Actors You Didn’t Know Directed Law & Order Episodes – Looper

Fans of Timothy Busfield have no shortage of ways to enjoy their favorite actor’s work. He’s starred in numerous television projects since the early 1980s, including “Trapper John, M.D.,” “The West Wing,” and “For Life.” Audiences can also catch him in many minor movie roles, and two different Marvel podcasts of the 2020s. Furthermore, the actor has a long history of playing supporting characters in procedural series, including the mothership “Law & Order” series and “Law & Order: SVU.” Additionally, he’s been a television director since the 1990s, starting with three episodes of the drama “Thirtysomething.”

Over the years, Busfield has directed television episodes in multiple popular genres, including comedies and procedurals. His directing credits include both of the “Law & Order” series in which he appears, beginning with “Law & Order: SVU” in 2019. First, Busfield directed Season 20’s “Facing Demons.” The case featured in this episode becomes deeply personal for the detectives, which keeps audiences engaged from beginning to end. Next, Busfield returned to direct Season 21’s “Down Low In Hell’s Kitchen,” loosely based on the controversial assault of a real-life celebrity. Finally, Busfield directed “The Land Of Opportunity” for Season 22 of the “Law & Order” revival. This episode presents thought-provoking questions about the rights afforded to different classes of people in America, including undocumented immigrants and homeless people.