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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
Benson's loyalty to Garland is tested. Rollins and Carisi try to keep their witnesses on board when a powerful congressman is identified as a suspect.
Directed by Norberto BarbaWritten by Julie Martin, Warren Leight, Bryan GoluboffGuest stars Christopher Meloni, Aimé Donna Kelly, Jamie Gray Hyder, Demore Barnes, Angelic Zambrana, Saverio Guerra, Ryan Garbayo, Isabelle Poloner
Episode 2
The search for a missing witness leads Fin and Kat down a dangerous path. Chief McGrath puts pressure on Garland and Benson to get a conviction.
Directed by Norberto BarbaWritten by Warren Leight, Julie Martin, Bryan GoluboffGuest stars Jamie Gray Hyder, Demore Barnes, Dawn Yanek, Maddie Corman, Victor Verhaeghe, Onika Day, Dan Mannarino, Angelic Zambrana
Episode 3
Benson and Rollins must contend with the FBI and the Organized Crime bureau when a rape victim identifies a dangerous mobster as her assailant.
Directed by John BehringWritten by Warren Leight, Julie Martin, Bryan GoluboffGuest stars Christopher Meloni, Josh Cooke, Rhys Coiro, Herizen F. Guardiola, Hisham Tawfiq, Christine Toy Johnson, Jess Nahikian, Raissa Dorff
Episode 4
The SVU searches for a serial rapist who preys on mothers with young children. Benson and Fin struggle under the tightened reins of Chief McGrath.
Directed by Michael PressmanWritten by Denis Hamill, Bryan Goluboff, Monet Hurst-Mendoza, Denis HamillGuest stars Johnny Pemberton, Jade Fernandez, Boris McGiver, Liz Holtan, Ahmad Maksoud, Joseph Cannon, Ed Gonzalez Moreno, Andrew Baldwin
Episode 5
The SVU faces the fury of social media fans when they arrest two popular influencer brothers.
Directed by Martha MitchellWritten by Brianna Yellen, Brendan FeeneyGuest stars Aida Turturro, Jakob Winter, Taylor Trensch, Conor Sweeney, Ainsley Seiger, Lena Torluemke, Jake Ryan Lozano, Rachel Schur
Episode 6
Amaro returns to ask the SVU for help in clearing a convicted man's name and brings a figure from Benson's past back into her life.
Directed by Juan José CampanellaWritten by Warren Leight, Brianna Yellen, Brianna Yellen, Julie MartinGuest stars Danny Pino, Dann Florek, Tamara Tunie, Joe Grifasi, Brian Kerwin, Kyle Cameron, Bernadette Quigley, Victoria Pollack
Episode 7
When a teenage sex worker disappears, Rollins and Velasco find a key clue in a pile of neglected missing persons reports.
Directed by Bethany RooneyWritten by Micharne Cloughley, Kathy DobieGuest stars Melvin Abston, Blake DeLong, Dela Meskienyar, Camila Canó-Flaviá, Alfred Lewis, Terry Serpico, Noah Melnyk, Quentin Nguyen-Duy
Episode 8
Carisi asks the SVU for help with a murder investigation when one of the witnesses shows signs of abuse.
Directed by Norberto BarbaWritten by Bryan GoluboffGuest stars Alison Thornton, Callie Thorne, Annelise Cepero, Quincy Giles, Anthoula Katsimatides, Khouri St. Surin, Seth Hill, Maja Wampuszyc
Episode 9
Carisi tries Richard Wheatley for the murder of Kathy Stabler. Benson finds herself at odds with a friend when Barba agrees to take the case. The crossover continues on Law & Order: Organized Crime S02E09 The Christmas Episode (II).
Directed by Michael SmithWritten by Warren Leight, Julie Martin, Brendan Feeney, Candice Sanchez McFarlane, Monet Hurst-MendozaGuest stars Christopher Meloni, Raúl Esparza, Dylan McDermott, Tamara Taylor, Nick Creegan, Nicky Torchia, Allison Siko, Danielle Moné Truitt
Episode 10
The SVU is called in to help investigate a wave of hate crimes on Christmas Eve. Rollins catches up with an old flame.
Directed by Norberto BarbaWritten by Warren Leight, Warren Leight, Julie Martin, Kathy DobieGuest stars Donal Logue, Dawn Yanek, Terry Serpico, Michael Laurence, Keith Nobbs, John Patrick Jordan, Anthony E. Williams, Yael Shavitt
Episode 11
A boy disappears after meeting up with an online gamer; Benson suspects her son is being bullied.
Directed by Mary LambertWritten by Brianna Yellen, Brendan FeeneyGuest stars Mick Dempsey, Christian Navarro, Ryan Woodle, Jamila Velazquez, Sebastian Sozzi, Nico Calero, Brian Calì, Jacqueline Torres
Episode 12
When a popular fighter doesn't show up for the biggest bout of the year, Rollins and Velasco are drawn into a complicated web of secrets. McGrath confides in Benson.
