Law & Order NBC TV Show Important Facts:
- Premise: Split into two halves – a police procedural drama in the first half and a legal/courtroom drama in the second half. Focuses on detectives investigating crimes and the district attorneys prosecuting the offenders.
- Created by: Dick Wolf
- Original Run: Law & Order premiered on NBC in 1990 and ran for 20 seasons until 2010. Two more seasons in 2021 and 2022.
- Spin-offs: Popular spin-offs include Law & Order: SVU (1999-present), Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001-2011), Law & Order: LA (2010-2011), and Law & Order: Organized Crime (2021-present).
- Setting: Filmed on location in New York City. Known for its iconic introduction showing NYC landmarks.
- Style: Serious tone focusing on the justice/legal system. Storylines “ripped from the headlines”.
- Awards: Nominated for the Outstanding Drama Series Emmy every year from 1992 to 2010. Won in 1997.
- Catchphrase: “In the criminal justice system, the people are represented by two separate yet equally important groups…” (the opening narration)