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Law & Order S2E19 — The Fertile Fields
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Law & Order•Season 2•Episode 19

The Fertile Fields

7.3/10 · 399 votesApr 7, 199247 min

Ranked #21 of 22 in Season 2•−0.3 vs season avg

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The brutal murder of a Jewish jeweler appears to be a hate crime, but the investigation soon leads back to the man's brother and his shady business deals.

Directed byEdwin Sherin
Written byRené Balcer, Michael S. Chernuchin
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Paul Sorvino

Paul Sorvino

Phil Cerreta

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

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René Balcer

Writer

Edwin Sherin

Edwin Sherin

Director

M

Michael S. Chernuchin

Writer

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Michael S. Chernuchin

Executive Story Editor

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René Balcer

Story Editor

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Constantine Makris

Director of Photography

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Mark Newman

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Episode Summary

"The Fertile Fields" is episode 19 of Law & Order season 2. It scored 7.3/10 from 399 votes, ranking #21 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Edwin Sherin and written by René Balcer, Michael S. Chernuchin, it aired on April 7, 1992.

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