The BEST episodes written by Richard Sweren
#1 - East Pasadena
Law & Order: LA - Season 1 - Episode 11
After a high-speed chase, the car is found containing a woman's dead body and no driver, Detectives Morales and Jaruszalski discover the victim's jealous boyfriend, who divulges information that leads them to believe her bookkeeping job was not what it seemed. The trail of the murder investigation uncovers massive corruption in City Hall - and more murder, where Detectives Morales's efficiency as a police officer is on the line.
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#2 - Invaders
Law & Order - Season 16 - Episode 22
The family of a man who once turned his customers into the police is slain, and the ensuing fracas pits McCoy against a corrupt D.E.A. agent.
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#3 - Monster
Law & Order - Season 8 - Episode 24
During the search for a pedophile who raped a 10-year-old, a snitch offers Briscoe a chance to avenge his daughter's death. Meanwhile, Van Buren learns that her job is in jeopardy; McCoy is ordered to appear before a disciplinary committee because of his conduct in a DUI case; and the increasingly political Schiff worries that the rape case may adversely impact his reelection bid.
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#4 - Zuma Canyon
Law & Order: LA - Season 1 - Episode 9
When a normal quinceañera erupts in violence, leaving multiple people dead, the detectives work quickly to follow a lead. During their search for answers, they find a young boy protecting acres of marijuana and discover he is the only witness that can help the case. As the detectives begin to close in on a suspect, Winters receives a surprise visit at home. Meanwhile, DDA Morales (Alfred Molina) must risk upsetting the Mexican government by prosecuting the guilty, which results in a shocking decision.
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#5 - Zero Tolerance
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - Season 20 - Episode 3
After the rescue of a young girl from a sex trafficker, Benson and Stone must take drastic measures to reunite her with her mother. Meanwhile, Rollins decides to give her rocky relationship another chance.
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#6 - Open Season
Law & Order - Season 13 - Episode 7
A defense attorney who managed the acquittal of the defendant in the attempted murder of a cop is gunned down outside a Manhattan restaurant. The detectives start with police officers in the precinct of the injured officer, then to his brother, before they are led to a white supremacist who is part of a national network. McCoy is faced with the unlikely prospect that the defendant's attorney, his friend of 20 years and a friend of the slain lawyer, played a part in the murder of a Florida district attorney following the defendant's arrest. McCoy is able to make a deal that perserves the integrity of his adversary, but not without a cost.
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#7 - C.O.D.
Law & Order - Season 14 - Episode 24
Briscoe bids farewell to the 27 as the prosecution of two women for killing each other's husbands comes to a successful conclusion.
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#8 - Acid
Law & Order - Season 16 - Episode 10
After the daughter of one of Van Buren's college friends is found dead in her room, a suicide, Van Buren joins Green and Fontana in hunting down the man who burned her face with acid months earlier, ultimately leading to her suicide. Van Buren is unsucces
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#9 - Dare
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - Season 19 - Episode 16
A girl’s tragic death becomes a criminal case when a surgeon harvests her organs without parental consent.
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#10 - Drill
Chicago Justice - Season 1 - Episode 10
After an innocent girl is killed in a gang-related shooting that was instigated on social media, Stone's obsession for justice endangers the family of a cooperating witness. To salvage his crumbling case, Stone must go head-to-head in the courtroom against both the social media providers who inadvertently fueled the gang war and a cocky young man who may have pulled the trigger.
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#11 - Facing Demons
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - Season 20 - Episode 16
A young man’s suicide sparks a child molestation investigation, and Benson turns to Cassidy when the case hits a dead end.
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#12 - America, Inc.
Law & Order - Season 16 - Episode 17
After Jeffrey Pope, a private military contractor, is found dead, suspicion eventually leads Green and Fontana to Robbie Howell, the younger brother of a man who died because of Pope's incompetance, and Kevin Boatman, Nick Howell's former co-worker who had witnessed the tragic events in Iraq.
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#13 - The Book of Esther
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - Season 19 - Episode 20
Rollins races to rescue a girl being held captive by her father.
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#14 - Hell's Kitchen
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - Season 20 - Episode 8
A waitress from a trendy New York restaurant is sexually assaulted at an after-hours VIP party.
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#15 - Dearly Beloved
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - Season 20 - Episode 19
The SVU investigates a he-said, she-said case when a woman crashes a wedding to accuse her therapist of sexual assault.
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#16 - One-Zero
FBI: Most Wanted - Season 2 - Episode 9
The team chases an unlikely serial killer whose end game takes a shocking turn. Also, Hana returns from medical leave. Meanwhile, Jess and Sarah’s relationship continues to evolve.
