'Law & Order' episode to focus on polygamy

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An upcoming episode of a long-running television series could ruffle some feathers in the LDS community.

Entering its 19th season, NBC's "Law & Order" is renowned for taking on controversial issues.

The latest on the laundry list is polygamy. Episode four is titled "Lost Boys," featuring the murder of a teenage boy thrown out of a polygamous compound.

Characters are identified as Mormons by the markings on their clothes, and one of the main characters, Detective Bernard, says some things LDS Church members might find offensive. But another character does clear up the misconceptions.

The episode is set to air Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 9 p.m. on KSL.

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