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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
When an actress accuses a high-powered media mogul of attempted rape, Benson finds herself in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse. Changes in the squad room put Carisi between a rock and a hard place.
Directed by Norberto BarbaWritten by Warren Leight, Peter BlaunerGuest stars Jamie Gray Hyder, Ian McShane, Elizabeth A. Davis, Anna Rizzo, Victoria Oliver, Rachel Towne, Annika Pergament, Chris Harnick
Episode 2
Benson works with a young woman to help her remember the details and suspects in her rape. In order to learn a new witness interview technique, Rollins and Fin have to experience it for themselves.
Directed by Jean de SegonzacWritten by Julie Martin, Warren LeightGuest stars Martino Caputo, Ariel Winter, Teo Rapp-Olsson, Nick Cordero, Sophie Faulkenberry, Mark Puchinsky, Meadow Nguy, Stephen Cefalu
Episode 3
A serial predator targeting men in gay bars proves difficult to catch, until a celebrity comes forward with his story.
Directed by Timothy BusfieldWritten by Warren Leight, Julie Martin, Brendan Feeney, Monet Hurst-Mendoza, Lisa Takeuchi CullenGuest stars Demore Barnes, Radu Spinghel, L. Steven Taylor, William Popp, Curt Morlaye, Curtis Armstrong, Garrett Hendricks, Joshua Morgan
Episode 4
Rollins clashes with the parents of a teenaged runaway. The squad comes together for a special event.
Directed by Martha MitchellWritten by Warren Leight, Julie Martin, Julie Martin, Micharne CloughleyGuest stars Jamie Gray Hyder, Demore Barnes, Ami Brabson, Zach Gilford, Lucy Walters, Kira McLean, Christian Clemenson, Jamie McShane
Episode 5
The detectives are spread thin when three major cases come in at midnight. Rollins and Carisi argue over an arrest.
Directed by Peter WernerWritten by Brianna Yellen, Kathy Dobie, Micharne CloughleyGuest stars Jamie Gray Hyder, Rik Alan Walter, Nicole Brydon Bloom, Janelle McDermoth, Jill Abramovitz, Ted Sod, Aby Moongamackel, Sam Khazai
Episode 6
The case of a teenage girl assaulted in the projects leads to a startling discovery. Benson puts her trust in someone from her past.
Directed by Michael SmithWritten by Warren Leight, Julie Martin, Denis Hamill, Denis HamillGuest stars Tamara Tunie, Jamie Gray Hyder, Guillermo Díaz, Larry Bryggman, Happy Anderson, Lenny Venito, Deja Monique Cruz, Gina Ferrall
Episode 7
The SVU joins an under cover task force in busting a human trafficking ring.
Directed by Leslie HopeWritten by Warren Leight, Julie Martin, Kathy Dobie, Lisa Takeuchi CullenGuest stars Jamie Gray Hyder, Lawrence Kao, Nelson Lee, Lee Wilkof, Christine Chang, Shuya Chang, Karen Tsen Lee, Henry Yuk
Episode 8
Rollins goes undercover to find a suspect who is drugging and assaulting tourists, while Benson helps the victims sort out their memories from their hallucinations.
Directed by Jonathan HerronWritten by Warren Leight, Julie Martin, Brendan Feeney, Monet Hurst-MendozaGuest stars Jamie Gray Hyder, Demore Barnes, Beth Malone, Andy Mientus, Sarah Catherine Hook, Eve O'Brien, Maureen Mueller, Annie Hägg
Episode 9
A fellow detective asks the SVU for help when he suspects his two daughters are being groomed by a serial predator. Kat disobeys the Captain's orders.
Directed by Norberto BarbaWritten by Warren Leight, Julie Martin, Brianna YellenGuest stars Jamie Gray Hyder, Marsin Mogielski, Todd Licea, Law Mason, Amelia Windom, Fina Strazza, Paul Ben-Victor, Amy Hargreaves
Episode 10
A desperate father takes matters into his own hands in the case against his daughter's rapist.
