"Sam Waterston's Memorable Exit from 'Law & Order' After 30 Years"
TL;DR
After over 400 episodes, Sam Waterston's character, Manhattan DA Jack McCoy, made his final appearance on "Law & Order" in a dramatic courtroom showdown before resigning. Waterston's departure was announced earlier this month, and he will be replaced by Tony Goldwyn. In his swan song episode, McCoy takes on a high-profile case involving a tech billionaire and ultimately resigns due to political pressure, leaving behind a legacy of integrity.
- How Sam Waterston was written off ‘Law & Order’ after 30 years: 'It's been a helluva ride' New York Post
- How Sam Waterston’s Jack McCoy Exited ‘Law & Order’ Variety
- Sam Waterston Jokes He's 'Drunk' on Freedom Ahead of 'Law & Order' Final Episode PEOPLE
- Jack McCoy's 13 Best Episodes of 'Law & Order' Vulture
- Tony Goldwyn Says He Has 'Some Very Large Shoes to Fill' Replacing Sam Waterston on 'Law and Order' Yahoo Entertainment
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