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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit· Season 7 · Episode 5

Strain

S07E05·9.0·October 18, 2005·1h·NBC

Man is found murdered execution style in the window of his workplace, and above him the word Killer is written. A stamp on his hand leads Detectives Benson and Fin to a gay circuit club, also a methamphetamine hangout. Detectives Benson and Fin scan the ID's of the guests who were at the club and during the investigation, Fin discovers his estranged son Ken Randall was also there. As the case continues, Detective Fin confronts his son and Medical Examiner Warner confirms that the victim Robin Weller had the deadly and contagious new strain of AIDS which is becoming an epidemic. When Weller's boyfriend, who also carried the deadly strain of AIDS, is also found murdered, eyes turn toward Gabriel Thurman an activist trying to stop the spread of the disease. The case goes to trial and Thompson's attorney Carolyn Maddox, tries to sway the jury that her client's actions were justified.

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#10In Season 7of 15 rated episodes
#44All-timeof 546 rated episodes
−0.4vs season avgSeason 7 averages 9.4
2005First airedOctober 18, 2005

Guest stars

Mike DoyleMike Doyleas Forensics Tech Ryan O'Halloran
Joanna MerlinJoanna Merlinas Judge Lena Petrovsky
Ernest WaddellErnest Waddellas Ken Randall
Betsy AidemBetsy Aidemas Dr. Sloane
CCH PounderCCH Pounderas Attorney Carolyn MaddoxPaula GarcésPaula Garcésas CSU Tech Millie Vizcarrondo
Adam KulbershAdam Kulbershas Ben Suarato
Albert Insinniaas Lieutenant Pizzelli
Brian BloomBrian Bloomas Gabriel ThomasonBill SmitrovichBill Smitrovichas Liam Weller
Amber McDonaldAmber McDonaldas Candace
Jason Manuel OlazábalJason Manuel Olazábalas Sascha Hart
Steven Goldsmithas Man Entering Club
Justin Schaefersas Donny

Crew

Constantine MakrisConstantine MakrisDirector
Robert NathanRobert NathanWriter

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