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This episode features Jack McCoy balancing legal duties with his political run for District Attorney.

Brian Gant as Jonah Applebaum, whose performance was praised as "outrageous and flamboyant". Law_And_Order_19x21_Il_Pattinatore_Bipolare_ITA

As Lupo and Bernard dig deeper, they realize they aren't just looking for a witness—they’ve accidentally stumbled upon the "Boxcar Basher," a notorious serial killer responsible for nine past murders. However, there is a catch: Jonah didn't kill the three homeless men. He was framed by the Carpenters, local businessmen who used Jonah’s mental state as a convenient cover for their own crimes. This episode features Jack McCoy balancing legal duties

The episode's climax moves to the courtroom, where ADA Michael Cutter must employ a high-stakes psychological tactic. Since Jonah refuses to take his medication, Cutter deliberately triggers a paranoid episode by whispering in Russian and claiming all the DAs are agents. This leads to a violent outburst that legally allows the state to forcibly medicate Jonah, eventually stabilizing him enough to testify and secure a deal with the real killers. Quick Episode Facts Original Title: " Skate or Die " Italian Title: "Il Pattinatore Bipolare" However, there is a catch: Jonah didn't kill

If you're looking for more info or similar episodes, you can check out the full recap on TV Tropes or view the episode details on IMDb . "Law & Order" Skate or Die (TV Episode 2009) - IMDb