<Li> Dan Butler, and William Mapother--"Lost Children of the Blood" where the body of a bright young college student is found completely drained of blood . </Li> <Li> F. Murray Abraham--as Theodore Nichols (Nichols's father) in a case where the body of a successful real estate agent is discovered in a basement, bled out . </Li> <Table> <Tr> <Th> No. in series </Th> <Th> No. in season </Th> <Th> Title </Th> <Th> Directed by </Th> <Th> Written by </Th> <Th> Original air date </Th> <Th> Production code </Th> <Th> U.S. viewers (millions) </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 172 </Th> <Td> </Td> <Td> "Loyalty (Part 1)" "Puntland" </Td> <Td> Jean de Segonzac </Td> <Td> Walon Green </Td> <Td> March 30, 2010 (2010 - 03 - 30) (USA) August 15, 2010 (2010 - 08 - 15) (NBC) </Td> <Td> 09001 </Td> <Td> 3.56 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="8"> <P> A tourist yacht cruising the coast of Somalia opens fire on an unarmed boat, killing a sheikh and his wife . The incident sets in play an international grab for power, an illegal arms deal and a hunt for terrorists . Captain Ross finds himself at the tragic center of the conflict, galvanizing the assistance of Major Case detectives Goren, Eames and Nichols . </P> <Ul> <Li> Last appearance of Eric Bogosian as Captain Daniel Ross . </Li> </Ul> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 173 </Th> <Td> </Td> <Td> "Loyalty (Part 2)" "Artifice" </Td> <Td> Jean de Segonzac </Td> <Td> Barbara Hall </Td> <Td> April 6, 2010 (2010 - 04 - 06) (USA) June 20, 2010 (2010 - 06 - 20) (NBC) </Td> <Td> 09002 </Td> <Td> 3.47 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="8"> <P> With an illegal arms deal and a hunt for Somali terrorists hanging in the balance, Detectives Goren, Eames, Nichols, and newcomer Stevens combine resources in an attempt to bring justice . </P> <Ul> <Li> First appearance of Saffron Burrows as Detective Serena Stevens . </Li> <Li> Vincent D'Onofrio (Detective Robert Goren) and Kathryn Erbe (Detective Alexandra Eames) left cast for the duration of season 9 after this episode . </Li> </Ul> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 174 </Th> <Td> </Td> <Td> "Broad Channel" </Td> <Td> Omar Madha </Td> <Td> Mark Malone </Td> <Td> April 13, 2010 (2010 - 04 - 13) (USA) June 27, 2010 (2010 - 06 - 27) (NBC) </Td> <Td> 09003 </Td> <Td> 3.21 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="8"> <P> Nichols and Stevens clash with a Queens precinct when one of their detectives is shot and killed in the close - knit Broad Channel community, which is under the influence of Irish crime boss Jackie Dooley (Kevin Conway). </P> <Ul> <Li> First appearance of Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio as Captain Zoe Callas . </Li> <Li> The song played at the beginning and end of the episode is "Middle of Nowhere" written by Mike Post and Alan Doyle, and performed by Alan Doyle . After the original airing subsequent episodes removed the song and replaced it with the show's regular background music and removed the information from the credits . </Li> <Li> Special guest star: Kevin Conway . </Li> </Ul> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 175 </Th> <Td> </Td> <Td> "Delicate" </Td> <Td> Tom DiCillo </Td> <Td> Nicole Mirante - Matthews </Td> <Td> April 20, 2010 (2010 - 04 - 20) (USA) June 27, 2010 (2010 - 06 - 27) (NBC) </Td> <Td> 09006 </Td> <Td> 3.53 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="8"> Nichols and Stevens investigate a murdered ballerina, whose killer may be a member of her elite school community . