Ep 1. Skin Deep

In Law & Order season 3 episode 1, titled "Skin Deep," the episode starts with Jerry Orbach as Detective Briscoe and Chris Noth as Detective Logan investigating the murder of a young man named Eddie Torres, whose body was found in his apartment. Torres was an aspiring model, and the detectives are immediately drawn to the world of high fashion and beauty.

As they delve deeper into the investigation, they discover that Torres had been involved with a wealthy and powerful fashion industry executive, named Julia Cordova, played by Sonia Braga. Cordova, who was known for her beauty and her connections, quickly becomes the prime suspect in the case. She initially denies any involvement in Torres' death, but as the detectives uncover more evidence, it becomes clear that Cordova has something to hide.

The case becomes even more complicated when Cordova's husband, a wealthy businessman, Andrew, played by Ron Rifkin, becomes involved. It's clear that their marriage is falling apart, and suspicions start to arise that Andrew may have played a role in Eddie Torres' death as well.

As the detectives work tirelessly to uncover the truth, the case takes several unexpected twists and turns. They interview friends and acquaintances, including other models and members of the fashion industry, and they begin to piece together a picture of Torres' life and the people who were most likely to have wanted him dead.

Throughout the episode, viewers are kept guessing about the true motivations behind the murder. Was it a crime of passion, or was there something more complicated happening behind the scenes? The detectives themselves are divided in their opinions, with Briscoe and Logan taking different approaches to the case. For Briscoe, it's all about following the evidence and finding the truth, while Logan is more interested in getting a confession out of the suspects.

As the episode builds to its climactic conclusion, viewers are left on the edge of their seats, wondering who will be revealed as the killer. And in classic Law & Order fashion, the final twist comes right at the end of the episode, leaving viewers reeling and eager to see what will happen next.