Ep 17. Mushrooms

In the Law & Order season 1 episode 17 titled "Mushrooms," the focus is on the death of a college student named Dede who was poisoned after eating hallucinogenic mushrooms. The initial investigation leads Detectives Greevey and Logan to question Dede's roommate, who had purchased the mushrooms from Manny, a drug dealer in the area.

As the detectives dive deeper into the case, they discover that Manny may have obtained the mushrooms from a group of hippies who were living in a nearby commune. The hippies in turn reveal that they had sourced the mushrooms from a mysterious man named Arturo.

Meanwhile, Assistant District Attorney Stone works to build a case against Manny, who has a past criminal history and is reluctant to cooperate with the investigation. Stone must also navigate the murky waters of the drug world to uncover the truth about the source of the deadly mushrooms.

As the case unfolds, the detectives and Stone must also deal with the ethical and legal implications of their actions. The issue of individual responsibility versus societal harm is explored as they grapple with whether to charge both the drug dealer and the supplier, or just one of them.

Ultimately, the investigation leads to a surprising twist as the true source of the mushrooms is revealed. The episode ends on a somber note as the characters contemplate the senseless loss of life caused by the drug trade.

Law & Order season 1 episode 17, "Mushrooms," is a thought-provoking exploration of the complexities of criminal investigations and the ethical dilemmas faced by law enforcement and prosecutors. It is a riveting installment in the series that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats until the very end.