All episodes Season 5 S05E19 1995-04-19 60 min 1990s

Law & Order

Cruel and Unusual

Season 5, Episode 19 · Aired 1995-04-19

Law & Order — Cruel and Unusual (S05E19)

Synopsis

The death of an autistic youth (Steven Burns) in custody reveals a multitude of unusual and possibly illegal therapies being used, but also parents reluctant to pursue a prosecution.

In the series

This episode is part of Law & Order (1990–2010) on NBC.

Dun-dun — franchise mitosis as a business model.

Key cast

Also in season 5

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