Ep 15. Wrongful Life

In season 5 episode 15 of Law & Order: Criminal Intent, titled "Wrongful Life", Detectives Goren and Eames are called to investigate a case involving a doctor who is being sued for wrongful death after a patient dies during childbirth. The case becomes even more complicated when the detectives discover that the patient was carrying a child with a genetic disorder and the doctor had advised her to terminate the pregnancy.

As the detectives delve deeper into the case, they uncover a network of unethical doctors who have been selectively aborting fetuses with genetic abnormalities without the parents' consent. This leads to a complex legal battle over whether the parents of the terminated fetuses can sue for wrongful life and whether they have the right to be compensated for what they see as a life not worth living.

As they progress through the investigation, Goren and Eames are forced to examine their own beliefs about the value of human life and whether it is ethical to terminate a pregnancy based solely on the presence of a genetic abnormality. Their personal beliefs and biases come into play as they try to navigate the legal and moral complexities of the case, especially as it becomes clear that the doctors involved may have been motivated by monetary gain rather than a desire to do what was best for their patients.

Throughout the episode, Goren and Eames must contend with the various moral and ethical issues raised by the case, as well as the legal challenges involved in proving a complex medical negligence case. They interview witnesses, gather evidence, and work tirelessly to uncover the truth so that justice can be served.

Ultimately, the case comes to a dramatic conclusion as the detectives face off against the powerful and influential doctors involved in the scheme. The episode leaves viewers with plenty to think about as they consider the complex issues of medical ethics, the value of human life, and the complicated legal system that must navigate these difficult questions.