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Law & Order S24E18 — Inherent Bias
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Law & Order•Season 24•Episode 18

Inherent Bias

6.7/10 · 261 votesApr 10, 202539 min

Ranked #21 of 22 in Season 24•−0.7 vs season avg

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A rising basketball star is shot dead, leaving the squad in a desperate scramble for leads. When the capture of a suspect doesn't go as planned, Shaw and Riley each take a firm stand on what they believe they witnessed.

Directed byNestor Carbonell
Written byArt Alamo, Jolie Huang
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Cast6

Maura Tierney

Maura Tierney

Jessica Brady

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

Crew5

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Art Alamo

Writer

Nestor Carbonell

Nestor Carbonell

Director

J

Jolie Huang

Writer

A

Adam Wolfe

Editor

J

Jon Delgado

Director of Photography

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Episode Summary

"Inherent Bias" is episode 18 of Law & Order season 24. It scored 6.7/10 from 261 votes, ranking #21 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Nestor Carbonell and written by Art Alamo, Jolie Huang, it aired on April 10, 2025.

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