Ep 16. Wannabe

The Law & Order season 5 episode 16 titled Wannabe revolves around a young woman named Donna who is found brutally murdered in her apartment. The investigation leads the police to discover that Donna had dreams of becoming a famous singer and had even been taking voice lessons from a renowned vocal coach, Arnold Mesher.

As the investigation progresses, it becomes clear that Mesher was not only coaching Donna but also had a romantic relationship with her. Mesher soon becomes the prime suspect in Donna's murder, but with his prominent status in the music industry, it becomes difficult for the detectives to build a case against him.

Meanwhile, the case takes a personal turn for Detective Lennie Briscoe as he becomes increasingly invested in the case due to his own daughter's aspirations of becoming a singer. This leads to tension between Briscoe and his partner, Detective Mike Logan, who wants to focus solely on the case.

As the detectives dive deeper into the case, they discover that Donna had been involved with a local drug dealer named R.J. who may have played a role in her murder. However, R.J. has an alibi, and the detectives realize that they are up against a very devious and manipulative killer.

The case takes a new turn when another young woman with aspirations of becoming a singer is attacked and barely escapes with her life. It becomes clear that the killer is targeting young women with dreams of fame and fortune and that Mesher may not be the only suspect.

The detectives are further frustrated when they realize that the killer is one step ahead of them at every turn, leaving behind few clues and no witnesses. The tension and pressure on the detectives continue to mount as they race against time to catch the killer before he strikes again.

The Law & Order season 5 episode 16 titled Wannabe is a thrilling tale of ambition, obsession, and murder. It is a classic episode of Law & Order that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats until the very end. With standout performances from the cast and a compelling storyline, this episode is a must-watch for any Law & Order fan.