Ep 1. Bodies
- September 24, 2003
- 44 min
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8.6 (418)
In the season 14 premiere of Law & Order titled "Bodies," a woman's dismembered body is discovered in a suitcase in Manhattan. The investigation leads detectives Briscoe and Green to a suspect who is found to have multiple personalities. As they dig deeper into the case, they uncover a connection to a teenage girl who had disappeared years ago and a wealthy family who may have played a role in her disappearance.
Meanwhile, Assistant District Attorney McCoy struggles with his personal feelings towards a witness in the case, a social worker who he believes may have played a role in the victim's death. He must balance his desire for justice with his own moral compass and confront the consequences of his actions.
As the case unfolds, the team must navigate the complexities of mental illness, family dynamics, and personal bias in order to uncover the truth behind the victim's gruesome death. The episode is a gripping and thought-provoking exploration of the criminal justice system and the human experience behind even the most heinous crimes.