D'Lyn Dory
- Peggy Cowles Mrs. Hexter
Episode 18WagerAired March 30, 1994
Briscoe and Logan bet that the killing of a star athlete's father is linked to gambling debts and threats to the baseball player's family.
Guest stars
- Richard Libertini Vince
- Malik Yoba Pat Williams
- Karen Williams Mrs. Lucy Williams
- Ray Aranha Dr. Henry "Papa Doc" Doirnell
- Steve Harris Joey "Dogs" Lang
- Keith Hernandez Drew Harding
- Zakes Mokae Edgar Barkley
- Joseph R. Sicari Coach Bud Genero
Episode 19SanctuaryAired April 13, 1994
A black minister fans the flames of racial intolerance after a hit-and-run in Harlem claims the life of a 12-year-old and the Jewish driver isn't indicted.
Guest stars
- Lorraine Toussaint Shambala Green
- Tony Todd Reverend Ott
- Michael Constantine Joshua Berger
- Beatrice Winde Corina Roberts
- Damon Saleem Daryl Johnson
- Kevin Thigpen Isaac Roberts
- Elaine Bromka Mrs. De Santis
- Arthur French Dr. Myron Jansen
Episode 20NurtureAired May 4, 1994
Briscoe and Logan investigate the disappearance of a child from her abusive foster home and find her being held by a loving but disturbed woman who insists she has acted only for the child's own good.
Guest stars
- Carolyn McCormick Elizabeth Olivet
- Scotty Bloch Judge Naomi Baum
- Christine Baranski Children's Rights Attorney Rose Siegal
- Stephi Lineburg Wendy Sylvester
- Lisa Eichhorn Arnette Fenady
- Camryn Manheim Beatrice Hines
- Bruce MacVittie Brian Sprague
- Jesse Moore Daniel Freeman
Episode 21DoublesAired May 18, 1994
An assailant breaks the wrist of a tennis player prior to a tournament, and a competitor is among the suspects.
Guest stars
- Carolyn McCormick Elizabeth Olivet
- John Heard Mitch Burke
- Stacey Moseley Korey Burke
- Allison Dunbar Allison Marissa Hall
- Holt McCallany Marc Kenner
- Leslie Lyles Tennis Coach
- Byron Jennings Ross Fineman
- John Ottavino Alan Lovitz
Episode 22Old FriendsAired May 25, 1994
A truck hits a pedestrian and the investigation reveals the victim's link to a baby-food company in which a new partner has connections to the Russian mob.
Guest stars
- Allison Janney Ann Madsen
- Doris Belack Margaret Barry
- Victor Slezak Steven Green
- Geoff Pierson OCCB Investigator
- Michael Harney Aaron Packard
- Deborah Genninger Joan Renkmeyer
- Brian Tarantina Rudy
- Don Creech Nikolai Rostov
Season cast
Jerry OrbachLennie Briscoe
Chris NothMike Logan
S. Epatha MerkersonAnita Van Buren
Steven HillAdam Schiff
Michael MoriartyBen Stone
Jill HennessyClaire Kincaid