Ep 20. All My Children

The episode "All My Children" is the 20th episode of the 11th season of the popular crime drama series Law & Order. As with each episode of the show, "All My Children" follows the New York City police department's 27th precinct detectives and the New York County District Attorney on their mission to serve justice.

The episode starts with the discovery of a woman's body who had drowned in the Hudson River. After investigation, the detectives identified the woman's name as Sydney Green, a vice president of the fictional soap opera "All My Children." As the investigation progresses, they discover that Sydney Green had an affair with a married actor, Alan Hoyt. Meanwhile, the soap opera is preparing for one of its infamous weddings, a fictional wedding between two of the show's important characters, Gillian and Ryan.

As the investigation continues, it is revealed that the cast and crew of the show were aware of the affair between Green and Hoyt. The police interrogate several cast and crew members, including the show's producer, the writer, and the director. The investigation turns chaotic when one of the actors is killed in his apartment, and the detectives suspect it may be connected to the murder of Sydney Green.

The team continues to dig deep, and they discover more about the soap opera's turbulent behind-the-scenes drama. They find out that the show's lead actor had a history of violence and issues with substance abuse. Another cast member had a restraining order against him filed by his ex-partner, who had accused him of domestic abuse.

The detectives try to find clues in the soap opera's scripts and storylines in their search for the murderer. They see similarities between the fictional plotline and the real-life events, leading them closer to the truth.

The episode explores how the entertainment industry can be dramatic and toxic and how it can have a real impact on those involved. With the help of their tenacity and forensic investigation methods, the detectives are determined to solve the crimes before anyone else becomes a victim.

"All My Children" is a captivating episode that exemplifies why Law & Order is one of the most celebrated crime dramas in recent times. The show's talented cast and gripping storyline kept viewers hooked until the end.