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9.3/10 (2618 votes)
#1

911

S7:E3

Benson is on her way out for the evening when a call comes in from a little girl who says she's all alone. While trying to draw the girl out, Benson is drawn deeper into the little girl's life, and although the other officers begin to suspect the whole thing may be some sick joke, Benson is convinced that the little girl is the real deal. By talking to Maria, Benson is able to ferret enough information from her so that they have a place to start, but Maria's captor has an affinity for electronics and has done everything he can to make sure that no one can find the little girl he bought and paid for.

birdcages Jan 31, 2022

truly one of the most harrowing episodes of svu. i've seen it a few times during marathons and even ...

9.0/10 (1407 votes)
#2

Loss

S5:E4

A female undercover agent for the DEA is raped and murdered, leading to a complicated investigation and the arrest of a suspect highly connected with a Colombian drug cartel. This is the toughest case of Cabot's career as she is faced with death threats on herself and her family along with pressure to yield the case to federal authorities.

nynagermanotta Apr 30, 2019

I'll miss Alex, she's amazing as prosecutor

9.0/10 (1642 votes)
#3

Undercover

S9:E15

After a woman was found raped in a garden, Benson and Stabler realize that the case goes much deeper because of the victim's mother, drugs, and the realization that a corrections officer is involved. Benson decides to go undercover at the same prison where the mother is, putting herself on the other side of the fence.

nynagermanotta May 31, 2019

This episode... oh man. Mariska deserved a Golden Globe for this

9.0/10 (2122 votes)
#4

Authority

S9:E17

An engineer plays a series of mind games with Benson and Stabler.

TheNightWolf Sep 21, 2020

Good episode and a fantastic performance by the now late but great Mr. Robin Williams. It was nice w...

9.0/10 (1575 votes)
#5

Behave

S12:E3

A woman who has been raped multiple times is afraid to leave her house. The issue of unopened rape kits will see Detective Olivia Benson travel from New York City to Los Angeles.

JasperKazai Mar 14, 2023

Basically the only reason they had the cross-country aspect to this was so they could have a crossov...

9.0/10 (1346 votes)
#6

Heartfelt Passages (2)

S17:E23

When the investigation of Corrections Officer Gary Munson deepens, he and his union take drastic actions that threaten the lives of ADA Barba and the SVU squad.

birdcages Mar 3, 2022

episodes that make me cry are a special kind of intense.

8.9/10 (1622 votes)
#7

Conscience

S6:E6

The detectives and the district attorney get played first by the teenage murderer of a young boy, and then by the victim's father, who uses his professional expertise to escape punishment for avenging his son's death.

batatazfritaz Jul 18, 2024

[spoiler] the acting was stunning on this episode, specially on Jake, he creeped me out [/spoiler]

8.9/10 (1691 votes)
#8

Raw

S7:E6

After a six-year-old boy dies in a school shooting, detectives trace the gun used back to a white supremacist's gun shop. Munch and Tutuola both face hatred and prejudice from the major suspects in the case, but their investigation soon takes them from the man who pulled the trigger back to the gun shop owner, who makes no bones about his hatred of anyone who isn't white.

birdcages Jan 31, 2022

this episode is literally 16 years old who would've thought it would just get a million times worse ...

8.9/10 (1331 votes)
#9

Dreams Deferred

S14:E9

A man goes on a killing spree, but he has links to a prostitute that Benson encountered in an earlier investigation, so the FBI contacts SVU for information.

JasperKazai Mar 31, 2023

Weird episode in that the murders and the guy committing those murders weren't the focus of the plot...

8.8/10 (1501 votes)
#10

Scavenger

S6:E4

The entire squad races against the clock to solve the puzzles and uncover the clues scattered throughout the city by a serial killer who is taunting them to find him and the next victims on his list.

birdcages Jan 29, 2022

i'm really appreciative of the fact that they included btk's terrible poetry as part of their inspir...

8.8/10 (1371 votes)
#11

Screwed

S8:E22

Darius Parker, goes on trial for the rape and murder of a woman and her 14-month old child. The case brings Fin under fire from the media and even has Munch and Stabler at odds. Novak prosecutes the trial that brings Stabler and Tutuola, among others, to the stand. Many previous stories are brought into the trial.

Warden1 Dec 21, 2022

Serious shit went down this episode, concerning all the svu characters except for Munch. It's funny ...

8.8/10 (1197 votes)
#12

Liberties

S10:E21

A favor for a judge who is hearing a harassment case sends Stabler and Benson to interview a death-row serial killer in order to determine the fate of his son.

Tortfeasorsanon Jun 11, 2024

The dog is ok and that’s what matters.

8.8/10 (1505 votes)
#13

Zebras

S10:E22

A murder in Central Park that involves a tourist puts the SVU on high alert, but when the suspect they've brought in for questioning escapes, Munch has to reach out to an ex-wife in an effort to prevent another killing that's closer to home.

JasperKazai Mar 9, 2023

Holy shit. What an absolutely wild season finale. There's the payoff as to why they kept having this...

8.8/10 (1377 votes)
#14

Shadow

S11:E12

When a rich and powerful couple with political connections is found murdered in their bedroom, Detectives Olivia Benson and Elliot Stabler decide to speak to the deceased couple's daughter, Anne, for more information. After hearing Anne's account of a nefarious man who has been following her, the detectives soon discover that Anne's supposed stalker is none other than Detective Ash Ramsey of the Special Frauds division. Convinced that Anne killed her parents for their money, Ramsey becomes suspicious of Anne's business manager and is led to believe that he helped her steal money from the foundation she runs. When blackmail and embezzlement come into play, the detectives find that their lives may be at risk over a girl with some serious parent issues.

birdcages Feb 11, 2022

sarah paulson and naveen andrews, i love when svu has great guest stars. i'm still losing it over ro...

8.8/10 (1355 votes)
#15

Born Psychopath

S14:E19

The SVU detectives investigate after a school nurse notices multiple injuries on a young girl; Detective Amaro tries to bond with his recently discovered son.

birdcages Feb 19, 2022

on this rewatch i think season 14 is hands down one of the best wow

8.8/10 (1160 votes)
#16

Her Negotiation

S14:E24

The detectives uncover a shocking theory as they work to learn the identity of a man Rollins arrested for exposing himself in the park.

JasperKazai Apr 7, 2023

Hah, the 'Five Crazy' drink and Fin thinking it was banned in NY is a clear reference to Four Loko.

8.8/10 (1577 votes)
#17

Surrender Benson

S15:E1

The SVU squad searches for Detective Benson and her abductor.

JasperKazai Apr 7, 2023

Intense episode, insane for a season premiere. All of Olivia's decisions once she subdued Lewis were...

8.8/10 (398 votes)
#18

Cornered

S26:E8

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.

mswift23 Nov 22, 2024

An emotional roller coaster you definitely don't want to miss.

8.7/10 (1021 votes)
#19

Countdown

S2:E15

The detectives become a little edgy after working around the clock to find an abducted girl when clues point to a serial murderer and rapist who kills his victims on the third day. After trapping the killer, they are prepared to give him the death penalty until they find out that one of his victims was never found and he offers her location as a plea bargain.

JasperKazai Aug 12, 2022

Jim Gaffigan as a pedophile clown, lmao.

8.7/10 (973 votes)
#20

Manhunt

S2:E18

The details of a kidnapping are similar to a series of rapes and murders that may link the crime to a serial killer.

8.7/10 (1338 votes)
#21

Dominance

S4:E20

A quadruple homicide with sexual overtones is just the start of an intense rampage of a serial killer that brings a homicide detective into the mix. As the entire squad races against time to prevent further victims, the evidence uncovers a horrible situation of incest and abuse.

birdcages Jan 25, 2022

what a fuckin episode, man

8.7/10 (1111 votes)
#22

Mean

S5:E17

The conviction of a group of sociopathic high school bullies who turned on one of their own escalates into even more violence and death in their exclusive private school.

JasperKazai Aug 22, 2022

"Psychos... they always like comics." What the hell is that supposed to mean, Stabler?? The bit a...

8.7/10 (965 votes)
#23

Poison

S5:E24

A young girl is in a coma after ingesting detergent and her mother is suspected of poisoning her. A biased judge makes the case hard to prosecute which leads to an investigation into his past.

CoBE10 Apr 9, 2023

Previous SVU episodes showed some scary people, but none of them made be uncomfortable and scared as...

8.7/10 (1333 votes)
#24

Fault

S7:E19

A manhunt ensues when Victor Paul Gitano, a recently released sex offender, kidnaps two children after killing the rest of their family. Benson and Stabler pursue Gitano only to find their own relationship challenged as both experience opportunities where they put their personal relationship ahead of their job. After having her throat slashed, Benson requests for a new partner when she hears what Stabler has to say about their relationship and their job.

JasperKazai Sep 1, 2022

You know who's really at fault? The dumb clerk at the terminal. He set up a trap without consulting ...

8.7/10 (1574 votes)
#25

Alternate

S9:E1

Benson and Stabler investigate a suspected child abuse case only to learn that the woman who reported it is the real case.

TheNightWolf Sep 14, 2020

I really enjoy seeing some of the special guests like in this episode, Bronson Pinchot.

8.7/10 (1444 votes)
#26

Swing

S10:E3

Stabler is shocked when his daughter, Kathleen, becomes the suspect in an investigation to catch a trespasser. He seeks his estranged mother's help in dealing with his daughter's case.

JasperKazai Mar 7, 2023

Kind of surprised that undercover cop thing ended up going nowhere. Also, why the hell wouldn't you ...

8.7/10 (1369 votes)
#27

Persona

S10:E8

Benson finds herself going the extra mile to protect a woman abused by her spouse. The investigation turns up information regarding a long-forgotten case of 2nd degree murder and escape.

8.7/10 (1039 votes)
#28

Alta Kockers

S20:E10

The investigation into a promising new author’s death leads to a decades-old secret kept between two reclusive brothers.

TheNightWolf Mar 22, 2021

That was an exceptionally brilliant and powerful episode with two fantastic actors.

8.6/10 (1254 votes)
#29

Nocturne

S1:E21

After a pharmacy turns over some disturbing photos of a young boy, a beloved neighborhood piano teacher is suspected of being a sexual predator who takes advantage of his innocent young students.

birdcages Jan 18, 2022

this is still one of the most upsetting episodes of svu ever made tbh

8.6/10 (1232 votes)
#30

Ridicule

S3:E10

What appears as a bizarre accidental death leads to a case involving a male stripper who claims that the deceased was one of three powerful women who raped him at a bachelorette party.

nynagermanotta Apr 10, 2019

A very good episode showing that rape is about consentiment.

8.6/10 (1197 votes)
#31

Denial

S3:E21

When a heroin junkie is found raped, Tutuola takes an interest in her, but he's not the only one. The case turns into a bizarre murder investigation when the finger of a small child is found in the victim's purse opening a can of worms that spans back thirteen years.

JasperKazai Aug 16, 2022

The shitty 2002 computer graphics fake recreation of her sister's face as a reason to get clean, LMA...

8.6/10 (1198 votes)
#32

Competence

S3:E22

A mentally challenged girl with Down's Syndrome is pregnant, and the question is, was she raped or did she consent and is she competent enough to keep her child?

nynagermanotta Apr 21, 2019

I really like how this episode treats the rights of reproduction for people with deficiency, very th...

8.6/10 (1145 votes)
#33

Damaged

S4:E11

A six-year-old girl is critically injured in an apparent robbery-gone-bad and later dies. The investigation gets complicated when it is discovered that the murders were designed to silence the young girl, who was sexually abused.

birdcages Jan 24, 2022

this feels like it's taking cues from the bernardo and homolka case but all it managed to do was mak...

8.6/10 (1064 votes)
#34

Desperate

S4:E18

After a young boy witnesses the brutal sexual assault and murder of his stepmother, he is too terrified to tell the detectives who attacked her.

JasperKazai Aug 19, 2022

How convenient that everyone buys the guy's father of the year act _except_ for the neighbor directl...

8.6/10 (1286 votes)
#35

Fallacy

S4:E21

A female party-goer and rape victim claims self-defense after killing her attacker. Events take an unusual turn when they find out that the victim is a pre-operative transgender.

birdcages Jan 25, 2022

i take it back this episode aged as badly as the last transgender plotline episode

8.6/10 (1040 votes)
#36

Coerced

S5:E6

A schizophrenic homeless man kidnaps a boy he thinks is his son, murdering a man in the process. In resolving the case, with Dr. Huang's help, a private mental health facility is brought into question.

_itsnatan_ Dec 7, 2024

seeing huang getting angry like that.... damn, that man is the best

8.6/10 (1220 votes)
#37

Families

S5:E15

The investigation into the death of a pregnant high school student exposes a long-held family secret, which precipitates yet another violent death and eventually the destruction of two families.

birdcages Jan 27, 2022

ruzek's actor is so babyfaced in this!!

8.6/10 (1537 votes)
#38

Identity

S6:E12

Complications ensue in the investigation of a Stone Cold Assassins gangbanger who fell off a building after the victim that he tried to rape bit him in self-defense when the vic's twin sister cops to the crime, seemingly impossible due to the evidence until the secrets regarding the sister's true genetic identity are revealed.

TheNightWolf Aug 16, 2020

[spoiler] Wow, was this episode ever so obvious from early on. I knew as soon as I had seen the so-c...

8.6/10 (1263 votes)
#39

Ghost

S6:E16

When a wealthy couple is found dead in their home, Benson and Stabler soon realise that their deaths are connected to a drug smuggling ring. Eventually the road leads back to the same drug dealers who forced a former assistant district attorney into hiding, and Alex Cabot comes home to face her enemies.

nynagermanotta May 7, 2019

I sure missed Alex, but Casey already gained her space.

8.6/10 (1374 votes)
#40

Design (I)

S7:E2

Benson saves April Troost from committing suicide, but feels responsible when Troost dies during the trial of the man she accuses of raping her and getting her pregnant. It isn't long before detectives learn that Barclay Pallister wasn't the only man April picked up in a bar who has no recollection of sleeping with her, and the squad realizes that Troost was no victim. Their search takes them from prospective parents looking to adopt her child to the men she drugged and accosted to the sperm center she used to work at, which ends up at the center of the case. This crossover continues on Law & Order S16E02 Flaw (II).

JasperKazai Aug 29, 2022

What a batshit crazy episode. Cameos from Mark McGrath and Bobby Flay, playing a musician and chef r...

4.4/10 (926 votes)
#1

Truth Embargo

S25:E2

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.

birdcages Jan 26, 2024

i sure love when men need to be reminded that women are human beings by someone pointing out that th...

4.6/10 (2152 votes)
#2

Intimidation Game

S16:E14

A female videogame developer is harassed and threatened by a group of misogynistic cyber terrorists.

birdcages Feb 27, 2022

i honestly can't blame this episode for being as terrible as it is given their guest stars but i wil...

5.9/10 (959 votes)
#3

Guardians and Gladiators

S22:E1

When the squad tries to solve an assault in Central Park, they are hampered by their own blind spots and a community that is losing trust in the police.

r.deniroj Nov 14, 2020

Lame predictable start to the season, they always stuff up with non fiction. Stick to the stories t...

6.1/10 (1106 votes)
#4

Part 33

S20:E14

As Stone prosecutes the case of a woman who killed her abusive husband, Benson and her squad wrestle with the duty of testifying against her.

IvnaK Feb 9, 2019

I've never felt so defenseless watching a TV show. [spoiler] Rollins and Stone acted like total jerk...

6.2/10 (1283 votes)
#5

Info Wars

S19:E12

After a female pundit is assaulted during a protest, Benson and Barba struggle to put their political beliefs aside in order to help bring the attacker to justice.

Cyn.C Feb 5, 2018

how nice of them to let a liberal rapist get away. This was a good example of how sad liberal people...

6.7/10 (960 votes)
#6

Devastating Story

S16:E18

SVU investigates after a news story reveals that an unidentified Hudson University coed was gang raped by a four fraternity brothers. But once the accuser finally steps forward and tells her story, everything begins to unravel.

6.7/10 (1155 votes)
#7

Imposter

S18:E3

When a man uses a false identity to lure a vulnerable married woman to bed, Barba thinks the evidence amounts to rape.

birdcages Mar 3, 2022

when it comes to the gray areas that svu explores i usually see both sides and lean one way or anoth...

6.7/10 (580 votes)
#8

Our Words Will Not Be Heard

S22:E11

A high-profile activist suspects her sister has been kidnapped by a hate group.

Ultrajante Jun 13, 2021

wow, i got emotional a lil bit at the end... soo intense. thank god they saved her

6.9/10 (1010 votes)
#9

December Solstice

S16:E16

When Walter’s daughters accuse their stepmother of sexually abusing their ailing father, a furious legal battle ends in tragedy.

itsavonell Feb 8, 2025

I hate to say it but this is such a desparate housewives ass plot but taken seriously. anyway marcia...

6.9/10 (1027 votes)
#10

Heightened Emotions

S18:E4

A sexually assaulted athlete's double life could destroy her Olympic career and ruin the case against her attacker; Rollins sister is released from prison on parole.

birdcages Mar 3, 2022

i liked this episode a lot. it's a good example of how even people with knowledge about mental illne...

7.0/10 (981 votes)
#11

Granting Immunity

S16:E19

A measles outbreak delays arrests in a case involving pornographic photos taken by teens at a party. Meanwhile, Benson discovers that some kids' medical records may have been falsified after Noah gets measles; Amaro leans upsetting news about his son.

birdcages Feb 28, 2022

this episode is such a strange one to be watching in the time of COVID-19.

7.0/10 (985 votes)
#12

No Surrender

S18:E12

Fin revisits his military roots when a fellow Army Ranger struggles to recover from a sexual assault.

7.0/10 (661 votes)
#13

Assumptions

S20:E23

The SVU searches for two suspects spotted fleeing the scene after a Muslim woman is assaulted inside a synagogue. Meanwhile, Benson is dismayed to find Rob Miller out on bail.

ArthurZey May 12, 2019

This episode triggers one of my biggest pet peeves: using "assume" to mean *conclude*. Usually, peop...

7.0/10 (407 votes)
#14

Mirror Effect

S24:E3

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.

JasperKazai Jul 7, 2023

It was a bit funny that Kelsey went along with Rollins and Carisi in the beginning. _We_ know they'r...

7.1/10 (1004 votes)
#15

In Loco Parentis

S19:E15

Carisi opens a police investigation when his niece reports a classmate for sexual assault, and Stone learns there are no perfect witnesses when it comes to sex crimes.

cwintermeyer Mar 17, 2025

Such a stoooopid fucking plot.

7.1/10 (461 votes)
#16

The Only Way Out Is Through

S22:E8

Benson helps two sisters get closure from a harrowing childhood assault. Kat's cousin reaches out for help.

cmonster Feb 26, 2021

Wait... Did Fin just allude to what I hope he was alluding to??!!

7.1/10 (375 votes)
#17

The Presence of Absence

S24:E16

An internet dating site becomes the source of terror for a young widow. Muncy struggles with Velasco's absence.

nynagermanotta Dec 2, 2023

Very interesting episode, about how rape is about power, no matter what gender the person has.

7.2/10 (1242 votes)
#18

Russian Love Poem

S1:E12

When a multi-millionaire is found strangled in his home, Benson and Stabler turn their suspicion to his long list of lovers, which includes both men and women. Detectives discover he was involved with a group of beautiful Russian women that came to the U.S. to take advantage of wealthy Americans.

turnpike17 Mar 23, 2017

Best Episode Yet! Did not see that coming!

7.2/10 (915 votes)
#19

Spousal Privilege

S16:E8

Sergeant Benson tries to help a domestic violence victim who stands by her man.

JasperKazai Jun 11, 2023

Combining 4chan and Reddit into 'redchanit' is unholy.

7.2/10 (905 votes)
#20

Perverted Justice

S16:E21

A woman who accused her father of raping her when she was six now says the accusations were false. With the help of attorney Bayard Ellis and retired captain Kragen, SVU tries to get to the truth and make sure justice is served.

birdcages Feb 28, 2022

it always impresses me when svu makes mostly-court episodes enjoyable. this cast was great too.

7.2/10 (981 votes)
#21

Depravity Standard

S17:E9

Lt. Benson seeks justice in the trial of child abductor Lewis Hodda, but when a plea deal is rejected, Barba must rely on decades-old evidence to make his case and faces off against former SVU colleague Dr. Huang.

JasperKazai Jun 16, 2023

This is Huang's last appearance on the show (at least to date). It's sad that it's on negative terms...

7.2/10 (662 votes)
#22

Diss

S20:E22

When a pop star is assaulted in her home, the SVU investigates the public feud between her rapper husband and a competing recording artist; Fin's family ties to a suspect take him off the case.

7.3/10 (929 votes)
#23

Beef

S11:E20

After a young woman is sexually assaulted and murdered, Detectives Olivia Benson and Eliot Stabler track down the woman's boyfriend - their first suspect - but learn that he is a devout vegan who wouldn't hurt a fly. They soon find that the victim had been deeply involved in the fight to expose questionable practices in the meat-packing industry, even going undercover at a large company to find out the truth. Benson goes undercover herself to retrace the woman's footsteps and to identify who the victim might have angered along the way.

JasperKazai Mar 13, 2023

"10 gigs of women's butts!" Lol. I remember seeing a screenshot of that moment on Twitter early last...

7.3/10 (1018 votes)
#24

Dirty

S12:E14

Detective Saliyah "Sunny" Qadri goes in search of Brooklyn District Attorney Page Ferguson, who she fears may be in danger. Qadri finds Ferguson just in time to witness her fall from the top of a parking garage. When Benson arrives, she discovers that the crime scene has been tampered with. Benson turns to an old friend, Assistant U.S. Attorney Christine Danielson for help. As the investigation progresses, Benson begins to question Ferguson’s suspicious past and Qadri’s involvement in the case.

birdcages Feb 14, 2022

honestly the best part of this episode is the ending, since 10 years later qadri's gotta eat her wor...

7.3/10 (793 votes)
#25

Street Revenge

S13:E19

The task of find a serial rapist becomes more difficult when a team of neighborhood vigilante "superheroes" starts trying to avenge the crimes.

JasperKazai Mar 23, 2023

Honestly, I thought it was going to be the reporter. Guess they got me with that red herring, intent...

7.3/10 (844 votes)
#26

Parents' Nightmare

S16:E22

Eight-year-old Owen Farhidi disappears from school and his mother Dana receives a ransom request. Detectives soon uncover that the boy knew his abductor, but friction between his parents impedes the investigation. Meanwhile, Benson must take an exam to formalize her promotion.

cwintermeyer Mar 27, 2025

Holy shit, that kid’s mom is an incompetent, moronic cunt.

7.3/10 (1094 votes)
#27

Something Happened

S19:E7

Benson must disclose the secrets of her past to help a rape victim recall the details of one terrible, traumatic night.

JasperKazai Jun 22, 2023

I hate bottle episodes. It didn't help that Laurel was annoying as hell. Not to mention that, in the...

7.3/10 (1074 votes)
#28

Remember Me (1)

S19:E23

When a young woman takes a man hostage at gunpoint, Benson makes a dangerous attempt to defuse the situation. Meanwhile, the SVU discovers the shocking motive behind the abduction.

birdcages Apr 2, 2022

tbh i would watch a whole series of olivia doing hostage negotiation

7.3/10 (888 votes)
#29

Remember Me Too (2)

S19:E24

Lieutenant Benson's suspicions about a kidnapping victim uncover a dangerous criminal network prepared to silence anyone who gets in their way.

nicky2910 Sep 5, 2023

Plot was okay, but Stone's involvement in the case... well, first of all, of course he should have r...

7.3/10 (572 votes)
#30

In The Year We All Fell Down

S22:E12

Benson walks into a hostage situation at a neighborhood restaurant. Rollins tries to help her father after he's hospitalized.

brendo1984 May 1, 2021

This episode was so boring. Oh my god. So slow.

7.3/10 (384 votes)
#31

Dead Ball

S24:E7

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.

TheNightWolf Nov 12, 2022

Why do they not have Rollins listed in the cast on Trakt.tv lately? She's in the episodes so she sho...

7.3/10 (317 votes)
#32

Debatable

S24:E20

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.

Cyn.C May 5, 2023

after raping two teenagers they get away with a charge of attempted rape.. How nice.

7.3/10 (326 votes)
#33

Carousel

S25:E6

To identify a woman's attacker, the SVU must track down a mysterious suspect targeting tourists staying in hostels.

JasperKazai Jun 1, 2024

"One was cute. The other one tried very hard." Lol, fucking brutal. This actress playing Sykes ha...

7.3/10 (264 votes)
#34

Constricted

S26:E4

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.

Tasa24 Mar 21, 2025

Ok 😂 That would never happen in real life. The rich man would have never caved in so easily and a...

7.4/10 (1049 votes)
#35

Game

S6:E14

The squad is at a loss on what to do with a violent homicide when Stabler's son points out that the event is straight out of a video game. Interviewing the game's creators leads them to a former employee, who then leads them (with a few other steps along the way) to a teenage couple who claim to be unable to distinguish fantasy from reality.

Warden1 Nov 26, 2022

The 2000s was when video-games transitioned much more to 3d environments and character models, rathe...

7.4/10 (910 votes)
#36

Blood

S6:E21

After a young woman's baby is tossed out of a car, Benson and Stabler investigate to find out what happened, and after learning the young woman is addicted to prescription pain killers, their investigation leads them to an elderly woman named Jenny Rogers, who lives with her son Kevin and daughter-in-law Carol. The young woman finally identifies Carol Rogers as the person who solds her the drugs, but when detectives go to confront Carol they find her body, and are left trying to uncover who really killed Carol.

7.4/10 (914 votes)
#37

Snitch

S9:E10

When a polygamist's wife is murdered, he believes it's related to a recent criminal case he was testifying in, but detectives believe it may be connected to his culture.

7.4/10 (1081 votes)
#38

Wet

S12:E5

Detectives Benson and Stabler arrive on the scene where a woman is found dead in Bethesda Fountain. When her squeaky clean image doesn’t match up with her promiscuous actions on the night of her murder, ADA Mikka Von encourages the cops to dig deeper into her past.

Aazzle Jan 8, 2025

The legendary mushroom episode. There are a few crucial things happening in the background here. ...

7.4/10 (918 votes)
#39

Missing Pieces

S13:E5

Detectives search for a missing baby on Halloween after a young mother from Buffalo tells them her car was stolen while her baby was still in it.

JasperKazai Mar 19, 2023

They filed a false police report... that's still a crime. It doesn't matter how sad the situation is...

7.4/10 (993 votes)
#40

Comic Perversion (I)

S15:E15

Popular comedian Josh Galloway is faced with student protestors after a set at Tompkins Square University. Though Barba can't arrest him for speaking his mind, he charges the SVU to find proof that Galloway's actions reflect his words. Meanwhile, a detective from Chicago seeks help from the NYPD. The crossover continues on Chicago P.D. S1E06 Conventions (II).