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#17 - Punk
Law & Order - Season 9 - Episode 8
The murder of a corrections officer leads detectives to a women's prison where a guard was linked to an inmate Carmichael put away on drug charges and a confrontation with defense attorney Danielle Melnick.
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#18 - Sport of Kings
Law & Order - Season 15 - Episode 22
The shooting of a Panamanian jockey sends Fontana and Falco into the colorful world of horse racing, and they learn that the animal's owner used stolen funds for the purchase.
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#19 - Captive
Law & Order - Season 17 - Episode 20
Green and Cassady follow the leads when a young boy is found murdered to a suspected serial pedophile/murderer.
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#20 - Chasing Demons
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - Season 19 - Episode 14
A doctor arrested for sexually abusing his patients is set free after Cassidy’s testimony causes a mistrial.
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#21 - In God We Trust
Law & Order - Season 15 - Episode 23
When Fontana and Falco investigate an arson which caused the death of a firefighter, they discover a murder weapon tied to a nine year old murder and a hate crime in which the defendent attempts to have his case dismissed because he became a born again Christian after committing the murder.
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#22 - Contrapasso
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - Season 19 - Episode 3
When a man is found castrated and left for dead, Rollins and Carisi uncover three female suspects with possible motives. Meanwhile, Langan brings devastating news for Benson.
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#23 - Friendly Fire
Chicago Justice - Season 1 - Episode 5
When a man is found stabbed to death in his home, Nagel and Antonio discover he was an ex-Navy SEAL who was writing a book that exposed the truth about a top-secret mission. Stone becomes convinced that the SEAL was killed to suppress the real story of what actually happened on the failed mission. But the US Department of Justice steps in and insists that this strong evidence of motive is classified, thereby jeopardizing Stone's case. When Stone defies Jefferies and uses the secret evidence, will it cost him his job?
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#24 - Sport of Kings
FBI: Most Wanted - Season 3 - Episode 8
After a prized Kentucky racehorse is stolen and its groomer is taken hostage, the team quickly learns they may be the only ones who consider the young woman’s safety a priority over the horse’s. Also, Byron returns to celebrate the holidays with Jess and his family.
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#25 - Melting Pot
Law & Order - Season 17 - Episode 15
After an actress is found dead in her apartment, Green and Cassady attempt to prove that her death was not a suicide.
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#26 - Pledge
Law & Order - Season 19 - Episode 10
When the son and housekeeper of a pair of prominent biologists are murdered, detectives suspect the couple's work on a controversial pharmaceutical study may have made them targets for the killer.
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#27 - Rangeland
FBI: Most Wanted - Season 4 - Episode 18
After two agents from the Bureau of Land Management go missing while executing a land seizure warrant in Wyoming, the Fugitive Task Force heads west to track them down in an unwelcoming county. Also, Hana receives a threat.
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#28 - These Walls
FBI: Most Wanted - Season 4 - Episode 20
The witness Remy and Kristen are visiting in prison is put in danger when a riot breaks out, leaving the staff and visitors held hostage by two murderous gangs.
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#29 - Supply Chain (1)
FBI: Most Wanted - Season 5 - Episode 8
A drug deal between two teens is interrupted when a middle-aged woman abducts them at gunpoint, sending the Fugitive Task Force on the hunt to rescue them. Also, Nina and Scola bump heads over parenting styles.
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#30 - Footsteps
FBI: Most Wanted - Season 5 - Episode 2
The Fugitive Task Force launches into full gear after multiple bombings appear to be targeting retired NYPD officers. Also, Ray decides he’s ready to take the next step in his relationship with Cora.
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#31 - Assumptions
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - Season 20 - Episode 23
The SVU searches for two suspects spotted fleeing the scene after a Muslim woman is assaulted inside a synagogue. Benson is dismayed to find Rob Miller out on bail.
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#32 - Bible Story
Law & Order - Season 16 - Episode 11
The case of a man who defiled a copy of the Torah turns into a religious battle for McCoy.
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#33 - Varsity Blues
FBI: Most Wanted - Season 6 - Episode 2
The Fugitive Task Force is called in to hunt down a missing teen from New Jersey who has a connection to a classmate's recent suicide and seek the help of Isobel Castille. Meanwhile, Cora feels Ray and his father are putting too much pressure on Caleb.
