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Law & Order•Season 12•Episode 7

Myth of Fingerprints

8.1/10 · 398 votesNov 14, 200145 min

Ranked #1 of 24 in Season 12•+0.7 vs season avg

A murder investigation uncovers deliberately faulty forensics in the wrongful conviction of two men 12 years earlier in the case that paved the way for Van Buren's promotion.

Directed byDavid Platt

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Cast6

Jerry Orbach

Jerry Orbach

Lennie Briscoe

Jesse L. Martin

Jesse L. Martin

Ed Green

S. Epatha Merkerson

S. Epatha Merkerson

Anita Van Buren

Dianne Wiest

Dianne Wiest

Nora Lewin

Sam Waterston

Sam Waterston

Jack McCoy

Elisabeth Röhm

Elisabeth Röhm

Serena Southerlyn

Crew8

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David Platt

Director

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Toni Morgan

Editor

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John Beymer

Director of Photography

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Kurt Courtland

Editor

T

Terri Kopp

Teleplay

Aaron Zelman

Aaron Zelman

Teleplay

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Eric Overmyer

Story

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Eric Overmyer

Consulting Producer

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Episode Summary

"Myth of Fingerprints" is episode 7 of Law & Order season 12. It scored 8.1/10 from 398 votes, ranking #1 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by David Platt, it aired on November 14, 2001.

Next: E8 · The Fire This Time Best of Season 12