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 176 </Th> <Td> 5 </Td> <Td> "Gods & Insects" </Td> <Td> Jonathan Herron </Td> <Td> Ted Sullivan </Td> <Td> April 27, 2010 (2010 - 04 - 27) (USA) July 4, 2010 (2010 - 07 - 04) (NBC) </Td> <Td> 09007 </Td> <Td> 2.82 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="8"> Investigating on the murder of Kevin Denaburg, Nichols and Stevens meet his girlfriend Amber Donelli, an escort who was secretly leaking photos of her clients to a prominent gossip columnist, only to find the trail leads to the world of high finance . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 177 </Th> <Td> 6 </Td> <Td> "Abel & Willing" </Td> <Td> Kevin Bray </Td> <Td> Michael Angeli </Td> <Td> May 4, 2010 (2010 - 05 - 04) (USA) July 10, 2010 (2010 - 07 - 10) (NBC) </Td> <Td> 09008 </Td> <Td> 2.82 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="8"> When a husband shoots his wife, Nichols and Stevens suspect that the case is more complicated than it seems . As more victims turn up, the detectives find a pair of strange medical bracelets to be their most promising lead . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 178 </Th> <Td> 7 </Td> <Td> "Love Sick" </Td> <Td> Jim Hayman </Td> <Td> Nicole Mirante - Matthews </Td> <Td> May 11, 2010 (2010 - 05 - 11) (USA) July 11, 2010 (2010 - 07 - 11) (NBC) </Td> <Td> 09011 </Td> <Td> 3.02 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="8"> <P> When a nice girl from the Heartland is found murdered, cleaned, and dressed to look like a prostitute, Nichols and Stevens investigate the staff of a local community hospital where the victim was last seen . </P> <Ul> <Li> Guest Stars: Dash Mihok, Caroline Dhavernas . </Li> </Ul> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 179 </Th> <Td> 8 </Td> <Td> "Love on Ice" </Td> <Td> Ken Girotti </Td> <Td> David Klass & James Sadwith </Td> <Td> May 18, 2010 (2010 - 05 - 18) (USA) July 17, 2010 (2010 - 07 - 17) (NBC) </Td> <Td> 09009 </Td> <Td> 2.55 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="8"> <P> Four men who have been friends since high school discover they're being blackmailed over the death of another childhood friend . When one of the four turns up dead, it's up to Nichols and Stevens to uncover the truth behind a 22 - year - old mystery . </P> <Ul> <Li> This episode so far is the lowest in the Nielsen ratings . </Li> <Li> Special guest star William Mapother </Li> </Ul> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 180 </Th> <Td> 9 </Td> <Td> "Traffic" </Td> <Td> Chris Zalla </Td> <Td> Antoinette Stella </Td> <Td> May 25, 2010 (2010 - 05 - 25) (USA) July 18, 2010 (2010 - 07 - 18) (NBC) </Td> <Td> 09012 </Td> <Td> 2.86 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="8"> <P> The death of a magazine publisher leads to a wide array of suspects, including his friends, employees, lovers past and present, and possibly the Russian mob . Who would go furthest to keep their secrets hidden? </P> <Ul> <Li> Special Guest Star: Tracy Pollan </Li> </Ul> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 181 </Th> <Td> 10 </Td> <Td> "Disciple" </Td> <Td> Christine Moore </Td> <Td> Walon Green & Michael Angeli </Td> <Td> June 1, 2010 (2010 - 06 - 01) (USA) July 24, 2010 (2010 - 07 - 24) (NBC) </Td> <Td> 09010 </Td> <Td> 3.08 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="8"> <P> A body discovered at a construction site bears all the hallmarks of a serial killer who was executed over six months ago . Detective Stevens is faced with two grim possibilities: either they're dealing with a copycat, or she helped put an innocent man to death . </P> <Ul> <Li> Special Guest Appearance by Lorraine Bracco </Li> </Ul> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 182 </Th> <Td> 11 </Td> <Td> "Lost Children of the Blood" </Td> <Td> John David Coles </Td> <Td> Christine Bailey </Td> <Td> June 8, 2010 (2010 - 06 - 08) (USA) July 25, 2010 (2010 - 07 - 25) (NBC) </Td> <Td> 09004 </Td> <Td> 2.97 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="8"> The body of a bright young college student is found completely drained of blood . What appears to be a sex game gone wrong leads to a world of underground clubs, blood dealers, and a fanatical cult who believe themselves immortal . