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Truth matters.
In cases ripped from the headlines, police investigate serious and often deadly crimes, weighing the evidence and questioning the suspects until someone is taken into custody. The district attorney's office then builds a case to convict the perpetrator by proving the person guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Working together, these expert teams navigate all sides of the complex criminal justice system to make New York a safer place.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
In cases ripped from the headlines, police investigate serious and often deadly crimes, weighing the evidence and questioning the suspects until someone is taken into custody. The district attorney's office then builds a case to convict the perpetrator by proving the person guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Working together, these expert teams navigate all sides of the complex criminal justice system to make New York a safer place.
Cast, crew and production details
Reid ScottVincent Riley
Anthony AndersonKevin Bernard
Tony GoldwynNicholas Baxter
Hugh DancyNolan Price
Odelya HaleviSamantha Maroun
Mehcad BrooksJalen Shaw
Benjamin BrattRey Curtis
Jesse L. MartinEd Green
NBCUnited States
Wolf EntertainmentUnited States
Universal TelevisionUnited States
Universal Media StudiosUnited StatesWatch options above are for the show and may vary by season or episode.
Episode 1
When a Brooklyn prosecutor is found slain in her apartment, Maroun takes drastic action to convince an eyewitness to come forward. Riley struggles to adjust to the new lieutenant in charge.
Directed by Eriq La SalleWritten by Rick Eid, Art AlamoGuest stars Jasmin Walker, Kevyn Morrow, Michael Esper, Bill Barrett, Ari Blinder, Allison Walter, Charles Gray, Sean Michael Gloria
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Episode 2
When the founder of an AI-infused dating app is murdered, Shaw and Riley delve into who would want the love-obsessed man dead. Capt. Benson surprises Price and Maroun when she becomes a witness for the defense.
Directed by David GrossmanWritten by Scott GoldGuest stars Mariska Hargitay, Angel Desai, Elizabeth Marvel, Emily Meade, Clint James, Chase Markoff, Jimmy Kieffer, Jonalyn Saxer
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Episode 3
Riley's personal and professional lives clash when his brother is connected to a murder investigation. Price takes a chance on a witness who can testify to a hidden motive.
Directed by Alex HallWritten by Rick EidGuest stars Ryan Eggold, Chris Bauer, Katee Sackhoff, Alana O'Brien, Yaegel T. Welch, Christian Vaughn, Valence Thomas, Jonas Dylan Allen
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Episode 4
When a bomb goes off in a brownstone, Shaw and Riley must determine which of its inhabitants - an author or fertility doctor - was the target. Price and Maroun try to bring murder charges against the suspect, even though the victim is still alive.
Directed by Leslie HopeWritten by Jennifer VanderbesGuest stars Michael Gladis, Raphael Sbarge, Juliette Jeffers, Jennifer Fouché, Carman Lacivita, Alicia Sable, Danyal Budare, Claro Austria
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Episode 5
A student is accused of killing his teacher. When the suspect's age puts the case in limbo, Price and Maroun put the school's policies on trial. Shaw's attempts to connect with the suspect backfire.
Directed by Nestor CarbonellWritten by Pamela J. Wechsler, Ajani JacksonGuest stars Sonnie Brown, Rockmond Dunbar, Victoria Cartagena, Mike Doyle, Okieriete Onaodowan, Ashley D. Kelley, Colton Osorio, Michael A. Friday
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Episode 6
When the dean of a swanky prep school is murdered, Shaw and Riley must dig into the toxic system of pressure on the students to succeed. Brady's son asks for a favor.
Directed by Milena Govich, Rick EidWritten by Rick Eid, Scott GoldGuest stars Diane Ciesla, Cara Buono, Maureen Sebastian, Jeremy Shamos, Carmen Flood, Steve M. Robertson, Adam Harrington, Lisa Howard
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Episode 7
When tragedy strikes the family of a prominent judge, Brady must determine if the murder is connected to any of the judge's rulings. Baxter steps in when a key witness refuses to testify. Maroun tries to protect another witness's privacy.
Directed by Fred BernerWritten by Pamela J. WechslerGuest stars Marsha Stephanie Blake, Maury Ginsberg, Antonio Edwards Suarez, Bruce Altman, Daryl Edwards, Liam Aiken, Stephen Kunken, Michaela Watkins
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Episode 8
After a narcotics officer is shot in the back, Brady returns to her old precinct to investigate the murder. When the suspect's story doesn't add up, she enlists Shaw and Riley to discover the truth.
Directed by Michael SmithWritten by Art AlamoGuest stars Kelly Lester, Neal Benari, Mike Vogel, Fredric Lehne, Amanda Warren, Juan Javier Cardenas, Bernard Gilbert, Gachi Angeles
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Episode 9
Shaw and Riley discover a shocking motive after a young man is pushed in front of a train. When the trial hinges on a piece of legislation Baxter wrote, Price must convince Baxter to testify.
Directed by Alex HallWritten by Scott Gold, Ajani JacksonGuest stars Alimi Ballard, Haaz Sleiman, Carlin James, Brian Hutchison, Josh Hooks, Philip Hoffman, Charlotte Haynes Hazzard, Jevon Donaldson
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Episode 10
When a music mogul is found dead, Shaw and Riley clash with an undercover officer unwilling to cooperate. Price and Baxter disagree on whether the victim's reputation could help or hinder the jury's decision in the case.
