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Law & Order S23E1 — Freedom of Expression
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Law & Order•Season 23•Episode 1

Freedom of Expression

6.7/10 · 469 votesJan 18, 202443 min

Ranked #13 of 13 in Season 23•−0.8 vs season avg

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In the wake of a murder on campus, the line between free speech and hate speech at a university is examined.

Directed byAlex Hall
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Cast6

Reid Scott

Reid Scott

Vincent Riley

Tony Goldwyn

Tony Goldwyn

Nicholas Baxter

Hugh Dancy

Hugh Dancy

Nolan Price

Odelya Halevi

Odelya Halevi

Samantha Maroun

Mehcad Brooks

Mehcad Brooks

Jalen Shaw

Camryn Manheim

Camryn Manheim

Kate Dixon

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P

Pamela J. Wechsler

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R

Rick Eid

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Alex Hall

Alex Hall

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Dick Wolf

Dick Wolf

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Rick Eid

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Episode Summary

"Freedom of Expression" is episode 1 of Law & Order season 23. It scored 6.7/10 from 469 votes, ranking #13 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Alex Hall, it aired on January 18, 2024.

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