Law & Order: Criminal Intent (season 9)
Law & Order: Criminal Intent (season 9) | |
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Season 9 U.S. DVD Cover | |
Country of origin | United States |
No. of episodes | 16 |
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Original network | USA Network |
Original release | March 30 – July 6, 2010 |
The ninth season of Law & Order: Criminal Intent premiered on the USA Network March 30, 2010, and ended on July 6, 2010.[1]
After the two-part season premiere, Vincent D'Onofrio, Kathryn Erbe, and Eric Bogosian left the show. Bogosian's character (Capt. Daniel Ross) was killed off in the first part of the premiere.[2] Bogosian was replaced in the cast by Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, playing Captain Zoe Callas.[3] Saffron Burrows joined the cast (as Detective Serena Stevens), replacing Julianne Nicholson (who was pregnant and having a child during taping) who played Detective Megan Wheeler.[4] Jeff Goldbum assumed the leading role.
The scene cards return in this season after three seasons.
Episodes from the ninth season of Law & Order: Criminal Intent also aired on NBC beginning Sunday, June 20 at 10:00 PM (Eastern) with repeats of those episodes airing Saturdays starting June 26 at 8:00 PM (Eastern).[5] The episodes aired on NBC until Sunday, September 5, 2010. Bravo began airing ninth-season episodes during early morning hours on Sundays starting November 21 at 2:00 AM until 4:00 AM.
Cast
Main cast
- Vincent D'Onofrio as Detective Robert Goren
- Kathryn Erbe as Detective Alexandra Eames
- Jeff Goldblum as Detective Zack Nichols
- Saffron Burrows as Detective Serena Stevens
- Eric Bogosian as Captain Daniel Ross
- Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio as Captain Zoe Callas
Recurring cast
Guest stars
- Michael Gladis – "Love Sick".[6]
- Tracy Pollan – a successful and attractive magazine writer in "Traffic".[7]
- Lorraine Bracco – "Disciple"; a case where a body discovered at a construction site bears all the hallmarks of a serial killer who was executed more than six months earlier.[8]
- Dan Lauria, Ralph Macchio – "Inhumane Society" where a promising young boxer is derailed when authorities discover he's at the center of a dog fighting ring.[9]
- Dan Butler, and William Mapother – "Lost Children of the Blood" where the body of a bright young college student is found completely drained of blood.[10]
- F. Murray Abraham – as Theodore Nichols (Nichols's father) in a case where the body of a successful real estate agent is discovered in a basement, bled out.[11]
Episodes
No. in series |
No. in season |
Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | Production code |
U.S. viewers (millions) |
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172 | 1 | "Loyalty (Part 1)" "Puntland"[12] | Jean de Segonzac | Walon Green | March 30, 2010 (USA) August 15, 2010 (NBC) | 09001 | 3.56[13] |
A tourist yacht cruising the coast of Somalia opens fire on an unarmed boat, killing a sheikh and his wife. The incident sets in play an international grab for power, an illegal arms deal and a hunt for terrorists. Captain Ross finds himself at the tragic center of the conflict, galvanizing the assistance of Major Case detectives Goren, Eames and Nichols.
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173 | 2 | "Loyalty (Part 2)" "Artifice"[14] | Jean de Segonzac | Barbara Hall | April 6, 2010 (USA) June 20, 2010 (NBC) | 09002 | 3.47[15] |
With an illegal arms deal and a hunt for Somali terrorists hanging in the balance, Detectives Goren, Eames, Nichols, and newcomer Stevens combine resources in an attempt to bring justice.
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174 | 3 | "Broad Channel" | Omar Madha | Mark Malone | April 13, 2010 (USA) June 27, 2010 (NBC) | 09003 | 3.21[16] |
Nichols and Stevens clash with a Queens precinct when one of their detectives is shot and killed in the close-knit Broad Channel community, which is under the influence of Irish crime boss Jackie Dooley (Kevin Conway).
