Episode

Law & Order: Blackmail

Name: Law & Order: Blackmail
Released: 2010-01-15
Duration: 45 min
Cast: Sam Waterston, S. Epatha Merkerson, Jerry Orbach, Steven Hill, Jesse L. Martin

Law & OrderSeason 202010-01-15

Overview

Blackmail is the twelfth episode of the twentieth season of the television series Law & Order. It aired on NBC January 15, 2010.

Details

Series: Law & Order
Season: Season 20
Episode: Episode 12
Air date: 2010-01-15
Runtime: 45 min

Episode context

Blackmail is Episode 12 in Season 20 of Law & Order. It aired on 2010-01-15. The runtime is 45 min.

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