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In the criminal justice system, sexually-based offenses are considered especially heinous. In New York City, the dedicated detectives who investigate these vicious felonies are members of an elite squad known as the Special Victims Unit. These are their stories.
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Checked Jul 24, 2026
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In the criminal justice system, sexually-based offenses are considered especially heinous. In New York City, the dedicated detectives who investigate these vicious felonies are members of an elite squad known as the Special Victims Unit. These are their stories.
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Episode 1
Benson struggles to balance work and her new role of foster mother; when Amaro arrests a young prostitute with connections to Noah's mother, his undercover work sets off a dangerous chain of events.
Directed by Alex ChappleWritten by Warren Leight, Julie Martin, Robert Brooks Cohen, Kevin FoxGuest stars Alexa Mansour, Amina Robinson, Emma Greenwell, Sara Contreras, Ciara Renée, Chelsea Lopez, Bronwyn Reed, Jayne Houdyshell
Episode 2
When a series of allegations are made against a superstar basketball player, Sgt. Benson and Detective Carisi do not agree on the authenticity of each woman's story; the investigation takes Rollins back to her former precinct.
Directed by Arthur W. ForneyWritten by Julie Martin, Warren LeightGuest stars Lakisha May, Al Trautwig, Teri Polo, Henry Simmons, Kelley Missal, Stacy Keach, Myk Watford, Sandy Duncan
Episode 3
Amaro's by-the-book handling of a starlet's arrest gets him back on the SVU squad in time to investigate the actress's latest offense, statutory rape.
Directed by Michael PressmanWritten by Warren Leight, Julie Martin, Brianna Yellen, Jill AbbinantiGuest stars Brian d'Arcy James, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, Josh Saviano, Bronwyn Reed, Tabitha Holbert, Aida Turturro, Stevie Lynn Jones, Dennis Boutsikaris
Episode 4
The team tries to find a bike messenger -- who has kept a video diary of his troubles with women -- before he can commit another violent act; the new deputy chief calls Benson's leadership into question.
Directed by Jean de SegonzacWritten by Kevin Fox, Warren Leight, Julie MartinGuest stars Elanna White, Thedra Porter, Jerry DiLeo, Bronwyn Reed, Peter Gallagher, Sarah Clements, John Karna, Joe Urla
Episode 5
A college student becomes a target after her work as an online porn star is discovered by her classmates.
Directed by Jennifer GetzingerWritten by Warren Leight, Kevin Fox, Céline C. Robinson, Robert Brooks CohenGuest stars Hannah Marks, Peter Gallagher, Delaney Williams, Kathleen Chalfant, Max Ehrich, Casey Thomas Brown, Harry Zittel, Richard T. Jones
Episode 6
Three young girls' search for a mythical character leads to one of them becoming injured and the other two disappearing.
Directed by Jean de SegonzacWritten by Warren Leight, Julie Martin, Brianna Yellen, Jill AbbinantiGuest stars Joanne Baron, Jayne Houdyshell, Will Harris, Chloe Csengery, Mina Sundwall, Oona Laurence, Stephanie Kurtzuba, Tricia Paoluccio
Episode 7
SVU and Chicago PD officer Erin Lindsay try to track down Lindsay's half-brother, who may be able to help take down a child pornography ring. The crossover starts on Chicago Fire S03E07 Nobody Touches Anything (I). It continues on Chicago P.D. S02E07 They'll Have to Go Through Me (III).
Directed by Steve ShillWritten by Warren Leight, Dick Wolf, Ed ZuckermanGuest stars Jerry DiLeo, Lou Taylor Pucci, Danny Mastrogiorgio, Mark H. Dold, Isabel Shill, Frank Deal, Donnetta Lavinia Grays, Jason Beghe
Episode 8
Sergeant Benson tries to help a domestic violence victim who stands by her man.
Directed by Sharat RajuWritten by Warren Leight, Julie Martin, Julie Martin, Samantha Corbin-MillerGuest stars Meagan Good, Jeb Brown, Korey Jackson, Lisa Kron, David Dinkins, Chad L. Coleman, Hoda Kotb, Ian O'Malley
Episode 9
A serial rapist strikes in several cities where the rape kit backlog stalls the investigation.
Directed by Martha MitchellWritten by Kevin FoxGuest stars Tim Hardiman, Kelly Briter, Josh Pais, Thedra Porter, Ras Enoch McCurdie, Bronwyn Reed, Peter Gallagher, Jayne Houdyshell
Episode 10
When a professional relationship crosses the line, Detective Rollins must face her past to support another female officer.
Directed by Michael SlovisWritten by Julie Martin, Warren LeightGuest stars Peter Gallagher, Delaney Williams, Jenna Stern, Harry Hamlin, Dreama Walker, Becky Ann Baker, Myk Watford, Mike Massimino
Episode 11
A teenager is sexually assaulted and left for dead in an alley after attending a movie star's party; Benson is suspicious when security footage from the party goes missing.
Directed by Alex ChappleWritten by Samantha Corbin-MillerGuest stars Jolly Abraham, Shiloh Fernandez, Jeremy Jordan, Madison Grace, Jack Noseworthy, John Pankow, Patti LuPone, Carolyn Baeumler
Episode 12
When his father is arrested, Amaro must choose between his badge and his family's honor.
Directed by Mariska HargitayWritten by Warren Leight, Peter Blauner, Peter BlaunerGuest stars Nancy Ticotin, Jerry DiLeo, Aida Turturro, Joseph Lyle Taylor, Armand Assante, Daniel Zacapa, April Hernandez Castillo, Katty Velasquez
Episode 13
Two families are left to pick up the pieces of their lives when a rape case goes terribly wrong.
