NBC Series
Character: Joel Stevens
U.S. Air Date: 12/01/02

Episode Synopsis: A ONE MAN SHOW, MCNORRIS HUNTS FOR A HIGH PROFILE KILLER -- The brutal murder of a teenage Vietnamese girl in the home of a high powered Hollywood producer (guest star Kevin Dunn) sends DDA McNorris (Neal McDonough) on what appears to be a personal vendetta as he relentlessly pushes detectives Stevens (Donnie Wahlberg) and Smith (Mykelti Williamson) to find her murderer. Unfortunately, McNorris' prime suspect -- the producer's 17-year-old son (guest star Nathan West) -- skips town on the family's Lear jet before officers Turcotte (Jason Gedrick) and Hechler (Gary Basaraba) can detain him. Nina Garbiras and Lana Parrilla also star.

McNORRIS SUFFERS A MORAL CRISIS -- Deputy District Attorney David McNorris (Neal McDonough) comes dangerously close to selling his soul when he obstructs justice in order to protect a murder suspect -- the teenage son of a wealthy Hollywood producer who can help further McNorris' political career. Detectives Stevens (Donnie Wahlberg) and Smith (Mykelti Williamson) pursue the investigation, while the prime suspect appears to skip town on the family Lear jet before officers Turcotte (Jason Gedrick) and Hechler (Gary Basaraba) can detain him. Nina Garbiras and Lana Parrilla also star. TV-14 (NBC.com)

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