Criminal Intent Fills Regular's Pregnant Pause

Alicia Witt courtesy NBC Photo
Its berth on USA Network isn't the only change in store for
Law & Order: Criminal Intent this season.
Alicia Witt (
The Upside of Anger,
Cybill) has been tapped to join the crime drama as Det. Nola Falacci, a new partner for
Chris Noth's Mike Logan.
Witt is subbing, at least temporarily, for
Julianne Nicholson, who will miss a string of episodes this season due to maternity leave.
L&O: CI returns Thursday, Oct. 4, at 10 pm/ET on USA. (Don't make me remind you again.)