A crime drama that follows the Major Case Squad division of the New York City Police Department. The squad typically investigates high-profile homicides but occasionally handles typical cases. Episodes alternate between following two teams of detectives and the actions of the criminals specific to a particular case. Detectives include quirky Robert Goren (Vincent D’Onofrio), practical Alexandra Eames (Kathryn Erbe), troubled Mike Logan (Chris Noth), brilliant Carolyn Barek (Annabella Sciorra), and by-the-book Megan Wheeler (Julianne Nicholson). Others include Captain James Deakins (Jamey Sheridan), Captain Daniel Ross (Eric Bogosian), and Assistant District Attorney Patricia Kent (Theresa Randle).