Ep 3. Home Sweet

In Law & Order season 17 episode 3, titled "Home Sweet", the team investigates a case involving a wealthy couple who was brutally murdered in their luxurious Upper East Side apartment. Detectives Ed Green and Nina Cassady are assigned to the case, and they soon discover that the couple's home was not as secure as it seemed.

The detectives find that the couple had recently fired their longtime doorman, Jose, and suspicion quickly falls on him as the perpetrator. However, Jose's alibi holds up, and the investigation takes them in a different direction. They uncover several potential suspects, including the victim's business partner and a former employee, but no clear motive emerges.

As the case progresses, Green and Cassady uncover a web of lies and betrayal that may have led to the couple's demise. They come to the realization that the killer could be someone close to the couple.

Meanwhile, Assistant District Attorney, Jack McCoy, and his team work on building a case against a suspect in a separate case that involves a young woman who was found dead in her apartment. The team faces several challenges, including a lack of physical evidence and a suspect who seems to be able to talk his way out of trouble.

As the two cases come together, the detectives and prosecutors must work together to uncover the truth and bring justice for the victims' families. The episode explores themes of betrayal, jealousy, and greed, highlighting the devastating consequences of seemingly innocuous choices.

With powerful performances from the cast, including Jesse L. Martin as Detective Ed Green and Milena Govich as Detective Nina Cassady, "Home Sweet" is a gripping episode that showcases the complexity of both the criminal justice system and human nature. The conclusion is both shocking and satisfying, leaving viewers on the edge of their seats until the very end.