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Law & Order Episode 9.19 Tabula Rasa
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Law & Order Episode 9.19 Tabula Rasa

Episode Premiere
April 21, 1999
Genre
Drama
Production Company
Studios USA Television, Universal Network TV, NBC
Official Site
http://www.nbc.com/Law_&_Order/
Episode Premiere
April 21, 1999
Genre
Drama
Period
1990 - Now
Production Co
Studios USA Television, Universal Network TV, NBC
Distributor
NBC, Universal Domestic Television, Studios USA Television
Official Site
http://www.nbc.com/Law_&_Order/
Director
Richard Dobbs
Screenwriter
William N. Fordes, Kathy McCormick
Main Cast
  • Steven Zirnkilton
  • S. Epatha Merkerson as Lt. Anita Van Buren
  • Sam Waterston as Executive A.D.A. Jack McCoy
  • Jerry Orbach as Det. Lennie Briscoe
  • Steven Hill
  • Jesse L. Martin as Detective Ed Green
  • Leslie Hendrix
  • Fred Dalton Thompson
  • Chris Noth as Detective Mike Logan
  • Benjamin Bratt as Detective Rey Curtis
  • Jeremy Sisto as Detective Cyrus Lupo / Clint Glover
  • Anthony Anderson as Detective Kevin Bernard
  • Alana De La Garza as A.D.A. Connie Rubirosa
Additional Cast
  • Lisa Roberts Gillan
  • Kevin Hagan
  • Tracie Jade
  • Lydia Radziul
  • Jennifer Sternberg
  • John G. Moraitis

In "Tabula Rasa," the gripping episode of "Law & Order," the detectives face a perplexing case that delves into the complexities of memory and identity. When a man is found dead in a hotel room, the investigation leads to a woman who suffers from amnesia, raising questions about her involvement in the crime. As Sam Waterston’s Jack McCoy and Angie Harmon’s Abbie Carmichael dig deeper, they uncover a tangled web of relationships and secrets that challenge their assumptions about innocence and guilt.

The episode skillfully explores the psychological implications of memory loss, as the detectives grapple with the blurry lines between truth and fabrication. Tensions mount in the courtroom when the defense argues that the woman's lack of recollection renders her incapable of intent. Meanwhile, Jerry Orbach’s Lenny Briscoe and Anthony Anderson’s Ed Green work tirelessly to piece together the victim's past, leading to shocking revelations that complicate the case further. With a compelling blend of drama and ethical dilemmas, "Tabula Rasa" keeps viewers on the edge of their seats as it unfolds the intricate layers of human behavior and the quest for justice.