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 183 </Th> <Td> 12 </Td> <Td> "True Legacy" </Td> <Td> Yon Motskin </Td> <Td> Antoinette Stella </Td> <Td> June 15, 2010 (2010 - 06 - 15) (USA) July 31, 2010 (2010 - 07 - 31) (NBC) </Td> <Td> 09013 </Td> <Td> 3.50 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="8"> The owner of a popular food truck is murdered, his body left for his mistress to discover . What some dismiss as a simple street rivalry leads to the Calderas, a powerful political family who'll do just about anything to maintain their dynasty . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 184 </Th> <Td> 13 </Td> <Td> "The Mobster Will See You Now" </Td> <Td> Jean de Segonzac </Td> <Td> Michael Angeli </Td> <Td> June 22, 2010 (2010 - 06 - 22) (USA) August 1, 2010 (2010 - 08 - 01) (NBC) </Td> <Td> 09015 </Td> <Td> 4.40 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="8"> <P> A government official blackmails two doctors for overcharging patients before he is killed . The doctors have another secret to protect, however, and worry that someone will find out mobsters financed their practice . </P> <Ul> <Li> Guest Stars Vincent Curatola, Peter Appel, Joseph Siravo, Lenny Venito, and Cathy Moriarty . </Li> </Ul> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 185 </Th> <Td> 14 </Td> <Td> "Palimpsest" </Td> <Td> Darnell Martin </Td> <Td> Mark Malone </Td> <Td> June 29, 2010 (2010 - 06 - 29) (USA) August 7, 2010 (2010 - 08 - 07) (NBC) </Td> <Td> 09014 </Td> <Td> 2.79 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="8"> <P> Nichols and Stevens must solve an old fashioned murder mystery . </P> <Ul> <Li> Guest Star Geraldine Hughes . </Li> </Ul> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 186 </Th> <Td> 15 </Td> <Td> "Inhumane Society" </Td> <Td> Michael Smith </Td> <Td> Courtney Parker & Geoffrey Thorne </Td> <Td> July 6, 2010 (2010 - 07 - 06) (USA) August 14, 2010 (2010 - 08 - 14) (NBC) </Td> <Td> 09005 </Td> <Td> 2.99 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="8"> <P> The career of a promising young boxer is derailed when authorities discover he's at the center of a dog fighting ring . Things go from bad to worse when one of his partners turns up dead . </P> <Ul> <Li> Partially inspired by the Michael Vick dog fighting incident . </Li> <Li> Guest Stars Dan Lauria, Ralph Macchio, Michael B. Jordan </Li> </Ul> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 187 </Th> <Td> 16 </Td> <Td> "Three - In - One" </Td> <Td> Arthur W. Forney </Td> <Td> Walon Green & David Klass </Td> <Td> July 6, 2010 (2010 - 07 - 06) (USA) August 21, 2010 (2010 - 08 - 21) (NBC) </Td> <Td> 09016 </Td> <Td> 2.99 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="8"> <P> The body of a successful real estate agent is discovered in a basement, bled out . The investigation points toward three different suspects . In order to understand how these three are connected, Nichols is forced to rely on an unlikely resource, his own father . </P> <Ul> <Li> Special Guest Star: F. Murray Abraham as Dr. Theodore Nichols </Li> <Li> This season finale episode is the lowest rated episode of all the franchise's season finales . </Li> <Li> Last appearances of Jeff Goldblum as Detective Zack Nichols, Saffron Burrows as Detective Serena Stevens, and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio as Captain Zoe Callas . </Li> </Ul> </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Th> No. in series </Th> <Th> No. in season </Th> <Th> Title </Th> <Th> Directed by </Th> <Th> Written by </Th> <Th> Original air date </Th> <Th> Production code </Th> <Th> U.S. viewers (millions) </Th> </Tr>

Law and order criminal intent season 9 episode 16