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#34 - Whack Job
FBI: Most Wanted - Season 3 - Episode 19
The team goes after the killer of a man in witness protection but finds there’s more to the case than meets the eye. Also, Remy is challenged by what he discovers when he reconnects with his mother, Betsy, in person.
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#35 - License to Kill
Law & Order - Season 15 - Episode 17
The investigation into a fatal traffic accident leads Fontana and Green to a slaughtered hunting party in the woods and an unknown man who may have been pursuing vigilante justice.
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#36 - Rampage
FBI: Most Wanted - Season 2 - Episode 1
With COVID devastating the country, two gunmen take out their desperation and rage on the elite class they perceive to be oppressing them as the team attempts to track and stop them. Also, Jess' father returns to his son's life and, although he's brought a new girlfriend, he may not be over his old ways.
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#37 - The Drowned and the Saved
Law & Order - Season 19 - Episode 22
A prominent charity executive is murdered and claims of stalking and blackmail surface during the investigation.
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#38 - The Sixth Man
Law & Order - Season 15 - Episode 16
McCoy prosecutes a famous basketball star accused of murdering a man who was suing him because of a massive brawl between players and fans.
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#39 - By Perjury
Law & Order - Season 19 - Episode 9
The murder of the plaintiff in a high-profile lawsuit against a major airline leads detectives to a defense attorney (Dallas Roberts) who is willing to do whatever it takes to ensure his big payday.
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#40 - Corner Office
Law & Order - Season 17 - Episode 10
After corporate attorney Charles Dillon is discovered dead in a hotel room, Green and Cassady investigate and learn that the company he was working for is in the process of being indicted. Their investigation leads them to a high-priced callgirl, Julia Veloso, who turns out to have been romantically involved with the company's C.E.O., Samantha Weaver. McCoy and Rubirosa find themselves at odds as Rubirosa wonders if McCoy's prosecution of Weaver has more to do with her gender than her guilt.
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#41 - Star Crossed
Law & Order - Season 13 - Episode 14
The bludgeoning of a luxury sports car dealer leads the detectives to a mentally challenged man and his girlfriend who is extremely attractive and whose expensive tastes leads her to be equally manipulative.
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#42 - Ambitious
Law & Order - Season 9 - Episode 21
The murder of an audio installation salesman leads the detectives to a case with connections to the mafia.
#43 - Iron Pipeline
FBI: Most Wanted - Season 4 - Episode 1
When a family of four from New York is found dead in a Georgia motel room, the Fugitive Task Force investigates a connection between the victims and the sale of illegal firearms. Also, Barnes struggles with Remy’s leadership style upon her return from maternity leave, and Remy and his sister plan for their mother’s care.
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#44 - Criminal Justice
FBI: Most Wanted - Season 2 - Episode 12
When a young man accidentally shoots a cop in self-defense and goes on the run, the team members find themselves in a moral dilemma on the best way to carry out justice. Also, Barnes and her wife struggle with their plans to have another child.
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#45 - Everybody Loves Raimondo's
Law & Order - Season 14 - Episode 20
Greed, treachery and disrespect shape the motives for murder when two men are gunned down at an exclusive restaurant.
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#46 - Paradigm
Law & Order - Season 15 - Episode 1
An Iraqi immigrant who murders a former military policewoman in retaliation for torturing her brother at Abu Ghraib prison claims that she is covered as an enemy combatant under the terms of the Geneva Convention.
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#47 - Ain't No Love
Law & Order - Season 15 - Episode 13
When a rap producer is found shot to death in his studio, detectives focus on his protege, whose demos link him and a friend to a second murder. As the investigation unfolds, Southerlyn's opinions put her sharply at odds with both McCoy and Branch.
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#48 - Betrayal
Law & Order - Season 18 - Episode 11
The murder of a psychiatrist focuses the suspect list to his clients and wife, and the defense of the murderer will challenge the D.A.'s office to somehow show the jury that a bad childhood is not a justification for crime.
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#49 - Bronx Cheer
Law & Order - Season 11 - Episode 16
When a woman is found strangled to death with a large quantity of the drug Ecstasy in her handbag, Detectives Briscoe and Green have difficulty gathering sufficient evidence for an indictment of their prime suspect, drug-dealer Francis 'Taz' Partell. But when they question one of his former associates, they discover new evidence indicating that Taz is responsible for the earlier murder of a bouncer in Bronx county.
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#50 - Vaya Con Dios
Law & Order - Season 10 - Episode 24
The death of an elderly man trying to find who was responsible for the torture killing of his son in 1973 Chile leads to a high-level foreign colonel who is now in a Manhattan hospital.