Law And Order - Season 7 Direct

Lennie Briscoe ( Jerry Orbach ) and Rey Curtis ( Benjamin Bratt ).

The season is famous for its three-part Los Angeles story arc—"D-Girl," "Turnaround," and "Showtime"—which was loosely inspired by the . This arc was a ratings powerhouse for NBC, aired on Thursday nights to fill in for ER reruns. Other standout episodes include: Law and Order - Season 7

Season 7 was a turning point for the show's popularity, becoming NBC's second most-watched drama. Beyond the Emmy win for , guest star Elaine Stritch won an Emmy for her performance as defense attorney Lanie Stieglitz in the episode "Working Mom". The season is frequently cited by fans as part of the "Golden Era" of the original series due to its sharp writing and the chemistry between Orbach and Bratt. Season Statistics Episodes Original Air Dates May 21, 1997 Major Awards Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Drama Series Key Introduction ADA Jamie Ross "Law & Order" Double Down (TV Episode 1997) - IMDb Lennie Briscoe ( Jerry Orbach ) and Rey