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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 22, 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
Teenager Sam Conway shows evidence of rape but refuses to name his attacker. Meanwhile, Benson and Rollins confess to some major life changes.
Directed by Alex ChappleWritten by Julie Martin, Michael S. ChernuchinGuest stars Richard Meehan, Sally Murphy, Bryce Romero, Dylan Walsh, John Rothman, Kurt Fuller, George Newbern, Dov Tiefenbach
Episode 2
In the conclusion to the season premiere, ADA Stone blames himself for the shocking verdict in Sam's case, and before Benson can offer help, Sam makes a tragic decision.
Directed by Alex ChappleWritten by Julie Martin, Michael S. ChernuchinGuest stars Ami Brabson, Dawn Yanek, Richard Meehan, Sally Murphy, Bryce Romero, Dylan Walsh, Sandrine Holt, Kurt Fuller
Episode 3
After the rescue of a young girl from a sex trafficker, Benson and Stone must take drastic measures to reunite her with her mother. Meanwhile, Rollins decides to give her rocky relationship another chance.
Directed by Michael PressmanWritten by Céline C. Robinson, Richard SwerenGuest stars Carl Weathers, Scarlett Lopez, Andy Powers, George Newbern, Jennifer Regan, Azia Celestino, Shane Patrick, Graham Winton
Episode 4
As a string of break-in assaults grows more violent, the cops investigate an online incel group to identify a suspect.
Directed by Martha MitchellWritten by Lawrence Kaplow, Michael S. ChernuchinGuest stars Steven Maier, Tom Titone, Sarah Rich, Kennedy McMann, Jolly Abraham, Callie Thorne, Gillian Glasco, Ethan Slater
Episode 5
A member of a women's empowerment group is found murdered, leading the cops to the group's charismatic male leader. Meanwhile, Rollins keeps her pregnancy under wraps to avoid going on desk duty.
Directed by Jean de SegonzacWritten by Julie Martin, Brianna YellenGuest stars Lili Simmons, Sebastian Roché, America Olivo, Sarah Carter, Tara Westwood, Lance Daniels, Lexi Lapp, William DePaolo
Episode 6
A young woman wakes up in the hospital with no memory of her assault, and Carisi's investigation stalls when she disappears.
Directed by Stephanie A. MarquardtWritten by Michael S. Chernuchin, Allison IntrieriGuest stars Mat Vairo, Jake Robinson, Aimée Spring Fortier, Sandrine Holt, James Leo Ryan, Tim Bohn, Teri Hansen, Melvin Abston
Episode 7
The cops wrestle with an unthinkable crime when a family is murdered in their sleep.
Directed by Jono OliverWritten by Jordan BarskyGuest stars Scott Bryce, Sandrine Holt, Sasha Alexander, Gary Basaraba, Soleidy Mendez, Cesar J. Rosado, Johanna Tolentino, Georgia Kate Haege
Episode 8
When a waitress at a popular restaurant is sexually assaulted, SVU looks for the culprit at the top of the culinary food chain, but Benson and Stone hit a wall when it's time to prosecute.
Directed by Monica RaymundWritten by Richard Sweren, Ryan CauseyGuest stars Tiffany Villarin, Luke Kirby, Jacob Pitts, Genevieve Angelson, Anthony Chatmon, Amanda Warren, John Rothman, Sara Bues
Episode 9
Stone asks Benson to investigate a sexual encounter from his past that he feels guilt and uncertainty about; Rollins considers a proposal from Doctor Al.
Directed by Mariska HargitayWritten by Julie Martin, Michael S. ChernuchinGuest stars Alexandra Breckenridge, Austin Peck, Kevin Kane, Tessa Albertson, Shawn Parsons, Inga Schlingmann, Cedric Cannon, Nathaniel Peart
Episode 10
The investigation into a promising new author's death leads to a decades-old secret kept between two reclusive brothers.
Directed by Alex ChappleWritten by Michael S. ChernuchinGuest stars Judd Hirsch, Wallace Shawn, Jayce Bartok, David McElwee, Calhoun Koenig, Elijah Guo, Najat Arkadan Washington, Katie Hartke
Episode 11
A woman accuses a celebrity plastic surgeon and his girlfriend of rape.
Directed by Fred BernerWritten by Brianna Yellen, Lawrence KaplowGuest stars Willa Fitzgerald, Mark Feuerstein, Alyssa Sutherland, Kevin O'Rourke, Caroline Lagerfelt, Nedra Marie Taylor, Jasmine Richard-Brooks, Bradley Rose
Episode 12
Stone takes up the unsolved cold case of a serial rapist that consumed his father's career
Directed by Jean de SegonzacWritten by Julie Martin, Matt KlypkaGuest stars Rebecca Creskoff, Ned Eisenberg, Jude Ciccolella, Elizabeth Stahlmann, Eden Malyn, Jake O'Connor, Steve Rosen, John Raymond Barker
Episode 13
Benson tries to help two teenaged sisters after their father is killed. Meanwhile, Rollins goes into labor.
