: The season premiere features the first death of a main character in the series, as Sergeant Max Greevey is murdered, driving the emotional arc of the first episode.
: This season continued the distinctive split between police investigation and courtroom prosecution. Law and Order - Season 2
: 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 : The season premiere features the first death