When building superintendent Frank McKinnon is found cuddled in the basement of the building he works and lives in, Logan and Briscoe initially investigate the crime as a potential break-in until forensics discovers that the 'break-in' was staged. The state's attention soon turns to Sean, Frank's 17-year-old son. Dr. Olivet determines the son is an abusive sociopath after interviewing him. But when the victim's wife claims that Frank beat his family on a regular basis, Stone and Kincaid try to determine who is telling the truth.

Episode Viewers and Ratings

Season 4 Episode 6 of Law & Order resulted in a 0.00 rating in the 18-49 demographic.

Law & Order Season 4 Episodes...

• s04e01 - Sweeps
• s04e02 - Volunteers
• s04e03 - Discord
• s04e04 - Profile
• s04e05 - Black Tie
• s04e06 - Pride and Joy
• s04e07 - Apocrypha
• s04e08 - American Dream
• s04e09 - Born Bad
• s04e10 - The Pursuit of Happiness
• s04e11 - Golden Years
• s04e12 - Snatched
• s04e13 - Breeder
• s04e14 - Censure
• s04e15 - Kids
• s04e16 - Big Bang
• s04e17 - Mayhem
• s04e18 - Wager
• s04e19 - Sanctuary
• s04e20 - Nurture
• s04e21 - Doubles
• s04e22 - Old Friends

Law & Order Show Summary

This realistic yet fictional drama looks at crime and justice from a dual perspective. In the first half-hour, Detectives Joe Fontana and Edward Green investigate crimes and apprehend suspects under the supervision of their precinct lieutenant, Anita Van Buren. The focus shifts in the second half-hour to the criminal courts as Executive Assistant District Attorney Jack McCoy and Assistant District Attorney Borgia work within a complicated justice system to prosecute the accused under the guidance of District Attorney Arthur Branch.

Some cases may be simple, but most are multi-faceted. The investigations are challenging, prosecutions are complicated, and decisions about legal procedures and plea-bargaining are vexing. In the arduous and complex process of determining guilt and innocence, lives often hang in the balance.