Directed by Ray McKinnonWritten by Julie Martin, Céline C. RobinsonGuest stars Talitha Eliana Bateman, Zoe Colletti, Alex Kramer, Mark Tallman, George Newbern, Ariel Shafir, Arielle Yoder, Lucia Spina
Episode 14
As Stone prosecutes the case of a woman who killed her abusive husband, Benson and her squad wrestle with the duty of testifying against her.
Directed by Alex ChappleWritten by Michael S. ChernuchinGuest stars Amy Rutberg, Paula Malcomson, Art McFarland, Manny Galan, Rachel Paula Green, Liam James Daniels, Mike Funk, Lucille Hansen
Episode 15
Benson and the team investigate the death of a prostitute at a brothel. They wonder if there was foul play or if this could be a case of a junkie who relapsed, turned to tricking, got depressed and committed suicide.
Directed by Michael PressmanWritten by Julie Martin, Ryan CauseyGuest stars Suzette Gunn, John Rothman, Rebecca Forsythe, Baylen Thomas, Robert LuPone, Joanne Baron, Adrian Alvarado, Dwelvan David
Episode 16
Benson and the SVU investigate the death of a man they believe to be a pedophile. When they dig deeper, they realize things are not what they seem and that the case actually hits really close to home.
Directed by Timothy BusfieldWritten by Richard Sweren, Allison IntrieriGuest stars Dean Winters, Justin Mark, William Sadler, PJ Marshall, Selenis Leyva, Jonathan Walker, Jason Cottle, Jordon Bolden
Episode 17
The SVU pursues a suspect when a child is discovered in the trunk of an abandoned car.
Directed by Constantine MakrisWritten by Michael S. Chernuchin, Matt KlypkaGuest stars Violet McGraw, Chloe Webb, Jim Schubin, Sean McDermott, Ryan Castro, Amanda Leigh Cobb, Roy Jackson, Alison McCartan
Episode 18
When defense attorney Nikki Staines is raped after a police charity event, Benson reluctantly looks to her own for a suspect.
Directed by Christopher MisianoWritten by Peter BlaunerGuest stars Titus Welliver, Ian Blackman, Charlie Thurston, Jerry Clicquot, Paul Hickert, Johnny Bermudez, Casey Braxton, Patrice Bell
Episode 19
The SVU investigates a he-said, she-said case when a woman crashes a wedding to accuse her therapist of sexual assault.
Directed by Lucy LiuWritten by Richard Sweren, Allison IntrieriGuest stars Shiri Appleby, T.J. Thyne, Maureen Sebastian, Garrett Turner, Michelle Yazvac, Poppy Liu, Dov Tiefenbach, Josephine Huang
Episode 20
Benson and the team work to uncover a pregnant teenager's secret when she refuses to name the baby's father.
Directed by Jean de SegonzacWritten by Brianna Yellen, Lawrence KaplowGuest stars Eowyn Young, Derek Cecil, Pamela Bell Mitchell, Jolly Abraham, Richard Prioleau, Stephen Tobolowsky, JD Taylor, Christopher Piccione
Episode 21
Benson helps a teenaged exchange student after she's assaulted by a cab driver.
Directed by Michael PressmanWritten by Michael S. Chernuchin, Jordan BarskyGuest stars Isabella Pisacane, Anna van Patten, Darren Goldstein, Erin Dilly, Jennifer Regan, Terron Jones, James Cribbins, Laura Guzman
Episode 22
When a pop star is assaulted in her home, the SVU investigates the public feud between her rapper husband and a competing recording artist; Fin's family ties to a suspect take him off the case.
Directed by Alex ChappleWritten by Michael S. Chernuchin, Allison IntrieriGuest stars Vanessa Bontea, Elizabeth Tate, Orlando Jones, L. Scott Caldwell, Amber Stevens West, Snoop Dogg, Deandre Sevon, Lee Sellars
Episode 23
The SVU searches for two suspects spotted fleeing the scene after a Muslim woman is assaulted inside a synagogue. Meanwhile, Benson is dismayed to find Rob Miller out on bail.
Directed by Fred BernerWritten by Julie Martin, Richard Sweren, Michael S. ChernuchinGuest stars Ami Brabson, Dawn Yanek, Nazneen Contractor, Titus Welliver, Elise Hudson, Hadi Tabbal, Meredith Holzman, Ted Sutherland
Episode 24
When a teenager is found dead in the Hudson River, Lt. Benson suspects Rob Miller is behind the mysterious death but can't prove it. Despite having only circumstantial evidence, ADA Stone takes the case to court before Miller can destroy more lives.
Directed by Alex ChappleWritten by Julie Martin, Michael S. ChernuchinGuest stars Titus Welliver, Richard Kind, Jazzy Kae, Nahanni Johnstone, Alex Cranmer, Marilee Talkington, Mike McGowan, Sherin Shetty
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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