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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
The SVU investigates a brutal attack on a group of law students. Benson hopes the discovery of a hidden camera will crack the case open. Carisi's best chance at conviction is catching the defendant in a lie.
Directed by Norberto BarbaWritten by Julie Martin, David GrazianoGuest stars Aimé Donna Kelly, Jason Bowen, Damani Varnado, Frances Dell Bendert, Lexi Minetree, Jeremy Gill, Ari Dalbert, August Blanco Rosenstein
Episode 2
Devastating repressed memories come back to a woman when she finds an old notebook in her family home. Bringing charges in a decades-old crime proves even more difficult for Carisi when a powerful judge stalls the case.
Directed by Juan José CampanellaWritten by Julie Martin, Kathy Dobie, David GrazianoGuest stars Aimé Donna Kelly, Stephen C. Bradbury, Edie Salas Miller, Johanna Braddy, Brett Cullen, Joanna Whicker, Jessica Tuck, Mark Moses
Episode 3
A couple's dinner party ends with a violent home invasion and assault by masked men. Sgt. Rollins suspects the crime is linked to her Intelligence investigation of an international gang of thieves.
Directed by Martha MitchellWritten by Julie Martin, David GrazianoGuest stars Kelli Giddish, Aimé Donna Kelly, Quentin Nguyen-Duy, Michael Mastro, Robbie Williams, John Clarence Stewart, Jerry D. O'Donnell, David Gazzo
Episode 4
A romantic date ends with a teenager fighting for her life in the hospital. Carisi can't help bringing the case home with him as he envisions the dangers ahead for his growing daughters.
Directed by Michael SmithWritten by Julie Martin, Candice Sanchez McFarlane, David GrazianoGuest stars Aimé Donna Kelly, Christine Toy Johnson, Paul Bomba, Brian Cade, Troy Garity, Zak Orth, Rosie Benton, Allison McAtee
Episode 5
When a TV reporter becomes the victim of sextortion that could ruin her career, Benson helps her take back control while Velasco goes undercover as a potential rich target.
Directed by Jean de SegonzacWritten by Julie Martin, Brendan Feeney, David GrazianoGuest stars Aimé Donna Kelly, Shawn Andrew, Michael Mastro, Elizabeth Alderfer, Leo Georgallis, Travis Przybylski, Shanti Fiennes, Kylie McNeill
Episode 6
Agent Clay consults with Benson when a woman is found gravely injured at a remote campground and the suspect could be anywhere along the Eastern Seaboard. Bruno and Silva take a chance on an odd hunch to see if it becomes a lead.
Directed by Oscar Rene Lozoya IIWritten by Julie Martin, David Graziano, Nicholas EvangelistaGuest stars Josh Cooke, Anthony E. Williams, Graham Patrick Martin, Jama Williamson, Gina Costigan, Kraig Dane, Joe Cassidy, Carey Van Driest
Episode 7
Bruno must get to the center of a victim's incomplete story to track down a serial rapist. Carisi is helpless to stop a crime he suspects is about to be committed.
Directed by Jonathan HerronWritten by Julie Martin, David Graziano, Gabriel VallejoGuest stars Aimé Donna Kelly, Erin Anderson, Ciara Monique, Erin Quill, Ryan M. Pérez, Ari Brand, Miguel Cervantes, Stephanie Gomérez
Episode 8
Carisi tries to protect two women taken hostage in a tense standoff between police and a violent thief. Benson and Rollins devise a risky plan to get everyone to safety.
Directed by Juan José CampanellaWritten by Julie Martin, David GrazianoGuest stars Kelli Giddish, Erin Anderson, Silas Weir Mitchell, Keith Machekanyanga, Turhan Troy Caylak, Paige Herschell, Tori Khalil, Jordan Mahome
Episode 9
An abhorrent web of lies and betrayal is uncovered when a woman is confronted with video of a night she can't remember. Carisi struggles to move on from his ordeal when the suspect changes his plea.
Directed by Norberto BarbaWritten by Julie Martin, David GrazianoGuest stars Kelli Giddish, Aimé Donna Kelly, Charlotte Cabell, Beatrice Mallow, Victoire Charles, Selena Anduze, Deanna Supplee, Amy Landecker
Episode 10
When a teen from a group home goes missing, the squad has only minutes to determine if he ran away or was abducted. Velasco suspects the system at large is to blame for letting children slip through the cracks.
Directed by Norberto BarbaWritten by Julie Martin, David Graziano, Nicholas EvangelistaGuest stars Aimé Donna Kelly, Anthoula Katsimatides, Thamer Jendoubi, Ricky Garcia, Chinua Baraka Payne, Lev Steinberg, Jared Andrew Bybee, Zach Appelman
Episode 11
A young boy seeks help when his sister doesn't come home from work. Benson and Carisi suspect a woman's assault was prearranged by a third party.
Directed by Oscar Rene Lozoya IIWritten by Kathy DobieGuest stars Aimé Donna Kelly, Ami Brabson, Tyree Michael Simpson, Brian Cade, Paige Barr, Leo Easton Kelly, Michael McGrady, David Alan Basche
Episode 12
When a high school principal busts a student for sexting, the SVU uncovers a sinister case of distribution concerning hundreds of underage students. Silva pleads for leniency for a suspect she believes is innocent.
