The sixth season of Law & Order opens with “Bitter Fruit,” a gripping tale of tragedy and justice. Detectives Lennie Briscoe (Jerry Orbach) and Rey Curtis (Benjamin Bratt) investigate the abduction and murder of a young girl, uncovering a trail that leads to a grieving father with a dark secret. In the courtroom, ADA Jack McCoy (Sam Waterston) battles a cunning defense attorney, navigating a morally complex case that tests the limits of the law.

With its unflinching realism, tight pacing, and ethical dilemmas, this episode sets a powerful tone for the season, blending police procedural with legal drama seamlessly.