Floater | [s14e7]

This episode features the classic "blue carpet" cast of Law & Order along with notable guest stars: Jerry Orbach Det. Ed Green Jesse L. Martin Lt. Anita Van Buren S. Epatha Merkerson EADA Jack McCoy Sam Waterston ADA Serena Southerlyn Elisabeth Röhm DA Arthur Branch Fred Thompson Ravi Patel Erick Avari Judge Ruth Alexander Jan Maxwell Gene Marchetti Sean Cullen Critical Reception & Trivia

The episode begins when the decomposed body of a woman is discovered floating in the Hudson River. Detectives and Ed Green identify the victim as Mrs. Marchetti, who was in the middle of a messy divorce. [S14E7] Floater

: "Floater" was directed by Richard Dobbs and written by Eric Overmyer. "Law & Order" Floater (TV Episode 2003) - Full cast & crew This episode features the classic "blue carpet" cast

: A routine investigation into a body found in the Hudson River spirals into a high-stakes case of judicial corruption within the New York legal system. Plot Synopsis Anita Van Buren S

: The investigation reveals a "ring" of divorce lawyers—led by the notorious Ravi Patel —who are bribing a judge to rig their cases. The victim's death was a direct result of this corrupt system. Cast & Characters

: Investigators first target her husband, Gene Marchetti , especially when they learn he was planning to flee the country with their daughter.

: The episode explores how judges can sometimes operate "above the law," a theme that resonates with viewers interested in legal ethics and systemic reform.