
Law & Order: LA
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In the City of Los Angeles, the people are represented by two separate yet equally important groups: the police who investigate crime and the district attorneys who prosecute the offenders. These are their stories.
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- 01
Hayden TractWhen a crazed gunman open fires during a rally with State Senator Celeste Kelman, seven innocent people are killed including the Senator. With the help of modern technology, the detectives identify a solid lead and possible motive for the shooting. At the DDA's office, tensions are running high when Dekker and Rubirosa disagree on how to handle the case. Meanwhile, TJ gets himself into a sticky situation as he continues his quest to find his dead partner's killer. - 02
Silver LakeDon Alvin's quiet life is destroyed when an intruder ambushes he and his family in their home, killing his wife and son. After searching for clues, the detectives discover similar cases that lead them to one powerful common thread. Meanwhile, DDA's Dekker and Rubirosa have to tread carefully in order to get a guilty verdict after Morales' puts their case in jeopardy. - 03
HollywoodWhen a group of thieves target the homes of young Hollywood, Detectives Rex Winters and Tomas "TJ" Jaruszalski soon discover there is more to the crimes than meets the eye. After the perpetrators are uncovered, another shocking crime is committed at the home of young starlet Chelsea Sennett and her stage mom, Trudy. As everyone starts turning on each other, Deputy District Attorney Morales remains intent on exposing the real ringleader.
Castfull cast & details
Corey StollDetective Tomas "TJ" Jaruszalski
Rachel TicotinLieutenant Arleen Gonzales
Terrence HowardDeputy D.A. Jonah "Joe" Dekker
Alfred MolinaRicardo Morales
Skeet UlrichDetective Rex Winters
Alana De La GarzaDeputy D.A. Connie Rubirosa
Regina HallDeputy D.A. Evelyn Price
Megan BooneDeputy D.A. Lauren StantonEpisodes by season
Season01
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HollywoodSeptember 29, 2010When a group of thieves target the homes of young Hollywood, Detectives Rex Winters and Tomas "TJ" Jaruszalski soon discover there is more t - S01E02
Echo ParkOctober 6, 2010When murderous cult member "Baby" Jane Lee Rayburn is found stabbed to death, Detectives Rex Winters and Tomas "TJ" Jaruszalski question mul - S01E03
Harbor CityOctober 13, 2010When former surf champion Trevor Knight returns home to help his ailing mother, it ultimately results in his untimely death. Initially, Dete - S01E04
SylmarOctober 20, 2010When two innocent children are killed in an accidental meth lab explosion, Detectives Rex Winters and Tomas "TJ" Jaruszalski track down the - S01E05
PasadenaNovember 3, 2010After a pregnant Rebecca Townley is found run over and left for dead, the detectives learn that the baby's father may be a married politicia - S01E06
Hondo FieldNovember 10, 2010After a night out partying with his co-workers, oil rig worker Freddy Ramirez is found dead along the shore. While Detectives Winters and Ja - S01E07
Ballona CreekNovember 17, 2010When Department of Public Works employee Don Heller is found stabbed to death, the detectives suspect those responsible are the gang bangers - S01E08
Playa VistaDecember 1, 2010When pro golfer Kristin Halstead turns up murdered, Detectives Rex Winters and Tomas "TJ" Jaruszalski quickly discover clues leading them to - S01E09
Zuma CanyonApril 11, 2011When a normal quinceañera erupts in violence, leaving multiple people dead, the detectives work quickly to follow a lead. During their searc - S01E10
Silver LakeApril 11, 2011Don Alvin's quiet life is destroyed when an intruder ambushes he and his family in their home, killing his wife and son. After searching for - S01E11
East PasadenaApril 18, 2011After a high-speed car chase comes to an abrupt end, police officers are shocked to discover a woman's dead body, but no driver. The detecti - S01E12
Benedict CanyonApril 25, 2011—When successful Hollywood stylist Lily Walker is gunned down while driving, the seemingly random murder sends shockwaves throughout the city - S01E13
ResedaMay 2, 2011—When a bank robber hands a teller a photo of her kidnapped son, she quickly hands over the money in order to save his life. Uncovering detai - S01E14
Runyon CanyonMay 9, 2011—When pre-med freshman Beth Garrett is found strangled to death, a mysterious text leads the detectives to a potential suspect. After some in - S01E15
Season's bestHayden TractMay 16, 2011When a crazed gunman open fires during a rally with State Senator Celeste Kelman, seven innocent people are killed including the Senator. Wi - S01E16
Big Rock MesaMay 23, 2011—When a destructive wildfire suddenly rips through the hills of Malibu, arson is immediately suspected. Once the blaze is contained, the dete - S01E17
Angel's KnollMay 25, 2011—Following a heated argument with his cousin, casino worker George Patrick is found brutally murdered in his hotel bathtub. However, after ta - S01E18
Plummer ParkMay 30, 2011—When cops are called to the home of Nick and Amy Libergal, they are surprised to discover two Russian men armed with guns and Nick dead in h - S01E19
Carthay CircleJune 6, 2011—When Kim Ho Lee is found dead by a neighbor, the detectives suspect her live-in boyfriend of murder until they stumble upon his dead body. A - S01E20
El SerenoJune 20, 2011—When a horrific mass murder occurs at a primarily Hispanic office, the detectives immediately begin investigating the remaining employees, a - S01E21
Van NuysJune 27, 2011—A birthday party turns into a horrific scene after all of the guests are beaten to death by some uninvited visitors. With several clues left - S01E22
WestwoodJuly 11, 2011When Javier Gomez is found dead at UCLA, the detectives learn that protecting his sister Malia, a star soccer player, may have lead to his m
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