Berzerkr Sep 7, 2021

So the crossover for chicago PD in this episode is literally just that Erin girl walking in at the e...

8.2/10 (1860 votes)

Payback

S1:E1

Detectives Stabler and Benson investigate the murder and dismemberment of a taxi driver; the team discovers that he may have been a vicious Serbian war criminal living in the United States under a false identity.

TheBreezus Apr 28, 2022

This is an interesting start to this long running series.

8.0/10 (1492 votes)

A Single Life

S1:E2

Benson and Stabler run into multiple dead ends while investigating the case of a woman who plummeted six stories to her death clad only in a slip.

nynagermanotta Sep 18, 2018

This episode was amazing and touching, Law and Order SVU is incredible since the beggining.

7.7/10 (1291 votes)

...Or Just Look Like One

S1:E3

When a teen model is murdered and another is left for dead at a hospital emergency room, the team uncovers an insidious drug and sex conspiracy in the world of high fashion. Benson and Stabler enter into a modeling underworld of thoughtless parents, drug-dealing doctors and a trendy agency executive.

MiniButMighty Oct 9, 2016

The interior decoration (or should I say garbage) really unsettled me, lol. Another great and most o...

8.1/10 (1366 votes)

Hysteria

S1:E4

When a young African-American woman is found dead, she is initially believed to be a prostitute and the latest in a long line of victims, but when looking into her home life Benson and Stabler realize that she does not fit the pattern, and may not be connected to the other deaths after all, but the other deaths have a connection no one anticipated.

MiniButMighty Oct 16, 2016

This show is so awesome, I'm sad that the episodes are so short.

7.7/10 (1319 votes)

Wanderlust

S1:E5

When a world-traveling author is found dead in a room he rented from an alcoholic woman and her precocious 14-year-old daughter, the detectives are shocked to discover who the murderer is.

7.7/10 (1286 votes)

Sophomore Jinx

S1:E6

A female student at an upper-class university is raped and murdered, and two of the college’s basketball stars are suspected. However, the college blocks their investigation at every turn because they are not willing to risk the negative publicity that the investigation could bring to the school and the upcoming championship.

8.3/10 (1333 votes)

Uncivilized

S1:E7

When a young boy is found raped and murdered in a field, suspicion leads detectives to a recently paroled child molester who lives in the neighborhood.. Although they both hate what the man has done in the past, it is soon obvious to the detectives that the teenagers who initially steered them in the man's direction are hiding secrets of their own.

JasperKazai Aug 7, 2022

A mention of Pokémon cards, but mispronounced as "Pokéman." That's a perfect encapsulation of 1999, ...

8.1/10 (1284 votes)

Stalked

S1:E8

When an assistant district attorney is found raped and murdered in Central Park, the Special Victims Unit learn that she’d been stalked by a real estate agent whom she’d convicted of date rape. Benson lets her emotions get the best of her as she takes it upon herself to bring the suspected rapist to justice. Stabler tries to get the man's business partner to help him, but Benson may be the one who ends up needing help.

7.5/10 (1122 votes)

Stocks & Bondage

S1:E9

An investment analyst is found hanged in her bedroom, and the Special Victims Unit explores her sordid sexual past to uncover her murderer’s identity. The team uncovers the world of bondage and sado-masochism where they first investigate the woman's colleagues but are soon on the trail of a host of individuals involved in the world of whips and chains.

8.2/10 (1099 votes)

Closure

S1:E10

When a woman is raped, she turns to the Special Victims Unit for help, but lack of evidence prevents them from apprehending the criminal. When the detectives revisit the case a few months later, they find the woman even less willing to talk about what happened, as she claims she has moved on. Things turn sticky when Benson and Cassidy spend the night together.

JasperKazai Aug 7, 2022

A 6-month timeskip in the middle of an episode? That's very uncommon. That clown Cassidy getting ...

7.8/10 (1013 votes)

Bad Blood

S1:E11

A moral coalition leader’s gay son is found murdered on the roof of his apartment building. Initially, Benson and Stabler investigate his father, a Conservative well-known for his homophobic viewpoints, but once they start looking into the young man's living arrangements they realize the person they're looking for may be closer than they think. Munch tries to help Benson find the man who raped her mother, and could potentially be her father.

JasperKazai Aug 8, 2022

The good ol' "zoom and enhance" video footage bullshit, like it's straight out of Blade Runner or so...

7.2/10 (1242 votes)

Russian Love Poem

S1:E12

When a multi-millionaire is found strangled in his home, Benson and Stabler turn their suspicion to his long list of lovers, which includes both men and women. Detectives discover he was involved with a group of beautiful Russian women that came to the U.S. to take advantage of wealthy Americans.

turnpike17 Mar 23, 2017

Best Episode Yet! Did not see that coming!

8.0/10 (1220 votes)

Disrobed

S1:E13

A judge who fought for the rights of abused women is found shot in his car under sordid circumstances, and the detectives uncover a case of corruption that leads to the state parole board. The team soon turns their eye to a battered wife with a secret.

actionactioncut Mar 16, 2021

You can really tell it's an early episode because Benson and Stabler are pissed that [spoiler]Silver...

8.1/10 (1239 votes)

Limitations

S1:E14

At the request of a victim, the police commissioner comes to Cragen with a special request -- close the five-year-old case of a serial rapist before the statute of limitations expires. The detectives finally get a lead but the investigation is hindered by one of the victims.

onlyaF00l Oct 24, 2022

what a crazy person... full of religious shit - if I were one of the other women.. I probably jumped...

7.7/10 (1177 votes)

Entitled (I)

S1:E15

After a salesman is murdered, the detectives turn their attention to the youngest daughter of a well-known family with some deep connections. But as they join forces with the officers from the two-seven, they realize that their case is connected with a long-unsolved case that Briscoe once handled years ago with his former partner Mike Logan. The crossover continues in Law & Order S10E14 Entitled (II).

8.3/10 (1196 votes)

The Third Guy

S1:E16

An elderly woman is found tied up and sexually assaulted in her apartment, and suspicion is initially on the young men that had broken into her home and robbed her, but once the detectives are surprised to learn that the rape was committed after the robbery – by someone else.

birdcages Jan 18, 2022

seeing andy and rene from my garbage cw trash in the same old episode of svu is such a trip.

7.7/10 (973 votes)

Misleader

S1:E17

The pregnant daughter-in-law of a Christian College president is murdered in her hotel room, and the detectives discover that the man had been involved in some very unholy activities.

7.8/10 (1187 votes)

Chat Room

S1:E18

When a teenage girl comes into the squad room to tell the detectives that she was raped by a man she met on the Internet, the investigation leads the Special Victims Unit to a network of pedophiles and child pornographers.

Warden1 Nov 23, 2021

An episode that explores very relevant and real issues for the times, and even today. The intern...

8.0/10 (1032 votes)

Contact

S1:E19

After seven young women in a six month time span are raped by a flash and dash assailant on the city subways, the brass calls in a psychiatrist to help the team get into the head of the perp. When he is caught, he possesses the driver's license of a new victim who could put him away.

JasperKazai Aug 9, 2022

The subplot with the reporter was stupid as hell. I guess the point of it is to illustrate that even...

8.3/10 (1263 votes)

Remorse

S1:E20

A female television news reporter decides to go public with her story when she attacked and raped by two men, but the decision proves to be fatal.

8.6/10 (1254 votes)

Nocturne

S1:E21

After a pharmacy turns over some disturbing photos of a young boy, a beloved neighborhood piano teacher is suspected of being a sexual predator who takes advantage of his innocent young students.

birdcages Jan 18, 2022

this is still one of the most upsetting episodes of svu ever made tbh

8.4/10 (1278 votes)

Slaves

S1:E22

A Romanian immigrant is being held as a psychological prisoner by her abusive employer and his wife, who is also traumatized by years of abuse and is willing to commit murder to protect her husband. A forensic psychologist analyzes the team, and presents disturbing findings to Cragen, suggesting that one of the detectives be removed from the team.

8.1/10 (1276 votes)

Wrong Is Right

S2:E1

Stabler's daughter bears witness to a horrific crime scene: a rocket scientist found dead with his crotch on fire. The scientist had strong ties to government security and detectives must determine if that had something to do with his demise. The internal investigation into the psyches of the SVU detectives yields interesting results.

actionactioncut Mar 24, 2021

Aww yeah, now we enter the Alexandra Cabot years!

7.7/10 (985 votes)

Honor

S2:E2

The vicious sexual assault and brutal beating of an Afghan diplomat's daughter uncovers clues that may suggest Taliban traditions justify 'honor killings' when the child defies the wishes of their parents or their culture; the trail leads close to home.

birdcages Jan 18, 2022

aasif out here not aging in 20 years

8.5/10 (1082 votes)

Closure (2)

S2:E3

Stabler and Benson investigate a sexual assault very similar to one they worked six months ago whose victim follows her alleged attacked and reports his activities to the police.

JasperKazai Aug 10, 2022

A frustrating episode, but that's because it's a good depiction of how the intricacies of the US leg...

8.3/10 (1132 votes)

Legacy

S2:E4

An abused 7-year-old girl lays comatose as the detectives investigate members of her dysfunctional family to determine the source of the abuse, in a case that hits close to home for Munch.

Warden1 Dec 20, 2021

I got a bit teared up at the end. Well done Munch. This is one of the deepest episodes we've seen of...

8.4/10 (1252 votes)

Baby Killer

S2:E5

The tragic shooting death of a young girl leads investigators to a little boy, and they soon realize that the gun used has been used in another crime scene and a drug ring using young kids as pawns.

AldiJung Jan 20, 2023

Welcome to the gaza strip?? haha, no.

7.8/10 (928 votes)

Noncompliance

S2:E6

The question of patients' rights surfaces when a schizophrenic man refusing to take his medication is suspected in the rape and stabbing death of an aspiring psychologist, whose body is found in a convenience store.

Warden1 Dec 23, 2021

It ended on suicide. I wonder if this is prophetic for me.

7.7/10 (978 votes)

Asunder

S2:E7

It’s a classic case of “he said, she said” when a cop’s wife charges him with rape. The truth behind the alleged rape comes to light when a history of domestic abuse is uncovered.

JasperKazai Aug 11, 2022

This was a mediocre episode. Spousal rape is a serious topic, as is the issue of cops "protecting th...

8.2/10 (961 votes)

Taken

S2:E8

The case of a seventeen-year-old rape victim during a gala for the opening of a luxury hotel takes a strange turn when her immediate family tries to keep the scandal quiet. Detectives soon discover that the girl isn't the innocent that she pretends to be. Benson struggles to deal with her mother's death and she learns about her past.

7.8/10 (1167 votes)

Pixies

S2:E9

The investigation of a young gymnast's murder involves her strict trainer, a wealthy benefactor and a competitor. Detectives must look into her pressured lifestyle to find out who did it.

7.7/10 (979 votes)

Consent

S2:E10

A college co-ed is found raped and dazed after a frat party, but can't remember anything that happened. The detectives then find that she had a date rape drug in her system, leaving them with many suspects and accomplices, tho the victim is reluctant to press charges.

JasperKazai Aug 11, 2022

Shitty ending. Don't flirt with anyone, because it might mean you're open to being raped, I guess. I...

7.8/10 (990 votes)

Abuse

S2:E11

Parental neglect may have led to the tragic death of the son of two famous singers, leading them to fear for his sister. Benson develops a strong attachment to the girl who has a history of serious injuries.

JasperKazai Aug 11, 2022

It's a shitty situation, but living in a nice/expensive house with nannies and still getting to occa...

7.7/10 (1077 votes)

Secrets

S2:E12

An exceptional teacher, who helped inner city kids get into college, led a dangerous double life as a sex addict. When she is murdered, there is a long list of suspects but the case hits a snag after the woman's illicit sexual history is exposed.

8.0/10 (908 votes)

Victims

S2:E13

A former police officer, now a community activist, is a suspect in the murders of known sex offenders, all of whom share a certain characteristic that scars their victims for life. The detectives find it's difficult to protect potential victims when they used to be perps as they investigate the murders of two convicted rapists.

8.1/10 (1089 votes)

Paranoia

S2:E14

The mysterious rape of a veteran police officer, who trained Benson, is first linked to her ex-husband's gambling debts, and then to her fellow officers. It turns into a nightmare investigation as the IAB tries to thwart the SVU squad's efforts.

8.7/10 (1021 votes)

Countdown

S2:E15

The detectives become a little edgy after working around the clock to find an abducted girl when clues point to a serial murderer and rapist who kills his victims on the third day. After trapping the killer, they are prepared to give him the death penalty until they find out that one of his victims was never found and he offers her location as a plea bargain.

JasperKazai Aug 12, 2022

Jim Gaffigan as a pedophile clown, lmao.

8.0/10 (1124 votes)

Runaway

S2:E16

The search for an out-of-state police officer's runaway daughter leads the detectives through an underground rave culture that caters to wayward teens. They use an Internet journalist to track her and their search is seen through the eyes of the squad room personnel as told in their interviews with the Internal Affairs division.

poncey Sep 20, 2018

That time Benson posed as a Kandi Kid!!

7.8/10 (1110 votes)

Folly

S2:E17

Male escorts are assaulted and one is murdered, and the police have a tough time finding the bizarre couple whose sexual fantasy has turned violent. The investigation uncovers a dangerous male escort service where the boss may have reasons for sending her staff on potentially deadly dates.

8.7/10 (973 votes)

Manhunt

S2:E18

The details of a kidnapping are similar to a series of rapes and murders that may link the crime to a serial killer.

8.1/10 (1100 votes)

Parasites

S2:E19

The remains of a Romanian woman are found three years after her death, buried in an apartment courtyard with a collar and leash. The detectives have a tough time finding the killer until a composite photo leads them to the victim's identical twin sister.

8.5/10 (1248 votes)

Pique

S2:E20

Observed by an FBI psychiatrist, the detectives uncover a horrifying motive for the slaying of a software company employee by a fired colleague when they learn of the suspect's bizarre relationship with his overbearing mother and a strange sexual fetish called piquerism.

JasperKazai Aug 13, 2022

It's always hilarious when Stabler turns on a dime and veers into wild misogyny or pedophilia to try...

8.5/10 (1220 votes)

Scourge

S2:E21

A "Jack the Ripper" type murderer, who justifies his crimes with paranoid religious motivation set on by a rapidly deteriorating medical condition, is on the loose. After a citywide manhunt, Detectives Benson and Stabler are tasked with finding the killer.

JasperKazai Aug 13, 2022

Someone needs to teach Christopher Meloni how to wear a ballcap, because it's clear he does not wear...

8.2/10 (1196 votes)

Repression

S3:E1

An 18-year-old girl is aided by her therapist in recalling repressed memories of childhood molestation by her father and reports the incest to Benson and Stabler in hopes of sparing her younger sisters the same fate. She brings charges of rape against her father who winds up murdered when those charges are dismissed.

8.3/10 (1191 votes)

Wrath

S3:E2

The detectives investigate three murders that seemingly have no connection to each other, but each murder has ties to Benson's previous cases. As they join with the FBI to investigate, the detectives worry that Benson is the intended target.

TheNightWolf Jul 23, 2020

What the hell was with that editing? At about 33:30 (without commercials) you see detectives Stabler...

8.4/10 (903 votes)

Stolen

S3:E3

The kidnapping of an infant at a grocery store leads to an illegal adoption ring and the long lost closure of a case from 12 years prior of a murdered mother and missing baby which involved Capt. Cragen and his partner, the late Max Greevey.

JasperKazai Aug 13, 2022

That's definitely an interesting situation at the end. But that guy already has 2 children, and he w...

8.0/10 (918 votes)

Rooftop

S3:E4

When an HIV-positive male, with a record of assaulting underage girls, is discovered in a sexual clincher with a young woman on a rooftop, the detectives are determined to put him back inside. After a series of rapes and murders of young African-American women cannot be traced to him though, they begin to wonder if they've been looking at the wrong suspect.

nynagermanotta Apr 9, 2019

Fin's speech with Captain Cragen about institutional racism was on point. Kudos for this episode.

8.1/10 (1044 votes)

Tangled

S3:E5

When arriving party guests find a prominent doctor beaten to death and his wife raped, the detectives have a parade of suspects and the realization that the wife was the intended victim.

7.9/10 (907 votes)

Redemption

S3:E6

A string of murders leads detectives to question an initial suspect, the Soho Strangler, but they realize he might have been the wrong person all along.

TheNightWolf Jul 26, 2020

It's a good show but they make a lot of sloppy mistakes. Approximately 20 minutes in (without commer...

8.1/10 (1142 votes)

Sacrifice

S3:E7

A man, who is shot and raped outside a gay bar, initially doesn't want to cooperate to find his shooter. When he finally does, the investigation leads to his family and turns his life upside down.

JasperKazai Aug 14, 2022

Oh cool: the names of the Jansen family (Wesley, Jaina, Mara) are probably references to the old Sta...

8.0/10 (1048 votes)

Inheritance

S3:E8

A series of brutal rapes and attacks on Asian women lead the police to a suspect who was himself a product of rape - his father being a rapist who was convicted. The question is brought to court of whether his genetic make-up was responsible for the crimes.

Warden1 Jan 20, 2022

It ends on an eerie note... About the choices we make as human beings. How influenced we are in our ...

8.2/10 (888 votes)

Care

S3:E9

The battered body of a five-year-old girl in foster care is discovered and suspicion soon turns to members of the girl's foster family as well as to the girl's biological mother; who is the real guilty party and who is only a red herring?

JasperKazai Aug 14, 2022

The idea of Captain Cragen of all people being good at the video game is laughable. Dude's clearly n...

8.6/10 (1232 votes)

Ridicule

S3:E10

What appears as a bizarre accidental death leads to a case involving a male stripper who claims that the deceased was one of three powerful women who raped him at a bachelorette party.

nynagermanotta Apr 10, 2019

A very good episode showing that rape is about consentiment.

8.4/10 (1160 votes)

Monogamy

S3:E11

The pregnant wife of a psychiatrist is found in a parking garage, unconscious and bleeding from a gaping abdominal wound with her fetus missing. The investigation leads to infedility and uncertainty as to the paternity, adding fuel to the fire of an already agitated Stabler.

TheNightWolf Jul 27, 2020

[spoiler] It's sad to watch this episode and know that the man I am watching in this episode is no l...

7.5/10 (797 votes)

Protection

S3:E12

A 6-year-old boy wounded in a shooting is brought to the ER but abandoned by his brother, who reported it, and their mother, who fears for her own life. The case leads the detectives to a woman who is on the run from an abusive drug-dealer boyfriend.

JasperKazai Aug 15, 2022

I love when they look at an address, and immediately go like "that's in the middle of a river!" or "...

8.1/10 (1086 votes)

Prodigy

S3:E13

Two people are found murdered in the park, including an animal rights activist who has been raped and then decapitated. Benson and Stabler must determine which of their two main suspects -- a sociopathic teenager and a recently paroled rapist -- is responsible for the murder.

JasperKazai Aug 15, 2022

They made the teenager be such a convincing red herring, that the actual answer/reveal ended up bein...

7.9/10 (902 votes)

Counterfeit

S3:E14

A woman is found raped and killed by her car. Then, a similar rape is committed and the victim says that a police officer raped her after pulling her over for a supposed driving violation. This leads police to look at one of their own, until they realize the suspect is not who they think he is.

8.2/10 (819 votes)

Execution

S3:E15

Detective Stabler and Dr. Huang question a convicted serial killer on death row, hours before his execution, with the hope of solving an old murder case for the sake of the victim's parents. The investigation goes haywire with mixed results.

TheNightWolf Jul 28, 2020

Well that was a different start to the show!

8.0/10 (1066 votes)

Popular

S3:E16

Stabler's wife tells him that her friend, a high school nurse, treated a young girl for rape. Despite being advised not to find out further details, Stabler, with help from Benson, crack open the case to disturbing details.

JasperKazai Aug 16, 2022

Simultaneous parent and child interviews going on, and Cragen just so happens to tune into them righ...

8.2/10 (1102 votes)

Surveillance

S3:E17

An accomplished cellist is raped in her own apartment and the detectives are lead to a stalker who uses surveillance equipment and has been watching her every move.

8.3/10 (906 votes)

Guilt

S3:E18

When A.D.A. Cabot is faced with a reluctant teenage witness in a child molestation case, she goes above and beyond the normal scope of duty in her search for evidence to convict the serial abuser. But her passion supercedes her compliance with the law, jeopardizing not only her case, but the careers of all involved.

Warden1 Jan 26, 2022

Alex did the right thing. And i support her. While the law and the justice system was against he...

8.0/10 (837 votes)

Justice

S3:E19

A rebellious 16-year-old teenager is raped and murdered; the case becomes complex when they learn that her stepfather is a judge with whom she has had major problems.

birdcages Jan 23, 2022

the award for most fucked up mom in this season goes to

8.4/10 (1091 votes)

Greed

S3:E20

Investigating the rape of the wife of a restaurateur during a robbery, leads the detectives to a similar assault, and to a locksmith.

JasperKazai Aug 16, 2022

Of course the Fonz did it. Whenever there's a famous guest star, they either did it or they're the v...

8.6/10 (1197 votes)

Denial

S3:E21

When a heroin junkie is found raped, Tutuola takes an interest in her, but he's not the only one. The case turns into a bizarre murder investigation when the finger of a small child is found in the victim's purse opening a can of worms that spans back thirteen years.

JasperKazai Aug 16, 2022

The shitty 2002 computer graphics fake recreation of her sister's face as a reason to get clean, LMA...

8.6/10 (1198 votes)

Competence

S3:E22

A mentally challenged girl with Down's Syndrome is pregnant, and the question is, was she raped or did she consent and is she competent enough to keep her child?

nynagermanotta Apr 21, 2019

I really like how this episode treats the rights of reproduction for people with deficiency, very th...

7.9/10 (1046 votes)

Silence

S3:E23

A murder in a church of a young cross-dresser leads Benson and Stabler to an alleged cover-up involving sexual child abuse by a priest.

birdcages Jan 23, 2022

cw for anyone who's trans and has dysphoria issues: unlike some of the old svu episodes, this one re...

8.4/10 (1195 votes)

Chameleon

S4:E1

The detectives are on the trail of a recently paroled rapist responsible for the murder of a prostitute during a raid at a men's club and are called to the scene where he was shot in self defense by his own gun. However, the murder weapon was also used in another crime while he was still in prison, leading the detectives to investigate the victim through a trail of previously unsolved cases, a spending spree and another victim. They uncover a more serious criminal in the process.

TheNightWolf Jul 29, 2020

[spoiler] How did she get the piece of paper, what did she write it with, and where did she get a wr...

8.2/10 (956 votes)

Deception

S4:E2

A family portrait painted by a kindergartner leads the detectives to investigate her mother for child sexual abuse of her teenage stepson. When the boy's father is found murdered, the focus of the investigation shifts to the boy -- and his stepmother goes to great lengths to protect him and prevent the detectives from learning the truth.

8.0/10 (826 votes)

Vulnerable

S4:E3

When an elderly woman with Alzheimer's breaks into an apartment, the detectives discover she had been abused, triggering memories of similar crimes from her childhood. They discover that she had been released from a nursing home to the custody of her financially scheming son who becomes the prime suspect. However, they go back to the nursing home to find a pair of suspects; the real crime is what's being done to the elderly.

JasperKazai Aug 18, 2022

I noticed some bit ago that the Trakt thumbnails for these earlier episodes appear to be from a Germ...

7.8/10 (848 votes)

Lust

S4:E4

A public health doctor, the wife of a retired attorney, who tracked HIV cases is found murdered and raped in Central Park. Her work involved contacting sexual partners of HIV patients which gives the detectives a long list of suspects and the detectives try to link threatening phone calls to the crime. The discovery of a second body in Central Park with the same signature shifts the focus to a possible serial killer.

TheNightWolf Jul 30, 2020

Nice to see Michael Gross in this episode. [spoiler] Anyone else notice that going on 33:40 (no comm...

7.8/10 (834 votes)

Disappearing Acts

S4:E5

A high-powered executive is raped, but the situation is complicated by her involvement with the Feds and the Russian mob - as well as a father-son duo who are in the federal witness protection program and an agent who appears bound and determined to protect them, regardless of consequence.

birdcages Jan 24, 2022

would the fbi really prioritize the financial crimes over a pending rape investigation to the degree...

8.5/10 (1076 votes)

Angels

S4:E6

A battered young boy suffocates while hiding in the luggage compartment of an airport shuttle bus and it leads the detectives to his guardian and into the investigation of a perverted child molestation ring.

JasperKazai Aug 18, 2022

Pretty compelling episode - Will Arnett as a child sex trafficker (lol), and then Stabler turning on...

8.3/10 (872 votes)

Dolls

S4:E7

Detectives try and solve the gruesome murder of a sexually molested five-year-old girl whose killer, a serial pedophile, has an obsession with dolls. They race to save the life of his latest victim.

birdcages Jan 24, 2022

DAVID HARBOUR I NEVER KNEW U WERE ON SVU

8.2/10 (1060 votes)

Waste

S4:E8

The Detectives investigate the rape of a woman who's been in a coma for a year, and after eliminating a huge pool of suspects, they make a startling discovery.

JasperKazai Aug 18, 2022

Oh man, Rainn Wilson pre-The Office days. Haven't seen that before. "You can't trust a woman with...

8.4/10 (938 votes)

Juvenile

S4:E9

A cancer patient, who was growing marijuana in her apartment and selling it, is found raped and murdered, sending the detectives on a hunt for two middle school students, each blaming the other.

JasperKazai Aug 18, 2022

Lol, what was with Ice-T's outfit in the beginning? Was he undercover as a pimp? I thought the na...

8.2/10 (1061 votes)

Resilience

S4:E10

A 14-year-old girl tries to commit suicide by jumping in front of a train after she is raped. She falsely accuses an ex-boyfriend but when the search turns to her dysfunctional family, surprise discoveries are made and SVU discovers that the family is even worse off than they thought.

JasperKazai Aug 18, 2022

Wouldn't Jackie get in trouble for perjury? She changed her testimony between the Grand Jury hearing...

8.6/10 (1145 votes)

Damaged

S4:E11

A six-year-old girl is critically injured in an apparent robbery-gone-bad and later dies. The investigation gets complicated when it is discovered that the murders were designed to silence the young girl, who was sexually abused.

birdcages Jan 24, 2022

this feels like it's taking cues from the bernardo and homolka case but all it managed to do was mak...

8.2/10 (781 votes)

Risk

S4:E12

An infant ingests pure cocaine disguised in baby formula, uncovering a complicated narcotics ring with unlikely participants and the entire squad goes undercover to flush them out.

7.5/10 (713 votes)

Rotten

S4:E13

In their investigation of a prisoner's death, Benson and Tutuola learn that he was sexually assaulted before being incarcerated and since it happened while in custody, the police are suspected.

