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Law & Order S16E5 — Life Line

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Law & Order•Season 16•Episode 5

Life Line

7.7/10 · 342 votesOct 19, 200545 min

Ranked #11 of 22 in Season 16•−0.1 vs season avg

Police turn their attention to the murder of an undercover reporter, but realise that the killer isn't as guilty as he appears.

Directed byRosemary Rodriguez

Written byGreg Plageman

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Cast6

Dennis Farina

Dennis Farina

Joe Fontana

Jesse L. Martin

Jesse L. Martin

Ed Green

S. Epatha Merkerson

S. Epatha Merkerson

Anita Van Buren

Fred Thompson

Fred Thompson

Arthur Branch

Sam Waterston

Sam Waterston

Jack McCoy

Annie Parisse

Annie Parisse

Alexandra Borgia

Crew4

Rosemary Rodriguez

Rosemary Rodriguez

Director

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David S. Tuttman

Director of Photography

Michael Schweitzer

Michael Schweitzer

Editor

Greg Plageman

Greg Plageman

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Life Line" is episode 5 of Law & Order season 16. It scored 7.7/10 from 342 votes, ranking #11 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Rosemary Rodriguez and written by Greg Plageman, it aired on October 19, 2005.

Next: E6 · Birthright Best of Season 16