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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
A girl is shot and Cosgrove teams with Det. Jalen Shaw to track down her killer. Benson and Stabler assist and realize it's more than a typical homicide. McCoy and Price seek justice against an international crime ring. The crossover begins on Law & Order: Organized Crime S03E01 Gimme Shelter (I). It continues on Law & Order S22E01 Gimme Shelter (III).
Directed by Jean de SegonzacWritten by Rick Eid, Gwen Sigan
Episode 2
A group of teens terrorizing tourists has the SVU squad working overtime; McGrath teams them up with the Bronx gang unit to track down a crucial lead.
Directed by Norberto BarbaWritten by Julie Martin, David GrazianoGuest stars Kelli Giddish, Mary Theresa Archbold, Erin Anderson, Terry Serpico, Eric Aschenbrenner, Stephen C. Bradbury, Molly Burnett, Betty Buckley
Episode 3
Benson tries to help a pop star in a volatile relationship; Rollins struggles with taking the stress of work home with her; Fin teaches a rookie a lesson in respecting fellow officers.
Directed by Michael SmithWritten by Julie Martin, Julie Martin, Margaret Rose Lester, David GrazianoGuest stars Kelli Giddish, Dawn Yanek, Aida Turturro, Ashley Greaves, Molly Burnett, Vivian Cabell, Julia Goldani Telles, Grant Anstine
Episode 4
A home invasion and kidnapping lead the SVU to a shocking discovery; Muncy tries to fit in with the squad.
Directed by Juan José CampanellaWritten by Brianna Yellen, Kathy DobieGuest stars Kelli Giddish, Ryan Buggle, Edelen McWilliams, Paul Bomba, Frank Wood, Molly Burnett, Betty Buckley, Adam Petchel
Episode 5
A young man asks the SVU for help when he suspects his boss is preying on his sister; Velasco tries to convince a reluctant witness to testify in court.
Directed by Jean de SegonzacWritten by Denis Hamill, Monet Hurst-Mendoza, Denis HamillGuest stars Kelli Giddish, Quentin Nguyen-Duy, Stephen C. Bradbury, Molly Burnett, Jason Kravits, James Carpinello, Samantha Boscarino, Damien Diaz
Episode 6
Rollins investigates an assault by a masked man at an underground party. Benson uncovers a suspect who may be valuable as a witness.
Directed by Oscar Rene Lozoya IIWritten by Julie Martin, David Graziano, David Graziano, Nolan DunbarGuest stars Kelli Giddish, Molly Burnett, Jeffrey Schecter, Brooke Bloom, Jordan Belfi, Lola Glaudini, Dave Shalansky, Damani Varnado
Episode 7
When the case against a popular sports star falls through, Benson digs into the suspect's past to uncover additional victims. Velasco is disappointed when he meets one of his heroes.
Directed by Michael SmithWritten by Brendan Feeney, Kathy Dobie, Gabriel VallejoGuest stars Kelli Giddish, Terry Serpico, Molly Burnett, Michael Ocampo, Cameron Kelly, John Hayden, Jonathan Medina, David Lavine
Episode 8
The SVU hunts for a violent suspect who killed a detective's child. Rollins ponders a potential opportunity.
Directed by Michael PressmanWritten by Brianna Yellen, Margaret Rose Lester, David GrazianoGuest stars Kelli Giddish, Adrian Alvarado, Frank Wood, Molly Burnett, Frances Turner, Greg Grunberg, Christine M. Campbell, Rain Valdez
Episode 9
Carisi and Rollins work together on an important arraignment. Benson tries to make Noah's Christmas wish come true when a case falls in her lap.
Directed by Norberto BarbaWritten by Julie Martin, David GrazianoGuest stars Kelli Giddish, Charlotte Cabell, Ryan Buggle, Stephen C. Bradbury, Molly Burnett, Beatrice Mallow, Anthony Patellis, Adam Petchel
Episode 10
When Benson becomes the target of a ruthless gang leader, Capt. Duarte takes the case. Fin works with the Bronx SVU to help clear their case backlog. Sgt. Dixon offers to translate when a deaf student is raped.
Directed by Martha MitchellWritten by Brendan Feeney, Monet Hurst-Mendoza, Kadia Saraf, Terry SerpicoGuest stars Kevin Kane, Terry Serpico, Kadia Saraf, Ryan Buggle, Camryn Manheim, Molly Burnett, Maurice Compte, Gio Castellano
Episode 11
While Benson tries to help the gang member who attacked her, Duarte reveals a shocking piece of evidence in the case. Fin is tasked with hiring new detectives for the Bronx SVU.
Directed by Jonathan HerronWritten by Julie Martin, David GrazianoGuest stars Kevin Kane, Terry Serpico, Kadia Saraf, Molly Burnett, Maurice Compte, Marc Rivera, Jasmine Batchelor, Goya Robles
Episode 12
As Benson and Carisi put a vengeful crime boss on trial, Fin tries to help a woman who was drugged and left for dead. Velasco takes drastic action to get information from a witness.
