Law & Order: Season 9

1998
24 episodes

Season 9 of Law & Order premiered on September 23, 1998 and has 24 episodes, from "Cherished" to "Refuge (2)". The last episode aired on May 26, 1999.

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Episodes

Episode 1CherishedAired September 23, 1998
The investigation into a girl's death reveals secrets the adoptive family was desperately trying to hide.
- 46m
- Directed by Edwin Sherin
- Written by Kathy McCormick, Carl Nelson and Scott Tobin
Guest stars
- Jeanne Ruskin Defense Attorney Alice Marsdale
- Tom Stechschulte Judge Harold Rockwell
- Keely Eastley Judge Lillian Barone
- Graham Winton Mr. Waring
- Spencer Breslin Nicholas Waring
- Lisa Bostnar Elizabeth Waring
- Monique Fowler Megan Connery
- Edward Conery Edward Connery
Episode 2DWBAired October 7, 1998
Detectives discover a shocking twist involving unlikely suspects when they investigate the brutal beating of a black man dumped near the highway.
- 46m
- Directed by Constantine Makris
- Written by René Balcer and Kathy McCormick
Guest stars
- Michael Cullen James Dietz
- John Ventimiglia Officer Frank Dietrich
- John MacKay Internal Affairs Detective
- Michael McCormick Dietrich's Defense Attorney
- David Valcin Officer Fratelli
- Russell G. Jones Raymond "Ray-Ray" Davis
- Joseph Ragno Fratelli's Defense Attorney
- Michael Hannon Officer Gil Sawchuck
Episode 3BaitAired October 14, 1998
The investigation into how a teen got wounded leads to a case involving a young woman's murder and a drug operation.
- 46m
- Directed by David Shore and Lewis Gould
- Written by I.C. Rapoport and David Shore
Guest stars
- Roberta Wallach Defense Attorney Michele Selig
- John Fiore Tony Profaci
- Steve Axelrod CSU Technician Catalano
- José Zúñiga Detective Mark Rivera
- Allen Fitzpatrick Defense Attorney Golding
- Victor Colicchio Reggie Mathis
- Rafael Báez Oscar Benvenidez
- Ross Bickell Warren Stanton
Episode 4FlightAired October 21, 1998
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.
- 45m
- Directed by David Platt
- Written by Richard Sweren and William N. Fordes
Guest stars
- John Ramsey Judge Walter Schreiber
- Dylan Baker Aaron Downing
- John Berg Dr. Zev Weiss
- Karen Culp Lindsay McManus
- Jim Gaffigan George Rozakis
- John Griesemer Hyram Jenkins
- Marianne Hagan Theresa Copeland
- J.P. Linton Mr. Buckner
Episode 5AgonyAired November 4, 1998
After the detectives find a murdered postman and a woman who was left for dead in her apartment, the investigation leads to a serial killer and a surprise.
- 46m
- Directed by Constantine Makris
- Written by Kathy McCormick
Guest stars
- Mark Blum Frank Lazar
- Christina Haag Catherine Lansing
- Barbara Andres Anne O'Brien
- Alex Wipf Mr. O'Brien
- Christopher Patrick Mullen Matt Bergstrom
- Tracy Sallows Erica Davies
- Alexander Robert Scott Michael Ashford
- Elizabeth Connors Michelle Ashford
Episode 6ScrambledAired November 11, 1998
The murder of an employee at a fertility clinic leads to a case involving a dead man's first and second wives.
- 44m
- Directed by Martha Mitchell
- Written by Ed Zuckerman, Judith Hooper and Dick Teresi
Guest stars
- Pippa Pearthree Esther Morrow
- Jason Pugatch CSU Technician Persky
- Lisa Eichhorn Arlene Galvin
- Frank Wood Dr. Rutland
- Brian O'Neill Frances Curran
- Michael Mastro Thomas Kravitz
- Barbara Walsh Mrs. Lasky
- Jean Louisa Kelly Coral Galvin
Episode 7VenomAired November 18, 1998
The killing of a professional escort leads to a case involving the relationships between a young man and two older women.
- 46m
- Directed by Jace Alexander
- Written by I.C. Rapoport and David Shore
Guest stars
- Doris Belack Margaret Barry
- Laila Robins Liann Crosby
- Matt Keeslar Dennis Pollock
- David Canary Jeremy Orenstein
- Karen Ziemba Detective Tarvis
- Penny Fuller Joyce Pollock
- Keith Charles Bryce Wilkerson
- Gibby Brand Al Kline
Episode 8PunkAired November 25, 1998
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.
- 46m
- Directed by Matthew Penn
- Written by Richard Sweren and Matt Witten
Guest stars
- Tovah Feldshuh Danielle Melnick
- Bruce Katzman Allen Denham
- Joseph Latimore Ricky Crimmins
- James Colby Corrections Officer Atwood
- Jacinto Taras Riddick Luis Pacheco
- Peter Van Wagner Pacheco's Attorney
- Opal Alladin Trina Fleming
- Cara Buono Alice Simonelli
Episode 9True NorthAired December 9, 1998
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.
