[s13e20] Father Dearest Apr 2026

In the Law & Order: SVU episode " Father Dearest " (Season 13, Episode 20), Detectives Amaro and Rollins investigate a series of brutal assaults targeting young women who are searching for their biological fathers via a DNA registry. The team discovers that the perpetrator, Hunter Mazelon, is exploiting these women by posing as a potential donor or relative to lure them, highlighting the dangers of sharing personal information online. The episode, guest-starring James Frain, focuses on the psychological impact of these crimes on the victims and the legal hurdles faced by the squad.