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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 the squad tries to solve an assault in Central Park, they are hampered by their own blind spots and a community that is losing trust in the police.
Directed by Norberto BarbaWritten by Warren Leight, Julie Martin, Brendan Feeney, Monet Hurst-Mendoza, Denis HamillGuest stars Aimé Donna Kelly, Jeanine Flynn, Daniel Velasco, Adam Shippey, Natasha Dewhurst, Chevy Martinez, Laura Hetherington, Gary Troy
Episode 2
Rollins and Kat respond to a dangerous domestic violence call while Fin gives his deposition in the lawsuit against him.
Directed by Martha MitchellWritten by Julie Martin, Brendan Feeney, Monet Hurst-Mendoza, Brendan FeeneyGuest stars Christopher Cassarino, Athan Sporek, Amanda Jane Cooper, Riki Lindhome, Elliot Villar, Afi Bijou, Danny Mastrogiorgio, Jason Kravits
Episode 3
The Special Victims Unit questions a group of college roommates when one of them goes missing during Covid lockdown.
Directed by Juan José CampanellaWritten by Julie Martin, Warren LeightGuest stars Tamara Tunie, Austin Reed Alleman, Jordan Lane Price, Jelani Alladin, Dominic Comperatore, Amy Stiller, Vincenzo Amato, Annika Pergament
Episode 4
The squad spends New Year's Eve tracking down an Amber Alert, and Carisi faces off against Counselor Rafael Barba in an emotional courtroom battle.
Directed by Norberto BarbaWritten by Julie Martin, Warren Leight, Matt Klypka, Denis HamillGuest stars Raúl Esparza, Bhavesh Patel, Vanessa Carrasco, Dena Tyler, Betsy Aidem, Lipica Shah, John Maria Gutierrez, Brenda Raquel
Episode 5
The SVU investigates when a role-play session on a camming website turns violent after one user decides to meet his idol in person.
Directed by Juan José CampanellaWritten by Warren Leight, Julie Martin, Monet Hurst-Mendoza, Victoria Pollack, Victoria Pollack, Monet Hurst-MendozaGuest stars Aida Turturro, John Waters, Eva Noblezada, Alex Brightman, Emilio Delgado, Tony Torn, Evan Bass, Brian Sears
Episode 6
Carisi takes on a powerful judge when he inexplicably dismisses the rape case of a university student.
Directed by Martha MitchellWritten by Warren Leight, Denis Hamill, Denis Hamill, Micharne CloughleyGuest stars Adriane Lenox, Maeve Yore, Elia Monte-Brown, Michelle Peters, Toni Belafonte, Evander Duck Jr., Josh Stamberg, Elena Urdaneta
Episode 7
Benson teams up with Lt. Barek and the Bronx SVU to track down a serial rapist with victims in both boroughs.
Directed by Batan SilvaWritten by Julie Martin, Kathy Dobie, Monet Hurst-Mendoza, Kathy DobieGuest stars Shelby Flannery, Annabella Sciorra, Rudy Mungaray, Jaime Zevallos, Nikita Tewani, Will Vought, Amber Janea, Christopher Halladay
Episode 8
Benson helps two sisters get closure from a harrowing childhood assault. Kat's cousin reaches out for help.
Directed by Martha MitchellWritten by Brianna Yellen, Kathy Dobie, Micharne CloughleyGuest stars Tyree Michael Simpson, Nicola Rossi, Jorge Franco IV, Crystal Lucas-Perry, Sydney Elise Johnson, Brian Rock, Jane Bruce, Mark D. Friedman
Episode 9
The squad rallies around Det. Stabler to find the suspect behind a threat to his family. The crossover continues on Law & Order: Organized Crime S01E01 What Happens in Puglia (II).
Directed by Juan José CampanellaWritten by Julie Martin, Warren LeightGuest stars Christopher Meloni, Jess Barbagallo, Alex Breaux, Thomas Belgrey, Allison Siko, Eric Kirchberger, Stephen C. Bradbury, Matthew Rauch
Episode 10
The SVU steps in when a girl goes missing near a building that houses several sex offenders.
Directed by Jean de SegonzacWritten by Warren Leight, Julie Martin, Denis Hamill, Denis HamillGuest stars Brian Rojas, Grayson Berry, Artan Telqiu, Mark Cayne, Nuri Hazzard, Steven Marcus, Nathaniel Stampley, Siovhan Christensen
Episode 11
A high-profile activist suspects her sister has been kidnapped by a hate group.
Directed by Batan SilvaWritten by Melody CooperGuest stars Aimé Donna Kelly, Jonathan Holtzman, Kennedy Caughell, Max Chlumecky, Suzette Gunn, Victoria Janicki, Hunter Emery, Blake Morris
Episode 12
Benson walks into a hostage situation at a neighborhood restaurant. Rollins tries to help her father after he's hospitalized.
Directed by Jean de SegonzacWritten by Warren Leight, Julie Martin, Warren Leight, Julie Martin, Kathy DobieGuest stars Sarita Choudhury, James Morrison, Alexis Bronkovic, Andrew Polk, Rafael Feldman, Manny Perez, Robert Sella, Shawn Andrew
Episode 13
The SVU search for three women suspected of drugging and robbing wealthy men. The case leads to personal connections for both Benson and Kat. The crossover continues on Law & Order: Organized Crime S01E05 An Inferior Product (II).
Directed by Batan SilvaWritten by Warren Leight, Julie Martin, Brianna Yellen, Brendan FeeneyGuest stars Christopher Meloni, Tamara Tunie, Teresa Ting, Charlotte McKee, Courtnee Carter, Armando Riesco, Nasser Faris, Bruce MacVittie
Episode 14
Rollins must revisit an old case when a child sent to juvenile detention is released after his 18th birthday.
Directed by Norberto BarbaWritten by Warren Leight, Brianna Yellen, Brianna Yellen, Micharne CloughleyGuest stars André De Shields, Ethan Cutkosky, Sideara St. Claire, Maxine Wanderer, Catherine Ashmore Bradley, Erin Anderson, Bill Irwin, Charlotte Cabell
Episode 15
Garland asks Benson to investigate an unusual domestic violence case when his neighbor is found injured.
Directed by Jean de SegonzacWritten by Micharne CloughleyGuest stars Ami Brabson, Hudson Paul, Michael Gladis, Anna Wood, Lee Tergesen, Erica Camarano, Jerry Kernion, Gabriel Marin
Episode 16
While Fin and Phoebe make wedding plans, Benson and Rollins try to help a homeless single mother who’s being trafficked in exchange for safe housing.
Directed by Norberto BarbaWritten by Warren Leight, Julie Martin, Kathy Dobie, Denis Hamill, Christian TylerGuest stars Christopher Meloni, Colton Osorio, Michelle Hurst, Migs Govea, Brenda Raquel, Narci Regina, Artrece Johnson, Briana Starks
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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