Law & Order: Criminal Intent is an American TV series set in New York City. Criminal Intent premiered on September 30, 2001. It is the third spin-off of the long-running crime drama Law & Order. The show currently stars Vincent D'Onofrio, Kathryn Erbe, Jeff Goldblum, Julianne Nicholson, and Eric Bogosian. Goldblum joins the cast for the upcoming 2009 season, replacing Chris Noth as Nicholson's partner.[1] The season 8 premiere is scheduled to air on April 19, 2009.