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Law & Order S1E13 — A Death in the Family
7.6
Law & Order•Season 1•Episode 13

A Death in the Family

7.6/10 · 540 votesJan 15, 199146 min

Ranked #13 of 22 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

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Police start a citywide manhunt for a man suspected of killing a cop during a rooftop pursuit.

Directed byGwen Arner
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Cast6

George Dzundza

George Dzundza

Max Greevey

Chris Noth

Chris Noth

Mike Logan

Dann Florek

Dann Florek

Donald Cragen

Steven Hill

Steven Hill

Adam Schiff

Michael Moriarty

Michael Moriarty

Ben Stone

Richard Brooks

Richard Brooks

Paul Robinette

Crew9

Gwen Arner

Gwen Arner

Director

Ed Zuckerman

Ed Zuckerman

Story Editor

Ernest R. Dickerson

Ernest R. Dickerson

Director of Photography

D

David Black

Teleplay

M

Mark Newman

Editor

J

Joe Viola

Story

J

Joe Viola

Teleplay

A

Arthur W. Forney

Associate Producer

J

Jeffrey L. Hayes

Co-Producer

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Episode Summary

"A Death in the Family" is episode 13 of Law & Order season 1. It scored 7.6/10 from 540 votes, ranking #13 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Gwen Arner, it aired on January 15, 1991.

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