: The vial's presence triggers an outbreak, forcing the police to engage in a high-stakes search for the "Patient Zero" to contain the virus and prevent a massive epidemic.
: The episode is inspired by the real-life case of Dr. Richard Schmidt, a gastroenterologist convicted of attempted second-degree murder for injecting his ex-lover with blood from an HIV-positive patient under the guise of a vitamin shot. Thematic Significance [S14E3] Patient Zero
: The episode begins with a carjacking that results in the death of Anna Hopkins. During the investigation, detectives Briscoe and Green discover a vial containing the SARS virus in the back of the stolen SUV. : The vial's presence triggers an outbreak, forcing