The first season of Law & Order: Criminal Intent premiered on September 30, 2001 and concluded on May 10, 2002. It was initially scheduled to air on September 23, 2001 but due to the September 11 attacks, the premiere was pushed forward a week due to delays in production as a result of the attacks as well as to allow more possible news coverage about the aftermath of the attacks.
It aired alongside season twelve of Law & Order and season three of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. Just like the premiere episodes of both shows, the season started with a special dedication to the emergency services and victims, both deceased and alive, of the September 11 attacks.
Cast[]
Main Cast[]
| Image | Character | Title | Actor |
|---|---|---|---|
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Robert Goren | Detective (Junior Officer) | Vincent D'Onofrio |
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Alexandra Eames | Detective (Senior Officer) | Kathryn Erbe |
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James "Jimmy" Deakins | Captain (Police Commanding Officer) | Jamey Sheridan |
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Ronald "Ron" Carver | Assistant District Attorney | Courtney B. Vance |
Recurring Crossover Guest Stars[]
| Image | Character | Title | Actor |
|---|---|---|---|
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Lennie Briscoe | Detective (Senior Officer) | Jerry Orbach |
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Ed Green | Detective (Junior Officer) | Jesse L. Martin |
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Anita Van Buren | Lieutenant (Police Commanding Officer) |
S. Epatha Merkerson |
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Nora Lewin | Interim District Attorney | Dianne Wiest |
List of Episodes[]
| Image | Episode # | Title | Production # | Original Airdate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.01 (#1) | One | E2101 | 30 September 2001 |
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1.02 (#2) | Art | E2110 | 7 October 2001 |
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1.03 (#3) | Smothered | E2111 | 14 October 2001 |
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1.04 (#4) | The Faithful | E2104 | 17 October 2001 |
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1.05 (#5) | Jones | E2114 | 21 October 2001 |
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1.06 (#6) | The Extra Man | E2106 | 28 October 2001 |
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1.07 (#7) | Poison | E2108 | 11 November 2001 |
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1.08 (#8) | The Pardoner's Tale | E2112 | 18 November 2001 |
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1.09 (#9) | The Good Doctor | E2103 | 25 November 2001 |
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1.10 (#10) | Enemy Within | E2107 | 9 December 2001 |
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1.11 (#11) | The Third Horseman | E2115 | 6 January 2002 |
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1.12 (#12) | Crazy | E2102 | 13 January 2002 |
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1.13 (#13) | The Insider | E2105 | 27 January 2002 |
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1.14 (#14) | Homo Homini Lupis | E2113 | 3 March 2002 |
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1.15 (#15) | Semi-Professional | E2118 | 10 March 2002 |
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1.16 (#16) | Phantom | E2116 | 17 March 2002 |
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1.17 (#17) | Seizure | E2119 | 31 March 2002 |
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1.18 (#18) | Yesterday | E2117 | 14 April 2002 |
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1.19 (#19) | Maledictus | E2122 | 21 April 2002 |
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1.20 (#20) | Badge | E2124 | 28 April 2002 |
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1.21 (#21) | Faith | E2121 | 28 April 2002 |
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1.22 (#22) | Tuxedo Hill | E2127 | 10 May 2002 |
DVD Release[]
| DVD name | Cover art | Release date | Additional information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law & Order: Criminal Intent The First Year |
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October 21, 2003 | Criminal Intent: The Beginning Character Bios |
| Previous season: None |
Law & Order: Criminal Intent Season 1 |
Next season: Season 2 |