John C. Vennema

When it becomes obvious that a forensics expert raped and murdered a student, the investigation focuses on a criminology professor that Cragen arrested decades earlier for similar crimes.

Alicia starts to take Canning's job offer seriously when she needs more money.

Popular cardiac surgeon Larry Feldman is found murdered in the bathroom during a bar mitzvah. He is the father of the boy who is at the party, and the doctor seems to have abused his eight-year-old daughter earlier.

The murder of a renowned school's admissions committee member is linked to the expulsion of a subway worker's child. But a fraudulent confession and school protection make prosecuting the culprits difficult.

At the convention, Frank and his team publicly push for Catherine Durant to be chosen as his running mate, but privately pursue a different agenda.

As Frank deals with a new threat to his candidacy, Claire has doubts about their plan. Claire faces a difficult decision concerning her mother.