SunnyGabe Mar 16, 2025

Lots going on, kind of a messy episode tbh

8.2/10 (1083 votes)

Mercy

S4:E14

When the body of a 1-month-old baby girl is found stuffed inside a cooler, the detectives are horrified. But they soon learn that the baby had a genetic disorder known as Tay-Sachs disease, and it may have been a mercy killing.

birdcages Jan 25, 2022

for anyone curious like i was, there are gene therapy and drug trials showing promising results in c...

8.3/10 (984 votes)

Pandora

S4:E15

The brutal rape, and subsequent death, of a female motorist turns out to be an undercover FBI informant acting as a cyber vigilante for catching online pedophiles to capture the predator trafficking internet porn. The detectives find the victim's husband murdered and follow the trail of evidence for the latest victim she had been tracking, which ​turns into an international case of teenage prostitution, with ties to the Czech Republic.

Warden1 Feb 6, 2022

I love these solo adventures with a character. Loved the scene where it was like "we're not in ameri...

7.8/10 (810 votes)

Tortured

S4:E16

A Tibetan woman who was tortured in her home country is found murdered, with her foot missing, and after an exhaustive search of potential suspects, the killer is a victim of torture himself.

birdcages Jan 25, 2022

i love episodes about depraved indifference, i feel like if things like that were prosecuted more of...

8.2/10 (980 votes)

Privilege

S4:E17

A young female film student dressed in a maid's uniform has apparently committed suicide but it's very suspicious. The detectives learn that she just broke up with her very rich and powerful boyfriend.

8.6/10 (1064 votes)

Desperate

S4:E18

After a young boy witnesses the brutal sexual assault and murder of his stepmother, he is too terrified to tell the detectives who attacked her.

JasperKazai Aug 19, 2022

How convenient that everyone buys the guy's father of the year act _except_ for the neighbor directl...

8.1/10 (915 votes)

Appearances

S4:E19

The body of a nine-year-old beauty pageant contestant is found raped and murdered on a bus, but the case goes beyond the killer when it leads detectives to a virtual-pornography website.

JasperKazai Aug 19, 2022

Working four days a week and then flying between Miami and NY on a _weekly_ basis? There's no way yo...

8.7/10 (1338 votes)

Dominance

S4:E20

A quadruple homicide with sexual overtones is just the start of an intense rampage of a serial killer that brings a homicide detective into the mix. As the entire squad races against time to prevent further victims, the evidence uncovers a horrible situation of incest and abuse.

birdcages Jan 25, 2022

what a fuckin episode, man

8.6/10 (1286 votes)

Fallacy

S4:E21

A female party-goer and rape victim claims self-defense after killing her attacker. Events take an unusual turn when they find out that the victim is a pre-operative transgender.

birdcages Jan 25, 2022

i take it back this episode aged as badly as the last transgender plotline episode

8.4/10 (1085 votes)

Futility

S4:E22

A man accused of raping several neighborhood women denies everything and represents himself in court.

TheNightWolf Aug 3, 2020

Cool, it's Fred Savage.

8.2/10 (1036 votes)

Grief

S4:E23

A dead girl is found outside a bar. The death, however, is ruled a suicide, because the victim's boyfriend continually raped her. The victim's father vows revenge against his daughter's rapist.

birdcages Jan 25, 2022

this is an amazing episode. the actor who played ray bevins got me emotional in central park and i r...

8.2/10 (1066 votes)

Perfect

S4:E24

A murdered 14-year-old girl leads the detectives to a prominent physician who specializes in reproduction therapy and exposes a dangerous "foundation" where disenfranchised young women are brainwashed.

JasperKazai Aug 20, 2022

Damn, Stabler. Saying the teenage girls were vulnerable, in part because they are "not that attracti...

8.5/10 (1006 votes)

Soulless

S4:E25

After a rape victim is abducted from the hospital and later found dead, the detectives suspect several young socialites of her rape, at a Manhattan nightclub, and subsequent murder.

birdcages Jan 26, 2022

logan marshall-green is real good at playing bad guys and has been all this time, wow

8.0/10 (859 votes)

Tragedy

S5:E1

A woman with a high-risk pregnancy disappears and her ex-boyfriend, who's the father, and engaged to the boss' daughter, is under suspicion. In a race against time to find her as her delivery date approaches, Benson and Stabler are faced with more than one suspect willing to take the fall for the crime.

JasperKazai Aug 20, 2022

Tracking where the car drove based purely on audio is absolutely ridiculous, lol. Zoom and enhance: ...

8.0/10 (1081 votes)

Manic

S5:E2

Detectives enlist Dr. Huang's help as they investigate the deaths of two high-school basketball players gunned down while shooting hoops in the gymnasium and the connection to an illegal marketing campaign by a major pharmaceutical company.

birdcages Jan 26, 2022

aged pretty well, especially in light of the opioid crisis.

8.2/10 (1077 votes)

Mother

S5:E3

A psychiatrist with unconventional methods is found sexually assaulted, unconscious and near death in a crack house. It's easier said than done to get her to cooperate with the investigation as they are hampered by doctor-patient confidentiality as she may have been attacked by one of her patients.

JasperKazai Aug 20, 2022

"I was just trying to help her up." "With your penis?" Lmao. Also I love how they're having thi...

9.0/10 (1407 votes)

Loss

S5:E4

A female undercover agent for the DEA is raped and murdered, leading to a complicated investigation and the arrest of a suspect highly connected with a Colombian drug cartel. This is the toughest case of Cabot's career as she is faced with death threats on herself and her family along with pressure to yield the case to federal authorities.

nynagermanotta Apr 30, 2019

I'll miss Alex, she's amazing as prosecutor

8.2/10 (838 votes)

Serendipity

S5:E5

A newborn baby is found dead in a gutter, sending the detectives on a hunt for the mother. She too turns up murdered, and the clues point to a serial child molester.

JasperKazai Aug 21, 2022

When Novak first appeared, Benson sounded so concerned when she asked "Who the hell are you?" becaus...

8.6/10 (1040 votes)

Coerced

S5:E6

A schizophrenic homeless man kidnaps a boy he thinks is his son, murdering a man in the process. In resolving the case, with Dr. Huang's help, a private mental health facility is brought into question.

_itsnatan_ Dec 7, 2024

seeing huang getting angry like that.... damn, that man is the best

7.6/10 (1109 votes)

Choice

S5:E7

While patrolling, police stumble upon an attack in progress at Momma Sue’s restaurant on the pregnant owner. Her husband is arrested and then seeks to have her charged with neglect for drinking during her pregnancy. The detectives discover it's not the first time a child has been exposed to the devastating repercussions of her uncontrolled alcoholism.

JasperKazai Aug 21, 2022

Eh, this was a pretty bad episode. She's dumb. I don't have any sympathy for that type of alcoholic....

8.0/10 (887 votes)

Abomination

S5:E8

Benson and Stabler have trouble identifying a male murder victim in his 20's found in a pile of sheets in the West Village; they later suspect an outspoken minister who was in the process of flooding the victim with hate mail and death threats. When the activist's alibi checks out, the detectives turn their attention to a professor who objects to the victim's thesis on the failure of sexual re-education groups.

birdcages Jan 27, 2022

difficult watch if you or a loved one identifies as LGBTQ+ but very well acted - especially on jonat...

8.2/10 (1159 votes)

Control

S5:E9

A subway commuter is found castrated and bleeding profusely, leading the detectives to discover their "victim" may be the perpetrator in abducting women and forcing them to live in his dungeon for several years as his bride. As the detectives prepare to arrest their victim turned suspect, Benson arrives to find him murdered.

JasperKazai Aug 21, 2022

Ping-ponging confessions like that in order to avoid convictions due to double jeopardy is ridiculou...

8.1/10 (890 votes)

Shaken

S5:E10

The discovery of a beaten infant leads detectives on a search for the attacker, who may be a pedophile. When the medical evidence shows the injuries were a result of shaken baby syndrome, their focus shifts to those closest to the child: her mother, the mother's boyfriend and the nannies.

8.5/10 (1116 votes)

Escape

S5:E11

When a convicted pedophile, desperate to prove his innocence before his terminally ill mother dies, escapes from a Virginia Correctional Facility and kidnaps his accuser to force him to recant his story, a Deputy Marshall teams up with Benson to track them down. Benson eventually finds herself in the middle of a hostage situation beginning to believe his story.

TheNightWolf Aug 7, 2020

It's Milo! Playing as Lee, he was young in this. I liked him in "Heroes".

8.1/10 (857 votes)

Brotherhood

S5:E12

When the body of young man is found in a tank at a wastewater treatment plant, the medical examiner identifies a tattoo that says TE, the symbol for the fraternity Tau Omega. The investigation into the murder and sodomy of this local fraternity pledge master leads the detectives to his pornographic website featuring college girls at a local bar.

julienicoletv Feb 1, 2024

Father wasn't gonna let that spoiled brats lie fly when he was talking bad about his son. Glad the l...

7.9/10 (769 votes)

Hate

S5:E13

A young Arab woman is brutally raped and burned, and after identifying her, the detectives suspect her husband and mother-in-law. After a man accused of the murders of three Arabs, he claims that he was genetically and biologically predisposed to hatred and violence, but soon they uncover the real impetus to the slayings.

KurtMoney Jul 21, 2024

Started this show two weeks ago and this is the first time I've wanted to skip to the next ep. I'm n...

8.3/10 (1080 votes)

Ritual

S5:E14

Two garbage collectors discover what they first think is a scene of animal sacrifice but is the body of a young boy who appears to be the victim of a ritualistic killing. The investigation leads to the discovery of international child slavery.

nynagermanotta May 1, 2019

I hate how the detectives act with prejudice for religion before discovering that this case is about...

8.6/10 (1220 votes)

Families

S5:E15

The investigation into the death of a pregnant high school student exposes a long-held family secret, which precipitates yet another violent death and eventually the destruction of two families.

birdcages Jan 27, 2022

ruzek's actor is so babyfaced in this!!

8.3/10 (869 votes)

Home

S5:E16

A young, emaciated boy is found by neighbors scrounging for food; detectives suspect the boy is a victim of abuse and are reluctant to let him go home.

birdcages Jan 27, 2022

"actually school shootings are pretty rare, adam" in other 'this episode aged poorly' news

8.7/10 (1111 votes)

Mean

S5:E17

The conviction of a group of sociopathic high school bullies who turned on one of their own escalates into even more violence and death in their exclusive private school.

JasperKazai Aug 22, 2022

"Psychos... they always like comics." What the hell is that supposed to mean, Stabler?? The bit a...

8.0/10 (780 votes)

Careless

S5:E18

When a young foster child dies due to a religious ritual gone awry, the detectives unravel a mysterious pattern of violence, abuse and murder within one foster care family.

TheNightWolf Aug 10, 2020

[spoiler] Wow, between the well written lines and the good acting of Malinda Williams as Mrs. Dufoy ...

8.2/10 (1112 votes)

Sick

S5:E19

A wealthy toy mogul is the suspect of the sexual abuse of a child. His prosecution impeded by the child's parents who refuse to produce their child for questioning to avoid losing the millions paid through a non-disclosure agreement, and by the discovery that a second accusation was falsified in an attempt to extort a settlement.

_itsnatan_ Dec 9, 2024

it was a lost case... it should have another episode aaa

8.2/10 (790 votes)

Lowdown

S5:E20

Detectives try to decipher a motive for the strangulation of a Bronx assistant DA in an area where hookers stroll. When the death of the prosecutor looks staged using information gleaned from a co-worker's caseload, Novak endangers her career to obtain a confession.

JasperKazai Aug 23, 2022

Heh, it's the episode with the now-famous clip. "I got news for you: that means you're gay."

8.1/10 (774 votes)

Criminal

S5:E21

When it becomes obvious that a forensics expert raped and murdered a student, the investigation focuses on a criminology professor Cragen arrested decades earlier for similar crimes, but is the professor a perpetrator or a victim?

Warden1 Oct 25, 2022

The most obvious killer in the whole show. I knew from the first scene. And no one on the team ever ...

8.2/10 (1052 votes)

Painless

S5:E22

A woman claiming to have been the victim of rape commits suicide while she is still in the emergency room.

JasperKazai Aug 23, 2022

"There's always going to be hate and racism on the internet. What are you going to do about it?" Ver...

8.1/10 (992 votes)

Bound

S5:E23

The death of a wealthy senior citizen leads to an investigation that uncovers a serial killer with childhood abandonment issues who targets the elderly.

JasperKazai Aug 24, 2022

They were born in the 70s. Why do the home videos of their childhood look like they were filmed on a...

8.7/10 (965 votes)

Poison

S5:E24

A young girl is in a coma after ingesting detergent and her mother is suspected of poisoning her. A biased judge makes the case hard to prosecute which leads to an investigation into his past.

CoBE10 Apr 9, 2023

Previous SVU episodes showed some scary people, but none of them made be uncomfortable and scared as...

8.0/10 (975 votes)

Head

S5:E25

A boy is accused of being molested after his soccer game, but he doesn't admit to it. His principal and his soccer coach are the prime suspects.

Warden1 Nov 2, 2022

What an absolutely morally complicated episode. I don't know what should have been done. But a clue ...

8.4/10 (1382 votes)

Birthright

S6:E1

The investigation into the attempted kidnapping of a six year old girl uncovers a fertility doctor's scheme to steal embryos, and prompts a custody battle between the child's biological and birth mothers.

8.1/10 (1246 votes)

Debt

S6:E2

As Benson and Stabler investigate the disappearance of a mother and her teenaged daughter, they uncover a conspiracy between a corrupt immigration attorney and gangsters running a prostitution ring that is staffed by women they have smuggled into the country and imprisoned as sex slaves.

birdcages Jan 29, 2022

ming-na wen is so wonderful 😭

7.7/10 (1068 votes)

Obscene

S6:E3

With the encouragement of a radio host, who has a dirty mouth on him, one teenager is raped and another is imprisoned when they are thrown together by the manipulative adults in their lives whose sole motivations are celebrity and publicity for their own self-serving interests.

JasperKazai Aug 24, 2022

Fairly decent depiction of shitty radio hosts/shows. Lewis Black was great casting for that role. In...

8.8/10 (1501 votes)

Scavenger

S6:E4

The entire squad races against the clock to solve the puzzles and uncover the clues scattered throughout the city by a serial killer who is taunting them to find him and the next victims on his list.

birdcages Jan 29, 2022

i'm really appreciative of the fact that they included btk's terrible poetry as part of their inspir...

7.9/10 (998 votes)

Outcry

S6:E5

A missing teenager found beaten and tied up in a college dormitory under construction claims that she was raped by three students, but as the investigation proceeds and information obtained by the police and the press causes her story to unravel quickly, the girl recants. Since Benson remains convinced that a rape did occur, the focus of the investigation shifts to the girl's overly-protective stepfather who has resisted the investigation from its onset.

birdcages Jan 29, 2022

olivia: tells a lie stabler: you crossed a line liv stabler last episode: almost strangles a man to ...

8.9/10 (1622 votes)

Conscience

S6:E6

The detectives and the district attorney get played first by the teenage murderer of a young boy, and then by the victim's father, who uses his professional expertise to escape punishment for avenging his son's death.

batatazfritaz Jul 18, 2024

[spoiler] the acting was stunning on this episode, specially on Jake, he creeped me out [/spoiler]

8.5/10 (1492 votes)

Charisma

S6:E7

A career con artist, forger and thief turns to murder and serial pedophilia to populate the cult he created and to get his hands on a multi-million dollar trust fund. The detectives have trouble getting any leads because no one in the cult is saying anything, not even their names.

perjonsson Feb 23, 2025

Herevwo go again with the Hollywood hacks ruining an episode with the bullshit idea of "drama". Had ...

8.0/10 (1416 votes)

Doubt

S6:E8

When a college student claims rape and her professor claims it was consensual sex, Stabler and Benson find themselves in the middle of a he said, she said battle, trying to decide whether to believe the alleged victim, or the alleged perpetrator who claimed she liked it rough. Benson sides with Myra, the victim, whereas Stabler finds himself wondering if Polikoff is telling the truth about being innocent, especially after Myra falsely accuses Stabler of touching her inappropriately. After giving more thought to the situation, Benson and Stabler each wonder if the other is right. Stabler has bigger problems on his hands, though, as Myra's attorney reveals that Kathy has moved out and taken the children.

colacat Jan 26, 2018

If you're wondering what happened, like I did, they polled the audience to get the verdict. 60% vote...

7.9/10 (989 votes)

Weak

S6:E9

After arguing with Benson about their personal lives, Stabler enlists the help of a former cop turned psychiatrist in apprehending a serial rapist and murderer who attacks disabled women.

JasperKazai Aug 25, 2022

A gay incel, huh? That's a new one to me. Although the fact that he has what would be considered by ...

8.2/10 (1036 votes)

Haunted

S6:E10

Fin is reunited with his own son as he risks his life to save two small children, one caught in the middle of a bodega robbery and the other from the junkie who set the child's mother up for murder and then stole him to use as a front in her scheme to boost materials for her meth lab.

8.2/10 (1083 votes)

Contagious

S6:E11

After a car accident a nine-year-old girl is examined and it's found she's been sexually abused. Out of fear and desperation, the girl blames her soccer coach for molesting her. Soon a slew of other girls claim they also have been raped by the same coach. During the investigation, Benson has to try keeping Stabler from falling apart as his wife has left him.

JasperKazai Aug 26, 2022

A young Jennette McCurdy playing a victim of sexual abuse here in this episode definitely hits diffe...

8.6/10 (1537 votes)

Identity

S6:E12

Complications ensue in the investigation of a Stone Cold Assassins gangbanger who fell off a building after the victim that he tried to rape bit him in self-defense when the vic's twin sister cops to the crime, seemingly impossible due to the evidence until the secrets regarding the sister's true genetic identity are revealed.

TheNightWolf Aug 16, 2020

[spoiler] Wow, was this episode ever so obvious from early on. I knew as soon as I had seen the so-c...

8.4/10 (1165 votes)

Quarry

S6:E13

When the body of a seven-year-old child is found, the squad again begins to investigate convicted serial killer Lucas Biggs, believing that he molested and murdered the boy. While Biggs can detail every child he ever molested, he swears that he has no memory of this one. Further investigations show that there is another suspect, but before he can be picked up, someone picks him off.

JasperKazai Aug 26, 2022

A montage of an old dude caressing and sniffing hats, LOL. "Avery didn't just have issues, he had...

7.4/10 (1049 votes)

Game

S6:E14

The squad is at a loss on what to do with a violent homicide when Stabler's son points out that the event is straight out of a video game. Interviewing the game's creators leads them to a former employee, who then leads them (with a few other steps along the way) to a teenage couple who claim to be unable to distinguish fantasy from reality.

Warden1 Nov 26, 2022

The 2000s was when video-games transitioned much more to 3d environments and character models, rathe...

7.8/10 (995 votes)

Hooked

S6:E15

When the body of a teenager is found with her older cousin's I.D., Benson and Stabler investigate only to learn that that the teen had been part of a group who had 'hooked up' online. As their investigation intensified, they realised that the victim was the object of an older man's obsession, but before they can arrest him he also turns up dead.

birdcages Jan 30, 2022

oh man, i forgot about the ridiculous bracelets thing. did anyone actually attend a school where tho...

8.6/10 (1263 votes)

Ghost

S6:E16

When a wealthy couple is found dead in their home, Benson and Stabler soon realise that their deaths are connected to a drug smuggling ring. Eventually the road leads back to the same drug dealers who forced a former assistant district attorney into hiding, and Alex Cabot comes home to face her enemies.

nynagermanotta May 7, 2019

I sure missed Alex, but Casey already gained her space.

8.2/10 (1270 votes)

Rage

S6:E17

Fourteen years ago, Stabler had a chance to nail Gordon Rickett for the abduction, rape and murder of Dana MacNamara, but Rickett managed to get off. With the recent discovery of the body of Kerry Lynn Palmer, Stabler has another chance at cracking the case. They can only hold Rickett for twenty-four hours, but are able to glean enough information during that time period to at least have a place to start. Cragen and Benson both worry that Stabler will let his hatred for the suspected child molester interfere with his ability to do his job.

JasperKazai Aug 27, 2022

Almost a bottle episode, until the last third. The fact that the missing child from Arizona photo...

8.4/10 (1275 votes)

Pure

S6:E18

After an 18-year-old girl is kidnapped, psychic Sebastian Ballentine comes forward claiming to have information on the killings. Stabler refuses to believe that Ballentine is a real psychic, and is convinced that the hints he is dropping about the case indicate he is somehow involved.

JasperKazai Aug 27, 2022

Finally reached one of the episodes that I saw when it was airing on TV last month when I was on vac...

8.2/10 (1222 votes)

Intoxicated

S6:E19

When Denise Eldridge finds her fifteen-year-old daughter Carrie in bed with twenty-one-year-old Justin, she immediately calls police to have Justin charged with statuatory rape. Benson intercedes on behalf of Carrie, calling a children's rights lawyer to assist her, but when Denise turns up dead, Carrie and Justin both end up on the suspect list. Benson tries to get some help from Simone Bryce, but Bryce is obligated to protect her client.

birdcages Jan 30, 2022

"except juliet is too young and romeo is too old" who wrote this script that's literally the plot of...

8.4/10 (1275 votes)

Night (I)

S6:E20

After a young woman is found raped and murdered near a nightclub with five hundred dollars stuffed into her mouth, Benson and Stabler follow the fingerprint trail on the money to Attorney Jason Whitaker, whose sole responsibility seems to be handling the trust for the Duvall family. Soon detectives are convinced that Gabriel Duvall is their rapist, but don't have quite enough evidence to put him away. ADA Novak is working on both the case and a terrified former victim when she is brutally attacked in her office late at night. The crossover continues on Law & Order: Trial by Jury S01:E11 Day (II).

birdcages Jan 30, 2022

the guest stars in this episode are wild but even more wild is to hear the son talk about computer A...

7.4/10 (910 votes)

Blood

S6:E21

After a young woman's baby is tossed out of a car, Benson and Stabler investigate to find out what happened, and after learning the young woman is addicted to prescription pain killers, their investigation leads them to an elderly woman named Jenny Rogers, who lives with her son Kevin and daughter-in-law Carol. The young woman finally identifies Carol Rogers as the person who solds her the drugs, but when detectives go to confront Carol they find her body, and are left trying to uncover who really killed Carol.

8.0/10 (1142 votes)

Parts

S6:E22

After a woman's head is found in a car junkyard, the detectives track it down to the black market.

7.9/10 (908 votes)

Goliath

S6:E23

After the wife of a police officer claims her husband raped her, Benson and Stabler arrest the man and come close to believing his version of events when he attacks his captain. When another officer murders his wife and attempts to kill himself that same night, the whole force gets involved and soon realises that the two men both recently returned home from Afghanistan, where they were given the drug Quinium, an anti-malarial. With the reluctant help of reporter Sherm Hempell and a base doctor with an attack of conscience, Novak takes on the U.S. army. Stabler has trouble with the case because of his history in the marines.

8.3/10 (1329 votes)

Demons

S7:E1

Twenty years after being convicted of the rape of a teenage girl, Ray Schenkel is released, much to the dismay of retired detective William Dorsey. When a teenage girl is raped on the route Schenkel would have taken home, Stabler goes undercover as a recently paroled sex offender so that he can get into the same therapy group as Schenkel, and the same halfway house. Cragen worries that Stabler may be getting in over his head.

JasperKazai Aug 29, 2022

Elliot goes undercover in a convicted rapist therapy group, but introduces himself by saying he did ...

8.6/10 (1374 votes)

Design (I)

S7:E2

Benson saves April Troost from committing suicide, but feels responsible when Troost dies during the trial of the man she accuses of raping her and getting her pregnant. It isn't long before detectives learn that Barclay Pallister wasn't the only man April picked up in a bar who has no recollection of sleeping with her, and the squad realizes that Troost was no victim. Their search takes them from prospective parents looking to adopt her child to the men she drugged and accosted to the sperm center she used to work at, which ends up at the center of the case. This crossover continues on Law & Order S16E02 Flaw (II).

JasperKazai Aug 29, 2022

What a batshit crazy episode. Cameos from Mark McGrath and Bobby Flay, playing a musician and chef r...

9.3/10 (2618 votes)

911

S7:E3

Benson is on her way out for the evening when a call comes in from a little girl who says she's all alone. While trying to draw the girl out, Benson is drawn deeper into the little girl's life, and although the other officers begin to suspect the whole thing may be some sick joke, Benson is convinced that the little girl is the real deal. By talking to Maria, Benson is able to ferret enough information from her so that they have a place to start, but Maria's captor has an affinity for electronics and has done everything he can to make sure that no one can find the little girl he bought and paid for.

birdcages Jan 31, 2022

truly one of the most harrowing episodes of svu. i've seen it a few times during marathons and even ...

8.0/10 (1181 votes)

Ripped

S7:E4

When the teenage son of Stabler's old partner comes under suspicion for attacking a classmate, Stabler's inability to treat this like any other case gets him suspended.

JasperKazai Aug 30, 2022

The whole idea about "cop courtesy" when it comes to their family and trying to keep them out of the...

7.8/10 (954 votes)

Strain

S7:E5

The discovery of the bodies of two young gay men who were both meth addicts as well as victims of a new strain of AIDS that can kill its victims in less than a year leads to an investigation. Tutuola learns that his son, Ken, is gay, and has difficulty accepting it, even though he and Benson end up going to Ken for help with infiltrating an anti-meth group. The group's leader, Gabriel, soon becomes their top suspect when the squad realises that the two men died because they passed the disease on.

8.9/10 (1691 votes)

Raw

S7:E6

After a six-year-old boy dies in a school shooting, detectives trace the gun used back to a white supremacist's gun shop. Munch and Tutuola both face hatred and prejudice from the major suspects in the case, but their investigation soon takes them from the man who pulled the trigger back to the gun shop owner, who makes no bones about his hatred of anyone who isn't white.

birdcages Jan 31, 2022

this episode is literally 16 years old who would've thought it would just get a million times worse ...

7.7/10 (938 votes)

Name

S7:E7

After the bones of a boy who disappeared in 1978 are found at a playground, Stabler, still visibly recovering from a recent gunshot wound, teams up with Vizcarrando to determine the boy's identity, which leads them to a cold case involving four missing Puerto Rican boys that were never found.

7.8/10 (1033 votes)

Starved

S7:E8

After a dating service is linked to three rapes, Olivia goes undercover to ferret out the rapist and meets Mike Jergens, a surgeon who enjoys controlling the women in his life. The detectives are soon led to his girlfriend, Cora Kennison, but shortly after testifying in the grand jury hearing Cora marries Mike. After Cora attempts suicide, Mike fights her mother, Virginia, to unplug her feeding tube.

JasperKazai Aug 30, 2022

"Women hear doctor, and they see dollar signs." But when he was lying, he said he worked in Wall Str...

