: Rated as one of the best of the season, exploring the extradition of a serial killer to a state with the death penalty.
: Sorvino joined the cast as the senior detective, replacing George Dzundza (Max Greevey). Law and Order - Season 2
: Plots frequently dealt with legal loopholes, such as the admissibility of evidence obtained without warrants or under duress. : Rated as one of the best of
: The season premiere features the first death of a main character in the series, as Sergeant Max Greevey is murdered, driving the emotional arc of the first episode. : The season premiere features the first death
: Future series regular Jerry Orbach made his first appearance as a defense attorney in "The Wages of Love" before joining the main cast in Season 3. Critical Episodes
: This season continued the distinctive split between police investigation and courtroom prosecution.