Directed by Eriq La SalleWritten by Rick Eid, Ajani Jackson, Rick EidGuest stars Michael Beach, Mekhi Phifer, Sherri Saum, Karen Obilom, C. David Johnson, Arica Himmel, Kevin Kevin, Christina Palacios
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Episode 11
When a wealthy man is executed in his home, Shaw and Riley aim to determine who was greedy enough to want him dead. Price must try a difficult case amidst his father's failing health.
Directed by Michael PressmanWritten by Art AlamoGuest stars Joseph Kamal, Željko Ivanek, Barry Kolman, Katie Lowes, Jack Cutmore-Scott, Justin Chatwin, Theodora Miranne, Rena Maliszewski
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Episode 12
When a teenage girl is found dead, the squad struggles to find a motive without knowing her identity. Price and Maroun must pick up the broken pieces of their case after a shocking courtroom revelation.
Directed by David GrossmanWritten by Pamela J. WechslerGuest stars Hannah Cabell, Laura Patinkin, Abigail Spencer, Eisa Davis, Tony Crane, Amina Robinson, Jason Coviello, Logan Souza
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Episode 13
A young lawyer with a secret past is found dead. Price and Baxter debate the pros and cons of prison as a punishment versus alternative justice options.
Directed by John BehringWritten by Jennifer VanderbesGuest stars Jaylene Clark Owens, Tyrone Mitchell Henderson, Selenis Leyva, Ashlyn Maddox, Luke Slattery, Laura Heisler, Michael Devine, Elia Monte-Brown
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Episode 14
An actor's foray into experimental drug therapy leads to his murder. Shaw reconnects with a mentor who may hold the key to identifying a suspect.
Directed by Laura BelseyWritten by Scott Gold, William Lapp, Will LappGuest stars Connie Shi, Demetrius Grosse, Gabi Carrubba, Eileen Galindo, Amanda Jaros, Laura Shoop, Nat Cassidy, Colt Prattes
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Episode 15
When an up-and-coming politician is found dead, Shaw and Riley untangle the victim's personal life to identify a suspect. Baxter recuses himself to help Price make the case.
Directed by Fred BernerWritten by Pamela J. Wechsler, Marley SchneierGuest stars Connie Shi, Samantha Soule, Caroline Pluta, Gary Perez, Jackie McCarthy, Richard Hughes, Denise Cormier, Maggie Siff
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Episode 16
When a murder suspect becomes an underground hero, Brady seeks help from a former colleague to track down a culprit who seems to be in multiple locations. Baxter, Price and Maroun disagree on the best way forward when public interest heightens.
Directed by Carlos Bernard, Carlo BernardWritten by Rick Eid, Scott GoldGuest stars Connie Shi, Laila Robins, Benito Martinez, Ty Molbak, Henry Stram, Laird Mackintosh, Jesse Metcalfe, Franco Gonzalez
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Episode 17
When a student is thrown to her death, Riley zeros in on a family secret to piece together her last moments. Price and Maroun must rely on the eyewitness account of a young child to determine if an unlikely suspect should be charged with murder.
Directed by Michael SmithWritten by Rick Eid, Jennifer VanderbesGuest stars Connie Shi, Leon Addison Brown, Todd Gearhart, Natalie Gold, Allison Miller, Brett Zimmerman, Justine Colan, Nina Hellman
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Episode 18
A rising basketball star is shot dead, leaving the squad in a desperate scramble for leads. When the capture of a suspect doesn't go as planned, Shaw and Riley each take a firm stand on what they believe they witnessed.
Directed by Nestor CarbonellWritten by Art Alamo, Jolie HuangGuest stars Connie Shi, Michael Potts, Charlie Semine, Isaiah Johnson, Christian Shupe, Antonio Edwards Suarez, Marianna Gailus, Julia Bechler
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Episode 19
A mysterious phone call to Capt. Benson of the SVU leads detectives to the scene of a brutal murder. 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 continues on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S26E19 Play with Fire (II).
Directed by Jean de SegonzacWritten by Rick Eid, Art AlamoGuest stars Mariska Hargitay, Connie Shi, Larissa Gritti, Robby Keown, Peter Scanavino, Kevin Kane, Juliana Aidén Martinez, Reinaldo Faberlle
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Episode 20
When a car mechanic is murdered execution-style, Shaw and Riley suspect his job was a cover for more sinister talents. As the trail gets underway for the arrested suspect, Baxter, Price and Maroun are faced with who should answer for the crime.
Directed by Sharon LewisWritten by Scott Gold, Ajani JacksonGuest stars Melanie Nicholls-King, David Castro, Wai Ching Ho, Jaime Gomez, Marcus Ho, Argenis Hierro, Jessica Leccia, Zachary Keller
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Episode 21
A tough-love sports agent is found stabbed to death, leaving the squad with a trail of suspects who wanted him gone. Despite a wealth of evidence, Price and Maroun worry that a lack of motive will tank their case.
Directed by Martha MitchellWritten by Pamela J. Wechsler, Pamela J. Wechsler, Scott Gold, Will LappGuest stars Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Stephen A. Smith, Dasan Frazier, Arthur McAlpine III, Brenda Pressley, Dushaun Thompson, Zuleyma Guevara, Francis Mancho
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Episode 22
When a model is murdered, Shaw and Riley believe their suspect may have escalated an obsession to violence. Maroun's efforts to place the suspect near the scene of the crime leaves Price in a bind when the evidence may not hold up in court.
Directed by Alex HallWritten by Rick EidGuest stars Anna Wood, Jordan Cox, Kyle S. More, Matthew Lawler, Joy Lynn Jacobs, Hazel Graye, Zach Sowers, Anne Bowles
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