Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001)
S2E2 Bright Boy
Episode Overview
The shocking killings of a social services employee and a deputy mayor prompt detectives to investigate a couple harboring resentment towards the social worker for removing their kids. As they delve deeper, they discover that the social worker was particularly focused on a gifted child being evaluated for a renowned accelerated program. This revelation leads them to scrutinize the talented boy and his overly devoted father, uncovering layers of obsession and motive in the case.