Directed by Michael PressmanWritten by Brianna Yellen, Kevin FoxGuest stars Haley Lu Richardson, Erik Alex Cruz, Vanessa Bartlett, Lynn Marocola, Paul Adelstein, Eva Kaminsky, Jamie McShane, Kamal Angelo Bolden
Episode 14
A female videogame developer is harassed and threatened by a group of misogynistic cyber terrorists.
Directed by Jean de SegonzacWritten by Julie Martin, Céline C. Robinson, Céline C. Robinson, Robert Brooks Cohen, Robert Brooks CohenGuest stars Evan Jay Newman, Lynn Marocola, Mouzam Makkar, Peter Mark Kendall, Griffin Matthews, Logan Paul, Susannah Flood, Adam Scarimbolo
Episode 15
A mother goes undercover as a madam to find her daughter. Further investigation leads Benson to find out who Noah's father is.
Directed by Steve ShillWritten by Julie Martin, Warren LeightGuest stars Tamara Tunie, Donal Logue, Derrick Baskin, Jamila Velazquez, Josh Saviano, Bronwyn Reed, Laura Gómez, Nikki M. James
Episode 16
When Walter's daughters accuse their stepmother of sexually abusing their ailing father, a furious legal battle ends in tragedy.
Directed by Sharat RajuWritten by Ed ZuckermanGuest stars Anne Betancourt, Susie Essman, Sharon Washington, Marcia Cross, Mercedes Ruehl, Emily Bergl, Susan Pourfar, Kate Jennings Grant
Episode 17
Carisi's future brother-in-law makes a rape accusation against his female parole officer, forcing Carisi to investigate whether his sister's fiancé is telling the truth or allowing his old bad habits to resurface.
Directed by Jean de SegonzacWritten by Jill AbbinantiGuest stars Ami Brabson, Michael Chernus, Lynn Marocola, Bradley Dubow, Joseph Lyle Taylor, Molly Price, Marin Ireland, Chris McKinney
Episode 18
SVU investigates after a news story reveals that an unidentified Hudson University coed was gang raped by a four fraternity brothers. But once the accuser finally steps forward and tells her story, everything begins to unravel.
Directed by Michael SlovisWritten by Samantha Corbin-MillerGuest stars Jenna Wolfe, Dawn Yanek, Lynn Marocola, Sonia Manzano, Rob Morrow, Laura Fraser, Delaney Williams, Alexia Ioannides
Episode 19
A measles outbreak delays arrests in a case involving pornographic photos taken by teens at a party. Meanwhile, Benson discovers that some kids' medical records may have been falsified after Noah gets measles; Amaro leans upsetting news about his son.
Directed by Holly DaleWritten by Warren Leight, Julie Martin, Brianna Yellen, A. Zell WilliamsGuest stars Jaden Matthew Rodriguez, Emily Dorsch, Susie Essman, Jack Garrity, Bronwyn Reed, Lynn Marocola, Aida Turturro, Missi Pyle
Episode 20
A Chicago crime resembles a decade-old New York City case, so police from Chicago arrive and team up with the squad to track down a suspect they had to release earlier. The crossover starts on Chicago Fire S03E21 We Called Her Jellybean (I) and Chicago P.D. S02E20 The Number of Rats (II).
Directed by Martha MitchellWritten by Warren Leight, Julie Martin, Ed Zuckerman, Matt OlmsteadGuest stars Tamara Tunie, Dallas Roberts, Stella Maeve, Mary Bacon, Jen Ponton, Marina Squerciati, Brian Geraghty, Darryl Knight
Episode 21
A woman who accused her father of raping her when she was six now says the accusations were false. With the help of attorney Bayard Ellis and retired captain Kragen, SVU tries to get to the truth and make sure justice is served.
Directed by Alex ChappleWritten by Warren Leight, Julie Martin, Céline C. Robinson, Robert Brooks CohenGuest stars Dann Florek, Lynn Marocola, Vincent Curatola, Samira Wiley, Glenn Plummer, Nick Sandow, Kia Goodwin, Julie Halston
Episode 22
Eight-year-old Owen Farhidi disappears from school and his mother Dana receives a ransom request. Detectives soon uncover that the boy knew his abductor, but friction between his parents impedes the investigation. Meanwhile, Benson must take an exam to formalize her promotion.
Directed by Jean de SegonzacWritten by Kevin Fox, Brendan FeeneyGuest stars Brooke Bloom, Frankie J. Alvarez, Carmen Cabrera, Kaeden Ruparel, Navid Negahban, Nancy Nagrant, Toni D'Antonio, Steve Rosen
Episode 23
Sgt. Benson and ADA Barba take Johnny D to trial for sex trafficking, rape, assault and kidnapping. But when Baby Noah's adoption becomes entangled in the case, Benson fears for Noah's future and his safety. In an intense courtroom showdown, the SVU will face a threat that could change the squad forever.
Directed by Michael SlovisWritten by Julie Martin, Warren LeightGuest stars Mario D'Leon, Jamila Velazquez, Thedra Porter, Bradley Dubow, Bronwyn Reed, Jayne Houdyshell, Jenna Stern, Peter Hermann
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Mariska HargitayOlivia Benson
Ice-TOdafin 'Fin' Tutuola
Christopher MeloniElliot Stabler
Danny PinoNick Amaro
Richard BelzerJohn Munch
Aimé Donna KellyRenee Curry
Dann FlorekDonald Cragen
Raúl EsparzaRafael Barba
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