Ep 13. Married with Children

"Law & Order" is a long-running crime procedural drama series that follows the work of detectives and prosecutors as they investigate and resolve crimes. In season 14 episode 13, titled "Married with Children," the story centers on a murder case involving a young couple with a tangled web of secrets.

Detectives Green (Jesse L. Martin) and Fontana (Dennis Farina) are called to the scene of a brutal murder at the home of a young couple, Nick and Carolyn Wallace. The couple seems to have the perfect life: good jobs, a beautiful home, and a young daughter. But the discovery of Carolyn's body changes everything. The detectives find no signs of a forced entry and suspect that the killer was someone she knew.

As the investigation progresses, Green and Fontana learn that Nick and Carolyn's seemingly perfect marriage was anything but. Nick is a successful lawyer who frequently worked late, leaving Carolyn alone with their daughter. She resented him for not being there for her and began an affair with a coworker, Tim. Nick found out about the affair and was furious. The detectives focus on both Tim and Nick as suspects.

Meanwhile, Assistant District Attorney Branch (Fred Thompson) assigns ADA Serena Southerlyn (Elisabeth Rohm) and local ADA Jeff Hanlon (Michael Gaston) to prosecute the case. Serena, who has previously worked with Hanlon, is overwhelmed with his affable demeanor and his unwavering dedication to his job. He seems to be the perfect prosecutor, but as the trial approaches, she begins to see a different side of him. He is fiercely competitive and will do whatever it takes to win the case. Serena is torn between her own ambitions and her conscience.

The trial begins, and the prosecution presents a compelling case against Nick. He was the last person to see Carolyn alive, and he had motive and opportunity. But as the defense presents its case, it becomes clear that there is much more to the story. The defense argues that the killer was not Nick but someone else entirely.

As the trial continues, Serena struggles with her feelings for Hanlon and the pressure put on her to win the case. Meanwhile, Green and Fontana pursue new leads in the investigation, hoping to unearth the truth behind Carolyn's murder.

"Married with Children" is a gripping episode that explores the complexities of human relationships and the lengths people will go to protect their secrets. It is a powerful and thought-provoking installment in the "Law & Order" series, filled with twists and turns that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats.