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Law & Order

Description: Filmed on location in New York, the drama showcases the sometimes-complex process of determining guilt or innocence, while lives hang in the balance. Often inspired by the latest headlines, the plots highlight legal, ethical or personal dilemmas to which people can relate.
Genre: Drama
Year Released: 1990
Number of seasons: 20
First episode air date: September 13, 1990
Network: NBC
Spin Offs: Law & Order
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