Ep 5. Strain

Detective Olivia Benson takes charge of the investigation into the murder of a young woman who was found strangled in a hotel room. The team quickly discovers that the victim was a high-end call girl who had been hired by a wealthy businessman. As they delve into the case, they uncover a complex web of deceit and corruption involving a number of powerful individuals, including the victim's own father.

Benson and her partner, Detective Elliot Stabler, first turn their attention to the victim's last client, a wealthy businessman who had hired her for the evening. They soon learn that he is connected to a number of powerful individuals in the city and that he has a reputation for making and breaking political alliances. Despite his attempts to cover his tracks, the detectives discover evidence linking him to the victim and they bring him in for questioning.

As the investigation continues, the detectives are drawn into a web of intrigue that involves high-profile individuals from all walks of life. They discover that the victim's father, a prominent politician, had been trying to cover up his daughter's involvement in the call girl industry and that he had been working with the businessman to keep her quiet. As they continue to uncover more evidence, they realize that the entire case is much more sinister than they had ever imagined.

Meanwhile, Dr. George Huang, the team's resident psychotherapist, is brought in to work with the victim's sister, who has become withdrawn and unresponsive following her sister's death. Dr. Huang helps her to open up about her feelings and she provides valuable insights into her sister's life and the people she associated with.

As the detectives move closer to cracking the case, they face a number of obstacles and challenges, including threats from powerful individuals who want to keep their secrets hidden. However, they persist in their pursuit of justice and ultimately bring the killer to justice, exposing a network of corruption and deceit that extends throughout the city.

Throughout the episode, the team grapples with a number of complex and emotionally charged issues, including the exploitation of vulnerable women, the corrupting influence of money and power, and the lengths that some individuals will go to in order to protect their own interests. Despite the challenges they face, Benson and her team remain committed to seeking justice for the victim and her family, even if it means taking on some of the most powerful individuals in the city.