Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001)

S03E23 Permanence of Change

In a world lacking child-protection laws and inspired by Charles Darwin's theory of evolution, Mike takes a bold stand by legally challenging a man he believes is unfit to be a guardian. He accuses the man of animal abuse in an attempt to rescue a girl from his care. Mary Ann plays the role of Doren Fein in this gripping courtroom drama.