Ep 5. An Inferior Product

In Law & Order: Organized Crime season 1 episode 5 titled "An Inferior Product", Detective Elliot Stabler (Christopher Meloni) continues to hunt for Richard Wheatley (Dylan McDermott), the man responsible for his wife's death and a major player in the world of organized crime. In this episode, Stabler and his team are tasked with investigating the death of a businesswoman who was involved in the distribution of a new medical device that has mysteriously caused a number of patient deaths.

As the investigation progresses, Stabler and his team uncover a web of corruption involving the manufacturer of the device, a pharmaceutical company, and several doctors who were paid to endorse it. The case becomes increasingly complicated when it is revealed that Wheatley has also invested in the company behind the device.

Meanwhile, Stabler's son Eli (Nicky Torchia) is struggling with his addiction to drugs and Stabler reaches out to his former partner Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay) for help. Benson, herself a survivor of assault, provides support and guidance to Eli as he enters into rehab.

As the investigation into the medical device leads to a trail of corruption and malpractice, Stabler's determination to bring down Wheatley becomes more urgent. With tensions rising, Stabler risks everything to take down Wheatley and avenge his wife's death.

"An Inferior Product" is a gripping episode that weaves together themes of corruption, organized crime, and personal struggles. With strong performances from the cast and a complex storyline that keeps viewers guessing, Law & Order: Organized Crime continues to be a must-watch for fans of crime dramas.