I liked L&O up until the early Curtis era.
Briscoe made the show for me.
Additionally, I use the the chung-chung sound for my office Outlook new mail sound.
I havent watched L&O yet. Ive seen a show here & there. But, Im planning to start that show from day 1 as well.
I read some where that The Last Ships last season will be coming on this fall. (Sept or Oct). That wasnt bad either.