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Law & Order S1E3 — The Reaper's Helper

7.5

Law & Order•Season 1•Episode 3

The Reaper's Helper

7.5/10 · 753 votesOct 4, 199046 min

Ranked #15 of 22 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg

The death of a man with AIDS appears to be the work of a serial killer who may have been motivated by mercy.

Directed byVern Gillum

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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

Crew8

V

Vern Gillum

Director

R

Robert Nathan

Story Editor

T

Thomas Francis McElroy

Story

T

Thomas Francis McElroy

Teleplay

D

Drake Silliman

Editor

D

David Black

Teleplay

R

Robert Nathan

Teleplay

C

Constantine Makris

Director of Photography

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Episode Summary

"The Reaper's Helper" is episode 3 of Law & Order season 1. It scored 7.5/10 from 753 votes, ranking #15 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Vern Gillum, it aired on October 4, 1990.

Next: E4 · Kiss the Girls and Make Them Die Best of Season 1