The trial of Eddie Newman begins but the prosecution's chances of conviction are hampered by a "dream team" of defense attorneys, Gorton's personal pressures on Ross, and a surprise accusation of sexual harrassment. Curtis' relationship with Lisa also creates tension.

Episode Viewers and Ratings

Season 7 Episode 17 of Law & Order resulted in a 0.00 rating in the 18-49 demographic.

Law & Order Season 7 Episodes...

• s07e01 - Causa Mortis
• s07e02 - ID
• s07e03 - Good Girl
• s07e04 - Survivor
• s07e05 - Corruption
• s07e06 - Double Blind
• s07e07 - Deadbeat
• s07e08 - Family Business
• s07e09 - Entrapment
• s07e10 - Legacy
• s07e11 - Menace
• s07e12 - Barter
• s07e13 - Matrimony
• s07e14 - Working Mom
• s07e15 - D-Girl
• s07e16 - Turnaround
• s07e17 - Showtime
• s07e18 - Mad Dog
• s07e19 - Double Down
• s07e20 - We Like Mike
• s07e21 - Passion
• s07e22 - Past Imperfect
• s07e23 - Terminal

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.