Detective Jalen Shaw is a fictional character portrayed by Mehcad Brooks in the TV series Law & Order.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Gimme Shelter - Part Three (season 22), they were 41 years old.
They appear in 22 episodes out of a total of 501 aired so far and have accumulated 873 positive votes.
The character of Detective Jalen Shaw is mainly associated with Detective Frank Cosgrove, Lieutenant Kate Dixon and Executive ADA Nolan Price.
Episodes22
Gimme Shelter - Part Three
episode S22.E1 september 2022After uncovering key evidence, McCoy and Price seek justice against an international crime ring, but complications threaten the outcome of their case.
Battle Lines
episode S22.E2 september 2022Cosgrove and Shaw investigate the murder of a teenage girl who was in NYC for a college visit. The case is complicated when it's revealed that the victim was the daughter of the staunchly pro-life governor of Texas, and it's discovered that the victim was actually in NYC to have an abortion.
Camouflage
episode S22.E3 october 2022A 32-year-old white man murders seven Asian-Americans in the NYC subway by firearm. Nolan Price normally opposes the death penalty but the circumstances of the case are such that he is willing to advocate for capital punishment.
Benefit of the Doubt
episode S22.E4 october 2022When the young author of a tell-all book is found dead, Cosgrove asks a former mentor for help with the case. Price has an uphill battle in court when a search and seizure is deemed illegal.
12 Seconds
episode S22.E5 october 2022Cosgrove and Shaw piece together the clues of what happened to a murdered law student, uncovering a web of blackmail and lies. Price fights to have a piece of shocking testimony thrown out.
Vicious Cycle
episode S22.E6 november 2022When a fashion designer is killed on the night of his boutique opening, Cosgrove and Shaw must track down a suspect with very little evidence and no witnesses. Maroun is shocked to find her own name on the defense's witness list.
Only the Lonely
episode S22.E7 november 2022A crisis consultant who's made many enemies on behalf of her clients is murdered. Price and Maroun must set aside the potential damage to a witness's reputation in order to strengthen their case.
Chain of Command
episode S22.E8 november 2022When a decorated military veteran is found murdered in his own home, Cosgrove and Shaw work with his daughter to uncover an important clue. Price and Maroun must untangle the stories of other service members connected to the victim.
The System
episode S22.E9 december 2022A suspect arrested for murder escapes police custody after months of waiting for his day in court; as a hostage situation erupts, Shaw must re-examine his conduct as the arresting officer; Price questions his faith in the justice system.
Land of Opportunity
episode S22.E10 january 2023When a homeless migrant is murdered, evidence leads Cosgrove and Shaw to a mysterious cover-up at a construction site. Price and Maroun push a key witness to testify, knowing that speaking out could lead to legal consequences.
Second Chance
episode S22.E11 january 2023When an ex-con is found beaten to death, Cosgrove and Shaw arrest an unlikely culprit. Maroun must put her personal feelings for the suspect aside and take the lead in court when she and Price can't agree on the best trial strategy.
Almost Famous
episode S22.E12 january 2023After a teenager is killed, Cosgrove and Shaw discover what lengths kids will go to these days to become Internet famous.
Mammon
episode S22.E13 february 2023A student found dead in her home, leads Cosgrove and Shaw who seems to be without a motive. Price and Maroun reveal a church embezzling the money of their followers, but have difficulty suing clergy men.
Heroes
episode S22.E14 february 2023Following a shooting in a night club, resulting in the murder of a famous model, the police investigate whether this was a random or targeted shooting.
Fear and Loathing
episode S22.E15 february 2023Cosgrove and Shaw must unravel a string of false crime reports to get to the truth surrounding a respected doctor's murder; Shaw becomes the target of retaliation when he files a complaint against two patrol officers.
Deadline
episode S22.E16 march 2023When a celebrated journalist is killed, Cosgrove and Shaw explore an unpublished report involving a prominent politician. Price and Maroun fight an uphill battle when their only credible witness is currently awaiting trial for another heinous crime.
