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Law & Order S7E17 — Showtime

8.4

Law & Order•Season 7•Episode 17

Showtime

8.4/10 · 455 votesMar 27, 199747 min

Ranked #1 of 23 in Season 7•+0.5 vs season avg

The trial of Eddie Newman begins but the prosecution's chances of conviction are hampered by a "dream team" of defense attorneys, Gorton's personal pressures on Ross, the public questioning of the relationship between Curtis and Lisa Lundquist, and a surprise accusation.

Directed byEdwin Sherin

Written byRené Balcer, Gardner Stern, Ed Zuckerman

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Seasons26

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Cast6

Jerry Orbach

Jerry Orbach

Lennie Briscoe

Benjamin Bratt

Benjamin Bratt

Rey Curtis

S. Epatha Merkerson

S. Epatha Merkerson

Anita Van Buren

Steven Hill

Steven Hill

Adam Schiff

Sam Waterston

Sam Waterston

Jack McCoy

Carey Lowell

Carey Lowell

Jamie Ross

Crew7

R

René Balcer

Writer

Edwin Sherin

Edwin Sherin

Director

G

Gardner Stern

Writer

Ed Zuckerman

Ed Zuckerman

Writer

I

I.C. Rapoport

Story Editor

C

Constantine Makris

Director of Photography

N

Neil Felder

Editor

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Episode Summary

"Showtime" is episode 17 of Law & Order season 7. It scored 8.4/10 from 455 votes, ranking #1 of 23 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Edwin Sherin and written by René Balcer, Gardner Stern, Ed Zuckerman, it aired on March 27, 1997.

Next: E18 · Mad Dog Best of Season 7