- 46m
- Directed by Arthur W. Forney
- Written by Ed Zuckerman
Guest stars
- John Doman Bailiff
- Robert Harper John St. John
- Tara Bast Wendy Naughton
- David Mogentale Gerard Petoskey
- John Doman Mr. Stephens
- Bellamy Young Stephanie Harker
- Tom Ligon Gillespie
- David Kener Pat Sinclair
Episode 10HateAired January 6, 1999
Evidence points the detectives in the direction of a fascist youth gathering after the brutal beating and murder of a high school girl.
- 46m
- Directed by Constantine Makris
- Written by René Balcer
Guest stars
- Anna Belknap Jessica Buehl
- Jordan Reid Lori Summers
- Tom Bloom Detective Boris Tasche
- Sarah Burke Judge Isabella Hutchins
- Michael Cumpsty Tom Willis
- Brian Geraghty Phillip Ludwick
- Paul Dawson Derek Harland
- Paul DeBoy Lionel Morrison
Episode 11RampartsAired January 13, 1999
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.
- 46m
- Directed by Matthew Penn
- Written by Kathy McCormick and Lynne E. Litt
Guest stars
- Tim Ahern Kenneth Stratton
- Angela Bullock Delores Powell
- Fred Burrell Ross McMillan
- Al DeChristo Clark Paley
- John Eddins Spencer Johnson
- Daryl Edwards Allan Taylor
- Cynthia Hayden Ms. Latham
- Cordis Heard Mandy Lewis
Episode 12HavenAired February 10, 1999
Briscoe and Curtis probe the murder of a popular Harlem community leader while McCoy and Carmichael struggle to prevent a chaotic situation.
- 46m
- Directed by David Platt
- Written by David Shore and I.C. Rapoport
Guest stars
- Denise Burse Sarah Chase
- Frederick Koehler
- William Bogert Professor Arlen Howard
- Avery Kidd Waddell Jerome Warren
- Sean Cullen Professor Davis Mills
- Leelai Demoz Kyle Jefferson
- Marilyn Dobrin Maria Ditirro
- Dustin Felder Lionel Kendry
Episode 13HuntersAired February 10, 1999
Briscoe and Curtis race against time to find the killer of a parolee before two bounty hunters find the suspected murderer.
- 45m
- Directed by Richard Dobbs
- Written by William N. Fordes and Gerry Conway
Guest stars
- Christine Farrell Arlene Shrier
- Nick Sandow Bail Agent Andy Grenada
- Stephen DeRosa Al Festov
- Christopher McHale Bail Agent Ron Difka
- Alan North Terry Barrick
- Jesse Doran Eddie Dow
- Kerry O'Malley Millie Sheridan Bender
- Tim Donoghue John Kreidal
Episode 14Sideshow (I)Aired February 17, 1999
When Briscoe and Curtis discover that a high-level federal official found murdered was recently transferred from Baltimore, they re-team with Baltimore homicide detectives. The joint investigation reveals that the victim was involved in an affair with a high-level government official whose career will be destroyed if it becomes public. The independent counsel summons McCoy and Ed Danvers to Washington to demand McCoy reveal his source or be jailed for contempt. This crossover continues on Homicide: Life on the Street S07E15 Sideshow (II).
- 46m
- Directed by Edwin Sherin
- Written by René Balcer
Guest stars
- Walter Charles James McBride
- Richard Belzer John Munch
- George Hearn Independent Counsel William Dell
- Željko Ivanek Ed Danvers
- Meg Gibson Faye Wellington
- T. Scott Cunningham Brett Nelson
- Julie Nathanson Katherine Rainer
- Adam Grupper Ned Burks
Episode 15DiscipleAired February 24, 1999
After a teen is found dead in the emergency room, the investigation leads to a case involving a religious ritual and a defendant who claims that the action taken was dictated by a saint's voice.
- 46m
- Directed by Martha Mitchell
- Written by Kathy McCormick, Richard Sweren and Lynne E. Litt
Guest stars
- Peter Bartlett Judge Thomas Orlin
- Stephen Beach Father O'Donnell
- Michael Peter Bolus CSU Technician Jones
- Bill Camp Barney Rade
- Frances Conroy Rosa Halasy
- Sylva Kelegian Margo Grayson
- Bruce Kronenberg Ron Balducci
- Chuck Lewkowicz Carl Starblenz
Episode 16HarmAired March 3, 1999
Briscoe and Curtis investigate a possible homicide while probing the assault of a retired divorce attorney.
