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SEASON 1 · 1990

Law & Order: Season 1

22EPISODES
1990YEAR
26SEASONS

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Law & Order season 1 streaming guide

Law & Order season 1 (1990) has 22 episodes. In the US, it’s available on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. The season premiered on September 13, 1990. The last episode aired on June 9, 1991.

Season 1 Episodes

1
Prescription for Death
Season 1, Episode 1· September 13, 1990· 48 min

When a young woman dies during a hectic emergency room night shift, her father claims the hospital was negligent, and an investigation leads the detectives to believe that the doctor treating her may have been drunk on duty.

2
Subterranean Homeboy Blues
Season 1, Episode 2· September 20, 1990· 47 min

The shooting of two black men by a white woman in a crowded subway initially appears to be a case of self-defense, but further investigation reveals revenge as a possible motive.

3
The Reaper's Helper
Season 1, Episode 3· October 4, 1990· 46 min

The death of a man with AIDS appears to be the work of a serial killer who may have been motivated by mercy.

4
Kiss the Girls and Make Them Die
Season 1, Episode 4· October 11, 1990· 47 min

Stone has difficulty prosecuting a privileged preppie with a history of abusing his girlfriends after one of them dies at his hands.

5
Happily Ever After
Season 1, Episode 5· October 23, 1990· 48 min

Greevey and Logan have a hunch that robbery is a cover for the real motive in the death of a millionaire in a parking garage.

6
Everybody's Favorite Bagman
Season 1, Episode 6· October 30, 1990· 45 min

The mugging of a councilman leads the detectives to arrest a mobster, who in turn leads Stone and Robinette to corrupt city officials.

7
By Hooker, By Crook
Season 1, Episode 7· November 13, 1990· 47 min

When Logan and Greevey investigate how a family man came to be found unconscious in Central Park, they uncover a very high-class call girl operation run by a well-educated socialite.

8
Poison Ivy
Season 1, Episode 8· November 20, 1990· 47 min

The shooting of a black honors student stirs up racial tensions, especially after it becomes apparent that the cop responsible for the death may have planted a gun on the body to excuse the shooting.

9
Indifference
Season 1, Episode 9· November 27, 1990· 48 min

During the investigation into the death of a little girl in a respectable, middle-class family, Greevey and Logan uncover a myriad of family secrets involving abuse, molestation, and murder.

10
Prisoner of Love
Season 1, Episode 10· December 4, 1990· 46 min

A city arts commissioner and a socialite come under investigation when an artist noted for his sadomasochistic themes is found dead under suspicious circumstances.

11
Out of the Half-Light
Season 1, Episode 11· December 11, 1990· 47 min

Greevey and Logan's investigation into a black teenager's claim that she was raped by white policemen is hampered by a publicity hungry, black politician who will not grant the detectives access to the victim.

12
Life Choice
Season 1, Episode 12· January 8, 1991· 48 min

Stone faces pressure from the public and from Schiff as he prepares to prosecute the person accused of bombing an abortion clinic.

13
A Death in the Family
Season 1, Episode 13· January 15, 1991· 46 min

Police start a citywide manhunt for a man suspected of killing a cop during a rooftop pursuit.

14
The Violence of Summer
Season 1, Episode 14· February 5, 1991· 47 min

Greevey and Logan reopen an investigation to help Stone and Robinette build a stronger case against three boys accused of gang-raping a TV reporter.

15
The Torrents of Greed (1)
Season 1, Episode 15· February 12, 1991· 48 min

An assault on a candy storeowner leads Stone and Robinette to build a case against a powerful mafia don.

16
The Torrents of Greed (2)
Season 1, Episode 16· February 19, 1991· 47 min

Stone tries to salvage his prosecution of the Masucci family when Beigel faces bribery charges and seems willing to turn against his brother-in-law.

17
Mushrooms
Season 1, Episode 17· February 26, 1991· 48 min

The accidental shooting of two children by a 14-year-old hired killer leads to a drug dealer and a real estate agent.

18
The Secret Sharers
Season 1, Episode 18· March 12, 1991· 48 min

Stone faces a flashy Texas lawyer and a hostile community as he tries to prosecute a young man accused of killing a drug dealer.

19
The Serpent's Tooth
Season 1, Episode 19· March 19, 1991· 48 min

Two brothers appear to be the logical suspects in the murder of their wealthy parents.

20
The Troubles
Season 1, Episode 20· March 26, 1991· 47 min

Logan is forced to face his cultural biases when both a Cuban drug dealer and an Irish terrorist are suspected of killing a Lebanese gunrunner.

21
Sonata for Solo Organ
Season 1, Episode 21· April 2, 1991· 47 min

Stone and Robinette prosecute a surgeon and the wealthy father of a transplant patient for illegally obtaining a kidney.

22
The Blue Wall
Season 1, Episode 22· June 9, 1991· 48 min

Cragen comes under suspicion when his mentor in the department is investigated for laundering drug money.

In the US, Law & Order season 1 is available on Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Video. This episode list is updated as new episodes air.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Law & Order season 1?

Law & Order season 1 is available in the US on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, fuboTV, Peacock Premium, Philo, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home, YouTube TV, and NBC. The episode list and Watch links are on this page.

How many episodes does Law & Order season 1 have?

Law & Order season 1 has 22 episodes; the first episode aired on September 13, 1990.

Where can I watch Law & Order season 1 episode 1?

Law & Order season 1 episode 1 (“Prescription for Death”) is available in the US on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, fuboTV, Peacock Premium, Philo, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home, YouTube TV, and NBC, along with the rest of the season.

When did Law & Order season 1 come out?

Law & Order season 1 premiered on September 13, 1990.

What audio and subtitle options does Law & Order season 1 have?

Audio and subtitle options for Law & Order season 1 depend on the platform; US streaming services usually offer English closed captions (CC).

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