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Law & Order S1E2 — Subterranean Homeboy Blues
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Law & Order•Season 1•Episode 2

Subterranean Homeboy Blues

7.4/10 · 811 votesSep 20, 199047 min

Ranked #19 of 22 in Season 1•−0.3 vs season avg

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The shooting of two black men by a white woman in a crowded subway initially appears to be a case of self-defense, but further investigation reveals revenge as a possible motive.

Directed byE.W. Swackhamer
Written byRobert Palm
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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

Crew5

E.W. Swackhamer

E.W. Swackhamer

Director

R

Robert Palm

Writer

Ed Zuckerman

Ed Zuckerman

Story Editor

Ernest R. Dickerson

Ernest R. Dickerson

Director of Photography

D

Drake Silliman

Editor

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Episode Summary

"Subterranean Homeboy Blues" is episode 2 of Law & Order season 1. It scored 7.4/10 from 811 votes, ranking #19 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by E.W. Swackhamer and written by Robert Palm, it aired on September 20, 1990.

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