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Law & Order S9E1 — Cherished
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Law & Order•Season 9•Episode 1

Cherished

7.9/10 · 454 votesSep 23, 199846 min

Ranked #9 of 24 in Season 9•+0.1 vs season avg

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The investigation into a girl's death reveals secrets the adoptive family was desperately trying to hide.

Directed byEdwin Sherin
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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

Angie Harmon

Angie Harmon

Abbie Carmichael

Crew10

Edwin Sherin

Edwin Sherin

Director

W

William N. Fordes

Co-Producer

K

Kathy McCormick

Teleplay

B

Billy Fox

Editor

R

Richard Dobbs

Director of Photography

K

Kathy McCormick

Story

C

Carl Nelson

Story

S

Scott Tobin

Story

R

Richard Sweren

Co-Producer

Ed Zuckerman

Ed Zuckerman

Consulting Producer

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Episode Summary

"Cherished" is episode 1 of Law & Order season 9. It scored 7.9/10 from 454 votes, ranking #9 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Edwin Sherin, it aired on September 23, 1998.

Next: E2 · DWBBest of Season 9