Bias
episode S22.E17 march 2023When a public defender is murdered, Cosgrove and Shaw are surprised to find Price at the crime scene; his involvement in the trial compromises the case.
Collateral Damage
episode S22.E18 april 2023When a young woman dies a slow and painful death from an untreated infection, Cosgrove and Shaw suspect she was under the influence of a powerful cult; Price and Maroun put pressure on its members to find the cult's true mastermind.
Private Lives
episode S22.E19 april 2023Cosgrove and Shaw investigate the murder of a family physician whose outspoken politician wife suspects she was the intended target. The case hangs in the balance when the defense calls one of the doctor's young patients to testify.
Class Retreat
episode S22.E20 may 2023When a businessman is found murdered, his surprising connection to Cosgrove's daughter helps the police make a break in the case. Price and Maroun disagree on how to proceed when the defendant's age brings up precedent they must follow.
Appraisal
episode S22.E21 may 2023Cosgrove and Shaw suspect an art dealer was murdered but can't make an arrest until they locate her body; Price and Maroun must go to trial with a circumstantial case and a suspect with unlimited resources; the squad celebrates a birthday.
Open Wounds
episode S22.E22 may 2023When a senator is gunned down at his daughter's wedding, McCoy pushes for a severe sentence and squares up against a formidable defense attorney - his own daughter. Price can't help but empathize with the defendant over a shared trauma.
- Gimme Shelter - Part Three
- Battle Lines
- Camouflage
- Benefit of the Doubt
- 12 Seconds
- Vicious Cycle
- Only the Lonely
- Chain of Command
- The System
- Land of Opportunity
- Second Chance
- Almost Famous
- Mammon
- Heroes
- Fear and Loathing
- Deadline
- Bias
- Collateral Damage
- Private Lives
- Class Retreat
- Appraisal
- Open Wounds
Best moments10
- Cosgrove and Shaw must unravel a string of false crime reports to get to the truth surrounding a respected doctor's murder; Shaw becomes the target of retaliation when he files a complaint against two patrol officers.
- A suspect arrested for murder escapes police custody after months of waiting for his day in court; as a hostage situation erupts, Shaw must re-examine his conduct as the arresting officer; Price questions his faith in the justice system.
- Following a shooting in a night club, resulting in the murder of a famous model, the police investigate whether this was a random or targeted shooting.
- A student found dead in her home, leads Cosgrove and Shaw who seems to be without a motive. Price and Maroun reveal a church embezzling the money of their followers, but have difficulty suing clergy men.
- When a celebrated journalist is killed, Cosgrove and Shaw explore an unpublished report involving a prominent politician. Price and Maroun fight an uphill battle when their only credible witness is currently awaiting trial for another heinous crime.
- When a decorated military veteran is found murdered in his own home, Cosgrove and Shaw work with his daughter to uncover an important clue. Price and Maroun must untangle the stories of other service members connected to the victim.
- Cosgrove and Shaw investigate the murder of a family physician whose outspoken politician wife suspects she was the intended target. The case hangs in the balance when the defense calls one of the doctor's young patients to testify.
- When a young woman dies a slow and painful death from an untreated infection, Cosgrove and Shaw suspect she was under the influence of a powerful cult; Price and Maroun put pressure on its members to find the cult's true mastermind.
- After a teenager is killed, Cosgrove and Shaw discover what lengths kids will go to these days to become Internet famous.
- Cosgrove and Shaw suspect an art dealer was murdered but can't make an arrest until they locate her body; Price and Maroun must go to trial with a circumstantial case and a suspect with unlimited resources; the squad celebrates a birthday.
- Fear and Loathing
- The System
- Heroes
- Mammon
- Deadline
- Chain of Command
- Private Lives
- Collateral Damage
- Almost Famous
- Appraisal