7.8/10 (865 votes)

Rockabye

S7:E9

After sixteen-year-old Lauren Westley loses her unborn child due to a severe abdominal beating, her father's insistence that Lauren was raped leads detectives to the baby's father, but it isn't long before the detectives realise that Lauren was an active party in her own beating, and the two teens had found it necessary to take the steps they did because the abortion clinic kept putting off Lauren's request for an appointment. Novak faces a tough opponent in her own office when she and Branch disagree over the appropriate action to be taken against Wayne Mortens, the young girl's boyfriend.

JasperKazai Aug 30, 2022

Virginia sure gets mentioned a lot on this show. Way more than I would've expected. VA is not _that_...

8.1/10 (924 votes)

Storm

S7:E10

When a teenager and her younger sister end up in the hospital after a day at the park, detectives learn that both girls were abducted from New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina along with a third sister who is still missing. Despite the interference of a local reporter, Jackson Zane, detectives are able to catch the kidnapper, a known pedophile, and recover the girl, but when Alvin Dutch dies and the autopsy determines it was Anthrax, Benson puts everything on the line so that she can get the truth out there.

TheNightWolf Sep 1, 2020

That was laughable at the end. [spoiler] Olivia is telling the reporter to give them her name and th...

7.8/10 (933 votes)

Alien

S7:E11

After young Sean Hamill is stabbed in the back at the schoolyard, detectives are led to Charlie Monaghan, the older boy who had previously gotten into trouble over Hamill, but it isn't long before their attention turns to Monaghan's half-sister Emma Boyd. Hamill had been torturing the little girl for months because she had two mothers. After getting a nice deal for Emma's side, Benson and Stabler are thrown for a loop when Emma's biological grandparents accuse Zoe, who had never legally adopted Emma, of sexually molesting the little girl, and evidence seems to support their claims.

8.0/10 (887 votes)

Infected

S7:E12

Monica Phelps is found dead in her apartment, her son Nathan hiding in the closet behind her body. Detectives soon link Monica's death to philanthropist Ted Carthage, who runs an organization dedicated to helping people get off the streets. Benson is certain that Carthage is the killer, but a shaky ID from Nathan puts him back on the street. After Nathan kills Carthage himself, Sophie Devere argues that Nathan committed the killing because he saw Carthage shoot his mother -- something the gun manufacturers don't like.

JasperKazai Aug 31, 2022

The ending was a very saccharine kind of silly. Why would Nathan _already_ have a foster family? Mom...

8.1/10 (1109 votes)

Blast

S7:E13

The team investigates when young Carly Hunter disappears while walking home from school one day. While processing evidence found at the scene, Warner realises that the little girl has leukemia, and they need to get her home as soon as possible to begin treatment. Despite the ransom drop going wrong, the detectives are able to find the little girl thanks to evidence O'Halloran finds at the scene, but as she tells her story to Stabler and her mother, it soon becomes clear that her kidnapper is someone very close to home. Stabler and Warner end up becoming hostages when the kidnapper approaches Jake Hunter directly.

Warden1 Dec 20, 2022

It's always nice when an episode is centered around a more supporting character in the show. Helps f...

8.0/10 (1123 votes)

Taboo

S7:E14

A college co-ed's tale of rape and an unknown pregnancy is suspect after detectives learn that she's been linked to not one but two abandoned newborns.

JasperKazai Aug 31, 2022

If it really _was_ consensual, then why the hell wouldn't you use some kind of contraceptive? _Espec...

8.3/10 (1118 votes)

Manipulated

S7:E15

After the body of Vicky Riggs is found, Benson and Stabler delve into her private life and finally learn that in addition to being a respected lawyer, she was also a stripper. A surveillance photo leads them to Linus McKellen, her boss' husband, who was also having an affair with her. There isn't enough evidence to prove he murdered Vicky, but when Vicky's co-worker at the club, Josie Post, is also found murdered, DNA proves that McKellen's semen was found in her body, despite his disabled wife Tessa's conviction that he would never murder anyone. Suspicion turns on Tessa herself once the detectives interview the only man who seems capable of having committed the murders.

TheNightWolf Sep 2, 2020

Nice, guest star is Rebecca De Mornay (The Hand That Rocks The Cradle, The Three Musketeers, And God...

8.4/10 (1115 votes)

Gone

S7:E16

Doug Waverly and Nick Pratt are charged with rape and murder in the disappearance of Canadian student Jennifer Durning after Nick's cousin, Jason King, claims that while he had consensual sex with her that night the other two raped her. A stray pubic hair leads Novak to Keith Willis, a drunk who was paid off by the boys to get Jennifer out of the hotel and who later saw the boys kidnap her, but Willis exactly fit to be a witness as his mind has gone after years of alcohol abuse. Jason King disappears. Although they are able to find a bug in Donnelly's office, they are not able to prove that it was placed there by Pratt or Waverly. Judge Donnelly is forced to dismiss the case against the two boys since there is no case without Jason's testimony.

7.6/10 (865 votes)

Class

S7:E17

After Carolyn Pereira's body is dumped in an area frequented by prostitutes, Stabler and Tutuola soon realise she had far more money than a student on financial aid should have had, and learn that she was deeply involved in the worlds of online gambling and high stakes poker. Suspects include the Gloria Culhane, the roommate who ended up with the very expensive ring that Caroline stole from a star athlete, Roddy Franklin, the star athlete who had his ring taken by Caroline, and Adam Halder, Caroline's best friend from childhood who turned out to be her backup during her online gambling forays. Stabler makes a special plea for Halder, feeling like he and the young man have something in common because both were boys from the wrong side of the tracks dealing with rich kids who treated them like dirt.

batatazfritaz Oct 20, 2024

What Elliot said about his youth and rich kids kinda hit home, sadly

8.5/10 (1065 votes)

Venom

S7:E18

Ken Randall calls Benson for help after he's picked up in an alley late at night. He claims that he was looking for a body after overhearing a man talk about murdering a woman and dumping her body while he was at the bar that night. Tutuola is upset that no one informed him, and determined to clear his son's name even though Ken immediately gets his own lawyer. Tutuola turns his eye on Ken's cousin, Darius Parker, who was with Ken that night and has been in and out of trouble for years, and after Ken voluntarily submits his DNA to clear his name, a shocking family connection between Darius and Ken is revealed. Darius confesses to having murdered the woman and her baby, but his confession is out because no one had contacted his lawyer.

Warden1 Dec 20, 2022

Casey wanted either death or life in prison with no parole for this guy who buried a baby alive. Yet...

8.7/10 (1333 votes)

Fault

S7:E19

A manhunt ensues when Victor Paul Gitano, a recently released sex offender, kidnaps two children after killing the rest of their family. Benson and Stabler pursue Gitano only to find their own relationship challenged as both experience opportunities where they put their personal relationship ahead of their job. After having her throat slashed, Benson requests for a new partner when she hears what Stabler has to say about their relationship and their job.

JasperKazai Sep 1, 2022

You know who's really at fault? The dumb clerk at the terminal. He set up a trap without consulting ...

7.9/10 (1205 votes)

Fat

S7:E20

Stabler teams up with an new partner to investigate a sexual attack on Jessica DeLay, a sixteen-year-old girl who worked tobacco stings for the Department of Health and face an overweight young brother and sister who claim it was an act of vengeance for Jessica and her friend, Tommy Strahan, beating up their older brother Rudi for being fat. Stabler and Blaine arrest DeLay and Strahan, but when the two are released due to lack of admissable evidence, Rudi Bixton takes justice into his own hands.

julienicoletv May 23, 2024

Anthony Andersons character in this episode just doesn't sit well with me. Like his character in reg...

8.2/10 (1191 votes)

Web

S7:E21

When an eight-year-old propositions a male classmate, Stabler and Tutuola are called in to investigate the case and soon learn that Jake Winnock's father spent seven years in prison for molesting his older brother, Teddy. D.N.A. tests clear Gregory Hensal of abusive his son, but implicate Jake's older brother, whom detectives soon learn has been running his own personal Internet pornography site. T.A.R.U. tech Ruben Morales joins the detectives in their search for Teddy after he goes missing, but his own guilt about his nephew's molestation after being raped by an online predator he met using the computer Morales had given him colors his judgment when dealing with one of the suspect's.

birdcages Feb 2, 2022

rewatching svu has shown me just how much earlier seasons fed into the misconceptions that victims o...

8.1/10 (1144 votes)

Influence

S7:E22

After Jamie Hoskins falsely accuses two classmates of rape after a consensual act then hits nine pedestrians during an attempted suicide, medical tests reveal she has been taking medication for bipolar disorder and stopped her pills a week earlier. Jamie is charged with murder and released on her own recognizance after she agrees to take her medication, but after rock star Derek Lord, who is well known for his negative views on psychiatry, gets involved and begins spearheading her defense, Jamie again stops taking her medication. Novak is sympathetic to Jamie, but Jamie's insistence on following Derek Lord's advice leaves Novak with no choice but to take the case to trial.

TheNightWolf Sep 5, 2020

Nice, Norman Reedus as a special guest!

8.0/10 (904 votes)

Informed

S8:E1

Benson is called in after a young woman shows up at the hospital, raped and beaten with her head shaved. Haley Kerns refuses to submit to a rape kit, but Benson steals her underwear before leaving the apartment and gives it to Warner to check out. When Benson returns to her apartment she encounters Star Morrison, who admits that Haley is a federal informant working with them on eco-terrorism. After Stabler is wounded while out on a search with Morrison, Benson and she work to get information from Haley before the eco-terrorists can strike.

7.7/10 (1071 votes)

Clock

S8:E2

Stabler and Tutuola pair up to investigate when two teens go missing while their school is on a field trip to a local museum. Their investigation soon turns up evidence that the disappearance was staged to help Janey, who suffers from Turner's Syndrome, be with her older boyfriend, a man with a prediliction for young girls, and to help the boy, Connor, make good on a gambling debt. Stabler experiences a rift with his daughter, Kathleen, who is upset over the way that he has handled her relationship with a young man named Kevin.

JasperKazai Sep 2, 2022

"We only allow her 10 minutes a day online." What?! You can't do anything in 10 minutes. Why even bo...

8.2/10 (1123 votes)

Recall

S8:E3

Stabler and his new partner, Dani Beck, investigate the rape of a young woman named Nikki, who soon identifies a prominent lawyer, Martin Trenway, as her rapist. The squad has difficulty making the charges stick until another victim comes forward, but her testimony cannot be proven reliable. Determined to get at Trenway, Beck tracks down a woman from his past who holds the key to convicting Trenway, if they can convince her to expose the truth.

TheBreezus May 9, 2022

First episode to have a pre smartphone...smartphone. Looks like a blackberry.

8.0/10 (1112 votes)

Uncle

S8:E4

After a mother and her ten-year-old daughter are found raped and butchered in their apartment, Stabler and Beck take in a homeless man who turns out to be Munch's uncle, Andrew. Initially he's their main suspect until they find their way to a new suspect. Unfortunately, when their only evidence against Brent Allen Banks is thrown out in court, Andrew, suffering from mental illness, goes too far trying to do what he is convinced is the right thing.

batatazfritaz Nov 26, 2024

I hate Dani, jeez she's so annoying I hope Olivia is back soon

8.0/10 (1021 votes)

Confrontation

S8:E5

Stabler and Beck disagree on how to handle a case involving a rapist who seems to be escalating his attacks. Beck is getting too personally involved in the case and with the victims, which Stabler warns her against. The key witness in the case is a pregnant woman who denies having been raped more than once by the man, whose goal appears to have been to impregnate the women.

8.1/10 (1046 votes)

Infiltrated

S8:E6

Novak tries to find Benson when the case for a previous rape victim, Chelsea Arndale, hinges on her testimony. Benson, meanwhile, is still living as Persephone James and has been arrested in Oregon after the ecologist's group she has infiltrated is involved in a fracas with the local police. After the local sheriff advises her that her group is being looked at in connection with a recent murder, Benson decides to do a little investigating on her own and learns that the man was a pedophile. When she finally finds his private hideaway, it leads to a shocking conclusion.

7.7/10 (1015 votes)

Underbelly

S8:E7

After a third young teen is found dead, a paw print tattoo on her lower back, Stabler and Beck investigate the tattoo, which leads them to Broder House, a foster home for young girls. They learn that Chantal was one of a number of girls who had ended up working the streets for a man named Victor. Stabler warns Beck that she can't get emotionally involved in every case, but the two work together to bring down Victor, relying on one of his girls to get the evidence that they need.

Warden1 Dec 20, 2022

Lately i was shipping Benson and Stabler, but i guess it's now Stabler and his partner. And as a det...

8.2/10 (1082 votes)

Cage

S8:E8

After a van containing two young children ends up in the river, Beck finds herself drawn to the young girl, Eden, and the investigation into a tape found in the vehicle turns up a mysterious death involving a controversial attachment therapy technique. Beck tries to do the right thing by saving Eden, only to find herself torn when it seems as though there is nothing she can do to help. The investigation into the rebirthing turns up a foster family who abuses the children in their care, but not all of the children agree that it was abuse.

birdcages Feb 4, 2022

as someone who was neglected in infancy and early childhood i felt attacked by this episode's trial ...

8.0/10 (1068 votes)

Choreographed

S8:E9

After Danielle Masoner dies in Central Park, Stabler follows the leads to a homeless man who turns out to be a better witness than he thought. Paired up again with Benson, Stabler investigates her death, but it keeps bringing up memories of Dani Beck for him. During the course of the investigation, Benson and Stabler learn that Danielle's husband was sleeping with a friend of theirs, leading the squad to suspect first him, but their suspicion soon turns to the husband of the other woman.

birdcages Feb 5, 2022

well it's been 15 years and we don't all have chips inside of us but we do have smartphones

8.6/10 (1079 votes)

Scheherazade

S8:E10

Stabler heads to see terminal cancer patient Judson Tierney after a request from his parish priest, and soon realizes that Tierney has a story that he is dying to tell but only wants to tell to his estranged daughter. With Benson keeping an eye on Tierney, Stabler looks into the man's past and learns that he was once involved in a series of unsolved bank robberies, and that he has been keeping a secret about his daughter for over twenty years.

Warden1 Dec 20, 2022

Not very exciting but definitely an unconventional and interesting episode. I was hoping for bigger ...

8.3/10 (1093 votes)

Burned

S8:E11

Stabler and Benson find themselves on opposite sides when Valerie Sennet accuses her estranged husband, Miles Sennet, of breaking into her home and raping her. Because Miles has no history of violence and Valerie refuses to allow detectives to use her daughter Tessa as a witness, he is soon released, and Stabler and Benson continue to clash as Benson remains convinced that Miles raped Valerie and is a danger, and Stabler believes it may be a case of a wife crying foul to punish her soon-to-be ex-husband.

Warden1 Dec 20, 2022

Can i just have a whole episode with Elliot and Olivia talking please. They need to bang asap. I'm s...

7.8/10 (1122 votes)

Outsider

S8:E12

Tutuola reluctantly works on a case involving the rape of a coed after his son Ken feels responsible for catching the rapist. Tutuola trying to solve the case with the rape victim unwilling to cooperate, crosses paths with another detective, Chester Lake, who is also investigating similar cases as part of Brooklyn SVU. The two clash at first but when another rape occurs, the two detectives must work together and pick up the pace before the rapist strikes again.

JasperKazai Sep 3, 2022

The moment Kal Penn first appeared, I knew he was the perp, even though they were arresting his fath...

8.0/10 (969 votes)

Loophole

S8:E13

Stabler ends out being out of commission after a perpetrator high on PCP throws him through a window at the station, so Benson teams up with Munch and Tutuola to investigate a mysterious packet of photos. The photographs lead them to both a suspected child pornographer and a junkie burgler, but after Benson takes ill during the investigation, the team realises that there is more than child pornography at stake as their investigation soon reveals that Seth Millstead wasn't into little boys at all, but had been using the tenants of the apartment building in an experiment for a new pesticide.

JasperKazai Sep 3, 2022

A cameo from Goldberg (former wrestler) as a rampaging dude high on PCP. How nice that the compan...

8.1/10 (972 votes)

Dependent

S8:E14

Benson and Stabler attempt to question a confused young woman about an attack on her parents that left her brother traumatized and Stabler puts his career on the line when he goes too far.

birdcages Feb 5, 2022

emily van camp i wonder if she affected that higher pitched voice since she was 20 in this episode ...

7.9/10 (793 votes)

Haystack

S8:E15

Stabler finds himself drawn into a case where a young mother has committed suicide after her baby goes missing. The case leads to questions for Benson about her own family history.

Warden1 Dec 20, 2022

Without Stabler's comment about the sonogram, she might not have commit suicide. Jeez, why do they k...

8.0/10 (809 votes)

Philadelphia

S8:E16

Benson finds herself in a bad situation when she has a closer link to a suspect than she ever could have expected.

Warden1 Dec 20, 2022

When the guy said his/Olivia's father died 10 years ago (before the show), they could have at least ...

8.0/10 (1003 votes)

Sin

S8:E17

Stabler and Benson suspect a charismatic preacher in a case of murder until his wife provides them with another viable suspect.

TheNightWolf Sep 13, 2020

[spoiler] The mother should still be charged with attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon....

8.2/10 (1119 votes)

Responsible

S8:E18

Stabler seeks Kathleen's help when investigating a case involving teenage alcohol abuse.

JasperKazai Sep 4, 2022

She started drinking when she was _12_?! Jesus christ. What a bunch of shithead kids, all of 'em. Th...

8.3/10 (792 votes)

Florida

S8:E19

When Detective Benson gets into the middle of an investigation of her brother Simon Marsden, the case begins to threaten her career. As Simon makes a run for it, Benson investigates further into his family life, and begins to question whether or not she was the product of a rape in the first place.

JasperKazai Sep 4, 2022

This storyline with Olivia is bullshit. Simon is her half-brother, from a rapist father. As Stabler ...

8.2/10 (781 votes)

Annihilated

S8:E20

A woman's murder appears to be the result of a professional hit, when her fiancé receives death threats, apparently resulting from his CIA career. Elliot, investigating this, finds that the man may not be all that he seems.

JasperKazai Sep 4, 2022

A convenience store named 6 Eleven, lol. And that guy's voice... wtf? Would a hospital let a pati...

8.3/10 (1172 votes)

Pretend

S8:E21

The team investigates the death of a partially clothed teenage boy wearing a leather mask. The detectives discover that the victim's best friend is the killer and has a video, showing that the boy's death was the result of a backyard wrestling match gone wrong.

JasperKazai Sep 4, 2022

It's funny - I was thinking how the actress playing Cassandra was clearly in her 20s and did not loo...

8.8/10 (1371 votes)

Screwed

S8:E22

Darius Parker, goes on trial for the rape and murder of a woman and her 14-month old child. The case brings Fin under fire from the media and even has Munch and Stabler at odds. Novak prosecutes the trial that brings Stabler and Tutuola, among others, to the stand. Many previous stories are brought into the trial.

Warden1 Dec 21, 2022

Serious shit went down this episode, concerning all the svu characters except for Munch. It's funny ...

8.7/10 (1574 votes)

Alternate

S9:E1

Benson and Stabler investigate a suspected child abuse case only to learn that the woman who reported it is the real case.

TheNightWolf Sep 14, 2020

I really enjoy seeing some of the special guests like in this episode, Bronson Pinchot.

7.5/10 (1242 votes)

Avatar

S9:E2

Detectives are troubled to learn that someone has taken an online game too far when a girl goes missing.

JasperKazai Sep 5, 2022

Absolutely ridiculous. The episodes that rely heavily on technology or video games, like this one do...

8.0/10 (1044 votes)

Impulsive

S9:E3

A teacher claims that a student pursued her after she's charged with raping him.

batatazfritaz Feb 21, 2025

The part when that lady thought Fin and Chester were a couple was a little funny But the episode, ov...

8.5/10 (1279 votes)

Savant

S9:E4

The only witness to a young woman's horrific beating is her mentally challenged daughter.

7.5/10 (1031 votes)

Harm

S9:E5

Benson and Stabler investigate the connection between the New York murder of college counselor Kate Simes and her volunteer work at a refugee center working with soldiers tortured in Iraq.

JasperKazai Sep 5, 2022

That Jackie girl was supposed to be in high school? She looked like she was in her 30s. The supposed...

8.0/10 (1191 votes)

Svengali

S9:E6

Benson comes under fire from fans of a convicted serial killer after a body turns up that greatly resembles his work.

Warden1 Dec 21, 2022

I have to say it, but the ending was just brilliant. Casey absolutely destroyed him.

8.1/10 (903 votes)

Blinded

S9:E7

Novak confronts ghosts from her past while handling the trial of a schizophrenic serial rapist, who seriously injured Stabler.

JasperKazai Sep 5, 2022

When they were arriving at the park with the arch, one of the cop cars did a slick-ass drifting slid...

7.7/10 (1112 votes)

Fight

S9:E8

Detectives find themselves embroiled in the world of ultimate fighting after a young girl's death.

JasperKazai Sep 6, 2022

Why would they _want_ to be in that frat? I'm sure there are other frats they could join... I don't...

8.6/10 (1390 votes)

Paternity

S9:E9

When the paternity of a missing young boy is placed into question, Stabler wonders if he really is the father of Kathy's child. Later, Stabler faces the possibility of losing not only his partner but also Kathy and the baby when she and Benson are in an accident.

birdcages Feb 7, 2022

still such a good episode 😭

7.4/10 (914 votes)

Snitch

S9:E10

When a polygamist's wife is murdered, he believes it's related to a recent criminal case he was testifying in, but detectives believe it may be connected to his culture.

7.9/10 (1131 votes)

Streetwise

S9:E11

A Park Avenue socialite's body is found in NYC'S Central Park, and Detectives Benson and Stabler initially suspect her wealthy boyfriend.

birdcages Feb 7, 2022

is that the first iphone ive seen on svu

8.6/10 (1370 votes)

Signature

S9:E12

A woman's body is found murdered in a park alongside a man with a bullet in his head - Benson and Special Agent Cooper join forces and suspect "The Woodsman", a serial killer Cooper has tried to catch for years. Lake and Benson begin to question Cooper's true motives when the male victim is later identified as "The Woodsman".

TheBreezus May 13, 2022

Those who fight monsters...this was a well executed episode, with all cylinders firing.

7.8/10 (949 votes)

Unorthodox

S9:E13

Benson and Stabler investigate a tutor after a student is beaten and sexually assaulted, but their investigation soon leads them to another student.

JasperKazai Sep 6, 2022

Some real boomer energy in this episode. The media! Oh no, the media! The verdict was bullshit, tho...

7.9/10 (940 votes)

Inconceivable

S9:E14

The robbery of fertilized embryos from a sperm bank call for Benson and Stabler to track down the thief. Clues from the clinic's security tape lead them to a long list of suspects including two publicity-hungry extremists. The detectives race against the clock to find the missing embryos, but that isn't the only clock that's ticking - Olivia considers her own fertility and the possibility of motherhood.

TheNightWolf Sep 20, 2020

Gabrielle Anwar is in this episode, I first had seen her in _"If Looks Could Kill "_ https://trakt....

9.0/10 (1642 votes)

Undercover

S9:E15

After a woman was found raped in a garden, Benson and Stabler realize that the case goes much deeper because of the victim's mother, drugs, and the realization that a corrections officer is involved. Benson decides to go undercover at the same prison where the mother is, putting herself on the other side of the fence.

nynagermanotta May 31, 2019

This episode... oh man. Mariska deserved a Golden Globe for this

7.9/10 (977 votes)

Closet

S9:E16

After investment banker Jeremy Haynes is found dead, suspicions turns to his boyfriend Lincoln Haver, a professional football player who could lose everything if the truth of his sexuality became public. When news of Haver's sexual orientation comes out, Benson comes under fire for her relationship with a reporter.

JasperKazai Sep 10, 2022

The part about Benson secretly dating a reporter was unnecessary; didn't add anything of value to th...

9.0/10 (2122 votes)

Authority

S9:E17

An engineer plays a series of mind games with Benson and Stabler.

TheNightWolf Sep 21, 2020

Good episode and a fantastic performance by the now late but great Mr. Robin Williams. It was nice w...

8.2/10 (1126 votes)

Trade

S9:E18

When a pregnant woman's body is discovered in a burned-out brownstone, the investigation turns to a family of coffee importers.

nynagermanotta Jun 2, 2019

JESUS CHRIST, THE END OF THIS EPISODE WAS TOTALLY UNEXPECTED

8.3/10 (1129 votes)

Cold

S9:E19

The squad is left at ends when Lake is caught in a gunfight and later takes a witness hostage.

Warden1 Jan 4, 2023

A sloppy plot and character motivations, and a tragic end. Casey tried to do right. She doesn't dese...

7.9/10 (1026 votes)

Trials

S10:E1

After a young boy, Christopher Ryan, is caught driving a runaway van, Detective Elliot Stabler and Detective Benson take the seven year-old into questioning. When Christopher claims his foster parents, Gwen and Noah Sibert, bribe him in exchange for abusive medical testing, the detectives investigate his allegations.

birdcages Feb 7, 2022

aww luke perry, so young 😞 this is such an intense episode tbh i remembered it vaguely from when it...

7.9/10 (1179 votes)

Confession

S10:E2

Teenage boy Eric Byers admits himself into the squad room, and warns the team about an unnatural desire towards his younger stepbrother, Cory Kelly. Detective Elliot Stabler and Olivia Benson’s suspicions arise, and Eric admits to also looking at a website to try to curb his pedophilic urge. With no crime committed, the detectives decide to investigate this “self-help” website for pedophiles leading them to it’s creator, Jake Berlin. Eric’s rage induced stepfather is also questioned, and shortly after Eric is found missing. The detectives must race to place the clues together to find and stop Eric before any crime is committed.

8.7/10 (1444 votes)

Swing

S10:E3

Stabler is shocked when his daughter, Kathleen, becomes the suspect in an investigation to catch a trespasser. He seeks his estranged mother's help in dealing with his daughter's case.

JasperKazai Mar 7, 2023

Kind of surprised that undercover cop thing ended up going nowhere. Also, why the hell wouldn't you ...

7.6/10 (1140 votes)

Lunacy

S10:E4

The investigation of a famous dead astronaut found in Battery Park has hit a dead end, causing Stabler to ask for assistance from his old mentor, Dick Finley, a former colleague of the victim and an astronaut himself.

carlosluislopes Aug 17, 2022

One of Elliot’s most dramatic arrests

7.8/10 (892 votes)

Retro

S10:E5

A baby with AIDS has Benson and Stabler asking for assistance from Warner as they investigate the case. They are pointed in the direction of a homeopathic doctor who has an questionable ethical past and who had prescribed the baby ineffective vitamins.

JasperKazai Mar 7, 2023

No surprise that Gene Parmesan would make a bad doctor! It's sad that this episode became even _m...

8.1/10 (1231 votes)

Babes

S10:E6

Stabler and Munch uncover a chastity club and a group of girls with a pregnancy pact at a high school where they came to investigate the death of a student.

JasperKazai Mar 7, 2023

It's a bit ridiculous that those teen girls were clearly showing, yet were able to keep attending a ...