Directed by Laurie CollyerWritten by Warren Leight, Julie Martin, Brianna Yellen, Denis HamillGuest stars Jamie Gray Hyder, Demore Barnes, Fina Strazza, Cole Tristan Murphy, Paul Ben-Victor, Amy Hargreaves, Nhumi Threadgill, Bree Turner
Episode 11
After a sexual assault investigation is stalled for months, a woman puts her accusations against a popular athlete on a billboard.
Directed by Mariska HargitayWritten by Julie Martin, Kathy Dobie, Kathy DobieGuest stars Jamie Gray Hyder, Veracity Butcher, Tonya Glanz, Wolé Parks, James Andrew O'Connor, Orfeh, Pooya Mohseni, Lori Laing
Episode 12
Benson investigates a police officer's accusations of sexual assault. Captain Tucker's retirement party ends in tragedy.
Directed by Michael SmithWritten by Warren Leight, Peter Blauner, Peter BlaunerGuest stars Jamie Gray Hyder, Michael Gaston, Holly Robinson Peete, Saul Stein, Willie C. Carpenter, Cora Vander Broek, Abby Royle, Joe Grifasi
Episode 13
Kat steps over the line when she suspects a trainer at her boxing gym is taking advantage of his students.
Directed by Batan SilvaWritten by Warren Leight, Julie Martin, Brianna Yellen, Monet Hurst-MendozaGuest stars Raúl Esparza, Jamie Gray Hyder, Zuleyma Guevara, Manni L. Perez, Daniel Zacapa, Clayton Cardenas, Ashley Marie Ortiz, Emma Caymares
Episode 14
Rollins goes undercover to root out a government worker withholding green cards in exchange for sex.
Directed by Jean de SegonzacWritten by Warren Leight, Julie Martin, Denis Hamill, Denis HamillGuest stars Jamie Gray Hyder, Demore Barnes, Dave Shalansky, Camila Perez, Ralph Adriel Johnson, Lee Hubilla, Megan Reinking, Connor Dylan
Episode 15
The female CEO of a popular wellness company says she was raped, but her business partner claims the accusation is part of an embezzlement cover-up.
Directed by Martha MitchellWritten by Warren Leight, Julie Martin, Lisa Takeuchi Cullen, Lisa Takeuchi CullenGuest stars Jamie Gray Hyder, Radha Mitchell, Eshan Bay, Ayumi Patterson, Stark Sands, Samantha Mathis, Kim Wuan, Marissa Matrone
Episode 16
Rollins' sister stirs up trouble and a possible SVU investigation when she reports a doctor who trades prescription painkillers for sex.
Directed by Jean de SegonzacWritten by Peter BlaunerGuest stars Jamie Gray Hyder, Zuleikha Robinson, Josh Hamilton, Stephanie Flanagan, Scott Drummond, Frank Ridley, Mark Linn-Baker, Alex Ross
Episode 17
An ingénue ballerina discovers she's been secretly videotaped for a pornographic website.
Directed by Leslie HopeWritten by Warren Leight, Julie Martin, Brendan Feeney, Brendan Feeney, Micharne CloughleyGuest stars Jamie Gray Hyder, Ben Biggers, Victoria Pollack, Patrick Page, John Hans Tester, Annabel O'Hagan, Kaili Vernoff, Tory Trowbridge
Episode 18
Chief Garland must put friendship aside when a pastor at his church is arrested.
Directed by Norberto BarbaWritten by Micharne Cloughley, Cheryl L. DavisGuest stars Jamie Gray Hyder, Demore Barnes, Roger Cross, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Rick Fox, Laila Drew, Joell Weil, Bailey Bass
Episode 19
The SVU struggles to find a serial predator who uses a date rape drug that leaves no evidence behind. Rollins receives some good news.
Directed by Christopher MisianoWritten by Brianna Yellen, Kathy DobieGuest stars Jamie Gray Hyder, Madison Ferris, Eddie Kaye Thomas, Daniel London, Susannah Flood, Natalie Smith, Claire Saunders, Jackson Mercado
Episode 20
As Carisi begins the long-anticipated trial of Sir Toby Moore, the SVU faces setbacks in several other cases.
Directed by Juan José CampanellaWritten by Julie Martin, Warren LeightGuest stars Jamie Gray Hyder, Vincent Curatola, Frances Eve, Bea Cordelia, James Udom, Carmen Berkeley, Ben Davis, Grace Narducci
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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