Its initial run lasted 20 years, from 1990 until 2010, and earned an Emmy Award in 1997.
The show was rebooted in 2022 andhas spawned multiple spin-offs, all also successful.
He was initially partnered with Cyrus Lupo (Jeremy Sisto).
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His absence was addressed in the second episode of Season 22.
His absence is felt in the reboot, and he deserves more acknowledgment than a line of dialogue.
He was then paired with the iconic Lennie Briscoe (Jerry Orbach).
He was a Catholic, which informed his approach to the law.
Stone was later killed in Season 19 of spin-offSVU.
His son wasChicago Justicelead prosecutor Peter Stone (Philip Winchester).
Stone is amongLaw & Orders most memorable characters, and he had a fairly dramatic exit.
The death of a witness was tragic.
Stones character is also notable for his connection to Peter, who is part of the One Chicago universe.
He left at the end of Season 20, when the series came to an end with Rubber Room.
Sisto had previously appeared on the show as a defense attorney.
Lupos time onLaw & Orderwas short-lived, butSisto played the character wonderfully.
He was replaced by Ed Green.
Curtis returned years later in Fed, along with his three daughters, after Deborahs death to bury her.
In later episodes, she battled cervical cancer, which she tried to keep from her colleagues.
Van Buren was among the characters who had been with the series the longest.
She appeared in an impressive 390 episodes, and was also a fan favorite.
She was responsible for overseeing the shows iconic detectives and was known for her tough attitude.
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Cragen appointed Benson (Mariska Hargitay) as his successor and later made guest appearances onOrganized Crime.
3Lennie Briscoe
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Lennie Briscoe joinedLaw & Orderin Season 3.
He retired in Season 14 in 2004 and died a few years later.
He was written off as a result of Jerry Orbachs death.
He also spent three years working in the Anti-Crime Unit.
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He appeared in a total of 282 episodes across the franchise.
He was known for his sarcasm and deadpan delivery.
He worked as Briscoes partner until Briscoe retired in 2004 and was known for his aggressive policing style.
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Greens final episode was Burn Card, which explored his troubled past after he shot a murder suspect.
The investigation revealed Green once owed the suspect money, leading the DA to pursue homicide charges.
But in Greens case,he received a dramatic sendoff, with a compelling plot ending with his resignation.
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He had previously worked for three female ADAs and had relationships with all of them.
Knowing the mayor would ensure McCoy would not be reelected, he opted to step down.
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