Law And Order - Season 2 Link

: Sorvino joined the cast as the senior detective, replacing George Dzundza (Max Greevey).

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

: 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 Law and Order - Season 2

: 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.

: Rated as one of the best of the season, exploring the extradition of a serial killer to a state with the death penalty. : Sorvino joined the cast as the senior

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

: A complex legal battle involving parents who refuse medical treatment for their child based on religious beliefs. Critical Episodes : The season premiere features the

: This season continued the distinctive split between police investigation and courtroom prosecution.