Directed by Ed BianchiWritten by Bryan Goluboff, Candice Sanchez McFarlaneGuest stars Terry Serpico, Cole Doman, Dana Melanie, Chance Kelly, Gavin-Keith Umeh, Erik LaRay Harvey, Ignacyo Matynia, Gabriel Wright
Episode 13
After a woman disappears, the squad notice similarities to a 20 year old DV case. Rollins and Carisi's relationship faces a challenge.
Directed by Juan José CampanellaWritten by Warren Leight, Julie Martin, Micharne Cloughley, Micharne CloughleyGuest stars Tyree Michael Simpson, Lisa Joyce, Kathryn Boswell, Charlotte Cabell, Veanne Cox, Andrew Garman, Ben Jeffrey, Gates Leonard
Episode 14
Benson investigates allegations against a popular radio personality. Rollins goes undercover when a shocking confession leads to another crime.
Directed by Alex ZakrzewskiWritten by Warren Leight, Julie Martin, Monet Hurst-Mendoza, Denis HamillGuest stars Jake Weber, Sue Kim, Mark D. Friedman, Laura Kai Chen, Jim True-Frost, Diane Farr, Peter Hermann, Lexy Griffin-Bellamy
Episode 15
Carisi's niece helps a friend report a sexual assault. Benson investigates a college's secret society that preys on female students.
Directed by David GrossmanWritten by Warren Leight, Julie Martin, Brianna Yellen, Kathy Dobie, Candice Sanchez McFarlaneGuest stars Terry Serpico, Jenna Stern, Jason Biggs, Beverly D'Angelo, Ryann Shane, LaChanze, Avery Cole, Arthur Langlie
Episode 16
The creator of a dating app is accused of using it to rape women. Velasco's experience as an SVU detective is put on trial.
Directed by Leslie HopeWritten by Bryan Goluboff, Brendan Feeney, Brendan Feeney, Matt KlypkaGuest stars Tyree Michael Simpson, Jon Glaser, Julian Elijah Martinez, Sherri Saum, Christine Spang, Ace Boutin, Doug Bartling, Jr., Paige Barr
Episode 17
Velasco asks Benson for help finding three girls who were trafficked from his hometown to New York City.
Directed by Oscar Rene Lozoya IIWritten by Denis Hamill, Bryan Goluboff, Monet Hurst-Mendoza, Denis HamillGuest stars Joseph Lyle Taylor, Teagle F. Bougere, Brad William Henke, Karina Ortiz, Yassmin Alers, Isa Garcia, Alexander Pineiro, Sara Gutierrez
Episode 18
Rollins and Fin investigate an assault in Kentucky that has striking similarities to a victim found in Central Park. Benson receives intel that turns the case upside down.
Directed by Martha MitchellWritten by Brianna Yellen, Monet Hurst-Mendoza, Kathy DobieGuest stars Terry Serpico, Ryan Coyle, Trevor Long, Supriya Ganesh, Sarah Elizabeth Jensen, Petri Hawkins-Byrd, Anne Windsland, Sara Benincasa
Episode 19
Garland asks Benson to reopen a missing persons case he worked as a rookie officer. A victim in one of Carisi's recent cases is arrested.
Directed by Jean de SegonzacWritten by Warren Leight, Julie Martin, Brendan FeeneyGuest stars Demore Barnes, Cheryl Wills, Mouzam Makkar, Gabrielle Carrubba, Trian Long Smith, Orfeh, Nicki Micheaux, Ron Canada
Episode 20
When a student’s school reports a girl missing, the squad must track down a trusted family friend for answers. Benson gets a Mother’s Day surprise. The crossover continues on Law & Order: Organized Crime S02E20 Lost One (II).
Directed by Pratibha ParmarWritten by Micharne Cloughley, Victoria Pollack, Micharne Cloughley, Micharne Cloughley, Candice Sanchez McFarlaneGuest stars Christopher Meloni, Betsy Aidem, Ryan Buggle, Reggie Lee, Virginia Kull, J.C. MacKenzie, Marc Webster, Isabella Russo
Episode 21
When the only evidence in a crime is a church confession, Carisi must find another way to prove his suspect guilty. Benson agrees to meet with Burton, who seeks to make amends for past transgressions.
Directed by Norberto BarbaWritten by Warren Leight, Julie Martin, Denis Hamill, Christian TylerGuest stars Aidan Quinn, Cyndee Rivera, Patch Darragh, Kelly AuCoin, Cara Cooper, Kristen Connolly, Malachy Cleary, Roberts Jekabsons
Episode 22
The SVU provides help and protection for a longtime domestic violence victim, but when she winds up at the defendant's table in court, Rollins surprises Carisi with a formidable opponent at trial.
Directed by Juan José CampanellaWritten by Julie Martin, Warren LeightGuest stars Raúl Esparza, Ami Brabson, Erica Camarano, Bill Irwin, Jordana Spiro, Derek Phillips, Ashanti Brown, Eric Kirchberger
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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