8.2/10 (1172 votes)

Wildlife

S10:E7

Stabler goes undercover to infiltrate a rare animal smuggling operation.

8.7/10 (1369 votes)

Persona

S10:E8

Benson finds herself going the extra mile to protect a woman abused by her spouse. The investigation turns up information regarding a long-forgotten case of 2nd degree murder and escape.

8.0/10 (934 votes)

PTSD

S10:E9

The death of a marine who was pregnant by a rapist puts the unit at odds with the Pentagon when they fight to keep the case, and Benson's flashbacks of her own assault may further impede the investigation.

8.1/10 (1070 votes)

Smut

S10:E10

A beaten and raped woman who has no memory of what happened to her puts Benson and Stabler on the trail of a serial rapist, but when women refuse to testify Olivia will have to face how her assault has affected her job performance.

JasperKazai Mar 8, 2023

The part about the judge having to call a mistrial because of dolphin porn or whatever the hell that...

8.4/10 (1130 votes)

Stranger

S10:E11

When a girl who vanished four years ago reappears, she claims to have been imprisoned and sexually abused. Benson and Stabler look into the case and find themselves having to sort through what was fact and what the girl made up.

8.3/10 (1235 votes)

Hothouse

S10:E12

When a teenager's body is uncovered in the Hudson River, the detectives search for the victim's identity which leads Benson to go undercover as a madam.

JasperKazai Mar 8, 2023

What a weird ending. Benson and Stabler seem almost happy for Jennifer, even though she murdered a c...

8.1/10 (1040 votes)

Snatched

S10:E13

The mother of a kidnapped young girl points the detectives towards her father, an ex-con, but it is soon discovered that the grandfather is a master thief and has many enemies. However, because of Alzheimer's, the grandfather can't remember much of his past.

8.1/10 (996 votes)

Transitions

S10:E14

The detectives have very little to work with after a man is found badly-beaten in a strip club's parking lot. Their questioning begins with the dancers until the victim's ex-wife and 13-year old transgender son become suspects.

birdcages Feb 9, 2022

aside from the obvious issues with the whole motive, jackie blaine is a terrible counselor purely ba...

8.1/10 (844 votes)

Lead

S10:E15

When a pediatrician convicted of abusing patients is found dead, Stabler and Benson investigate and soon find ADA Cabot has a reason for becoming involved in the case.

JasperKazai Mar 8, 2023

Greylek is gone, _and_ Cabot is back?! Perfect. Greylek was a massive dud. No wonder I'd never heard...

8.5/10 (1286 votes)

Ballerina

S10:E16

A single murder suddenly turns into a scene with three bodies, leaving Benson and Stabler to work with a strip club owner to find a murderer whose motive may be more about righteousness than perversity.

witchblossoms Dec 14, 2024

matthew lillard! yippeeee we love!

8.0/10 (830 votes)

Hell

S10:E17

Detective Munch investigates the brutal rape and beating of a young mute girl, but things become tricky when her drawing of the devil who attacked her resembles a local priest who may not be practicing his beliefs according to Canon.

itsavonell Dec 11, 2024

I cheered when she spat in his face.

8.4/10 (1113 votes)

Baggage

S10:E18

A turf war ensues when Stabler and Tutuola link an artist's murder to a serial killer, and the detective assigned to that case focuses more on their involvement in an investigation he believes belongs solely to him than on identifying the killer.

JasperKazai Mar 9, 2023

The likelihood of someone being able to have an entire kiln inside a New York City apartment is... w...

7.8/10 (1011 votes)

Selfish

S10:E19

A grandmother reports that her 2 year old granddaughter has disappeared, but the Amber Alert fails to yield progress. The detectives then move their attention over to her young irresponsible mother as their prime suspect.

birdcages Feb 10, 2022

perfect timing! i just finished relistening to the casey anthony series on last podcast on the left

8.2/10 (918 votes)

Crush

S10:E20

A teenage girl who sent text messages containing nude pictures of herself is found beaten up. She next faces a harsh sentence from a judge after being arrested for producing and distributing child pornography.

JasperKazai Mar 9, 2023

The last ~12 minutes of this episode are fucking insane. That judge being crazy came out of nowhere!...

8.8/10 (1197 votes)

Liberties

S10:E21

A favor for a judge who is hearing a harassment case sends Stabler and Benson to interview a death-row serial killer in order to determine the fate of his son.

Tortfeasorsanon Jun 11, 2024

The dog is ok and that’s what matters.

8.8/10 (1505 votes)

Zebras

S10:E22

A murder in Central Park that involves a tourist puts the SVU on high alert, but when the suspect they've brought in for questioning escapes, Munch has to reach out to an ex-wife in an effort to prevent another killing that's closer to home.

JasperKazai Mar 9, 2023

Holy shit. What an absolutely wild season finale. There's the payoff as to why they kept having this...

8.1/10 (1234 votes)

Unstable

S11:E1

Officer Nate Kendall aids a woman in trouble and becomes roped into solving a rape case. While Detectives Elliot Stabler and Olivia Benson believe that Kendall is not right for the case due to his unstable personality, Executive ADA Sonya Paxton joins the team, bringing evidence of a common thread among three other rape cases. With Paxton’s help, the team might expose a serial rapist.

JasperKazai Mar 9, 2023

Kendall was way too much of a tryhard edgelord. During the opening scene of the episode, I honestly ...

7.9/10 (1116 votes)

Sugar

S11:E2

A young woman's body is found stuffed inside a suitcase, and police believe that Mindy Keefe, the victim, was a train passenger on her way to Tampa when she was murdered. Detectives Benson and Stabler turn to Keefe's financier boyfriend, Owen Cassidy's yacht to investigate. However, Cassidy claims he was on his boat during the time of the murder. After further searching, the detectives discover Keefe belonged to an online dating website. But when the CEO of the dating website, Vance Shepard, refuses to comment on the case, the detectives turn to ADA Sonya Paxton for help.

8.2/10 (995 votes)

Solitary

S11:E3

When Lily Milton is reported missing, her boyfriend, Parker Hubbard, points Detectives Benson and Stabler in the direction of Callum Donovan, Lily's downstairs neighbor and convicted bank robber who spent nineteen years in solitary confinement. During the investigation into Donovan's alibi, Lily is found alive, adding a surprising twist to the case and exposing more of Donovan's dark past.

AldiJung Jan 1, 2024

Stabler, I hate you so much. It was all your fault.

8.1/10 (1103 votes)

Hammered

S11:E4

After a night of heavy drinking, Dalton Rindell wakes up to a bloody apartment, a terrible cut on his head and a dead woman in his bed. Unable to recall the night before, Rindell immediately calls the police. Detectives Benson and Stabler suspect the crime is the result of a deadly love triangle; however Rindell does not recognize the victim. After questioning Rindell and the victim’s family and friends, Benson and Stabler are provided with leads in several different directions. Unsure which lead to follow, the two detectives decide to return to the bar where the night began in order to piece together the gruesome truth.

JasperKazai Mar 10, 2023

I know we were never supposed to like this ADA, but damn, that was a heaping pile of shit she walked...

8.6/10 (1182 votes)

Hardwired

S11:E5

After Eva Banks makes a shocking discovery about her son's behavior at school, she takes him to the doctor, only to find out that he has been the victim of sexual abuse. Detectives Benson and Stabler come onto the scene and question the victim and his family.

birdcages Feb 10, 2022

god such an upsetting episode but at least it had a good resolution

7.7/10 (816 votes)

Spooked

S11:E6

The FBI gets involved in a murder case when it becomes too dangerous for the SVU cops.

JasperKazai Mar 10, 2023

The first half or so of the episode was good, up until the twists started happening. Then it became ...

7.9/10 (824 votes)

Users

S11:E7

The team investigates the father of a murdered teenager whose crime scene photo has gone viral on the web, but they believe they've found a more likely suspect when they speak with the girl's therapist. The case becomes more frustrating as alibis exclude suspects and a strange occurrence in the morgue sends them in a different direction.

JasperKazai Mar 10, 2023

The victim at the beginning was played by iJustine. There was a period of ~4 years where it seemed l...

8.0/10 (839 votes)

Turmoil

S11:E8

Stabler is torn between a troubling rape case which victim has had pictures posted on the net and his son, whose friend's actions may endanger a life and both of their futures.

JasperKazai Mar 10, 2023

Pretty wild episode. I don't doubt that Stabler is a less-than-stellar father in many respects, but ...

8.5/10 (1166 votes)

Perverted

S11:E9

DNA links Olivia to the murder of a biker in Central Park whose gang specialized in hits and prostitution. With Munch and Fin assigned to the investigation and evidence continuing to mount against Benson, Elliot begins his own inquiry – determined to prove her innocence and save her career.

7.8/10 (1130 votes)

Anchor

S11:E10

Fin's investigation into three little girl's deaths takes him into the world of immigration, anchor babies, a grassroots opposition movement, a radio talk show host who fans the hatred, and an immigration rights attorney who is somehow tied up in everything.

TheNightWolf Sep 30, 2020

[spoiler] Way to go Fin, now your prints are on the murder weapon! [/spoiler] Nice to see John Larro...

8.1/10 (1074 votes)

Quickie

S11:E11

One case becomes two as a murder leads to a serial rapist who is busy spreading disease along with his assaults, and the detectives' only clue is a website set up for casual and anonymous encounters.

AldiJung Sep 4, 2023

worst episode ever. what kind of idiot is Cabot? blame a girl for something that wasn't her fault? C...

8.8/10 (1377 votes)

Shadow

S11:E12

When a rich and powerful couple with political connections is found murdered in their bedroom, Detectives Olivia Benson and Elliot Stabler decide to speak to the deceased couple's daughter, Anne, for more information. After hearing Anne's account of a nefarious man who has been following her, the detectives soon discover that Anne's supposed stalker is none other than Detective Ash Ramsey of the Special Frauds division. Convinced that Anne killed her parents for their money, Ramsey becomes suspicious of Anne's business manager and is led to believe that he helped her steal money from the foundation she runs. When blackmail and embezzlement come into play, the detectives find that their lives may be at risk over a girl with some serious parent issues.

birdcages Feb 11, 2022

sarah paulson and naveen andrews, i love when svu has great guest stars. i'm still losing it over ro...

7.6/10 (993 votes)

P.C.

S11:E13

Detectives Olivia Benson and Eliot Stabler find a woman bleeding from the neck and nearly dead. The woman dies before they reach the hospital, and soon the investigation leads them to the frontman of the death metal band Vampyre Sacrifyce. He bites girls, steals blood from the local blood bank and sings about violence to women all in the name of his strange, vampiric lifestyle. The singer claims he was nowhere near the scene of the crime, and soon a lesbian rights group led by Babs Duffy gets involved, claiming the victim's death was a result of police neglect. However, when more women from Babs's group are attacked, it becomes clear that the victim's case wasn't an isolated incident and that someone out there has a larger plan to bring the group down.

TheNightWolf Oct 4, 2020

[spoiler] I found the end interesting, where Babs kisses Elliot. If a Male was to just do that out o...

7.8/10 (847 votes)

Savior

S11:E14

When a series of young prostitutes are found murdered with homemade prayer cards attached to their bodies, Detectives Olivia Benson and Eliot Stabler struggle to find the common thread. However, just when they think that they've found the murderer, Captain Donald Cragen informs the detectives that another victim named Gladys has turned up with a prayer card. This time she survived. As the case unfolds, Benson finds herself getting emotionally invested in the survivor until she is forced to make a decision that she isn't ready to face.

birdcages Feb 11, 2022

omg the last person i expected to see here was henry zebrowski!!!

8.0/10 (1037 votes)

Confidential

S11:E15

Benson and Stabler investigate the abduction of a woman in a building owned by a high-powered and highly protected investment banker, but when Munch's memory of an eerily similar crime proves true the focus turns toward potentially freeing an innocent man, and it may take the DA himself to shake loose the truth.

kayy156 Nov 20, 2023

This was a fantastic episode

8.5/10 (1069 votes)

Witness

S11:E16

Soon after a young girl, Laine McAlister, is raped in her apartment building's stairwell, Detectives Olivia Benson and Eliot Stabler meet Laine in the hospital and find her extremely shaken with a large cut on her hand. After an unpleasant exchange with a man she claims is her boyfriend, the detectives become suspicious that she may have fabricated her rape to get attention. Their suspicions grow when she waits to reveal that there was an eyewitness. As the gravity of the situation intensifies, Benson and Stabler find themselves in a race to track down the witness and get a testimony before it is too late.

birdcages Feb 11, 2022

episodes involving refugees and immigration always hit the hardest

8.4/10 (1013 votes)

Disabled

S11:E17

Detectives Olivia Benson and Eliot Stabler are called in to investigate when a disabled woman, Cara Benson, is beaten and raped. Though the victim's condition has rendered her unable to speak, the detectives soon deduce that someone close to her is responsible, with the lead suspects being her resentful sister and troubled nephew. As the investigation continues, Benson and Stabler strive to make Cara comfortable with coming forward to stand up for herself and illuminating some of the disturbing truths about the assisted living business.

8.0/10 (1150 votes)

Bedtime

S11:E18

When a journalist is found raped and murdered in her own bed, Cragen is able to connect this particular case to another five murders that happened thirty years ago, committed by the "Bedtime Butcher". To uncover the truth behind the crimes, Benson goes undercover in order to find the real killer.

itsavonell Dec 14, 2024

I love when I see Renee Taylor in shows. She's so fun.

7.7/10 (828 votes)

Conned

S11:E19

A case of mistaken identity complicates the investigation into the murder of whom most believe was an uninvited wedding guest at a hotel in which the body was found.

JasperKazai Mar 13, 2023

The actor playing Andrew was 27 at the time, lol. He did a decent teenager voice, but he didn't look...

7.3/10 (929 votes)

Beef

S11:E20

After a young woman is sexually assaulted and murdered, Detectives Olivia Benson and Eliot Stabler track down the woman's boyfriend - their first suspect - but learn that he is a devout vegan who wouldn't hurt a fly. They soon find that the victim had been deeply involved in the fight to expose questionable practices in the meat-packing industry, even going undercover at a large company to find out the truth. Benson goes undercover herself to retrace the woman's footsteps and to identify who the victim might have angered along the way.

JasperKazai Mar 13, 2023

"10 gigs of women's butts!" Lol. I remember seeing a screenshot of that moment on Twitter early last...

7.8/10 (900 votes)

Torch

S11:E21

After two young girls die in a fire, Stabler finds a familiar face in the prosecutor assigned to the case.

JasperKazai Mar 13, 2023

Good ol' Jack McCoy. He doesn't appear much in SVU. I wish old L&O was as readily streamable as ...

8.2/10 (1068 votes)

Ace

S11:E22

When a pregnant woman is raped, Detectives Olivia Benson and Eliot Stabler arrive at the hospital to find that she has fled. Even when someone is arrested for a similar offense, ADA Jo Marlowe says she doesn't have a case in court unless they find the victim and get a statement from her. Soon, Benson and Stabler connect the woman to an illegal adoption operation, forcing them to go undercover and expose the truth.

7.9/10 (845 votes)

Wannabe

S11:E23

After a man flashes customers at an electronics store, it is discovered that someone who matches his description has recently raped three young girls. Captain Donald Cragen orchestrates a movement to catch the rapist, and a rookie cop makes an arrest. Detectives Olivia Benson and Eliot Stabler confirm that they've found their man, but after ADA Jo Marlowe expresses some doubts, it is soon discovered that the so-called rookie may have some secrets of his own.

julienicoletv Jul 15, 2024

Love that Alex Kingstons character last name is Pond. Nice nod to her Doctor Who character.

7.7/10 (1020 votes)

Shattered

S11:E24

The detectives end up in a dangerous situation while investigating the whereabouts of a kidnapped eight-year-old boy.

JasperKazai Mar 13, 2023

"Sophie, put the gun down." "No, YOU put the gun down!" Know how that would play out in real life?...

8.6/10 (1360 votes)

Locum

S12:E1

Benson and Stabler are called to investigate when a little girl goes missing. They soon find out that the mother had another daughter who disappeared some years earlier and she becomes the focus of the investigation.

JasperKazai Mar 14, 2023

It kills me every time this show refers to instant messaging/chatting as email. Those are different ...

8.4/10 (1124 votes)

Bullseye

S12:E2

The brutal rape of a ten-year-old girl leaves her unable to recall her own name. Unfortunately, once Fin assists with the ID, the detectives find that she’s not the only one with memory impairment, and Dr. Huang is brought in to assess her home situation.

JasperKazai Mar 14, 2023

It's always pretty embarrassing when L&O tries to tackle anything video game related, and this e...

9.0/10 (1575 votes)

Behave

S12:E3

A woman who has been raped multiple times is afraid to leave her house. The issue of unopened rape kits will see Detective Olivia Benson travel from New York City to Los Angeles.

JasperKazai Mar 14, 2023

Basically the only reason they had the cross-country aspect to this was so they could have a crossov...

8.4/10 (1108 votes)

Merchandise

S12:E4

A teenage girl’s death exposes a human trafficking ring and leads detectives Olivia Benson and Elliot Stabler to team up with an old friend at the U.S. Attorney’s office.

Warden1 Feb 12, 2025

Tremendous episode, very impactful and brutal, and handled so well by the show. It's also got to be ...

7.4/10 (1081 votes)

Wet

S12:E5

Detectives Benson and Stabler arrive on the scene where a woman is found dead in Bethesda Fountain. When her squeaky clean image doesn’t match up with her promiscuous actions on the night of her murder, ADA Mikka Von encourages the cops to dig deeper into her past.

Aazzle Jan 8, 2025

The legendary mushroom episode. There are a few crucial things happening in the background here. ...

8.4/10 (1227 votes)

Branded

S12:E6

Two men have been branded and sodomised by someone. Is there a connection between these men, and what nut case is on the loose?

Warden1 Feb 14, 2025

Loved Stabler nailing him at the end. This show is still consistently great at building up its stori...

8.1/10 (1008 votes)

Trophy

S12:E7

A rape and murder investigation puts the detectives lives at risk.

birdcages Feb 13, 2022

damn how many parents have given olivia POA or legal guardianship over the years

7.9/10 (872 votes)

Penetration

S12:E8

Undercover FBI agent Dana Lewis returns to help the detectives with a case.

Aazzle Jan 8, 2025

Finally, the events of a previous episode with reference to Benson have consequences. I was afraid...

7.9/10 (847 votes)

Gray

S12:E9

Stabler's participation in a Take Back the Night rally at Kathleen's campus results in an extra case for him and Benson when a student claims she was raped. Unfortunately, the case turns out to be a "he said-she said" type with little evidence. Enter Sonya Paxton, and it can only get more complicated.

Warden1 Feb 15, 2025

Ouuuu the drama! This was a case with a lot of twists and turns. It wasn't generic! That's part of t...

7.9/10 (1012 votes)

Rescue

S12:E10

With young Calvin in her care, Detective Benson continues the search for his drug-addict mother, Vivian, but Detective Stabler notices a strong bond forming between Benson and the boy. When Vivian’s name comes up during a rape investigation, Captain Cragen assigns Detectives Fin and Munch to the case instead. However, it will take more than Cragen’ s orders to keep Benson away.

MJ94 Dec 31, 2021

I love multiple-episode continuations, but I wish they'd air related episodes like this in order; ot...

8.0/10 (843 votes)

Pop

S12:E11

A young boy is found dead on a park carousel after being dropped off by his uncle Joe Gilbert. When Detectives Benson and Stabler learn that the boy was beaten to death they suspect that it could be the result of a bully at school. The investigation leads to an unsettling gambling ring. Detectives suspect that Gilbert's acquaintance, Joe Roberts is beating his wife Sandra and the case takes a horrifying turn.

8.3/10 (1135 votes)

Possessed

S12:E12

A young man finds that his girlfriend Larissa Welsh has been attacked in her apartment with evidence that points to her buried past. Detectives Benson and Stabler go in search of her attacker and discover that an elderly man, Orville Underwood, may have been involved in traumatic events of Welsh’s past. For the detectives, solving the case comes down to who was in possession of the evidence.

8.5/10 (1180 votes)

Mask

S12:E13

Debbie Shields comes home to find her partner Ann Jackson being raped by a man wearing a haunting mask. Shields contacts Ann's father to notify him of her critical condition. As detectives Benson and Stabler interrogate Ann's father, Captain Jackson, his sordid past is revealed filled with sexual and alcohol addiction. Jackson's new role as a sex therapist is hindering the detectives from getting the information they need to solve the case and if Jackson won't comply, the detectives are going to have to get creative.

nicky2910 Sep 5, 2023

Oh, Jeremy Irons... However, Stabler should know that sex addiction doesn't mean that the addicte...

7.3/10 (1018 votes)

Dirty

S12:E14

Detective Saliyah "Sunny" Qadri goes in search of Brooklyn District Attorney Page Ferguson, who she fears may be in danger. Qadri finds Ferguson just in time to witness her fall from the top of a parking garage. When Benson arrives, she discovers that the crime scene has been tampered with. Benson turns to an old friend, Assistant U.S. Attorney Christine Danielson for help. As the investigation progresses, Benson begins to question Ferguson’s suspicious past and Qadri’s involvement in the case.

birdcages Feb 14, 2022

honestly the best part of this episode is the ending, since 10 years later qadri's gotta eat her wor...

7.8/10 (817 votes)

Flight

S12:E15

When it is discovered that a teenage girl is suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder due to sexual abuse, all leads point to billionaire Jordan Kress. As Detectives Benson and Stabler continue to investigate, Kress involves his lawyer, Dwight Stanitch, who throws the whole case awry.

8.1/10 (993 votes)

Spectacle

S12:E16

After the sexual assault of a young woman is videotaped and featured on a campus-wide intranet feed, detectives Elliot Stabler and Odafin "Fin" Tutuola go in search of the victim and her attacker. As they delve into the investigation, it becomes clear that the perpetrator created a spectacle to draw attention to his own issues.

JasperKazai Mar 16, 2023

What a ridiculous episode. There's no way in hell that college friends would agree to pretend to kid...

8.0/10 (794 votes)

Pursuit

S12:E17

The TV host of a show that spotlights predators receives threats to her safety, and this reawakens her hunt for her sister's abductor. An ADA with connections to the TV host then assists detectives in their investigation.

JasperKazai Mar 16, 2023

Heh, a genderswapped Chris Hansen in a To Catch a Predator reference. The part where that guy was a...

7.9/10 (1009 votes)

Bully

S12:E18

An art patron finds a body, and when detectives question the murdered woman's good friend and associates, they uncover an antagonistic work environment filled with grown-up bullies.

birdcages Feb 14, 2022

justin's actor was on point with those mouth twitches, like it's just a guest role on svu and he's b...

7.7/10 (929 votes)

Bombshell

S12:E19

A grifter named Cassandra strikes swinging men who frequent sex clubs.

JasperKazai Mar 16, 2023

Did that guy in the opening scene park his car out in the middle of a parking garage, and not in a p...

8.5/10 (1175 votes)

Totem

S12:E20

When a young girl is found dead with a doll that is believed to have been left as a totem, detectives Benson and Stabler team up with Captain Jackson, a psychologist who assisted them with a recent case, to investigate her murder. Jackson joins the detectives as they retrace the girl’s last steps and go to meet with her piano teacher June Frye. Jackson’s skills prove to be invaluable in deciphering the meaning of the totem and ultimately finding her killer.

birdcages Feb 14, 2022

the acting in this episode is intense

8.1/10 (812 votes)

Reparations

S12:E21

Two high-powered attorneys face each other across the aisle when Casey Novak returns to the team, and Joe Dekker takes a leave of absence from his Los Angeles duties after his cousin is charged with rape. Dekker's unwavering belief in his cousin's innocence, and a court disturbance make Novak and Benson take another look at the evidence, which leads them to someone playing a very long game in the name of hatred.

JasperKazai Mar 17, 2023

Another crossover from the short-lived Law & Order: LA show. Terrence Howard was one of the DAs ...

7.9/10 (956 votes)

Bang

S12:E22

When an abandoned baby is found on playground, Detectives Benson and Stabler go in search of the child’s caregiver. Upon meeting the nanny and her boyfriend, Ken Turner, they soon realize that he is also engaged to the baby’s adoptive mother, Dede Aston. As the detectives dig deeper into Turner’s malevolent past, they realize that the law may be on his side.

TheNightWolf Oct 25, 2020

[spoiler] Huh, I guess it would have been another _Full House!_ [/spoiler] 😉

8.5/10 (1171 votes)

Delinquent

S12:E23

When a young woman finds a teenage boy asleep and naked in her bedroom, his mother, Bree Walsh, is quick to defend him. While Detective Benson and Detective Stabler try to figure out what truly happened, they also have to manage the sneaky teenager and his naive mother. As the detectives dig deeper, they discover how deceptive appearances can be.

JasperKazai Mar 17, 2023

Hey, the kid was the actor who played young Benjamin Linus on Lost. What a drastically different cha...

8.5/10 (1242 votes)

Smoked

S12:E24

When a woman is murdered during an afternoon shopping trip with her daughter, Detectives Benson and Stabler are called in because she was scheduled to testify in their high-profile rape case. As the detectives continue to investigate the correlation between the murder and their case, they discover unlikely friendships that will lead them to the truth.

JasperKazai Mar 17, 2023

Wow, what the fuck? The ending is ludicrous. - How the hell did a civilian bring a firearm into a p...

7.6/10 (1015 votes)

Scorched Earth

S13:E1

An African immigrant working as a maid accuses an Italian diplomat of rape, but is she really in it just for the money? Meanwhile, Stabler's return remains in doubt after his latest shooting.

itsavonell Dec 20, 2024

I love me some ANN but this accent is ????

8.3/10 (1144 votes)

Personal Fouls

S13:E2

SVU investigates an accusation that a revered high school basketball coach sexually abused his players, but they ultimately may need the cooperation of a reluctant pro superstar to make the case.

JasperKazai Mar 17, 2023

Her second episode as Rollins, and Kelli Giddish has already dropped the accent, lol. But, it's for ...

8.0/10 (1045 votes)

Blood Brothers

S13:E3

A pregnant thirteen-year-old girl from Washington Heights claims that the son of an ambassador raped her, but the accused goes missing before SVU can question him.

JasperKazai Mar 17, 2023

The title of this episode gives the twist away...

8.3/10 (1109 votes)

Double Strands

S13:E4

Detective Rollins believes that SVU has caught a serial rapist from one of her earlier cases in Georgia, but a passioned request after a suicide attempt leads Amaro to suspect that they may have the wrong person.

birdcages Feb 15, 2022

god i still love this episode a decade later.

7.4/10 (918 votes)

Missing Pieces

S13:E5

Detectives search for a missing baby on Halloween after a young mother from Buffalo tells them her car was stolen while her baby was still in it.

JasperKazai Mar 19, 2023

They filed a false police report... that's still a crime. It doesn't matter how sad the situation is...

