Law and Order - S1E1

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Prescription for Death

Series 1, episode 1

Written by Dick Wolf, David Black, Ed Zuckerman

Directed by John Whitesell

Originally Aired On: Thursday, 13 September 1990

Gritty drama series about American detectives and prosecutors. When a mix-up over drugs results in a young girl's death, a hospital doctor is charged with negligence. But when the police uncover the truth, assitant DA Ben Stone finds that the case presents the law with an unexpected challenge

Cast

George DzundzaDet. Sgt. Maxwell "Max" Greevey
Chris NothDet. Mike Logan
Dann FlorekCap. Donald Cragen
Michael MoriartyExecutive A.D.A. Ben Stone
Image for Richard BrooksRichard BrooksA.D.A. Paul Robinette
Image for Steven HillSteven HillD.A. Adam Schiff
Image for Erick AvariErick AvariDr. 'Ekballa' Raza
Daniel BenzaliMedical Examiner
Rocky CarrollDr. Davids
Image for Annie CorleyAnnie CorleyStewart
Nick DamiciDubuque
Alvin EpsteinDr. Chester
Stephanie J. GordonNurse
Russell HortonMarkham
Joan KayeNurse
Tom KubiakDr. Rasmussen
W.T. MartinDr. Lignell
Bruce McCartyDr. Stephen Simonson
Maeve McGuireDr. Walters
Frederica MeisterMrs. Melanie Stivic
Harry S. MurphyDon
Image for Ron RifkinRon RifkinPhillip Nevins
William RoerickDr. Robert Abraham
Ed SetrakianHoffman
Derrick SimmonsStabber
Paul SparerDr. Edward Auster
John SpencerHoward Morton
Lee TergesenClemens
Maryann UrbanoDr. Jean Mills
Sean WhitesellIntern
Kate WilkinsonGray-Haired Lady
Avis McCartherSecretary
Steven ZirnkiltonNarrator