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Law & Order S24E4 — The Meaning of Life
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Law & Order•Season 24•Episode 4

The Meaning of Life

7.3/10 · 273 votesOct 24, 202440 min

Ranked #15 of 22 in Season 24•−0.1 vs season avg

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When a bomb goes off in a brownstone, Shaw and Riley must determine which of its inhabitants - an author or fertility doctor - was the target. Price and Maroun try to bring murder charges against the suspect, even though the victim is still alive.

Directed byLeslie Hope
Written byJennifer Vanderbes
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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

Crew4

Leslie Hope

Leslie Hope

Director

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Jennifer Vanderbes

Writer

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Adam Wolfe

Editor

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Jon Delgado

Director of Photography

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Episode Summary

"The Meaning of Life" is episode 4 of Law & Order season 24. It scored 7.3/10 from 273 votes, ranking #15 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Leslie Hope and written by Jennifer Vanderbes, it aired on October 24, 2024.

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