Episode

Law & Order: American Jihad

Name: Law & Order: American Jihad
Released: 2002-10-02
Duration: 45 min
Cast: Sam Waterston, S. Epatha Merkerson, Jerry Orbach, Steven Hill, Jesse L. Martin

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Overview

An American Muslim becomes the prime suspect in a double murder after an academic challenges his religious beliefs.

Details

Series: Law & Order
Season: Season 13
Episode: Episode 1
Air date: 2002-10-02
Runtime: 45 min

Episode context

American Jihad is Episode 1 in Season 13 of Law & Order. It aired on 2002-10-02. The runtime is 45 min.

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