Ralph Byers

When a famous cancer researcher is found dead, Holmes and Watson must determine if the scientist's untimely demise was tied to his latest cutting-edge invention. Meanwhile, Bell is finally cleared to re-enter the field.

Detectives Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay) and Eliot Stabler (Christopher Meloni) are called in to investigate when a disabled woman, Cara Benson (guest star Lisa Arrindell Anderson), is beaten and raped. Though the victim's condition has rendered her unable to speak, the detectives soon deduce that someone close to her is responsible, with the lead suspects being her resentful sister (guest star Jill Scott) and troubled nephew (guest star Quinton Aaron). As the investigation continues, Benson and Stabler strive to make Cara comfortable with coming forward to stand up for herself and illuminating some of the disturbing truths about the assisted living business. Also Starring: Dann Florek (Capt. Donald Cragen), Ice-T (Detective Fin Tutuola), and B.D. Wong (Dr. George Huang).

When the son of a Russian gangster is killed at his own engagement party, Danny delves into the world of the Russian mob and the family politics that exist. Meanwhile, Erin is thrown into a high-profile corruption case.

Tensions are high at Lockhart & Gardner as Alicia and Will argue in front of a mercurial military judge, Eli's confidence is shaken and Diane issues an ultimatum to protect the firm.

Detectives Briscoe (Jerry Orbach) and Curtis (Benjamin Bratt) find themselves in a dilemma about who is responsible for a young girl found shot to death in her bedroom following a wild party. Is the suspect the one who pulled the trigger or is there someone else who needs to be stopped from murdering more innocent women? McCoy (Sam Waterston) and Ross (Carey Lowell) must work around the law without destroying what they stand for -- the right to privacy. S. Epatha Merkerson and Steven Hill also star.