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: The detectives discover Janey is in a romantic relationship with an older adult male, Greg Hartley.

: This episode marks a massive shift in team dynamics. Detective Beck's highly emotional, aggressive approach to policing immediately clashes with the established rhythm of the squad, polarizing the fanbase to this day. [S8E2] Clock

: Fans often point to the final act—where Stabler goes to Family Court off-the-clock to convince Janey not to live with her boyfriend—as an intense look at Stabler's own paternal anxieties being projected onto his cases. : The detectives discover Janey is in a