Directed by Batan SilvaWritten by Julie Martin, David Graziano, Greg ContaldiGuest stars Aimé Donna Kelly, Tyree Michael Simpson, Kathleen Choe, Jennifer Apple, Stephen C. Bradbury, Mechelle Lassiter, Zeby Khan, Janie Brookshire
Episode 13
Velasco teams up with a community security guard eager to prove his mettle to find a suspect in the assault of two teens.
Directed by Heather QuickWritten by Julie Martin, David Graziano, Gabriel VallejoGuest stars Michael Mastro, Asa James, Whitney McIntosh-Joseph, Ethan Jones Romero, Mariana Garzón Toro, Andres Rodriguez, Chelsea Rivera, Alberto Bonilla
Episode 14
A Midwestern tourist is viciously attacked in Times Square. As the squad scours the area for clues, the victim takes the investigation into her own hands. A secret motive threatens to derail Carisi's case.
Directed by Norberto BarbaWritten by Julie Martin, David GrazianoGuest stars Tyree Michael Simpson, Marc Webster, Stephen Wallem, Donna Lynne Champlin, Michelle Veintimilla, Christian Mallen, Teddy Cañez, Joe Lanza
Episode 15
A complicated case of sex and drug use divides the squad. Carisi must convince a jury to focus on the law and not the defendant's accusations.
Directed by Martha MitchellWritten by Brendan FeeneyGuest stars Aimé Donna Kelly, Stephen C. Bradbury, Edelen McWilliams, Marilyn Caserta, Lee Aaron Rosen, Clea Alsip, Nathan Wallace, Billy Keogh
Episode 16
The doctor of a comatose woman calls SVU when he discovers his patient is pregnant. Benson must convince the family to reject magical thinking and look at the facts.
Directed by Brenna MalloyWritten by Julie Martin, David GrazianoGuest stars Aimé Donna Kelly, Olga Merediz, Graham Patrick Martin, Jama Williamson, Gina Costigan, Jen Parker Davis, Mike Shapiro, Garrett Coffey
Episode 17
Carisi attempts to put aside his role as prosecutor to serve as a witness in a trial. Benson tries to help a rape survivor struggling with her recovery.
Directed by Juan José CampanellaWritten by Julie Martin, David GrazianoGuest stars Kelli Giddish, Betsy Aidem, Victoire Charles, Keith Machekanyanga, Paige Herschell, Tori Khalil, Stacey Farber, Juan Pablo Raba
Episode 18
When a man is ruthlessly assaulted and burned, the SVU's investigation uncovers a decades-old secret. Bruno helps a young witness find the courage to come forward.
Directed by Martha MitchellWritten by Andrea CiannaveiGuest stars Aimé Donna Kelly, Asa James, Erik Palladino, Caleb Malis, Todd A. Horman, Kate Middleton, Manuel Herrera, Mary Pursell
Episode 19
When the SVU and the 2-7 uncover a pattern of rape and murder targeting marginalized women, Carisi and ADA Price team up to charge the suspect with multiple crimes. The crossover starts on Law & Order S24E19 Play with Fire (I).
Directed by Juan José CampanellaWritten by Julie Martin, Julie Martin, Kathy Dobie, Candice Sanchez McFarlane, David Graziano, David GrazianoGuest stars Christopher Meloni, Aimé Donna Kelly, Ami Brabson, Sara Gutierrez, Ryan Buggle, Elizabeth Marvel, Fergie L. Philippe, Natalie Liconti
Episode 20
When a car with a young girl in the backseat is stolen, the SVU investigates whether it was a crime of opportunity or a targeted abduction.
Directed by Norberto BarbaWritten by Julie Martin, Kathy Dobie, Candice Sanchez McFarlane, David GrazianoGuest stars Kelli Giddish, Aimé Donna Kelly, Charlotte Cabell, Ryan Buggle, Beatrice Mallow, Paul Bomba, Natalie Liconti, Steve Filice
Episode 21
When an assault at gunpoint is witnessed through a neighboring window, the squad scrambles to locate the victim to confirm she's safe. A threat to extort the victim's family leads to a shocking suspect.
Directed by Jean de SegonzacWritten by Michael CarnesGuest stars Aimé Donna Kelly, Quentin Nguyen-Duy, Paige Barr, Aqeel Ash-Shakoor, Kyle Merker, Matt Tang, Ava Jean, Tristan Spohn
Episode 22
Benson investigates a string of sexual assaults targeting local female psychiatrists. The squad celebrates a promotion.
Directed by Norberto BarbaWritten by Julie Martin, David Graziano, Kelly Minster, Ben GaspinGuest stars Aimé Donna Kelly, Yvonna Kopacz-Wright, Raven Jeannette, Ryan M. Pérez, Matt Tang, Jerry D. O'Donnell, Natalie Liconti, Steve Filice
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Mariska HargitayOlivia Benson
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Christopher MeloniElliot Stabler
Danny PinoNick Amaro
Richard BelzerJohn Munch
Aimé Donna KellyRenee Curry
Dann FlorekDonald Cragen
Raúl EsparzaRafael Barba
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