Episode

Law & Order: Challenged

Name: Law & Order: Challenged
Released: 2008-11-12
Duration: 45 min
Cast: Sam Waterston, S. Epatha Merkerson, Jerry Orbach, Steven Hill, Jesse L. Martin

Law & OrderSeason 192008-11-12

Overview

A mentally challenged man is reunited with the mother who gave him away after his brother is killed.

Details

Series: Law & Order
Season: Season 19
Episode: Episode 2
Air date: 2008-11-12
Runtime: 45 min

Episode context

Challenged is Episode 2 in Season 19 of Law & Order. It aired on 2008-11-12. The runtime is 45 min.

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