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175 | 4 | "Delicate" | Tom DiCillo | Nicole Mirante-Matthews | April 20, 2010 (USA) June 27, 2010 (NBC) | 09006 | 3.53[17] |
Nichols and Stevens investigate a murdered ballerina, whose killer may be a member of her elite school community. | |||||||
176 | 5 | "Gods & Insects" | Jonathan Herron | Ted Sullivan | April 27, 2010 (USA) July 4, 2010 (NBC) | 09007 | 2.82[18] |
Investigating on the murder of Kevin Denaburg, Nichols and Stevens meet his girlfriend Amber Donelli, an escort who was secretly leaking photos of her clients to a prominent gossip columnist, only to find the trail leads to the world of high finance. | |||||||
177 | 6 | "Abel & Willing" | Kevin Bray | Michael Angeli | May 4, 2010 (USA) July 10, 2010 (NBC) | 09008 | 2.82[19] |
When a husband shoots his wife, Nichols and Stevens suspect that the case is more complicated than it seems. As more victims turn up, the detectives find a pair of strange medical bracelets to be their most promising lead. | |||||||
178 | 7 | "Love Sick" | Jim Hayman | Nicole Mirante-Matthews | May 11, 2010 (USA) July 11, 2010 (NBC) | 09011 | 3.02[20] |
When a nice girl from the Heartland is found murdered, cleaned, and dressed to look like a prostitute, Nichols and Stevens investigate the staff of a local community hospital where the victim was last seen.
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179 | 8 | "Love on Ice" | Ken Girotti | David Klass & James Sadwith | May 18, 2010 (USA) July 17, 2010 (NBC) | 09009 | 2.55[21] |
Four men who have been friends since high school discover they're being blackmailed over the death of another childhood friend. When one of the four turns up dead, it's up to Nichols and Stevens to uncover the truth behind a 22-year-old mystery.
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180 | 9 | "Traffic" | Chris Zalla | Antoinette Stella | May 25, 2010 (USA) July 18, 2010 (NBC) | 09012 | 2.86[22] |
The death of a magazine publisher leads to a wide array of suspects, including his friends, employees, lovers past and present, and possibly the Russian mob. Who would go furthest to keep their secrets hidden?
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181 | 10 | "Disciple" | Christine Moore | Walon Green & Michael Angeli | June 1, 2010 (USA) July 24, 2010 (NBC) | 09010 | 3.08[23] |
A body discovered at a construction site bears all the hallmarks of a serial killer who was executed over six months ago. Detective Stevens is faced with two grim possibilities: either they're dealing with a copycat, or she helped put an innocent man to death.
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182 | 11 | "Lost Children of the Blood" | John David Coles | Christine Bailey | June 8, 2010 (USA) July 25, 2010 (NBC) | 09004 | 2.97[24] |
The body of a bright young college student is found completely drained of blood. What appears to be a sex game gone wrong leads to a world of underground clubs, blood dealers, and a fanatical cult who believe themselves immortal. | |||||||
183 | 12 | "True Legacy" | Yon Motskin | Antoinette Stella | June 15, 2010 (USA) July 31, 2010 (NBC) | 09013 | N/A |
The owner of a popular food truck is murdered, his body left for his mistress to discover. What some dismiss as a simple street rivalry leads to the Calderas, a powerful political family who'll do just about anything to maintain their dynasty. | |||||||
184 | 13 | "The Mobster Will See You Now" | Jean de Segonzac | Michael Angeli | June 22, 2010 (USA) August 1, 2010 (NBC) | 09015 | N/A |
A government official blackmails two doctors for overcharging patients before he is killed. The doctors have another secret to protect, however, and worry that someone will find out mobsters financed their practice.
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185 | 14 | "Palimpsest" | Darnell Martin | Mark Malone | June 29, 2010 (USA) August 7, 2010 (NBC) | 09014 | 2.79[25] |
Nichols and Stevens must solve an old fashioned murder mystery.
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186 | 15 | "Inhumane Society" | Michael Smith | Courtney Parker & Geoffrey Thorne | July 6, 2010 (USA) August 14, 2010 (NBC) | 09005 | 2.99[26] |
The career of a promising young boxer is derailed when authorities discover he's at the center of a dog fighting ring. Things go from bad to worse when one of his partners turns up dead.
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187 | 16 | "Three-In-One" | Arthur W. Forney | Walon Green & David Klass | July 6, 2010 (USA) August 21, 2010 (NBC) | 09016 | 2.99[26] |
The body of a successful real estate agent is discovered in a basement, bled out. The investigation points toward three different suspects. In order to understand how these three are connected, Nichols is forced to rely on an unlikely resource, his own father.