- 46m
- Directed by Richard Dobbs
- Written by René Balcer and Eddie Feldmann
Guest stars
- Maria Tucci Helen Brolin
- Sam Freed Dr. Bill Rudnick
- Michael Gaston Defense Attorney Delany
- Stephen Bogardus Dr. Peter Michaels
- Larry Pine Dr. Jacob Weiss
- Ellen Whyte Claudia Panati
- Christina Rouner Mrs. Atkins
- George Demas Mr. Gerard
Episode 17ShieldAired March 24, 1999
Briscoe and Curtis investigate the murder of a police officer who was shot while on an undercover stakeout.
- 45m
- Directed by David Shore and Stephen Wertimer
- Written by René Balcer, I.C. Rapoport and David Shore
Guest stars
- George Murdock Judge Eric Bertram
- Philip Bosco Lee Jerrold
- Holt McCallany Officer Steve Felton
- Skipp Sudduth Officer Cass
- Ellen McLaughlin Officer DiPonti
- Dylan Price Detective Pete Bowers
- Robert Turano Sergeant McAllen
- Jenny Bacon Officer Marissa Hastings
Episode 18JuvenileAired April 14, 1999
The investigation into the shooting of a newspaper columnist leads to a murder case from two decades earlier and involves a suspect who at that time had been a juvenile.
- 45m
- Directed by Lewis Gould
- Written by Lynne E. Litt and Richard Sweren
Guest stars
- Marsha Dietlein Nicole Hampton
- Frank Vincent John Franchetta
- John McMartin Mr. Hagaman
- Elaine Bromka Arlene Wolensky
- David Bailey Ned Cheron
- Ezra Knight Ray Dalton
- Julian Gamble Gerald Fox
- Ray Girardin Nick Follett
Episode 19Tabula RasaAired April 21, 1999
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.
- 46m
- Directed by Richard Dobbs
- Written by Kathy McCormick and William N. Fordes
Guest stars
- Jeffrey DeMunn Norman Rothenberg
- Joyce Gordon Judge Lisa Holtz
- Stan Lachow Judge Donald Renner
- Jay O. Sanders Nick Taska / Bill Fallon
- Maggie Low Eleanor Taska
- Anne Bobby Sylvia Fallon
- Tracy Spindler Alexis Fallon / Cynthia Taska
- Lacey Kohl Susan Fallon
Episode 20EmpireAired May 5, 1999
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.
- 46m
- Directed by Matthew Penn
- Written by René Balcer and Robert Palm
Guest stars
- Julia Roberts Katrina Ludlow
- Kathleen McNenny Mrs. Sanderson
- Henry Woronicz Mr. Hughes
- Gerald Anthony Mario
- John Rich Judge Richard Tabachini
- Daniel Hugh Kelly Julian Spector
- Edward Herrmann Defense Attorney Mosbeck
- Ira Hawkins Reverend Jenkins
Episode 21AmbitiousAired May 12, 1999
The murder of an audio installation salesman leads the detectives to a case with connections to the mafia.
- 46m
- Directed by Christopher Misiano
- Written by Barry M. Schkolnick and Richard Sweren
Guest stars
- John Driver Bob Gervits
- Mark Linn-Baker Tom Wilder
- Richard Libertini Bernie Sklar
- Jeremy Davidson Sean Russo
- Louis Guss Vincent Carpenara
- Joe Piscopo Jeff Stahl
- Julia McNeal Lisa Gibson
- Chelsea Lagos Kimberly Davis
Episode 22AdmissionsAired May 19, 1999
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.
- 45m
- Directed by Jace Alexander
- Written by Kathy McCormick, William N. Fordes and Lynne E. Litt
Guest stars
- Donna Hanover Deborah Bourke
- Harry Bouvy Sam Welby
- Kurt Deutsch Peter Kelly
- Chris Gartin Dennis Michaels
- Maddie Corman Melissa Slater
- Frank Converse Mr. Kelly
- Paul Dillon Eddie Clayman
- Joanne Camp Librarian
Episode 23Refuge (1)Aired May 26, 1999
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.
- 46m
- Directed by Constantine Makris
- Written by René Balcer
Guest stars
- Carolyn McCormick Elizabeth Olivet
- Judy Frank Jean Bryant
- Jenna Stern A.D.A. Antonella Ricci
- Amelia Campbell Mrs. Woodson
- Slava Schoot Andrei Rogatin
- Lenore Harris Mrs. Chuikov
- Kim Brockington Josette Dobbs
- Marya Kazakova Sofia Dementev
Episode 24Refuge (2)Aired May 26, 1999
McCoy and Carmichael risk violating the civil liberties of witnesses when they are forced to jail them in order to safely continue their investigation.
- 47m
- Directed by Constantine Makris
- Written by René Balcer
Guest stars
- Terry Beaver Defense Attorney Manning
- Cameron Bowen Billy Woodson
- Bernie Sheredy Georgy Maletkov
- Olek Krupa Constantin Volsky
- Lannyl Stephens Alyana Dixon
- Tom Mason Carlton Radford
- Sherman Howard Carlton Radford's Attorney
- Nelson Vasquez Omar Pinella