Bedtime (31 Mar. 2010)

A rape and murder helps Benson and Stabler crack a case involving a serial rapist and killer from the 1970s. However, one copycat crime remains open when investigation reveals that the crime was committed by a woman.

Director:

Helen Shaver

Writers:

Dick Wolf (creator), Neal Baer (teleplay),

Stars:

Christopher Meloni, Mariska Hargitay, Richard Belzer

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Christopher Meloni	...	Detective Elliot Stabler
Mariska Hargitay	...	Detective Olivia Benson
Richard Belzer	...	Sergeant John Munch (credit only)
Ice-T	...	Detective Odafin 'Fin' Tutuola (credit only)
BD Wong	...	Dr. George Huang
Tamara Tunie	...	Dr. Melinda Warner
Dann Florek	...	Captain Donald Cragen
Jaclyn Smith	...	Susan Delzio
Ann-Margret	...	Rita Wills
Renée Taylor	...	Maude Monaghan (as Renee Taylor)
Robert Newman	...	Cal Cutler
Mark Elliot Wilson	...	Morris Ostobow
Tamilla Woodard
Susan Anton	...	Jenny Coswold
William Atherton	...	Ned Bogden

Storyline

A rape and murder helps Benson and Stabler crack a case involving a serial rapist and killer from the 1970s. However, one copycat crime remains open when investigation reveals that the crime was committed by a woman.

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Plot Keywords:

menstruation

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

31 March 2010 (USA)

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Wolf Films, Universal Media Studios (UMS)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD

Did You Know?

Goofs

When William Atherton (Ned Bogden) tells Mariska Hargitay (Det. Olivia Benson) that she is a 'good girl', the second time, there is a close up of him rubbing her shoulder and Mariska is clearly looking down at her Williams hands and her shoulders shrug. In the next shot with no time to look back down or lower her shoulders, Mariska is looking back down at the paperwork and her shoulders are lowered.

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Quotes

Detective Elliot Stabler: We disturb Cal Cutler's eternal rest for nothing.
Dr. Melinda Warner: You didn't disturb him.
Detective Elliot Stabler: I was speaking metaphorically.
Dr. Melinda Warner: I meant it literally.

User Reviews

Too many "cooks" in the kitchen and a limited "menu"

NBC really promoted this episode because it featured the "inspired" casting of TV icons Jaclyn Smith, Susan Anton, and Morgan Fairchild, along with screen queen Ann-Margret. That, by itself, made this a "must-see" installment.

However, the story, about a 30-year-old case come to life with the death of a woman who died under similar circumstances as earlier crimes, was not that captivating. The actors did the best that they could with the rather routine plot, with Ann-Margret having the "showier" role, allowing her to chew scenery during her screen time. It's too bad that not enough creativity was put into the development of the tale to make it more memorable.

In addition to the four fabulous females, the episode also featured character actor William Atherton as a disreputable public official who abused his position to prey on women who came to him for assistance. Playwright and actress Renee Taylor - who was cast as Fran Drescher's mom in "The Nanny - has a small part as well.

Bottom line: Great actors, weak plot