What is season 9 law and order?

As an AI language model, I don't have personal experiences or emotions. However, here is some general information about the ninth season of Law and Order:

  • Season 9 of Law and Order originally aired from September 1998 to May 1999 on NBC.
  • The season consisted of 24 episodes, with an average running time of 45 minutes each.
  • The main cast for this season consisted of Jerry Orbach as Detective Lennie Briscoe, Benjamin Bratt as Detective Rey Curtis, S. Epatha Merkerson as Lieutenant Anita Van Buren, Sam Waterston as Executive Assistant District Attorney Jack McCoy, and Carey Lowell as Assistant District Attorney Jamie Ross.
  • The show continued its format of presenting two separate but related storylines per episode, with the first half focusing on the police investigation and the second half following the legal proceedings in court.
  • Some of the notable guest stars in season 9 included Bradley Cooper, John Stamos, Angela Lansbury, Laura Prepon, Freddie Prinze Jr., and Leslie Hendrix.
  • The season dealt with a variety of topics, including hate crimes, police brutality, the death penalty, and immigration.
  • Season 9 received generally positive reviews from critics, with some praising the show's timeliness and relevance to contemporary issues. It was also nominated for several awards, including an Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for John Leguizamo.