7.8/10 (952 votes)

True Believers

S13:E6

The SVU team works together to investigate the case of a promising music student who was brutally raped at gunpoint.

Roswellgeek Apr 29, 2015

This episode is the perfect example to why most victims never come forward.

8.3/10 (1008 votes)

Russian Brides

S13:E7

In order to bring down a Russian mobster running an international prostitution/kidnapping ring disguised as a Russian bride website, Cragen steps from behind the desk to go undercover.

JasperKazai Mar 20, 2023

The takedown of Liev was so awkward. They were all moving very stiffly. That twist though, damn, was...

8.1/10 (1002 votes)

Educated Guess

S13:E8

A patient in a mental hospital claims to have witnessed a sexual assault. However, the supposed victim is a fellow patient who has a history of making rape allegations, but she denies being assaulted this time.

poncey Aug 14, 2018

I wonder if the casting director for Orange is the New Black watched this episode.

8.2/10 (1051 votes)

Lost Traveller

S13:E9

When a Romani boy vanishes on his way home from school, the Special Victims Unit must penetrate his insular community to find the unlikely abductors.

JasperKazai Mar 21, 2023

Truly bizarre ending reveal. A 14 year-old girl tortures and kills a classmate, then goes and jerks ...

8.6/10 (1250 votes)

Spiraling Down

S13:E10

A retired pro quarterback is busted for having sex with a fourteen-year-old prostitute, but he may be suffering from diminished capacity because of all the concussions he had on the field.

Warden1 Mar 22, 2025

I think he's obviously mentally destroyed, but, he still was aware enough to get the money for the p...

7.9/10 (1063 votes)

Theatre Tricks

S13:E11

SVU tries to figure out who was responsible for the real-life rape of an actress during an interactive theater performance that everybody just assumed was part of the show.

birdcages Feb 16, 2022

adam driver guest stars in this episode!

8.2/10 (997 votes)

Official Story

S13:E12

Benson and Amaro must work around a resistant victim when the CEO of a military contractor is assaulted.

JasperKazai Mar 21, 2023

John Doman in his _fifth_ different role as a guest character on SVU. Surely he is a front runner fo...

7.8/10 (1032 votes)

Father's Shadow

S13:E13

A nineteen-year-old creates a hostage situation after his father is accused of sexual assault, and Olivia uses her personal experience to help defuse the situation.

8.0/10 (969 votes)

Home Invasions

S13:E14

After a couple is murdered in their home and their daughter is critically injured, SVU uncovers a number of twisted family secrets, as well as Detective Rollins' gambling addiction.

birdcages Feb 16, 2022

i'm pretty sure svu is singlehandedly responsible for why i think victims of child sex abuse shouldn...

8.2/10 (760 votes)

Hunting Ground

S13:E15

Detectives Benson and Amaro lead the search for a serial killer who is targeting young prostitutes.

Warden1 Mar 23, 2025

I'm happy for Olivia. FINALLY! I'm happy for her in her relationship. Nice one Amaro. He gained a...

7.8/10 (762 votes)

Child's Welfare

S13:E16

Detective Benson calls on Bayard Ellis for legal help when her estranged brother gets caught in a child custody battle. Also, Detectives Tutuola and Rollins investigate why a newborn baby is abandoned near a hospital.

JasperKazai Mar 22, 2023

Simon is a fucking idiot. But his wife might be even stupider, for going along with his dumbass plan...

8.1/10 (894 votes)

Justice Denied

S13:E17

A closed rape case of Benson's is reopened because of it's similarities to a new case, and the possibility of wrongful imprisonment surfaces. As Benson's work is questioned, tension develops between her, ADA Haden, and Bayard Ellis.

Warden1 Mar 23, 2025

Interesting, Olivia is in the villain limelight through a genuine mistake; putting away the wrong pe...

7.6/10 (891 votes)

Valentine's Day

S13:E18

A man witnesses his wife's rape and kidnapping while video chatting with her on his way home from a business trip. The abductors seek a ransom, and the case grows more complex as detectives probe deeper.

JasperKazai Mar 22, 2023

Wait, Amaro's wife got redeployed like 5 episodes ago. Why is she back already? Pretty lame endin...

7.3/10 (793 votes)

Street Revenge

S13:E19

The task of find a serial rapist becomes more difficult when a team of neighborhood vigilante "superheroes" starts trying to avenge the crimes.

JasperKazai Mar 23, 2023

Honestly, I thought it was going to be the reporter. Guess they got me with that red herring, intent...

7.7/10 (842 votes)

Father Dearest

S13:E20

Detectives search for a missing teenage girl who vanished while looking for her biological father, an anonymous sperm donor. A puzzling prime suspect who's targeted several young women soon emerges.

JasperKazai Mar 23, 2023

The funny thing is, the actress playing Cate and the actor playing her father actually _do_ look lik...

7.8/10 (813 votes)

Learning Curve

S13:E21

As Fin tries to get justice after his gay son's fiancé is brutally beaten in a hate crime, SVU uncovers a scandal involving a teacher sexually abusing a student at a prep school.

birdcages Feb 17, 2022

dylan minnette, much like lili reinhart, has not aged in a decade

7.7/10 (846 votes)

Strange Beauty

S13:E22

The investigation of the homicide of a young woman who recently had her leg amputated sends SVU into the strange culture of body modification.

JasperKazai Mar 24, 2023

"I found a tiger cage, once... no tiger, though." I know this line is probably nothing more than a r...

8.5/10 (993 votes)

Rhodium Nights

S13:E23

The murder of a prostitute at a bachelor party sends SVU on a dangerous investigation that could lead all the way into the highest reaches of New York power and influence.

JasperKazai Mar 24, 2023

Wow, intense ending to a season. An actual continuing thread like this in L&O is rare. Hah, Tau...

8.6/10 (1187 votes)

Lost Reputation (1)

S14:E1

The squad reels from the fallout of Capt. Cragen being arrested for the murder of an escort.

TheNightWolf Nov 5, 2020

Finally we have an intense and riveting season finale and this season premiere, very well done!

8.6/10 (1067 votes)

Above Suspicion (2)

S14:E2

Delia continues cleaning house, leaving a wake of accusations, frame-ups, and murders for SVU to work through as they continue their search for evidence to prove Donald Cragen is being framed.

JasperKazai Mar 28, 2023

You know the ending is fictional when all of the corrupt politicians _actually_ suffer the consequen...

8.2/10 (1086 votes)

Twenty-Five Acts

S14:E3

A famous TV host forces himself on the young author of an erotic novel; Detective Amaro uncovers a secret that could damage the author's career and her case.

birdcages Feb 18, 2022

god i hate this episode even more now than i did when it aired. the idea that writing something fict...

8.0/10 (958 votes)

Acceptable Loss

S14:E4

The special victims squad tries to take down a sex-trafficking operation that enslaves young women; when the investigation is halted by Lt. Alexandra Eames, Detective Benson has to get creative.

JasperKazai Sep 19, 2024

Revisiting this episode after having finished Criminal Intent. It has more meaning to me now. It's s...

8.1/10 (934 votes)

Manhattan Vigil

S14:E5

The kidnapping of a young boy reminds Cragen, Munch and Benson of a unsolved case from thirteen years ago.

CoBE10 May 8, 2023

The most unrealistic part of this episode is that someone actually applied for a renovation permit i...

7.9/10 (807 votes)

Friending Emily

S14:E6

The investigation into a girl's disappearance leads to a high-tech kidnapper who uses the Internet to cover his tracks; Rollins reconnects with her sister.

JasperKazai Mar 30, 2023

- Why did Emily not find it the _least_ bit suspicious when Peter knew her age before he had even in...

7.6/10 (946 votes)

Vanity's Bonfire

S14:E7

When a woman claims that the baby she kidnapped is hers with a respected legal expert, the investigation changes the lives of two families.

JasperKazai Mar 30, 2023

Eh. Murder is murder. No one should get a pass simply because their dying mother is willing to take ...

8.0/10 (993 votes)

Lessons Learned

S14:E8

As the detectives investigate reports of sexual abuse at an elite private school, decades of secrets are exposed.

8.9/10 (1331 votes)

Dreams Deferred

S14:E9

A man goes on a killing spree, but he has links to a prostitute that Benson encountered in an earlier investigation, so the FBI contacts SVU for information.

JasperKazai Mar 31, 2023

Weird episode in that the murders and the guy committing those murders weren't the focus of the plot...

8.0/10 (878 votes)

Presumed Guilty

S14:E10

Holiday celebrations are interrupted when Detective Tutuola's ex-brother-in-law is arrested for attacking a priest; during the investigation, a church scandal is uncovered.

JasperKazai Mar 31, 2023

Juice! "He got the wrong priest, you should let him go." Yeah, he assaulted an innocent person, so ...

7.8/10 (889 votes)

Beautiful Frame

S14:E11

When a rape victim is arrested for murder in Suffolk County, Detective Benson questions the case and finds enough evidence for District Attorney Barba to charge a different suspect in Manhattan.

JasperKazai Mar 31, 2023

That "woohoo girl" line reminds me of an episode How I Met Your Mother. There was basically the same...

8.0/10 (924 votes)

Criminal Hatred

S14:E12

The detectives go under cover to arrest a man who brutally attacks other men; a deceptively tough defense attorney complicates ADA Barba's case.

birdcages Feb 19, 2022

raul and mia are so delightful in this episode, just SO MUCH SASS. i'm also impressed by the actor p...

8.6/10 (1115 votes)

Monster's Legacy

S14:E13

When a janitor violently attacks a coach, the SVU team connects the janitor's behavior to a history of sexual abuse; the detectives find more victims of the same predator.

JasperKazai Apr 1, 2023

Always a bit funny to see a future main cast member have a one-off appearance in an episode. Diane N...

8.1/10 (1001 votes)

Secrets Exhumed

S14:E14

FBI Agent Dana Lewis partners with SVU when she thinks a 25-year-old rape-murder case in New York is connected to multiple unsolved cases across the country; as Lewis doggedly pursues her suspect, Benson and Amaro question his guilt.

JasperKazai Apr 3, 2023

Agent Dana Lewis returns, who had a running theme of Stabler getting injured whenever she was involv...

8.1/10 (835 votes)

Deadly Ambition

S14:E15

The SVU squad tries to keep Detective Rollins' sister safe from her abusive boyfriend when she turns up beaten and pregnant; when Rollins is forced to take drastic action, an internal affairs investigation begins.

TheNightWolf Nov 9, 2020

[spoiler] Rollins' sister is a real piece of work! Where's the episode where they nail her ass? That...

7.5/10 (948 votes)

Funny Valentine

S14:E16

A promising singer is beaten by her boyfriend, a famous hip-hop star, but she refuses to help ADA Barba build his case; the defendant and his attorney turn the case into a media circus.

JasperKazai Apr 4, 2023

Very obviously inspired by the Chris Brown-Rihanna scandal. I thought the actor playing Caleb did a ...

8.0/10 (742 votes)

Undercover Blue

S14:E17

A woman claims that Brian Cassidy raped her while he was working under cover; when Cassidy and his lawyer utilize surprising defense methods, Detective Amaro is affected.

8.2/10 (1060 votes)

Legitimate Rape

S14:E18

A popular sports reporter accuses a cameraman of rape and stalking; when the victim learns she is pregnant as a result of the rape, the defense employs controversial tactics in hope of gaining favor with the jury.

birdcages Feb 19, 2022

the ability to represent yourself is literally one of the stupidest aspects of our judicial system

8.8/10 (1355 votes)

Born Psychopath

S14:E19

The SVU detectives investigate after a school nurse notices multiple injuries on a young girl; Detective Amaro tries to bond with his recently discovered son.

birdcages Feb 19, 2022

on this rewatch i think season 14 is hands down one of the best wow

8.3/10 (972 votes)

Girl Dishonored

S14:E20

As the SVU detectives investigate the alleged rape of a sorority pledge, drunken students, and conflicting accounts complicate matters.

JasperKazai Apr 6, 2023

Why would they be pledging for frats and sororities in March? Why the hell is there a Hell Week in M...

7.9/10 (903 votes)

Traumatic Wound

S14:E21

When a concert turns into a mob scene, a teenager is brutally assaulted; Detective Amaro ends up defending the prime suspect's reputation.

7.7/10 (897 votes)

Poisoned Motive

S14:E22

When two sniper attacks on the NYPD link to Detective Tutuola's past as a narcotics officer, he reconnects with his former partner in hope of finding a motive.

JasperKazai Apr 6, 2023

Fin first mentioned he had a partner that took a bullet for him all the way back in Season 2. Now th...

7.6/10 (865 votes)

Brief Interlude

S14:E23

The investigation into how a comatose woman ended up in a river near the mayor's home reveals the victim's unexpected wild side.

JasperKazai Apr 7, 2023

The entire episode ends up being kind of a red herring, and the crime itself turns out to be rather ...

8.8/10 (1160 votes)

Her Negotiation

S14:E24

The detectives uncover a shocking theory as they work to learn the identity of a man Rollins arrested for exposing himself in the park.

JasperKazai Apr 7, 2023

Hah, the 'Five Crazy' drink and Fin thinking it was banned in NY is a clear reference to Four Loko.

8.8/10 (1577 votes)

Surrender Benson

S15:E1

The SVU squad searches for Detective Benson and her abductor.

JasperKazai Apr 7, 2023

Intense episode, insane for a season premiere. All of Olivia's decisions once she subdued Lewis were...

7.9/10 (956 votes)

Imprisoned Lives

S15:E2

When a young boy is abandoned, the squad discovers more victims waiting to be rescued.

chyneyee Nov 2, 2017

Love this. >You know, what I've seen is that people who have gone through unfair, horrific expe...

7.6/10 (976 votes)

American Tragedy

S15:E3

As a series of rapes on the Upper West Side puts the city on edge, a celebrity chef fears she is the next victim when someone follows her home; Detective Benson has a hard time overcoming her traumatic ordeal.

cwintermeyer Mar 28, 2025

Unusually good episode with a killer guest cast.

8.3/10 (790 votes)

Internal Affairs

S15:E4

When Officer Michael Groves ends up in a psych ward after leveling accusations at the 12th Precinct, Internal Affairs asks the team to help investigate.

8.1/10 (911 votes)

Wonderland Story

S15:E5

Investigation into the suspected rape of a woman Benson helped earlier leads to a cybermogul. The team bids farewell to Munch.

chyneyee Nov 13, 2017

Love this encouraging dialogue. >You know, my therapist says it can help to To change your daily...

7.7/10 (812 votes)

October Surprise

S15:E6

ADA Barba finds that a friend -- with a connection to a mayoral candidate front runner -- is accused of rape.

8.2/10 (1027 votes)

Dissonant Voices

S15:E7

A four-year-old student makes claims of sexual abuse against a singing coach and popular TV personality.

birdcages Feb 21, 2022

this was such a crazy episode the first time i saw it, still acted incredibly, but also—i think roll...

8.3/10 (959 votes)

Military Justice

S15:E8

A military officer who was gang raped refuses to cooperate with the SVU for fear of damage to her reputation; Amaro asks his ex to help dig up information on the case.

7.8/10 (906 votes)

Rapist Anonymous

S15:E9

When Rollins tries to help a friend press rape charges against her lover, she finds herself thrust into the middle of the case.

Tortfeasorsanon Jun 27, 2024

“He came, and then he went” is such an underrated line.

8.4/10 (972 votes)

Psycho/Therapist

S15:E10

When Detective Benson faces Lewis in the courtroom, the stress causes setbacks in her recovery; Benson is forced to reveal secrets.

chyneyee Nov 17, 2017

This is spine-chilling. Both Mariska Hargitay (Olivia Benson) and Pablo Schreiber (William Lewis) ha...

8.1/10 (799 votes)

Amaro's One-Eighty

S15:E11

When a suspect is gravely injured and the case becomes a public spectacle, Amaro's badge is on the line; Cragen surprises everyone with an announcement.

TheNightWolf Nov 24, 2020

[spoiler] It sucks that now Cragen is gone too, they keep losing all the good ones, not that I don't...

7.7/10 (898 votes)

Jersey Breakdown

S15:E12

When an underage runaway is found beaten and raped, the SVU team works with federal prosecutor Connie Rubirosa; ADA Barba suspects a cover-up when he fails to get the help he needs from Jersey law enforcement.

JasperKazai Apr 11, 2023

"890 West 23rd." "That's halfway in the Hudson River." Haha, it's been quite awhile since the last...

7.7/10 (870 votes)

Betrayal's Climax

S15:E13

Amaro suspects the boyfriend of a missing girl is involved with a gang; Benson becomes the SVU's new sergeant.

JasperKazai Apr 11, 2023

It's a bit weird seeing Alex Hernandez, the actor who portrayed the Mafia 3 protagonist, in the fles...

7.7/10 (875 votes)

Wednesday's Child

S15:E14

The already frantic search for a missing diabetic boy becomes more urgent when he is spotted with a couple known for child endangerment and pornography.

JasperKazai Apr 11, 2023

Oh man, two instant address recognition moments in the span of 3 episodes. That's great. Though the ...

7.4/10 (993 votes)

Comic Perversion (I)

S15:E15

Popular comedian Josh Galloway is faced with student protestors after a set at Tompkins Square University. Though Barba can't arrest him for speaking his mind, he charges the SVU to find proof that Galloway's actions reflect his words. Meanwhile, a detective from Chicago seeks help from the NYPD. The crossover continues on Chicago P.D. S1E06 Conventions (II).

Berzerkr Sep 7, 2021

So the crossover for chicago PD in this episode is literally just that Erin girl walking in at the e...

7.5/10 (945 votes)

Gridiron Soldier

S15:E16

Detective Rollins is contacted by a hometown friend when his son, a high school football star, goes missing in New York; Rollins seeks help with her escalating problems.

JasperKazai Apr 12, 2023

Seeing Aaron from 24 as a scumbag villain is a bit jarring. Yeah, because a gay guy is _so willin...

8.6/10 (1011 votes)

Gambler's Fallacy

S15:E17

When Rollins strikes a deal with the managers of a gambling club in order to protect her job, she ends up drawing the suspicion of Benson and Tutuola.

JasperKazai Apr 12, 2023

I highly doubt that an undercover cop would potentially risk both his life and a 2 year operation by...

7.7/10 (861 votes)

Criminal Stories

S15:E18

A columnist who has been given access to the squad for a story declares a hate crime case a hoax, leaving the victim under media scrutiny and Benson fighting to get the case back on solid ground.

JasperKazai Apr 12, 2023

An "always be closing" reference in the episode that Alec Baldwin guest stars in. I see what you did...

8.3/10 (957 votes)

Downloaded Child

S15:E19

After a single mom is arrested for leaving her young daughter alone for days, Sgt. Benson suspects the woman may have been abused in her own childhood.

birdcages Feb 22, 2022

a really intense episode, but so good. i think episodes like these are important, they're reminders ...

8.5/10 (1033 votes)

Beast's Obsession

S15:E20

Benson is assigned a 24/7 security detail when William Lewis escapes from prison and starts killing again; Benson must decide how much she is willing to sacrifice to save a child's life.

itsavonell Sep 7, 2021

haven’t watched it yet but this arc is honestly so tiring and i feel like it has been dragged out fo...

8.2/10 (896 votes)

Post-Mortem Blues

S15:E21

Olivia Benson is investigated by Internal Affairs after William Lewis' death; as pressure mounts, Olivia has to choose between her convictions and her badge.

7.4/10 (863 votes)

Reasonable Doubt

S15:E22

Benson and Murphy question a television producer when he is accused of molesting his daughter; Benson strives to discover the truth as accusations fly in the media.

witchblossoms Jan 30, 2025

this is the ep when amanda and nick are confirmed to be having a semi-formal relationship (together ...

8.0/10 (871 votes)

Thought Criminal

S15:E23

Taking an active approach to catching sex offenders, the team targets a photographer with a secret life whose fantasies may have crossed into reality.

JasperKazai Jun 9, 2023

Kevin from The Office and Will Bailey from The West Wing as pedophiles?! What an episode. I'm surpr...

8.3/10 (840 votes)

Spring Awakening

S15:E24

Amaro must face the consequence of his reckless behavior; when an online ad for escorts leads to the rape and robbery of tourists, Benson discovers she has a connection to one of the suspect's.

birdcages Feb 24, 2022

the moment that olivia knows she's going to say yes to taking noah home with her is such a tender on...

8.3/10 (979 votes)

Girls Disappeared

S16:E1

Benson struggles to balance work and her new role of foster mother; when Amaro arrests a young prostitute with connections to Noah's mother, his undercover work sets off a dangerous chain of events.

JasperKazai Jun 9, 2023

Oh god, that mustache on Carisi is awful. I wonder how long it'll last.

7.5/10 (981 votes)

American Disgrace

S16:E2

When a series of allegations are made against a superstar basketball player, Sgt. Benson and Detective Carisi do not agree on the authenticity of each woman's story; the investigation takes Rollins back to her former precinct.

julienicoletv Aug 15, 2024

Strange to see Carisi after he was a killer/victim in another episode.

7.7/10 (963 votes)

Producer's Backend

S16:E3

Amaro's by-the-book handling of a starlet's arrest gets him back on the SVU squad in time to investigate the actress's latest offense, statutory rape.

birdcages Feb 24, 2022

god i love how pleased barba looks when he gets a predator trapped by the law. I MISS HIM

8.3/10 (1064 votes)

Holden's Manifesto

S16:E4

The team tries to find a bike messenger -- who has kept a video diary of his troubles with women -- before he can commit another violent act; the new deputy chief calls Benson's leadership into question.

JasperKazai Jun 10, 2023

Haha, the classic incel story. I assume this was based on the Elliot Rodger killings, since they hap...

8.1/10 (992 votes)

Pornstar's Requiem

S16:E5

A college student becomes a target after her work as an online porn star is discovered by her classmates.

Aazzle Jan 12, 2025

Prejudices, questionable decisions from the past and their consequences, and abuse of power. One of...

7.6/10 (996 votes)

Glasgowman's Wrath

S16:E6

Three young girls' search for a mythical character leads to one of them becoming injured and the other two disappearing.

cwintermeyer Mar 26, 2025

Both of those nasty little cunts are evil.

8.1/10 (1051 votes)

Chicago Crossover (II)

S16:E7

SVU and Chicago PD officer Erin Lindsay try to track down Lindsay's half-brother, who may be able to help take down a child pornography ring. The crossover starts on Chicago Fire S03E07 Nobody Touches Anything (I). It continues on Chicago P.D. S02E07 They'll Have to Go Through Me (III).

onlyaF00l Feb 12, 2023

I must admit that I prefer the chicago-way for this kind of criminals... ps... the chicago fire epi...

7.2/10 (915 votes)

Spousal Privilege

S16:E8

Sergeant Benson tries to help a domestic violence victim who stands by her man.

JasperKazai Jun 11, 2023

Combining 4chan and Reddit into 'redchanit' is unholy.

7.6/10 (919 votes)

Pattern Seventeen

S16:E9

A serial rapist strikes in several cities where the rape kit backlog stalls the investigation.

birdcages Feb 26, 2022

i'm going to just assume that this isn't the way ACS would prioritize their caseloads in real life b...

7.9/10 (970 votes)

Forgiving Rollins

S16:E10

When a professional relationship crosses the line, Detective Rollins must face her past to support another female officer.

birdcages Feb 26, 2022

kelli giddish is honestly such a good actor g o d

7.5/10 (952 votes)

Agent Provocateur

S16:E11

A teenager is sexually assaulted and left for dead in an alley after attending a movie star's party; Benson is suspicious when security footage from the party goes missing.

KrystalGoderitch Jan 16, 2015

New item for my bucket list: be called a "little b***h" by Patti LuPone.

7.7/10 (968 votes)

Padre Sandunguero

S16:E12

When his father is arrested, Amaro must choose between his badge and his family’s honor.

birdcages Feb 27, 2022

that last scene, goddamn is mariska a good director

7.5/10 (993 votes)

Decaying Morality

S16:E13

Two families are left to pick up the pieces of their lives when a rape case goes terribly wrong.

cwintermeyer Mar 26, 2025

Oof. That ending was HEARTBREAKING.

4.6/10 (2152 votes)

Intimidation Game

S16:E14

A female videogame developer is harassed and threatened by a group of misogynistic cyber terrorists.

birdcages Feb 27, 2022

i honestly can't blame this episode for being as terrible as it is given their guest stars but i wil...

7.9/10 (1030 votes)

Undercover Mother

S16:E15

A mother goes undercover as a madam to find her daughter. Further investigation leads Benson to find out who Noah's father is.

JasperKazai Jun 14, 2023

An ordinary mother going 'undercover' to the point where she becomes a legit madam is just ludicrous...

6.9/10 (1010 votes)

December Solstice

S16:E16

When Walter’s daughters accuse their stepmother of sexually abusing their ailing father, a furious legal battle ends in tragedy.

itsavonell Feb 8, 2025

I hate to say it but this is such a desparate housewives ass plot but taken seriously. anyway marcia...

7.6/10 (1015 votes)

Parole Violations

S16:E17

Carisi's future brother-in-law makes a rape accusation against his female parole officer, forcing Carisi to investigate whether his sister's fiancé is telling the truth or allowing his old bad habits to resurface.

cwintermeyer Mar 26, 2025

P.O. bitch sitting in court has a cross hanging from her skanky neck, lol. Your magic invisible sky ...

6.7/10 (960 votes)

Devastating Story

S16:E18

SVU investigates after a news story reveals that an unidentified Hudson University coed was gang raped by a four fraternity brothers. But once the accuser finally steps forward and tells her story, everything begins to unravel.

7.0/10 (981 votes)

Granting Immunity

S16:E19

A measles outbreak delays arrests in a case involving pornographic photos taken by teens at a party. Meanwhile, Benson discovers that some kids' medical records may have been falsified after Noah gets measles; Amaro leans upsetting news about his son.

birdcages Feb 28, 2022

this episode is such a strange one to be watching in the time of COVID-19.

8.4/10 (1102 votes)

Daydream Believer (III)

S16:E20

A Chicago crime resembles a decade-old New York City case, so police from Chicago arrive and team up with the squad to track down a suspect they had to release earlier. The crossover starts on Chicago Fire S03E21 We Called Her Jellybean (I) and Chicago P.D. S02E20 The Number of Rats (II).

nynagermanotta May 7, 2015

An amazing crossover, better than the first one. I cried when I saw Nadia's body and I thought that ...

7.2/10 (905 votes)

Perverted Justice

S16:E21

A woman who accused her father of raping her when she was six now says the accusations were false. With the help of attorney Bayard Ellis and retired captain Kragen, SVU tries to get to the truth and make sure justice is served.

birdcages Feb 28, 2022

it always impresses me when svu makes mostly-court episodes enjoyable. this cast was great too.

7.3/10 (844 votes)

Parents' Nightmare

S16:E22

Eight-year-old Owen Farhidi disappears from school and his mother Dana receives a ransom request. Detectives soon uncover that the boy knew his abductor, but friction between his parents impedes the investigation. Meanwhile, Benson must take an exam to formalize her promotion.

cwintermeyer Mar 27, 2025

Holy shit, that kid’s mom is an incompetent, moronic cunt.

