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Law & Order S1E8 — Poison Ivy
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Law & Order•Season 1•Episode 8

Poison Ivy

7.8/10 · 613 votesNov 20, 199047 min

Ranked #7 of 22 in Season 1•+0.1 vs season avg

Discussion

The shooting of a black honors student stirs up racial tensions, especially after it becomes apparent that the cop responsible for the death may have planted a gun on the body to excuse the shooting.

Directed byE.W. Swackhamer
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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

Crew7

E.W. Swackhamer

E.W. Swackhamer

Director

J

Jacob Brackman

Teleplay

J

Jacob Brackman

Story

J

Jack Richardson

Story

C

Constantine Makris

Director of Photography

S

Scott Vickrey

Editor

J

Jeffrey L. Hayes

Co-Producer

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Episode Summary

"Poison Ivy" is episode 8 of Law & Order season 1. It scored 7.8/10 from 613 votes, ranking #7 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by E.W. Swackhamer, it aired on November 20, 1990.

Next: E9 · IndifferenceBest of Season 1