Directed by Patricia RiggenWritten by Julie Martin, David GrazianoGuest stars Christopher Meloni, Kevin Kane, Julian Elijah Martinez, Michael Mastro, Maurice Compte, Kellie Overbey, Marc Rivera, Jasmine Batchelor
Episode 13
A car accident leads the detectives on a search for an ambulance driver assaulting his charges. Fin gives Det. Bruno a tour of Manhattan SVU.
Directed by Juan José Campanella, Norberto BarbaWritten by Julie Martin, David GrazianoGuest stars Kevin Kane, Marisa Brau-Reyes, Molly Burnett, Marcus Anderson, Vince Bandille, Lucas Van Engen, Daniel Passaro, Mariand Torres
Episode 14
A recently released convict goes looking for his arresting officer, Fin Tutuola; Carisi tries to get an arrest warrant without a positive suspect ID.
Directed by Bethany RooneyWritten by Kathy Dobie, Monet Hurst-Mendoza, Gabriel VallejoGuest stars Kevin Kane, Lou Martini Jr., Richard Cabral, Mark Borkowski, Cady McClain, Nathan Hinton, Sophie Hoyt, Aidan T.K. Baker
Episode 15
A man with dementia confesses to murder, but Benson and Carisi believe there's more to the case; when rumors swirl around the squad room, Fin presses Velasco for the truth.
Directed by Mariska HargitayWritten by Julie Martin, David GrazianoGuest stars Erin Anderson, J.C. MacKenzie, Jasmine Batchelor, Bradley Whitford, Rigo Garay, Nancy Travis, Julia Ryan, Michael Basile
Episode 16
An internet dating site becomes the source of terror for a young widow. Muncy struggles with Velasco's absence.
Directed by Norberto BarbaWritten by Brianna Yellen, Brendan FeeneyGuest stars Nia Vardalos, Ami Brabson, Tyree Michael Simpson, Stephen C. Bradbury, Molly Burnett, Jasmine Batchelor, Eden Malyn, Tory Trowbridge
Episode 17
The search for a suspect who drugs women's drinks in crowded bars leads the SVU to Muncy's brother. Churlish makes a risky move to impress Benson.
Directed by Juan José CampanellaWritten by Julie Martin, David GrazianoGuest stars Kevin Kane, Molly Burnett, Jasmine Batchelor, Michael Trotter, Maren Lord, Dave Quay, Dominique Worsley, Reza Nader
Episode 18
A construction tycoon interferes with an SVU investigation into her family. Carisi struggles to get an indictment when the complainant backs down.
Directed by Batan SilvaWritten by Denis Hamill, Margaret Rose Lester, Nolan DunbarGuest stars Michael Mastro, Molly Burnett, Frances Turner, Jasmine Batchelor, Brian Cade, Michelle Gomez, Robert Farrior, Ana Esposito
Episode 19
Carisi must tread carefully when Maxwell's husband becomes a person of interest in an SVU investigation. Benson sends Velasco to take an old friend into custody.
Directed by Martha MitchellWritten by Julie Martin, Brendan Feeney, David Graziano, Gabriel VallejoGuest stars Kevin Kane, Jeffrey Schecter, Marc Webster, Molly Burnett, Betty Buckley, Jasmine Batchelor, Brian Cade, Tom Irwin
Episode 20
Benson tries to help a student after she's assaulted on a field trip. Fin suspects a witness in the case may not be telling the whole truth.
Directed by Jean de SegonzacWritten by Julie Martin, Brianna Yellen, Kelly Minster, Kathy DobieGuest stars Aida Turturro, Stephen C. Bradbury, Molly Burnett, Frances Turner, Jasmine Batchelor, Virginia Newcomb, Erin Neufer, Dan Bittner
Episode 21
Benson and Carisi are baffled when a series of assaults have the same M.O. but different DNA at each crime scene. Muncy believes Elias Olsen has struck again and is determined to prove it. The crossover continues on Law & Order: Organized Crime S03E21 Shadowërk (II), Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S24E22 All Pain Is One Malady (III), and Law & Order: Organized Crime S03E22 With Many Names (IV).
Directed by Juan José CampanellaWritten by Julie Martin, David Graziano, Nicholas EvangelistaGuest stars Christopher Meloni, Allyson Morgan, Thamer Jendoubi, Molly Burnett, Adam Petchel, Robbie Williams, Jasmine Batchelor, Paul Bomba
Episode 22
Benson and Stabler combine forces on a global revenge-for-hire case. Fin and Bruno help a victim assaulted a second time. Jet's plan to hack the dark web backfires and puts the team in danger. The crossover starts on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S24E21 Bad Things (I) and Law & Order: Organized Crime S03E21 Shadowërk (II). It continues on Law & Order: Organized Crime S03E22 With Many Names (IV).
Directed by Norberto BarbaWritten by Julie Martin, David GrazianoGuest stars Christopher Meloni, Kelli Giddish, Kevin Kane, Ainsley Seiger, Terry Serpico, Kadia Saraf, Stephen C. Bradbury, Molly Burnett
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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