Law And Order - Season 2 -

: Carolyn McCormick began her long-running recurring role as the police psychologist.

Season 2 of the original (1991–1992) is a defining period for the series, marked by its first major cast change and the solidifying of its "ripped from the headlines" format. Key Cast Changes Law and Order - Season 2

: A high-stakes premiere where Detective Mike Logan (Chris Noth) struggles with grief and crosses legal boundaries to find his partner's killer. : Carolyn McCormick began her long-running recurring role

: Based on the real-life Happy Land fire, investigating a social club blaze that killed 53 people. Thematic Elements : Based on the real-life Happy Land fire,

: Future series regular Jerry Orbach made his first appearance as a defense attorney in "The Wages of Love" before joining the main cast in Season 3. Critical Episodes

: Plots frequently dealt with legal loopholes, such as the admissibility of evidence obtained without warrants or under duress.