Sam Waterston

"I'm your new lieutenant. I don't need you to like me," Maura Tierney's Law & Order lieutenant says in a new trailer. "I need you to listen to me."

Dun-dun: Here's how to watch the iconic series right now. 

The newest lawyer on the franchise is a man from “political dynasty pedigree" — which has come to haunt him.

A new DA and new detective joined the show after a beloved character retired, making this a must-watch season.

The assistant district attorney served with the legendary Jack McCoy on both the original show and on SVU.

Jack McCoy has left a lasting legacy in the district attorney's office on Law & Order, as evidenced by a reference made to him.

“I don’t see a world where that man is not in my life," Odelya Halevi said of her former Law & Order co-star Sam Waterston.

Look back on the career of the iconic lawyer played by Sam Waterston, a Law & Order legend.

Farewell, Jack McCoy!

District Attorney Jack McCoy, played by veteran actor Sam Waterston, is willing to give everything he has one last time in exchange for justice.

Goldwyn will be taking over the role of the DA after Waterston's portrayal of over 25 years. 

The Waterston household is a gifted crew of industry icons — and the Law & Order legend couldn't be prouder.

Veteran District Attorney Jack McCoy will return to the courtroom to argue one last case.

The actor will be the new D.A. in town.

The talented detectives and lawyers of Law & Order have kept fans entertained for decades.

Long-time fans know the many of the actors most associated with the show weren't there from the beginning.

It's never an easy work day for the prosecutors of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.

There are seven U.S. shows total. 

Sam Waterston has been joined by several exceptional investigators during Law & Order's 22 seasons. 

Here are just some of the big things that happened this season.