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Law & Order S18E6 — Political Animal

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Law & Order•Season 18•Episode 6

Political Animal

7.6/10 · 333 votesJan 30, 200845 min

Ranked #13 of 18 in Season 18•−0.2 vs season avg

A triple homicide has ties to a politician, but he may be just the first step toward the truth and a killer who will take desperate measures to keep his freedom.

Directed byJean de Segonzac

Written byDavid Slack, Ed Zuckerman

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Jeremy Sisto

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Episode Summary

"Political Animal" is episode 6 of Law & Order season 18. It scored 7.6/10 from 333 votes, ranking #13 of 18 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Jean de Segonzac and written by David Slack, Ed Zuckerman, it aired on January 30, 2008.

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