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The Why Chromosome (Season 7, Episode 21)
TV-14
TV Episode | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Sheppard and Ballard investigate a teenage girl's murder, while Munch's fiancée asks him to settle a dispute between ex-lovers.
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Director
Writers
Paul Attanasio (created by) | Anya Epstein (written by) | David Simon (based upon the book by)
Producer
Composer
Douglas J. Cuomo (original music by)
Cinematographer
Editor
Casting Directors
Production Designer
Status
Edit Released
Updated May 14, 1999

Release date
May 14, 1999 (United States)

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Cast

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24 cast members
Name Known for
Richard Belzer
Detective John Munch Detective John Munch   See fewer
Giancarlo Esposito
Mike Giardello Mike Giardello   See fewer
Peter Gerety
Stuart Gharty Stuart Gharty   See fewer
Clark Johnson
Detective Meldrick Lewis Detective Meldrick Lewis   See fewer
Yaphet Kotto
Lieutenant Al Giardello Lieutenant Al Giardello   See fewer
Toni Lewis
Terri Stivers Terri Stivers   See fewer
Michael Michele
Rene Sheppard Rene Sheppard   See fewer
Kyle Secor
Detective Tim Bayliss Detective Tim Bayliss   See fewer
Jon Seda
Paul Falsone Paul Falsone   See fewer
Callie Thorne
Laura Ballard Laura Ballard   See fewer
J.D. Williams
Damon 'Casper' Kelly Damon 'Casper' Kelly   See fewer
Sarita Choudhury
Dr. Gita Kalyani Dr. Gita Kalyani   See fewer
Samantha Brown
Tonya 'Crystal' Keib Tonya 'Crystal' Keib   See fewer
Ellen McElduff
Billie Lou Hatfield Billie Lou Hatfield   See fewer
Zeljko Ivanek
ASA Ed Danvers ASA Ed Danvers   See fewer
Bree Benton
Lizzie Solek Lizzie Solek   See fewer
Richard Pilcher
Sgt. Mark Deutch Sgt. Mark Deutch   See fewer
Cloie Wyatt Taylor
Denice 'Neecee' Raeburn Denice 'Neecee' Raeburn   See fewer
Starr Walker
Janice Keib Janice Keib   See fewer
Cathy Hurley
Shopper (uncredited) Shopper (uncredited)   See fewer
Aaron Moss
EA Boy (uncredited) EA Boy (uncredited)   See fewer
Eric Reid Schroeder
Jay Faris (uncredited) Jay Faris (uncredited)   See fewer
Lawrence Cameron Steele
Detective (uncredited) Detective (uncredited)   See fewer
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