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Poster for Law & Order: SVU
Directed by
David Platt

Written by
Neal Baer and Amanda Green

Season/Episode
Season 9, Episode 17

Original Air Date
April 29, 2008

Production Companies
Wolf Films, NBC Studios

Distribution by
NBC-TV (USA)

Summary

When restaurant manager Dwight Lomax is caught molesting a female employee, he claims that he was following orders from a "Detective Milgram" over the phone. As detectives Olivia Benson and Elliot Stabler delve into the case, they discover "Detective Milgram" was a hoax perpetrated by engineer Merritt Rook. Rook later turns his trial into a media circus by using the courtroom as a soapbox. Rook's courtroom antics set him free, and with a group of followers, detectives Benson and Stabler fall prey to another one of Rook's psychological schemes, leaving the SVU department vulnerable.

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Quotes

Elliot Stabler
I don't abuse my authority.
Merritt Rook
Oh, every cop abuses his authority!

Merritt Rook
I put my faith in a little god in a white coat and he killed my wife and son. Push the button!
Elliot Stabler
No.
Merritt Rook
Push... the... button!
Elliot Stabler
I can't do it.
Merritt Rook
No? Why?
Elliot Stabler
Too many people have suffered already.
Merritt Rook
Then you, Elliot Stabler, are a human being. Congratulations. You are not a sheep like I was. You're a man. Thank you.

Merritt Rook
You have no idea what I suffered!

Merritt Rook
I'm really looking forward to working with you, Casey.
Casey Novak
Yeah, should be fun.
Merritt Rook
Now if you'll excuse me, I have to go post my bond.

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Main Cast

Robin Williams
Merritt Rook

Scott Adsit
Dwight Lomax

Christopher Meloni
Elliot Stabler

Mariska Hargitay
Olivia Benson

Filming Info

Locations
New York City, NY

Shooting in and around New York took place at Bryant Park and Grand Central Station.

International Air Dates

Australia
June 10, 2008 (Network 10)

Media Availability

This episode has not yet been released in any format.

Downloads

Behind the Scenes clip
6 Mb (avi file - audio and video - 1:18)

Awards

Emmy Awards
Nom - 2008 - Outstanding Guest Actor (Robin)

People's Choice Award
Won - 2009 - Favorite Scene-Stealing Guest Star (Robin)