1x01 Prescription for Death - Law & Order Episode Guide

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- Episode 01x01

Episode: 01x01 (pilot)
Title: Prescription for Death
Type: Regular Episode
Production Code: 66209
First Aired: Sep. 13, 1990

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Law & Order - 01x01 Prescription for Death

Summary: A doctor is under suspicion that he was drunk while trying to save a young girl in the emergency room. The young girl dies and the father puts the blame on the hospital.

Who appeared in this episode?

Guest Stars:

Det. Sgt. Maxwell "Max" Greevey	played by George Dzundza
Captain Donald Cragen	played by Dann Florek
Executive A.D.A. Ben Stone	played by Michael Moriarty
A.D.A. Paul Robinette	played by Richard Brooks (VI)
Dr. Edward Auster	played by Paul Sparer
Howard Morton	played by John Spencer
Phillip Nevins	played by Ron Rifkin
Dr. 'Ekballa' Raza	played by Erick Avari
Dr. Chester	played by Alvin Epstein

	Season 1 / Episode 1: - Prescription for Death Executive A.D.A. Benjamin "Ben" Stone: You know the difference between Auster and a serial killer? A.D.A. Paul Robinette: The weapon.
	Season 1 / Episode 1: - Prescription for Death Executive A.D.A. Benjamin "Ben" Stone: We got what we needed from Dr. Simonson. Dr. Edward Auster: An intern, Mr. Stone. Are you planning on asking the cleaning lady to testify, too? About the time I threw the tissue into the wastepaper basket and missed?

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TRIVIA

This episode is based on a real case about a girl Libby Zion who died six hours after admission to a New York hospital because she had not received adequate health care.

Episode Screenshots (From Season 1)

Season 1, Episode 22

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