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Law & Order S2E5 — God Bless the Child
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Law & Order•Season 2•Episode 5

God Bless the Child

7.7/10 · 460 votesOct 22, 199148 min

Ranked #5 of 22 in Season 2•+0.1 vs season avg

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A couple faces trial after they deny medical help to their daughter based on their religious beliefs.

Directed byE.W. Swackhamer
Written byRobert Nathan, David Black
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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

Crew8

R

Robert Nathan

Writer

D

David Black

Writer

E.W. Swackhamer

E.W. Swackhamer

Director

R

Robert Nathan

Executive Story Editor

M

Michael S. Chernuchin

Story Editor

D

Drake Silliman

Editor

C

Constantine Makris

Director of Photography

D

David Black

Supervising Producer

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Episode Summary

"God Bless the Child" is episode 5 of Law & Order season 2. It scored 7.7/10 from 460 votes, ranking #5 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by E.W. Swackhamer and written by Robert Nathan, David Black, it aired on October 22, 1991.

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