Ep 11. Bad Blood

Detective Elliot Stabler and Detective Olivia Benson work on a case in the Law & Order: Special Victims Unit season 1 episode 11 titled "Bad Blood." The detectives investigate the death of a high school teacher who is discovered strangled in her own home.

The detectives find out the victim was not only a teacher, but she was also a surrogate mother for a couple who couldn't have a child. The couple, the Dunne's, become the lead suspects in the case, but as more information is gathered, it's discovered that the biological father of the baby is actually the victim's half-brother.

Throughout the episode, the detectives uncover family secrets that lead to twists and turns in the case. They also have to navigate the difficulties of working with the victim's family, who are struggling with the loss of their loved one and the news that she was a surrogate mother.

As they delve deeper into the case, they discover that the victim's half-brother, Jack, has a history of mental illness and has been previously institutionalized. The Dunne's also have a troubled past which included an abusive husband, but they deny any involvement in the murder.

The detectives have to use all of their knowledge and experience to gather evidence against the suspects while also being sensitive to the emotional toll the case takes on everyone involved. It becomes a race against time to find the killer before anyone else is harmed.

Throughout the episode, there are many twists and turns as the detectives race to solve the case. The tension builds as they come closer to identifying the killer and the truth behind the victim's death. In the end, justice is served, but not without emotional consequences for all involved.

"Bad Blood" is an intense episode that highlights the complexities of investigating a murder case while also dealing with the emotional fallout from family secrets and the loss of a loved one. The talented cast, led by Mariska Hargitay and Christopher Meloni, bring their A-game to make this episode a must-watch for fans of the Law & Order: Special Victims Unit franchise.