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Hope in the darkness.
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
As the squad celebrates Rollins and Carisi's child, another child goes missing in broad daylight.
Directed by Norberto BarbaWritten by Julie Martin, David GrazianoGuest stars Kelli Giddish, Kevin Kane, Terry Serpico, Charlotte Cabell, Ryan Buggle, Paul Bomba, Beatrice Mallow, Allison Elaine
Episode 2
As Benson teams up with the FBI on an unsolved case, Fin and Velasco investigate a flash mob robbery that lead to a sexual assault.
Directed by Jean de SegonzacWritten by Brendan Feeney, Nicholas EvangelistaGuest stars Kevin Kane, Ami Brabson, Bill Kocis, Josh Cooke, Robbie Williams, Edie Salas Miller, Romina D'Ugo, Keeley Miller
Episode 3
The SVU helps a man come to terms with being victimized. Benson tries to support a victim's family when tragedy strikes twice.
Directed by Norberto BarbaWritten by David Graziano, Gabriel VallejoGuest stars Kevin Kane, Leslie Fray, Edie Salas Miller, David Krumholtz, Gabrielle Miller, Ian Colletti, Zeby Khan, DeLance Minefee
Episode 4
When Chief McGrath's daughter discloses a sexual assault, Benson must balance the intricacies of the investigation with McGrath's impulsive actions.
Directed by Juan José CampanellaWritten by Kathy Dobie, Candice Sanchez McFarlaneGuest stars Aimé Donna Kelly, Kevin Kane, Erin Anderson, Terry Serpico, Brian Cade, Amy Carlson, Max Casella, Grace Culwell
Episode 5
A cryptic message sends SVU on a new track to find Maddie. Benson tries to help a federal agent when the case hits too close to home. Captain Curry tries to make amends with Fin.
Directed by Bethany RooneyWritten by Julie Martin, David GrazianoGuest stars Aimé Donna Kelly, Josh Cooke, Marisa Brau-Reyes, Allison Elaine, Zack Robidas, Leslie Fray, Leilany Celeste, Edie Salas Miller
Episode 6
To identify a woman's attacker, the SVU must track down a mysterious suspect targeting tourists staying in hostels.
Directed by Michael SmithWritten by Brendan Feeney, Michael CarnesGuest stars Aimé Donna Kelly, Kevin Kane, Stephen Wallem, Lou Martini Jr., Jordana Spiro, Paige Barr, Anastasia Lin, Mara Topic
Episode 7
When a woman turns her husband in for possessing child pornography, the case is complicated by a sudden death. Benson tries to reconnect with a victim she saved.
Directed by Martha MitchellWritten by David Graziano, Nicholas EvangelistaGuest stars Aimé Donna Kelly, Anthoula Katsimatides, Eddie Hargitay, Frank Wood, Whitney McIntosh-Joseph, Tricia Paoluccio, Robert Newman, Dani Montalvo
Episode 8
A brutal assault in the street leads Carisi to pursue hate crime charges. Benson must support a homebound witness too scared to speak up.
Directed by Norberto BarbaWritten by Kathy Dobie, Candice Sanchez McFarlaneGuest stars Aimé Donna Kelly, Kevin Kane, Tyree Michael Simpson, Betsy Aidem, Jeffrey Schecter, Thamer Jendoubi, Asa James, Jordana Spiro
Episode 9
A teenager found unconscious in the park leads to a missing persons investigation. Benson must help Noah come to terms with the past when he questions the origins of his birth.
Directed by Mariska HargitayWritten by Julie Martin, David GrazianoGuest stars Aimé Donna Kelly, Kevin Kane, Ryan Buggle, Ashley Greaves, Yvonna Kopacz-Wright, Amalina Ace, Kerry Butler, Audrey Bennett
Episode 10
The squad is on edge as Carisi waits for a verdict in Maddie's kidnapping case. Benson tries to help the Flynn family pick up the pieces of their broken life.
Directed by Michael SmithWritten by Julie Martin, David GrazianoGuest stars Aimé Donna Kelly, Ami Brabson, Stephen C. Bradbury, Brian Cade, Allison Elaine, Zack Robidas, Leslie Fray, Leilany Celeste
Episode 11
A runaway bride calls the SVU for help on the day of her wedding. Rollins pitches in on her day off.
Directed by Jean de SegonzacWritten by Julie Martin, David GrazianoGuest stars Kelli Giddish, Aimé Donna Kelly, Kevin Kane, Charlotte Cabell, Beatrice Mallow, Frances Dell Bendert, Joe Carroll, Elizabeth Paige
Episode 12
Agent Sykes struggles to cope on the anniversary of her sister's disappearance. Benson suspects a cold case from Manhattan could help her get closure.
Directed by Juan José CampanellaWritten by Gabriel Vallejo, Greg Contaldi, Brendan FeeneyGuest stars Aimé Donna Kelly, Kevin Kane, Mark D. Friedman, Jordana Spiro, Larry Pine, Cheryl Horne, Gabe Fazio, Brian Munn
Episode 13
The SVU searches for a pattern assailant before his crimes escalate to murder. Fin must contend with a suspect's aggrieved son. Carisi is pressured to close the case quickly to ease public concern.
Directed by Norberto BarbaWritten by Julie Martin, David GrazianoGuest stars Aimé Donna Kelly, Kevin Kane, Edelen McWilliams, Allison Elaine, Zack Robidas, Leslie Fray, Kate Loprest, Spenser Granese
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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