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Preceded by Season Eight |
List of Law & Order: Criminal Intent episodes | Succeeded by Season Ten |
References
- ↑ CNET Networks, Inc. (2010). TV.com episode summary for Season 9. Retrieved March 21, 2010.
- ↑ Law & Order: Criminal Intent episode, Loyalty
- ↑ Law & Order: Criminal Intent episode, Broad Channel
- ↑ Law & Order: Criminal Intent episode, Loyalty (Part 2)
- ↑ "Breaking News - NBC REVEALS SUMMER PREMIERE DATES FOR 'AMERICA'S GOT TALENT,' 'LAST COMIC STANDING' AND TWO NEW SERIES '100 QUESTIONS' AND 'PERSONS UNKNOWN' - TheFutonCritic.com". The Futon Critic. 2010-03-05. Retrieved 2010-03-07.
- ↑ Law & Order: Criminal Intent episode, Love Sick
- ↑ Law & Order: Criminal Intent episode, Traffic
- ↑ Law & Order: Criminal Intent episode, Disciple
- ↑ Law & Order: Criminal Intent episode, Inhumane Society
- ↑ Law & Order: Criminal Intent episode, Lost Children of the Blood
- ↑ Law & Order: Criminal Intent episode, Three-in-One
- ↑ "(#09001) "LOYALTY (PART 1)"". The Futon Critic. June 10, 2010. Retrieved April 14, 2012.
- ↑ "Updated: "Justified" Falls Hard; "Law & Order: CI" returns, Plus More...". tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com. March 31, 2010. Retrieved May 16, 2014.
- ↑ "(#09002) "LOYALTY (PART 2)"". The Futon Critic. June 10, 2010. Retrieved April 14, 2012.
- ↑ ""Southland" Finishes Flat; "Justified" Falls Again; "Law & Order: CI" Down". tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com. April 7, 2010. Retrieved May 16, 2014.
- ↑ "Cable Ratings: Post-Goren/Eames Law & Order: Criminal Intent Down Slightly; Deadliest Catch Series Best & More". tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com. April 14, 2010. Retrieved May 16, 2014.
- ↑ "Cable Ratings: Deadliest Catch Comes Off Highs; Law & Order: CI Up; Justified Slips". tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com. April 21, 2010. Retrieved May 16, 2014.
- ↑ "Tuesday Cable Ratings: The Hills Debut; Deadliest Catch, Law & Order: CI, Justified & More". tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com. April 28, 2010. Retrieved May 16, 2014.
- ↑ "Tuesday Cable Ratings: The Hills Slips From Premiere; Deadliest Catch, Law & Order: CI, Justified & More". tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com. May 5, 2010. Retrieved May 16, 2014.
- ↑ "Tuesday Cable Ratings: Cavs/Celtics Game Tops Night; Deadliest Catch, Law & Order: CI Both Up". tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com. May 12, 2010. Retrieved May 16, 2014.
- ↑ "NBA Playoffs, NBA Draft Lottery Lead Tuesday Cable; "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" Falls". tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com. May 19, 2010. Retrieved May 16, 2014.
- ↑ "Tuesday Cable: Lakers/Suns Dominate + "Law & Order: CI," "Justified" and others". tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com. May 26, 2010. Retrieved May 16, 2014.
- ↑ "Tuesday Cable: "Justified" Rebounds a Bit, While "Law & Order: CI" Dips 20% With Adults 18-49". tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com. June 3, 2010. Retrieved May 16, 2014.
- ↑ "Tuesday Cable: Justified Finale & Law & Order:CI Flat, Plus Deadliest Catch, The Hills, WWE NXT & More". tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com. June 9, 2010. Retrieved May 16, 2014.
- ↑ "Tuesday Cable Ratings: Deadliest Catch, Pretty Little Liars, Law & Order:CI, The Hills, Memphis Beat & Lots More". tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com. June 30, 2010. Retrieved May 16, 2014.
- 1 2 "Tuesday Cable Ratings: Deadliest Catch, Pretty Little Liars, Memphis Beat, Law & Order:CI Finale & More". tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com. July 8, 2010. Retrieved May 16, 2014.