Ep 20. Fat

Detectives Olivia Benson and Elliot Stabler investigate a case involving a 14-year-old girl named Samantha who is found unconscious in her home due to an overdose of diet pills. The detectives discover that Samantha's mother, Joanne, has a history of body image issues and had been pressuring her daughter to lose weight. The investigation leads the detectives to a weight loss clinic where they discover a network of doctors selling dangerous diet pills to patients.

As the detectives try to build a case against the doctors, they navigate through the complex world of weight loss and body image. They also struggle with their own attitudes towards weight and societal pressures around body image.

Meanwhile, Assistant District Attorney Casey Novak faces challenges in the courtroom as she tries to convict the doctors responsible for the illegal sale of dangerous diet pills. She must confront her own biases and beliefs around body image as she tries to secure justice for the victims.

Throughout the episode, the detectives and prosecutors confront the damaging effects of diet culture and the ways in which it perpetuates harmful beliefs and behaviors around food and weight. The complicated emotions and motivations of the characters are explored as they navigate the intersection of body image, societal pressures, and the law.

In the end, the investigation leads to a powerful and emotional resolution as the detectives and prosecutors work to hold those responsible accountable for putting the lives of their patients at risk. The episode ultimately raises important questions about the impact of diet culture on individuals and society, and the need for systemic change to address these issues.