Law & Order: CI Season 4 Episode 20 No Exit

Detectives Robert Goren and Alexandra Eames investigate a bizarre string of murders in the episode "No Exit" of Law & Order: Criminal Intent season 4. The episode begins with the discovery of a woman's body in a car outside the Chelsea Hotel. The victim, identified as a psychologist named Dr. Natalie Barnett, had been bound and gagged, and died of asphyxiation. Goren and Eames quickly discover that the killer had accessed Dr. Barnett's office and removed a file from her patient records.

As the detectives start to investigate the case, they discover that Dr. Barnett had been treating a number of patients who were part of a therapy group called "The Whydunit." The members of the group were all obsessive and deeply troubled people who were struggling with the concept of free will. They believed that their actions were predetermined by factors beyond their control and that they were not responsible for their own choices.

One of the group's members, a man named Ben, becomes the prime suspect in Dr. Barnett's murder. Ben had been obsessed with Dr. Barnett and had expressed anger and frustration about his inability to control his actions. However, Goren and Eames soon discover that Ben had an alibi for the time of Dr. Barnett's murder, and they begin to suspect that someone else in the group may be responsible.

As they continue their investigation, Goren and Eames meet the other members of The Whydunit and learn more about their troubled pasts. They discover that several of the members had been involved in violent incidents before, and they begin to suspect that The Whydunit may be connected to a series of unsolved murders that have been committed in the area.

Meanwhile, Goren begins to struggle with his own demons as he becomes increasingly obsessed with the case. He becomes convinced that he can solve the case by understanding the psychology of the killer, and he immerses himself in the writings of philosophers and psychologists who have written about free will and determinism.

As the detectives get closer to solving the case, they uncover a complex web of relationships and secrets among the members of The Whydunit. They discover that the group's leader, a charismatic woman named Sydney, had been manipulating and controlling the other members in order to carry out a twisted plan of her own. With time running out, Goren and Eames race to prevent Sydney from carrying out her final act of violence.

"No Exit" is a tense and thought-provoking episode that explores complex philosophical ideas about free will and responsibility. Goren and Eames are at their best as they try to unravel the mysteries of The Whydunit and track down a cold-blooded killer. With its intriguing plot and engaging characters, this episode of Law & Order: Criminal Intent is a must-see for fans of the series.