Ep 13. Genes
- TV14
- March 22, 2017
- 42 min
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7.7 (662)
The episode "Genes" is the 13th episode of the 18th season of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. The episode centers around the investigation of a rape case that leads the SVU team to a fertility clinic.
The case begins when a young woman named Maria Torres accuses her boss, Arielle Summers, of rape. While interviewing Maria, the SVU detectives discover that Arielle had tried to impregnate Maria using a turkey baster and her own semen. This revelation leads the team to investigate a local fertility clinic that specializes in providing fertility services to same-sex couples.
As the detectives dig deeper into the clinic, they discover that the clinic has been using a donor who has fathered hundreds of children. The donor, named Ben, had signed up to be a sperm donor in order to pay off medical school debts. However, the clinic had used his sperm for many years without his knowledge, and he had no idea how many children he had fathered.
The SVU team works to find out who at the clinic knew about the extent of Ben's donations and whether they were exploiting his situation. The detectives also have to interview all of the children who were conceived using Ben's sperm to see if any of them were victims of a crime.
As the investigation unfolds, the team discovers that one of the clinic's employees, Dr. Taymor, had taken advantage of her position to impregnate herself with Ben's sperm. Dr. Taymor had always wanted a child and saw an opportunity to conceive a child using Ben's sperm without his knowledge.
The episode explores complex issues of fertility and reproductive rights and questions the morality of the fertility industry. It also touches on the emotional impact of discovering that one's biological father is a complete stranger.
Overall, "Genes" is a thought-provoking episode that delves into the world of fertility clinics and examines the legal and ethical implications of using donor sperm. The episode is well-written and features strong performances from the cast. Fans of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit will not want to miss it.
