The Best Episodes of Law & Order: Criminal Intent Season 8

Goren and Eames investigate a case involving a councilman's step-daughter and her boyfriend being shot. The pair of drug-addicted kids were caught up in blackmail schemes which had targeted the politically powerful family of the woman.

Director: Michael Smith

Writer: René Balcer, Dick Wolf

Det. Zach Nichols' first case involves the murder of an artist, but it's unclear whether the neighborhood he lived in was a factor in his death, or something more personal.

Director: Bill D'Elia

Writer: René Balcer, Dick Wolf

A man's murder puts Goren and Eames on the trail of an upper echelon businessman whose secrets have taken over his life and put him on the run.

Director: Michael Smith

Writer: René Balcer, Dick Wolf

News of a company's falling stock that plunged more over a fraud investigation may have led to the murder of one of its executives.

Director: Jean de Segonzac

Writer: René Balcer, Dick Wolf

After a doctor is murdered in his home while his wife lies bound and helpless upstairs in their bedroom, it is revealed that the couple's reverend may know more about the crime than he is telling the detectives.

Director: Jean de Segonzac

Writer: René Balcer, Dick Wolf

Nicholas and Wheeler investigate when the partner of a con man who used his charm to scheme a lonely single mother, is found dead.

Director: Norberto Barba

Writer: René Balcer, Dick Wolf

Goren and Eames search for a young boy who vanished during a robbery at a hotel.

Director: David Manson

Writer: René Balcer, Dick Wolf

A former Olympian now working in the Belgian consulate is killed. Her death is soon linked to an aspiring Olympian, a blackmail DVD, and the owner of a private security firm. "The Glory That Was..." is an eighth season episode of Law & Order: Criminal Intent the 163rd episode overall. This episode marks the half-point of the season. This episode was originally set to air after "Faithfully" which was set to be the season premiere episode.

Director: Norberto Barba

Writer: René Balcer, Dick Wolf, Robert Nathan

When a flyer from a local Catholic high school drama show connects three murders, Goren and Eames must understand the psychology of a religious fanatic before he claims another victim.

Director: Jean de Segonzac

Writer: René Balcer, Dick Wolf, Walon Green

A celebrity chef’s star is on the rise as he plans the opening of a trendy restaurant with powerful partners. Yet his world is upended when his tabloid-friendly, gorgeous girlfriend and business partner is killed under mysterious circumstances. Detectives Nichols and Wheeler enter the seductive world of power and privilege and discover desperation and murder.

Director: Steve Shill

Writer: René Balcer, Dick Wolf, Andrew Lipsitz

Goren and Eames investigate the killing of a man who became famous for dodging a murder conviction because of a mishandled trial. The man spun his notoriety into a TV show but turned up dead on his birthday.

Director: Ken Girotti

Writer: René Balcer, Dick Wolf

Egocentric poet Jacob Garrety would do anything to keep his poetry journal, The Village Quarterly, afloat. When foundation president Don McCallum shows up and announces he is cutting funding to the journal, Jacob appeals to assistant and lover Lauren to use her sexuality to change Don’s mind. Though reluctant, she agrees. While Jacob enjoys the advances of arts patron Sandra Dunbar at a poetry reading, Lauren carries out Jacob’s wish, and winds up dead on the street. Detectives Nichols and Wheeler discover the deadly passion that exists behind the arts.

Director: N/A

Writer: René Balcer, Dick Wolf

When poker genius Josh Snow loses $80,000 in a card game, backer and bookie Lou Cardinale forces him into collections to work off the losses. Lou gives him a .38 and a box of blanks to extract gambling debts, and sends along his mistress, Angela, to keep an eye on the money. Detectives Goren and Eames enter an elaborate game where they must join in the play, or be played.

Director: David Manson

Writer: René Balcer, Dick Wolf, Walon Green

Detective Eames assists with Nichols' case involving the death of an addict who was just days from going straight when Wheeler is otherwise engaged in the labor and delivery of her baby.

Director: Christopher Zalla

Writer: René Balcer, Dick Wolf, Andrew Lipsitz

A popular male model spends the night with a mysterious woman and after a night of love and drugs, is found dead. Goren and Eames uncover the sexual paranoia behind the murder.

Director: Norberto Barba

Writer: René Balcer, Dick Wolf, Walon Green

A heist goes tragically wrong when a revolutionary makes plans on kidnapping a powerful bank executive, and winds up dead. During Nichols and Eames probe of the murder, they must also prevent a terrorist campaign.

Director: John David Coles

Writer: René Balcer, Dick Wolf, Michael S. Chernuchin