8.2/10 (937 votes)

Surrendering Noah

S16:E23

Sgt. Benson and ADA Barba take Johnny D to trial for sex trafficking, rape, assault and kidnapping. But when Baby Noah's adoption becomes entangled in the case, Benson fears for Noah's future and his safety. In an intense courtroom showdown, the SVU will face a threat that could change the squad forever.

JasperKazai Jun 15, 2023

Yet another season finale where shit just goes off the rails out of nowhere. Nick deserves an emo...

8.6/10 (1011 votes)

Devil's Dissections (1)

S17:E1

The squad revisit a crime scene where bodies were buried by a serial killer. Rollins tries to get a confession, but the killer reveals shocking new info instead.

birdcages Feb 28, 2022

i love how yates has a totally dead affect even when he's worrying about his fiancé just a dead ass ...

8.6/10 (1062 votes)

Criminal Pathology (2)

S17:E2

A serial killer reveals shocking new info and problems in the case mount as Barba faces slick lawyers in court.

Tortfeasorsanon Jul 4, 2024

You mean to tell me that NONE of the attorneys, their paralegals, interns, or investigators and none...

8.3/10 (1272 votes)

Transgender Bridge

S17:E3

When a transgender teen is assaulted by high school bullies, the case quickly escalates to tragedy, and the squad agonizes over whether the punishment fits the crime.

birdcages Feb 28, 2022

the emotions in this episode are a Lot. easily one of the episodes that shows how svu is more than a...

8.3/10 (1133 votes)

Institutional Fail

S17:E4

A malnourished toddler is found wandering and leads police to another ill child from the same home. The investigation eventually lands the Department of Child Services in hot water. Meanwhile, Chief Dodds tells Benson to expect some changes at her squad.

drowninginfeels Oct 12, 2015

I love Barba. He never lets the bullies keep him from doing what needs to be done.

7.7/10 (877 votes)

Community Policing

S17:E5

An unarmed black man is shot by three police officers who claim they were following proper procedure while pursuing a rape suspect. As racial tensions mount throughout the city, Barba indicts the three cops.

7.6/10 (967 votes)

Maternal Instincts

S17:E6

A violinist is raped by her colleague, but he doesn't remember committing the crime and claims he was drugged and robbed by a hired escort. Meanwhile, Rollins' mother throws a baby shower for her; and Sgt. Mike Dodds reports to work at the SVU squad.

birdcages Mar 1, 2022

kim is quite possible the most intolerable character ever on svu my blood pressure spikes just like ...

8.1/10 (1085 votes)

Patrimonial Burden

S17:E7

When a pious TV family's reputation is shattered by a teen pregnancy scandal, SVU uncovers the reality behind the reality show.

cwintermeyer Mar 21, 2025

Praise the lord and hump the teen girls. Bible thumping teen raping fuckwads.

7.8/10 (956 votes)

Melancholy Pursuit

S17:E8

The search for a missing teenager takes an emotional toll on Dodd, DNA could lead to the teen's abductor.

JasperKazai Jun 16, 2023

This was an interesting episode. Had a manhunt, twists, and even a bit of a cold case angle. The res...

7.2/10 (981 votes)

Depravity Standard

S17:E9

Lt. Benson seeks justice in the trial of child abductor Lewis Hodda, but when a plea deal is rejected, Barba must rely on decades-old evidence to make his case and faces off against former SVU colleague Dr. Huang.

JasperKazai Jun 16, 2023

This is Huang's last appearance on the show (at least to date). It's sad that it's on negative terms...

7.6/10 (934 votes)

Catfishing Teacher

S17:E10

A high school student plans a clandestine hookup with his female teacher but ends up in a far more sinister situation.

cwintermeyer Mar 21, 2025

Eww. That nasty fucker Jeanine Pirro is in this episode.

8.6/10 (1305 votes)

Townhouse Incident

S17:E11

Benson is taken hostage when she tries to stop a home invasion.

JasperKazai Jun 16, 2023

It's always an interesting episode when Tucker shows up. I've always kind of liked his character, an...

7.4/10 (869 votes)

A Misunderstanding

S17:E12

A murky he-said, she-said date rape case ruins the futures of two high school students.

Tasa24 Jan 29, 2016

When an episode has Barba, it's a good episode

7.8/10 (841 votes)

Forty-One Witnesses

S17:E13

A woman is followed home and raped outside her building, where several neighbors witness the crime but fail to call for help.

JasperKazai Jun 17, 2023

Sooo... was the drunk guy some kind of savant or something? Because I've never had a drink in my lif...

8.2/10 (874 votes)

Nationwide Manhunt (I)

S17:E14

Chicago P.D. detectives Lindsay and Dawson join the SVU in the hunt for two escaped murderers they helped to convict. The crossover continues on Chicago P.D. S03E14 The Song of Gregory Williams Yates (II).

TheNightWolf Feb 2, 2021

To see the conclusion (Part 2) of this episode it will be on _"Chicago PD"_ S03E14.

8.6/10 (1029 votes)

Collateral Damages

S17:E15

Two high-profile suspects are arrested in the takedown of an online pedophile ring following a sting operation.

cwintermeyer Mar 23, 2025

“Pullman’s in custody, crying like a bitch.”

7.8/10 (1002 votes)

Star-Struck Victims

S17:E16

When a lack of evidence leads Barba to drop rape charges against a popular actor; Rollins takes matters into her own hands.

chyneyee Dec 20, 2017

Who's to blame? The vlog girl murdering her own case after that.

8.6/10 (1170 votes)

Manhattan Transfer

S17:E17

A sexual exploitation case involving Catholic schoolgirls results in surprising charges against people in esteemed leadership positions, including judges, lawmakers, lawyers and cops.

cmonster Mar 5, 2016

Now THIS was a well written episode!

8.5/10 (1097 votes)

Unholiest Alliance

S17:E18

When one of their own is implicated in a cover-up, the SVU struggles to unravel a sex trafficking operation deeply-rooted in government offices, the police department, and the Catholic Church.

JasperKazai Jun 17, 2023

A wild two-parter story here with a lot of twists and turns. I thought it was pretty engaging, for t...

8.2/10 (797 votes)

Sheltered Outcasts

S17:E19

Detective Carisi lives undercover at a homeless shelter to determine if one of its sex offender residents is the suspect in a string of neighborhood rapes.

JasperKazai Jun 17, 2023

On one hand, it's a neat bit of continuity to have the Gregory Searle character appear again after 8...

7.8/10 (836 votes)

Fashionable Crimes

S17:E20

A young model is raped by a renowned fashion house photographer, who looks to his successful brother to make the charges disappear.

drowninginfeels May 8, 2016

It was great that they brought Munch back for a bit! I miss him.

7.5/10 (877 votes)

Assaulting Reality

S17:E21

The producers of a reality TV dating series make Benson and the SVU team part of the show when they investigate a contestant's claim that she was raped.

JasperKazai Jun 18, 2023

A decent lambasting of all those shitty bachelor shows. My mom watches some of them, and I hate that...

8.5/10 (1048 votes)

Intersecting Lives (1)

S17:E22

A corrections officer is arrested for sexually assaulting female inmates in and out of prison, and the union that supports him targets Barba and the SVU.

birdcages Mar 3, 2022

barba on the steps SO SASSY EVEN WHEN HE WAS ABOUT TO CRY FROM HOW TERRIFIED HE WAS

9.0/10 (1346 votes)

Heartfelt Passages (2)

S17:E23

When the investigation of Corrections Officer Gary Munson deepens, he and his union take drastic actions that threaten the lives of ADA Barba and the SVU squad.

birdcages Mar 3, 2022

episodes that make me cry are a special kind of intense.

7.8/10 (1065 votes)

Terrorized

S18:E1

A young boy is found wandering alone in Central Park and the search for his parents leads to startling evidence of a planned mass casualty event in the city. As the SVU works with the joint-terrorism task force to find the suspects and the motive, Lt. Benson must also convince Barba to address allegations of rape and torture the boy's mother discloses.

cmonster Sep 24, 2016

well, best scene prior to the credits for a season opener.

7.7/10 (944 votes)

Making a Rapist

S18:E2

Newly tested DNA evidence leads to the exoneration of a prisoner who served 16 years for a rape conviction. However, he's investigated again one day later in the wake of a shocking new crime.

Tyekun Mar 25, 2022

It is absolutely insane to see Joe Biden open this episode

6.7/10 (1155 votes)

Imposter

S18:E3

When a man uses a false identity to lure a vulnerable married woman to bed, Barba thinks the evidence amounts to rape.

birdcages Mar 3, 2022

when it comes to the gray areas that svu explores i usually see both sides and lean one way or anoth...

6.9/10 (1027 votes)

Heightened Emotions

S18:E4

A sexually assaulted athlete's double life could destroy her Olympic career and ruin the case against her attacker; Rollins sister is released from prison on parole.

birdcages Mar 3, 2022

i liked this episode a lot. it's a good example of how even people with knowledge about mental illne...

7.5/10 (1070 votes)

Rape Interrupted

S18:E5

A sergeant makes Benson choose between loyalty and duty when his son is accused of rape.

birdcages Mar 3, 2022

one of my favorite episodes, honestly. crazy how even at the very end the father still had such a wa...

7.5/10 (1013 votes)

Broken Rhymes

S18:E6

A record label CEO and his protégé are questioned for their involvement in the assault of a transgender student.

JasperKazai Jun 19, 2023

What kind of public restroom has rugs on the floor?! That would be fucking gross!

7.7/10 (824 votes)

Next Chapter

S18:E7

The SVU team investigates a woman has been sexually assaulted by a masked man, but she believes the rapist is the same man who went to jail for stalking her. Meanwhile, Tucker contemplates retirement and a future with Benson.

7.6/10 (826 votes)

Chasing Theo

S18:E8

A 6 year-old boy disappears from his bed in the midst of a wild, drug-fueled party thrown by his mother. With a child's life on the line, the case causes Benson to scrutinize her own role as a mother.

TheNightWolf Feb 13, 2021

It's _"Young Sheldon"_ before he became Young Sheldon!

8.0/10 (836 votes)

Decline and Fall

S18:E9

The powerful family of a retail empire closes ranks when a bartender accuses one of their own of rape.

JasperKazai Jun 19, 2023

Bit of a 24 reunion with Bob Gunton and Sarah Clarke... except they weren't on 24 at the same time. ...

8.5/10 (1192 votes)

Motherly Love

S18:E10

A teenaged boy uses a rifle to stop an assault on his mother, but soon learns the target was someone he knows.

birdcages Mar 4, 2022

this episode aired when i was first trying to cut ties with a malignant narcissist parent but didn't...

8.3/10 (1079 votes)

Great Expectations

S18:E11

The SVU investigates the players of a top youth hockey team after a vicious locker room hazing.

cwintermeyer Mar 19, 2025

Helen Turner is a worthless complicit cunt and should be in prison along with her shitbag husband.

7.0/10 (985 votes)

No Surrender

S18:E12

Fin revisits his military roots when a fellow Army Ranger struggles to recover from a sexual assault.

7.6/10 (730 votes)

Genes

S18:E13

An investigation hits a nerve with Benson when a suspect claims his genetics causes him to commit rape.

7.8/10 (698 votes)

Net Worth

S18:E14

A top-level investment banker accuses her billionaire client of rape.

TheNightWolf Feb 15, 2021

It's Missy Peregrym from _"FBI"_ before the show existed. **Edit:** By approximately a year and a h...

8.0/10 (704 votes)

Know It All

S18:E15

A man under investigation for rape and murder threatens to expose the secrets of those working the case.

CharAznable Jun 2, 2017

"Not everything done in the dark is shameful"

8.0/10 (867 votes)

The Newsroom

S18:E16

Benson and Barba ask witnesses to put their jobs on the line after a news anchor makes an on-air disclosure of rape against her boss.

JasperKazai Jun 21, 2023

Deputy Chief Dodds being something _other_ than a bureaucratic asshole is new.

8.2/10 (783 votes)

Real Fake News

S18:E17

A fake news story leads the squad to a real child sex trafficking ring.

7.5/10 (870 votes)

Spellbound

S18:E18

A popular spiritual guru with a dark past is accused of rape.

JasperKazai Jun 21, 2023

I know it's a TV show, but this is just straight nonsense. L&O usually is more grounded than thi...

7.8/10 (826 votes)

Conversion

S18:E19

A young woman visiting NYC with her church group is raped by a friend.

cwintermeyer Mar 20, 2025

jesus motherfucking christ… another goddamned episode about ignorant bible-thumping churchy dumbfuck...

7.7/10 (1048 votes)

American Dream (1)

S18:E20

A hate crime is committed against a Muslim family, resulting in the death of their daughter. Things get complicated when a crucial witness in the case is deported, forcing Barba to drop the charges against a suspect.

7.7/10 (1053 votes)

Sanctuary (2)

S18:E21

In the 18th-season finale, two families seek justice for their loved ones in the wake of a suspect's unexpected release. Soon, public protests on the matter escalate to violence, leading Benson to go to desperate lengths to make an arrest.

7.8/10 (875 votes)

Gone Fishin'

S19:E1

Fin's decision to capture a fugitive rapist in a foreign country creates political complications for Barba's case, and an old friend returns with a shocking allegation against Benson.

JasperKazai Jun 22, 2023

Oh, hey, Taub's back. Except he's now a defense attorney instead of a sleazy escort pimp. Even funn...

7.9/10 (897 votes)

Mood

S19:E2

The bizarre details of a woman's rape put the SVU at odds when Rollins and Carisi think her story is fabricated. Meanwhile, Benson goes on the offensive when her personal life is scrutinized.

wogsurfer@hotmail.com Aug 19, 2020

I think they based this one off the story that was the inspiration for Unbelievable.

7.8/10 (957 votes)

Contrapasso

S19:E3

When a man is found castrated and left for dead, Rollins and Carisi uncover three female suspects with possible motives. Meanwhile, Langan brings devastating news for Benson.

birdcages Mar 5, 2022

on my faves list purely for barba's closing

8.0/10 (933 votes)

No Good Reason

S19:E4

A teenager disappears after schoolmates make her the subject of a vicious cyberbullying attack.

JasperKazai Jun 22, 2023

The ending was laughably cheesy. There's no way you'd get an auditorium full of high schoolers to al...

7.8/10 (713 votes)

Complicated

S19:E5

A 10-year-old kidnapping case is reopened when a young woman is found wandering Central Park alone. Meanwhile, Carisi’s conversation with a newspaper reporter puts him in hot water.

birdcages Mar 6, 2022

brooke shields and mariska hargitay's scenes together are so great.

7.9/10 (883 votes)

Unintended Consequences

S19:E6

When a teenaged girl is found dead, Rollins goes undercover at a high-end rehab center where the victim was last seen alive. Meanwhile, Benson tries to overcome her doubts about Sheila.

TheNightWolf Feb 24, 2021

This episode felt like it was unfinished.

7.3/10 (1094 votes)

Something Happened

S19:E7

Benson must disclose the secrets of her past to help a rape victim recall the details of one terrible, traumatic night.

JasperKazai Jun 22, 2023

I hate bottle episodes. It didn't help that Laurel was annoying as hell. Not to mention that, in the...

8.2/10 (902 votes)

Intent

S19:E8

The cops get tangled in an elaborate online hoax that leads to the rape of a popular social media star; Benson sets firm ground rules with Sheila.

nicky2910 Aug 22, 2023

The Sheila-plot... well, of course something would happen... the case: playing the naive country ...

8.5/10 (1003 votes)

Gone Baby Gone

S19:E9

Emotions run high as the SVU squad embarks on a frantic search for Benson’s missing son.

thaisenovais Aug 17, 2023

The amount of human rights violations this episode has, oh my...

8.2/10 (880 votes)

Pathological

S19:E10

When the SVU investigates a case involving two students in a special needs school, Rollins discovers that one child's medical issues stem from a surprising source.

TheNightWolf Feb 25, 2021

Barba is a phenomenal character and Esparza is a phenomenal actor.

7.8/10 (982 votes)

Flight Risk

S19:E11

When an airline pilot accuses her captain of sexual assault, Barba convenes a Grand Jury to determine their employer's complicity in the crime. Meanwhile, Fin takes steps to ensure Benson is protected at work.

birdcages Mar 7, 2022

the value of this episode is wholly in the acting and barba's grand jury closing statement. i think...

6.2/10 (1283 votes)

Info Wars

S19:E12

After a female pundit is assaulted during a protest, Benson and Barba struggle to put their political beliefs aside in order to help bring the attacker to justice.

Cyn.C Feb 5, 2018

how nice of them to let a liberal rapist get away. This was a good example of how sad liberal people...

8.4/10 (1079 votes)

The Undiscovered Country

S19:E13

When an infant goes missing, the SVU finds themselves taking sides in a family’s right-to-die court case. Meanwhile, Barba’s interference in the case puts the entire DA’s office in jeopardy.

drowninginfeels Feb 19, 2018

I am absolutely heartbroken over Raul Esparza's departure. I kept watching after Stabler, I kept wat...

7.9/10 (710 votes)

Chasing Demons

S19:E14

A doctor arrested for sexually abusing his patients is set free after Cassidy's testimony causes a mistrial.

nicky2910 Aug 29, 2023

First of all, Stone comes across as pretty wooden. Barba's shoes are not easy to fill, but right now...

7.1/10 (1004 votes)

In Loco Parentis

S19:E15

Carisi opens a police investigation when his niece reports a classmate for sexual assault, and Stone learns there are no perfect witnesses when it comes to sex crimes.

cwintermeyer Mar 17, 2025

Such a stoooopid fucking plot.

8.3/10 (1104 votes)

Dare

S19:E16

A girl's tragic death becomes a criminal case when a surgeon harvests her organs without parental consent.

birdcages Apr 1, 2022

one of those episodes that really highlights the morally gray areas of the world. i know where i per...

8.2/10 (817 votes)

Send In the Clowns

S19:E17

When a student disappears during a school trip to New York City, the cops race to find a mysterious masked man. Meanwhile, Fin and Stone both get visits from family.

drowninginfeels Apr 26, 2018

Usually I've got it figured out long before it wraps up, but this one kept me guessing. That poor gi...

7.7/10 (1050 votes)

Service

S19:E18

The SVU must break through military red tape when a soldier is suspected of sexual assault.

Cyn.C Apr 17, 2018

When asked on the stand if the reason he didn't rape a woman was because he was gay, married or con...

8.1/10 (1034 votes)

Sunk Cost Fallacy

S19:E19

The search for an abducted woman and her young daughter leads Lt. Benson to cross paths with an old friend. Meanwhile, Stone must make a tough decision on behalf of his sister.

rubilior Sep 17, 2023

Benson is so "righteous". When it suits her... hypocritical idiot. Do as i say, not as i do type. Be...

8.2/10 (944 votes)

The Book of Esther

S19:E20

Rollins races to rescue a girl being held captive by her father.

nicky2910 Aug 30, 2023

So, Rollins didn't think that breaking and entering wouldn't escalate the situation? Why not call fo...

8.0/10 (837 votes)

Guardian

S19:E21

Fin investigates a man's claim that his sister was gang raped.

8.1/10 (741 votes)

Mama

S19:E22

An Alzheimer's patient claims she was raped, but her illness casts doubt on the case. Meanwhile, Fin's sergeant orders come in.

7.3/10 (1074 votes)

Remember Me (1)

S19:E23

When a young woman takes a man hostage at gunpoint, Benson makes a dangerous attempt to defuse the situation. Meanwhile, the SVU discovers the shocking motive behind the abduction.

birdcages Apr 2, 2022

tbh i would watch a whole series of olivia doing hostage negotiation

7.3/10 (888 votes)

Remember Me Too (2)

S19:E24

Lieutenant Benson's suspicions about a kidnapping victim uncover a dangerous criminal network prepared to silence anyone who gets in their way.

nicky2910 Sep 5, 2023

Plot was okay, but Stone's involvement in the case... well, first of all, of course he should have r...

8.0/10 (855 votes)

Man Up

S20:E1

Teenager Sam Conway shows evidence of rape but refuses to name his attacker. Meanwhile, Benson and Rollins confess to some major life changes.

JasperKazai Jun 24, 2023

Lmao, that shot of Benson reaching out towards the camera as they were chasing the older brother was...

8.1/10 (895 votes)

Man Down

S20:E2

In the conclusion to the season premiere, ADA Stone blames himself for the shocking verdict in Sam's case, and before Benson can offer help, Sam makes a tragic decision.

rennydapooh78@gmail.com Oct 10, 2018

Watching Sam's face before he entered his school, was heartbreaking and scary!

7.4/10 (1194 votes)

Zero Tolerance

S20:E3

After the rescue of a young girl from a sex trafficker, Benson and Stone must take drastic measures to reunite her with her mother. Meanwhile, Rollins decides to give her rocky relationship another chance.

drowninginfeels Oct 7, 2018

I cried so much. It’s bad enough knowing what our government is doing to families at the border. It’...

8.1/10 (919 votes)

Revenge

S20:E4

As a string of break-in assaults grows more violent, the cops investigate an online incel group to identify a suspect.

poncey Oct 25, 2018

This episode made me Urban Dictionary something. Way to go SVU!

7.6/10 (758 votes)

Accredo

S20:E5

A member of a women's empowerment group is found murdered, leading the cops to the group's charismatic male leader. Meanwhile, Rollins keeps her pregnancy under wraps to avoid going on desk duty.

CCIEdd Jan 11, 2022

nxivm episode, nice one… happy ending

7.9/10 (896 votes)

Exile

S20:E6

A young woman wakes up in the hospital with no memory of her assault, and Carisi's investigation stalls when she disappears.

JasperKazai Jun 25, 2023

It was a very good episode, up until the last 15 minutes or so. It had been awhile since the last my...

7.8/10 (921 votes)

Caretaker

S20:E7

The cops wrestle with an unthinkable crime when a family is murdered in their sleep.

JasperKazai Jun 25, 2023

Finding her guilty of the husband murder but not the children is stupid as shit. I know it's a bunch...

7.8/10 (876 votes)

Hell's Kitchen

S20:E8

When a waitress at a popular restaurant is sexually assaulted, SVU looks for the culprit at the top of the culinary food chain, but Benson and Stone hit a wall when it's time to prosecute.

8.0/10 (756 votes)

Mea Culpa

S20:E9

Stone asks Benson to investigate a sexual encounter from his past that he feels guilt and uncertainty about; Rollins considers a proposal from Doctor Al.

dewdropvelvet Nov 16, 2018

That was pretty crazy, even by SVU standards. [spoiler] Having Peter say "let's investigate the rape...

8.7/10 (1039 votes)

Alta Kockers

S20:E10

The investigation into a promising new author’s death leads to a decades-old secret kept between two reclusive brothers.

TheNightWolf Mar 22, 2021

That was an exceptionally brilliant and powerful episode with two fantastic actors.

8.3/10 (841 votes)

Plastic

S20:E11

A woman accuses a celebrity plastic surgeon and his girlfriend of rape.

birdcages Apr 3, 2022

ceci gonna need a lot of therapy

8.3/10 (790 votes)

Dear Ben

S20:E12

Stone takes up the unsolved cold case of a serial rapist that consumed his father’s career

TheNightWolf Mar 22, 2021

[spoiler] Det. Carisi is the one who screwed the pooch with the infinity rapist. I new right away wh...

8.1/10 (767 votes)

A Story of More Woe

S20:E13

Benson tries to help two teenaged sisters after their father is killed. Meanwhile, Rollins goes into labor.

dewdropvelvet Feb 8, 2019

This felt more like a play or even a debate team, with everything happening in 3 different rooms. A ...

6.1/10 (1106 votes)

Part 33

S20:E14

As Stone prosecutes the case of a woman who killed her abusive husband, Benson and her squad wrestle with the duty of testifying against her.

IvnaK Feb 9, 2019

I've never felt so defenseless watching a TV show. [spoiler] Rollins and Stone acted like total jerk...

8.0/10 (677 votes)

Brothel

S20:E15

Benson and the team investigate the death of a prostitute at a brothel. They wonder if there was foul play or if this could be a case of a junkie who relapsed, turned to tricking, got depressed and committed suicide.

JasperKazai Jun 26, 2023

"I don't know anything about cobbler-client confidentiality." Hah, that was a good one. Oh no! Di...

8.3/10 (669 votes)

Facing Demons

S20:E16

Benson and the SVU investigate the death of a man they believe to be a pedophile. When they dig deeper, they realize things are not what they seem and that the case actually hits really close to home.

JasperKazai Jun 27, 2023

"Me and my girl were smurfing on level 6 of Kill or Be Slaughtered" is a sentence that barely means ...

8.0/10 (657 votes)

Missing

S20:E17

The SVU pursues a suspect when a child is discovered in the trunk of an abandoned car.

8.1/10 (679 votes)

Blackout

S20:E18

When defense attorney Nikki Staines is raped after a police charity event, Benson reluctantly looks to her own for a suspect.

TheNightWolf Mar 27, 2021

They could have and probably should have made this storyline a two parter and had a lot more go on w...

7.7/10 (671 votes)

Dearly Beloved

S20:E19

The SVU investigates a he-said, she-said case when a woman crashes a wedding to accuse her therapist of sexual assault.

birdcages Apr 4, 2022

lucy liu directed this episode!! i had no idea first time around.

7.5/10 (630 votes)

The Good Girl

S20:E20

Benson and the team work to uncover a pregnant teenager's secret when she refuses to name the baby's father.

birdcages Apr 4, 2022

tfw even your drug addict girlfriend is big grossed out by you taking money to give a man consent to...

7.8/10 (617 votes)

Exchange

S20:E21

Benson helps a teenaged exchange student after she's assaulted by a cab driver.

renaissancee Jan 24, 2023

45 mins you’re telling me dominick “call me sonny” carisi jr. couldn’t speak even one little word of...

7.2/10 (662 votes)

Diss

S20:E22

When a pop star is assaulted in her home, the SVU investigates the public feud between her rapper husband and a competing recording artist; Fin's family ties to a suspect take him off the case.

7.0/10 (661 votes)

Assumptions

S20:E23

The SVU searches for two suspects spotted fleeing the scene after a Muslim woman is assaulted inside a synagogue. Meanwhile, Benson is dismayed to find Rob Miller out on bail.

ArthurZey May 12, 2019

This episode triggers one of my biggest pet peeves: using "assume" to mean *conclude*. Usually, peop...

7.8/10 (627 votes)

End Game

S20:E24

When a teenager is found dead in the Hudson River, Lt. Benson suspects Rob Miller is behind the mysterious death but can't prove it. Despite having only circumstantial evidence, ADA Stone takes the case to court before Miller can destroy more lives.

birdcages Apr 4, 2022

in this episode (and like six others): a prosecutor leaves olivia because they can't be objective ar...

