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Inquiries into the death of two sisters lead the team to a voodoo-practising nurse - who does not take kindly to being investigated and responds by placing a curse on Logan. Adding to the strange atmosphere surrounding the case, one of the chief witnesses later drops dead in the street. Chris Noth and Annabella Sciorra star

The agents investigate the Halloween murder of a marine with a fondness for playing practical jokes. As the evidence accumulates, they begin to suspect he was killed by the exasperated victim of one of his pranks. Drama, starring Mark Harmon, David McCallum, Cote de Pablo, Michael Weatherly and Pauley Perrette

The bodies of two dishonourably discharged officers are found on board a boat belonging to Gibbs, and inquiries cast suspicion on his mentor, retired agent Mike Franks. The case proves to have wider implications - and the team finds itself battling to prevent an international confrontation. Starring Mark Harmon, David McCallum, Cote de Pablo, Michael Weatherly and Pauley Perrette

The team delves into Vance's troubled past in a desperate effort to trap a vengeful female assassin named Lee Wuan Kai. Although she is determined to strike back at him by targeting his family, it gradually transpires that there is another deeper motive for her crimes. Crime drama, guest starring Kelly Hu, with Mark Harmon, Rocky Carroll and Pauley Perrette

A former soldier comes to trial for the murder of a Yemeni immigrant he suspected of being a terrorist. With the events of September 11 still fresh in everyone's minds, McCoy tries to find a way of ensuring the jury's fears and prejudices do not influence their verdict. Award-winning police drama, starring Sam Waterston

Briscoe and Green investigate the fatal shooting of two professors, which occurred soon after one of the academics campaigned against the treatment of women in the Middle East. Their inquiries lead them to a Muslim with strong beliefs - and an extreme dislike of females. Crime drama, starring Jerry Orbach and Jesse L Martin

The team investigates the stabbing of a teacher whose body has been found in a caretaker's cupboard. The hunt for her killer leads to the discovery that she was caught up in a love triangle at school involving a student with multiple identities. Legal drama, starring Jerry Orbach and Jesse L Martin

New York's district attorneys investigate the mysterious death of a stockbroker who was dating the daughter of a ruthless cosmetics mogul - and find themselves caught up in a wrangle over whether HRT withdrawal can be used as a defence in law. Police drama, guest starring Lucie Arnaz, with Jerry Orbach and Sam Waterston

A police officer is shot dead and the chief suspect's confession appears to bring an end to the matter, but his media-savvy lawyer presents a case accusing the force of a string of errors - as well as perceived racism. Guest starring Gregory Hines, in his final acting role before his death

Briscoe and Green investigate the fatal stabbing of a taxi driver whose body was left under his vehicle. The finger of suspicion points to a man who took a drunken ride in the cab on the same night - an ex-convict who is also a gifted writer - and his protege, whose fingerprints were found on a book and cigar left at the scene. Saul Rubinek, JK Simmons and Sonia Braga guest star alongside Jerry Orbach and Jesse L Martin

The SVU must contend with an angry neighbourhood watch group when a girl goes missing near a building that houses several sex offenders. Crime drama, starring Mariska Hargitay