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Law & Order S22E9 — The System
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Law & Order•Season 22•Episode 9

The System

7.3/10 · 292 votesDec 8, 202242 min

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

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A suspect arrested for murder escapes police custody after months of waiting for his day in court; as a hostage situation erupts, Shaw must re-examine his conduct as the arresting officer; Price questions his faith in the justice system.

Directed byAlex Hall
Written byRick Eid, Pamela J. Wechsler
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Hugh Dancy

Hugh Dancy

Nolan Price

Odelya Halevi

Odelya Halevi

Samantha Maroun

Mehcad Brooks

Mehcad Brooks

Jalen Shaw

Jeffrey Donovan

Jeffrey Donovan

Frank Cosgrove

Camryn Manheim

Camryn Manheim

Kate Dixon

Sam Waterston

Sam Waterston

Jack McCoy

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Rick Eid

Writer

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Pamela J. Wechsler

Writer

Alex Hall

Alex Hall

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Craig DiBona

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John A. Keris

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Episode Summary

"The System" is episode 9 of Law & Order season 22. It scored 7.3/10 from 292 votes, ranking #16 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Alex Hall and written by Rick Eid, Pamela J. Wechsler, it aired on December 8, 2022.

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