7.9/10 (620 votes)

I'm Going to Make You a Star

S21:E1

When an actress accuses a high-powered media mogul of attempted rape, Benson finds herself in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse. Changes in the squad room put Carisi between a rock and a hard place.

2Ls1T Aug 5, 2020

Bit of a cheesy take on the whole Weinstein case and Ian McShane's bad veneers were incredibly distr...

7.5/10 (555 votes)

The Darkest Journey Home

S21:E2

Benson works with a young woman to help her remember the details and suspects in her rape. In order to learn a new witness interview technique, Rollins and Fin have to experience it for themselves.

dewdropvelvet Jul 2, 2020

I liked how much of a wild child Reagan was. Benson is basically the fairy godmother equivalent ...

7.7/10 (542 votes)

Down Low in Hell's Kitchen

S21:E3

A serial predator targeting men in gay bars proves difficult to catch, until a celebrity comes forward with his story.

cmonster Oct 11, 2019

I knew it was going to be a Smollette story before the opening credits. Just no red caps.

7.6/10 (613 votes)

The Burden of Our Choices

S21:E4

Rollins clashes with the parents of a teenaged runaway. The squad comes together for a special event.

birdcages Apr 5, 2022

there are a lot of amazing acting moments in this episode but ESPECIALLY carisi's scene with the ohi...

8.1/10 (532 votes)

At Midnight in Manhattan

S21:E5

The detectives are spread thin when three major cases come in at midnight. Rollins and Carisi argue over an arrest.

2Ls1T Aug 6, 2020

I think the character of Kat is a strong addition to the cast; I hope she sticks around and is promo...

8.4/10 (586 votes)

Murdered at a Bad Address

S21:E6

The case of a teenage girl assaulted in the projects leads to a startling discovery. Benson puts her trust in someone from her past.

JasperKazai Jun 28, 2023

This episode has two actors returning to the show but playing completely different characters. Wentw...

7.7/10 (468 votes)

Counselor, It's Chinatown

S21:E7

The SVU joins an under cover task force in busting a human trafficking ring.

7.4/10 (496 votes)

We Dream of Machine Elves

S21:E8

Rollins goes undercover to find a suspect who is drugging and assaulting tourists, while Benson helps the victims sort out their memories from their hallucinations.

JasperKazai Jun 29, 2023

It was a relatively inconsequential detail, but there is no way in hell that a college lecturer woul...

8.1/10 (544 votes)

Can't Be Held Accountable

S21:E9

A fellow detective asks the SVU for help when he suspects his two daughters are being groomed by a serial predator. Kat disobeys the Captain's orders.

JasperKazai Jun 30, 2023

Strange way to present this two-parter story, with how we are shown Getz's suicide at the very begin...

7.9/10 (495 votes)

Must Be Held Accountable

S21:E10

A desperate father takes matters into his own hands in the case against his daughter's rapist.

renaissancee Jan 27, 2023

i need to know every single conspiracy theory john munch has about jeffery epstein

7.9/10 (492 votes)

She Paints for Vengeance

S21:E11

After a sexual assault investigation is stalled for months, a woman puts her accusations against a popular athlete on a billboard.

birdcages Apr 9, 2022

barba would be so proud tbh. i love episodes that show a character's way of coping with stress and c...

8.4/10 (552 votes)

The Longest Night of Rain

S21:E12

Benson investigates a police officer's accusations of sexual assault. Captain Tucker's retirement party ends in tragedy.

JasperKazai Jul 1, 2023

Sad that Tucker is gone. As I said before, I kind of liked his character. Something I've also men...

7.8/10 (474 votes)

Redemption in Her Corner

S21:E13

Kat steps over the line when she suspects a trainer at her boxing gym is taking advantage of his students.

renaissancee Jan 28, 2023

they really brought raul back for just a 10 sec cameo??? i need MORE

8.2/10 (484 votes)

I Deserve Some Loving Too

S21:E14

Rollins goes undercover to root out a government worker withholding green cards in exchange for sex.

TheConcept95 Dec 13, 2020

Carisi has grown into one of my favorite characters....[spoiler]but this man needs to just tell her ...

7.5/10 (469 votes)

Swimming With the Sharks

S21:E15

The female CEO of a popular wellness company says she was raped, but her business partner claims the accusation is part of an embezzlement cover-up.

7.8/10 (438 votes)

Eternal Relief from Pain

S21:E16

Rollins' sister stirs up trouble and a possible SVU investigation when she reports a doctor who trades prescription painkillers for sex.

drowninginfeels Mar 21, 2020

Still don’t care about Rollins’ family. At all.

7.6/10 (446 votes)

Dance, Lies and Videotape

S21:E17

An ingénue ballerina discovers she’s been secretly videotaped for a pornographic website.

JasperKazai Jul 2, 2023

Having Rollins walk all the way up to the gala entrance with the guy you're using to pose undercover...

8.1/10 (468 votes)

Garland's Baptism by Fire

S21:E18

Chief Garland must put friendship aside when a pastor at his church is arrested.

JasperKazai Jul 2, 2023

Unexpected Rick Fox appearance. Unfortunately, he was sorely underutilized.

8.2/10 (456 votes)

Solving for the Unknowns

S21:E19

The SVU struggles to find a serial predator who uses a date rape drug that leaves no evidence behind. Rollins receives some good news.

2Ls1T Aug 8, 2020

Kind of irrelevant to the overall episode but I liked how Tamin casually alluded to her bisexuality ...

7.9/10 (446 votes)

The Things We Have to Lose

S21:E20

As Carisi begins the long-anticipated trial of Sir Toby Moore, the SVU faces setbacks in several other cases.

5.9/10 (959 votes)

Guardians and Gladiators

S22:E1

When the squad tries to solve an assault in Central Park, they are hampered by their own blind spots and a community that is losing trust in the police.

r.deniroj Nov 14, 2020

Lame predictable start to the season, they always stuff up with non fiction. Stick to the stories t...

7.6/10 (500 votes)

Ballad of Dwight and Irena

S22:E2

Rollins and Kat respond to a dangerous domestic violence call while Fin gives his deposition in the lawsuit against him.

TheNightWolf Apr 25, 2021

[spoiler] So just going on the midway mark of this episode, why didn't they stop the boy's father (t...

7.4/10 (487 votes)

Remember Me In Quarantine

S22:E3

The Special Victims Unit questions a group of college roommates when one of them goes missing during Covid lockdown.

Tasa24 Dec 6, 2020

Why don't they keep their masks on

7.9/10 (538 votes)

Sightless in a Savage Land

S22:E4

The squad spends New Year's Eve tracking down an Amber Alert, and Carisi faces off against Counselor Rafael Barba in an emotional courtroom battle.

Tasa24 Jan 16, 2021

Just bring Barba back permanently

7.9/10 (510 votes)

Turn Me On, Take Me Private

S22:E5

The SVU investigates when a role-play session on a camming website turns violent after one user decides to meet his idol in person.

JasperKazai Jul 3, 2023

Incels and parasocial relationships... a dangerous combo. Hearing Benson say the name "Sugar Fap"...

8.4/10 (596 votes)

The Long Arm of the Witness

S22:E6

Carisi takes on a powerful judge when he inexplicably dismisses the rape case of a university student.

7.8/10 (470 votes)

Hunt, Trap, Rape, and Release

S22:E7

Benson teams up with Lt. Barek and the Bronx SVU to track down a serial rapist with victims in both boroughs.

JasperKazai Jul 4, 2023

It was obvious that Moldovan was responsible from pretty early on. Ruz's threats at the end made ...

7.1/10 (461 votes)

The Only Way Out Is Through

S22:E8

Benson helps two sisters get closure from a harrowing childhood assault. Kat's cousin reaches out for help.

cmonster Feb 26, 2021

Wait... Did Fin just allude to what I hope he was alluding to??!!

8.3/10 (842 votes)

Return of the Prodigal Son (I)

S22:E9

The squad rallies around Det. Stabler to find the suspect behind a threat to his family. The crossover continues on Law & Order: Organized Crime S01E01 What Happens in Puglia (II).

JasperKazai Jul 4, 2023

Stabler!! Return of the prodigal son indeed. I'm surprised there's no comments on this episode, seei...

7.8/10 (490 votes)

Welcome to the Pedo Motel

S22:E10

The SVU steps in when a girl goes missing near a building that houses several sex offenders.

2Ls1T Apr 9, 2021

Terrible name for a really good episode.

6.7/10 (580 votes)

Our Words Will Not Be Heard

S22:E11

A high-profile activist suspects her sister has been kidnapped by a hate group.

Ultrajante Jun 13, 2021

wow, i got emotional a lil bit at the end... soo intense. thank god they saved her

7.3/10 (572 votes)

In The Year We All Fell Down

S22:E12

Benson walks into a hostage situation at a neighborhood restaurant. Rollins tries to help her father after he's hospitalized.

brendo1984 May 1, 2021

This episode was so boring. Oh my god. So slow.

8.0/10 (491 votes)

Trick-Rolled at the Moulin (I)

S22:E13

The SVU search for three women suspected of drugging and robbing wealthy men. The case leads to personal connections for both Benson and Kat. The crossover continues on Law & Order: Organized Crime S01E05 An Inferior Product (II).

TheNightWolf May 23, 2021

Wow, no comments? That was a great episode, now on to the continuation.

8.6/10 (672 votes)

Post-Graduate Psychopath

S22:E14

Rollins must revisit an old case when a child sent to juvenile detention is released after his 18th birthday.

JasperKazai Jul 5, 2023

The original episode to this story, in S14, was one of the craziest ones in the entirety of SVU. Thi...

8.1/10 (481 votes)

What Can Happen in the Dark

S22:E15

Garland asks Benson to investigate an unusual domestic violence case when his neighbor is found injured.

TheNightWolf May 29, 2021

[spoiler] She got off too easy, only probation, child support, and on the registry for sexual assaul...

8.3/10 (509 votes)

Wolves In Sheep's Clothing

S22:E16

While Fin and Phoebe make wedding plans, Benson and Rollins try to help a homeless single mother who’s being trafficked in exchange for safe housing.

r.deniroj Jun 4, 2021

Finally finally finally finally finally

8.0/10 (573 votes)

And the Empire Strikes Back

S23:E1

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.

TheNightWolf Sep 26, 2021

So far, an excellent start to a new season, now onto part 2.

8.0/10 (490 votes)

Never Turn Your Back on Them

S23:E2

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.

Tasa24 Jan 11, 2022

omg why did they write Kat & Garland off like this?!?!

8.0/10 (477 votes)

I Thought You Were on My Side

S23:E3

Benson and Rollins must contend with the FBI and the Organized Crime bureau when a rape victim identifies a dangerous mobster as her assailant.

JasperKazai Jul 5, 2023

I was hoping Dembe was going to be in the episode way more than he was.

8.1/10 (470 votes)

One More Tale of Two Victims

S23:E4

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.

drowninginfeels May 22, 2022

I miss when this show wasn’t so much about the politics of policework.

7.9/10 (478 votes)

Fast Times @TheWheelHouse

S23:E5

The SVU faces the fury of social media fans when they arrest two popular influencer brothers.

JasperKazai Jul 5, 2023

This episode was a good and unintentional indictment of modern culture. I think I almost got an aneu...

8.4/10 (690 votes)

The Five Hundredth Episode

S23:E6

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.

birdcages Oct 24, 2021

highly recommend this episode. as someone whose mom let me watch this show at an entirely too young ...

8.4/10 (497 votes)

They'd Already Disappeared

S23:E7

When a teenage sex worker disappears, Rollins and Velasco find a key clue in a pile of neglected missing persons reports.

i7eep7hought@gmail.com Dec 21, 2021

I kinda thought the police chief or the mortician would be the guy!

7.5/10 (442 votes)

Nightmares in Drill City

S23:E8

Carisi asks the SVU for help with a murder investigation when one of the witnesses shows signs of abuse.

CharAznable Feb 27, 2022

I seriously wonder who wrote the music for this episode.

8.0/10 (476 votes)

People vs. Richard Wheatley (I)

S23:E9

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).

birdcages Dec 12, 2021

this of all recent decisions feels like kind of a reach—from what we know of barba and his relations...

8.0/10 (449 votes)

Silent Night, Hateful Night

S23:E10

The SVU is called in to help investigate a wave of hate crimes on Christmas Eve. Rollins catches up with an old flame.

warnie Jan 7, 2022

If this serves as the introduction to the new Hate Crimes Unit I'm in - they look like a good unit. ...

7.4/10 (520 votes)

Burning with Rage Forever

S23:E11

A boy disappears after meeting up with an online gamer; Benson suspects her son is being bullied.

birdcages Jan 15, 2022

such a heartwarming ending to an otherwise really upsetting episode.

7.5/10 (418 votes)

Tommy Baker's Hardest Fight

S23:E12

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.

almondcroissant Jan 21, 2022

Chrissy (Dana Melanie) 's acting was very good but her georgian accent was terrible.

7.5/10 (423 votes)

If I Knew Then What I Know Now

S23:E13

After a woman disappears, the squad notice similarities to a 20 year old DV case. Rollins and Carisi's relationship faces a challenge.

birdcages Mar 7, 2022

a really tender and meaningful episode - i'm doing a rewatch and this felt like circa season 14, whi...

8.0/10 (436 votes)

Video Killed the Radio Star

S23:E14

Benson investigates allegations against a popular radio personality. Rollins goes undercover when a shocking confession leads to another crime.

grumpyV Mar 5, 2022

A good ol fashioned SVU episode

7.9/10 (416 votes)

Promising Young Gentleman

S23:E15

Carisi's niece helps a friend report a sexual assault. Benson investigates a college's secret society that preys on female students.

JasperKazai Jul 6, 2023

Now _that_ did feel a bit like an old school episode of SVU. That club song was the pure kind of che...

7.7/10 (364 votes)

Sorry If It Got Weird for You

S23:E16

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.

JasperKazai Jul 6, 2023

Oh god, Jeremy Jamm looked horrendous with that hair. I couldn't take him seriously.

8.2/10 (395 votes)

Once Upon a Time in El Barrio

S23:E17

Velasco asks Benson for help finding three girls who were trafficked from his hometown to New York City.

JasperKazai Jul 6, 2023

The guy playing Captain Kubiak always seems to be playing an asshole and/or villain, so I was surpri...

8.2/10 (380 votes)

Eighteen Wheels a Predator

S23:E18

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.

JasperKazai Jul 6, 2023

Pretty decent episode. Had some classic mystery whodunit energy, and also an unexpected twist to lin...

8.0/10 (410 votes)

Tangled Strands of Justice

S23:E19

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.

7.5/10 (376 votes)

Did You Believe in Miracles? (I)

S23:E20

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).

extdot Jun 12, 2022

love the few moments we have with Olivia and Noah. their relationship is so pure and heartwarming.

7.4/10 (367 votes)

Confess Your Sins to Be Free

S23:E21

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.

2Ls1T May 13, 2022

The corruption within the Catholic Church, and religion in general, is always a believable villain b...

8.4/10 (438 votes)

A Final Call at Forlini's Bar

S23:E22

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.

birdcages May 21, 2022

everybody out here having so many feelings and talking about their feelings but i just want to talk ...

7.9/10 (413 votes)

The One You Feed

S24:E2

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.

7.0/10 (407 votes)

Mirror Effect

S24:E3

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.

JasperKazai Jul 7, 2023

It was a bit funny that Kelsey went along with Rollins and Carisi in the beginning. _We_ know they'r...

7.8/10 (372 votes)

The Steps We Cannot Take

S24:E4

A home invasion and kidnapping lead the SVU to a shocking discovery; Muncy tries to fit in with the squad.

JasperKazai Jul 7, 2023

If they had time to rescue the girls, bring them to a hospital, and question them, then why the hell...

7.8/10 (381 votes)

Breakwater

S24:E5

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.

7.8/10 (365 votes)

Controlled Burn

S24:E6

Rollins investigates an assault by a masked man at an underground party. Benson uncovers a suspect who may be valuable as a witness.

wogsurfer@hotmail.com Nov 4, 2022

That seems like a fight that's not over.

7.3/10 (384 votes)

Dead Ball

S24:E7

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.

TheNightWolf Nov 12, 2022

Why do they not have Rollins listed in the cast on Trakt.tv lately? She's in the episodes so she sho...

7.5/10 (403 votes)

A Better Person

S24:E8

The SVU hunts for a violent suspect who killed a detective's child. Rollins ponders a potential opportunity.

justgeekingby Jul 10, 2023

It was good to see a TV show representing a trans storyline with a trans actor.

8.0/10 (419 votes)

And a Trauma in a Pear Tree

S24:E9

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.

JasperKazai Jul 8, 2023

This was a strange episode. It didn't feel like SVU for most of it. They bought a kid they just m...

8.0/10 (377 votes)

Jumped In

S24:E10

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.

justgeekingby Jul 25, 2023

Such an important episode that highlights what happens to disabled victims all the time.

7.7/10 (352 votes)

Soldier Up

S24:E11

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.

jaysla Jan 19, 2023

Idk the scream was weird to watch lol

7.8/10 (356 votes)

Blood Out

S24:E12

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.

birdcages Jan 28, 2023

ITS BEEN 24 YEARS COME ON

7.6/10 (342 votes)

Intersection

S24:E13

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.

birdcages Feb 5, 2023

heads up for anyone who's sensitive to this stuff (i know it's svu but still, im sure someone out th...

7.8/10 (443 votes)

Dutch Tears

S24:E14

A recently released convict goes looking for his arresting officer, Fin Tutuola; Carisi tries to get an arrest warrant without a positive suspect ID.

JasperKazai Jul 9, 2023

This is the first time Munch has been mentioned in awhile. Richard Belzer passed away three days _af...

8.3/10 (638 votes)

King of the Moon

S24:E15

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.

TheConcept95 Feb 24, 2023

[spoiler]"My face wasn't the last thing she saw..."[/spoiler] and I haven't recovered since.

7.1/10 (375 votes)

The Presence of Absence

S24:E16

An internet dating site becomes the source of terror for a young widow. Muncy struggles with Velasco's absence.

nynagermanotta Dec 2, 2023

Very interesting episode, about how rape is about power, no matter what gender the person has.

7.6/10 (348 votes)

Lime Chaser

S24:E17

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.

JasperKazai Jul 9, 2023

I'm not a fan of Churlish yet, but I felt for her in the beginning. The thing that a lot of drinkers...

7.5/10 (334 votes)

Bubble Wrap

S24:E18

A construction tycoon interferes with an SVU investigation into her family. Carisi struggles to get an indictment when the complainant backs down.

7.5/10 (337 votes)

Bend the Law

S24:E19

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.

cwintermeyer Mar 5, 2025

I really, really can’t stand Churlish. She is such an irredeemable bitch.

7.3/10 (317 votes)

Debatable

S24:E20

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.

Cyn.C May 5, 2023

after raping two teenagers they get away with a charge of attempted rape.. How nice.

8.2/10 (326 votes)

Bad Things (I)

S24:E21

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).

8.1/10 (363 votes)

All Pain Is One Malady (III)

S24:E22

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).

maximusmmiv May 19, 2023

I’m sorry, but Chief McGrath is a comically overreactive character. I can’t stand a single second of...

7.6/10 (494 votes)

Tunnel Blind

S25:E1

As the squad celebrates Rollins and Carisi’s child, another child goes missing in broad daylight.

Cyn.C Jan 20, 2024

This show is becoming way too engaged in personal life and emotional issues.

4.4/10 (926 votes)

Truth Embargo

S25:E2

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.

birdcages Jan 26, 2024

i sure love when men need to be reminded that women are human beings by someone pointing out that th...

7.4/10 (401 votes)

The Punch List

S25:E3

The SVU helps a man come to terms with being victimized. Benson tries to support a victim's family when tragedy strikes twice.

JasperKazai May 31, 2024

A somewhat strange episode. I didn't mind it, but it was a bit weird in how it played out. This M...

7.9/10 (395 votes)

Duty to Report

S25:E4

When Chief McGrath's daughter discloses a sexual assault, Benson must balance the intricacies of the investigation with McGrath's impulsive actions.

Davezn Feb 9, 2024

An okay episode, not the best. SVU seems to have lost it's way a little. Simple case easily resolved...

8.0/10 (378 votes)

Zone Rouge

S25:E5

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.

Davezn Feb 23, 2024

A much better episode. Lot's of emotion, and I'm pleased to see the MADDIE case resolved with a posi...

7.3/10 (326 votes)

Carousel

S25:E6

To identify a woman's attacker, the SVU must track down a mysterious suspect targeting tourists staying in hostels.

JasperKazai Jun 1, 2024

"One was cute. The other one tried very hard." Lol, fucking brutal. This actress playing Sykes ha...

8.0/10 (349 votes)

Probability of Doom

S25:E7

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.

JasperKazai Jun 2, 2024

So instead of greeting her at the academy graduation, she goes to her home at night, interrupts her ...

7.8/10 (310 votes)

Third Man Syndrome

S25:E8

A brutal assault in the street leads Carisi to pursue hate crime charges. Benson must support a homebound witness too scared to speak up.

Tasa24 Jan 26, 2025

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think we haven't had any court action this season so far 🤔

8.1/10 (341 votes)

Children of Wolves

S25:E9

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.

almondcroissant Apr 14, 2024

Please let go of the maddie case. It wasnt compelling even in the first episode, let alone the exten...

7.5/10 (294 votes)

Combat Fatigue

S25:E10

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.

Cyn.C Apr 19, 2024

hopefully they can finally drop the boring case from the first episode. we're 10 episodes in, they a...

7.7/10 (290 votes)

Prima Nocta

S25:E11

A runaway bride calls the SVU for help on the day of her wedding. Rollins pitches in on her day off.

JasperKazai Jun 3, 2024

Lying to that father about the child being his when it isn't is so completely fucked. Can't believe ...

8.2/10 (314 votes)

Marauder

S25:E12

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.

JasperKazai Jun 3, 2024

Organized Crime also had a scene this season where they had a flashback to a character's childhood b...

7.7/10 (271 votes)

Duty to Hope

S25:E13

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.

JasperKazai Jun 3, 2024

The cop who got shot and Benson risked her life to save is played by Mariska Hargitay's cousin. "...

7.5/10 (308 votes)

Fractured

S26:E1

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.

birdcages Oct 4, 2024

1. i love the prosecutor carisi has become tbh 2. i've decided i like the turnover for detectives on...

8.2/10 (302 votes)

Excavation

S26:E2

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.

Tasa24 Mar 2, 2025

Finally some good court action!

7.7/10 (259 votes)

Divide & Conquer

S26:E3

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.

CharAznable Nov 2, 2024

“Welcome to the cesspool of human depravity” is a hell of a line.

7.3/10 (264 votes)

Constricted

S26:E4

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.

Tasa24 Mar 21, 2025

Ok 😂 That would never happen in real life. The rich man would have never caved in so easily and a...

7.5/10 (239 votes)

Economics of Shame

S26:E5

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.

JasperKazai Jan 6, 2025

One thing that doesn't make much sense is that they have Neil pretend to have another target on the ...

7.7/10 (256 votes)

Rorschach

S26:E6

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.

JasperKazai Jan 6, 2025

I assumed they would eventually make an episode based on the Gabby Petito murder. Well, here it is.

7.9/10 (257 votes)

Tenfold

S26:E7

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.

cwintermeyer Mar 15, 2025

Decent plot concepts, but the writers totally shit the bed on this train wreck of an episode.

8.8/10 (398 votes)

Cornered

S26:E8

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.

mswift23 Nov 22, 2024

An emotional roller coaster you definitely don't want to miss.

7.6/10 (222 votes)

First Light

S26:E9

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.

Davezn Jan 17, 2025

Glad this show is back for the second half of this season. A difficult case loosely based on the rec...

7.7/10 (176 votes)

Master Key

S26:E10

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.

Davezn Jan 24, 2025

Another good episode. I found the subject matter of this episode very unsettling. Good work by SVU. ...

7.8/10 (184 votes)

Deductible

S26:E11

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.

Davezn Feb 2, 2025

Another great, but delicate story well handled by SVU. :thumbsup_tone1:

7.8/10 (168 votes)

Calculated

S26:E12

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.

birdcages Feb 14, 2025

the way baxter looked at benson after she clapped back i'm dead. why does everyone in the district a...

7.5/10 (174 votes)

Extinguished

S26:E13

Velasco teams up with a community security guard eager to prove his mettle to find a suspect in the assault of two teens.

Season Average Rating Episodes Best Episode Worst Episode
4 ★ 8.2 25
★ 8.7 Dominance
★ 7.5 Rotten
5 ★ 8.2 25
★ 9.0 Loss
★ 7.6 Choice
10 ★ 8.2 22
★ 8.8 Liberties
★ 7.6 Lunacy
7 ★ 8.2 22
★ 9.3 911
★ 7.6 Class
3 ★ 8.2 23
★ 8.6 Ridicule
★ 7.5 Protection
6 ★ 8.2 23
★ 8.9 Conscience
★ 7.4 Game
14 ★ 8.1 24
★ 8.9 Dreams Deferred
★ 7.5 Funny Valentine
9 ★ 8.1 19
★ 9.0 Undercover
★ 7.4 Snitch
12 ★ 8.1 24
★ 9.0 Behave
★ 7.3 Dirty
8 ★ 8.1 22
★ 8.8 Screwed
★ 7.7 Clock
2 ★ 8.1 21
★ 8.7 Countdown
★ 7.7 Honor
17 ★ 8.1 23
★ 9.0 Heartfelt Passages (2)
★ 7.2 Depravity Standard
11 ★ 8.0 24
★ 8.8 Shadow
★ 7.3 Beef
15 ★ 8.0 24
★ 8.8 Surrender Benson
★ 7.4 Comic Perversion (I)
1 ★ 8.0 22
★ 8.6 Nocturne
★ 7.2 Russian Love Poem
13 ★ 8.0 23
★ 8.6 Spiraling Down
★ 7.3 Street Revenge
23 ★ 7.9 22
★ 8.4 The Five Hundredth Episode
★ 7.4 Burning with Rage Forever
21 ★ 7.9 20
★ 8.4 Murdered at a Bad Address
★ 7.4 We Dream of Machine Elves
19 ★ 7.8 24
★ 8.5 Gone Baby Gone
★ 6.2 Info Wars
20 ★ 7.8 24
★ 8.7 Alta Kockers
★ 6.1 Part 33
26 ★ 7.8 13
★ 8.8 Cornered
★ 7.3 Constricted
24 ★ 7.7 21
★ 8.3 King of the Moon
★ 7.0 Mirror Effect
22 ★ 7.7 16
★ 8.6 Post-Graduate Psychopath
★ 5.9 Guardians and Gladiators
18 ★ 7.7 21
★ 8.5 Motherly Love
★ 6.7 Imposter
16 ★ 7.5 23
★ 8.4 Daydream Believer (III)
★ 4.6 Intimidation Game
25 ★ 7.5 13
★ 8.2 Marauder
★ 4.4 Truth Embargo