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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
"Hope in the darkness."
Overview
In the criminal justice system, sexually-based offenses are considered especially heinous. In New York City, the dedicated detectives who investigate these vicious felonies are members of an elite squad known as the Special Victims Unit. These are their stories.
Status
Returning Series
Created By
Dick Wolf
Network
NBC
Seasons & Episodes
Season 15
Episodes
Surrender Benson
The SVU squad searches for Detective Benson and her abductor.
Imprisoned Lives
When a young boy is abandoned, the squad discovers more victims waiting to be rescued.
American Tragedy
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.
Internal Affairs
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.
Wonderland Story
Investigation into the suspected rape of a woman Benson helped earlier leads to a cybermogul. The team bids farewell to Munch.
October Surprise
ADA Barba finds that a friend -- with a connection to a mayoral candidate front runner -- is accused of rape.
Dissonant Voices
A four-year-old student makes claims of sexual abuse against a singing coach and popular TV personality.
Military Justice
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.
Rapist Anonymous
When Rollins tries to help a friend press rape charges against her lover, she finds herself thrust into the middle of the case.
Psycho/Therapist
When Detective Benson faces Lewis in the courtroom, the stress causes setbacks in her recovery; Benson is forced to reveal secrets.
Amaro's One-Eighty
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.
Jersey Breakdown
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.
Betrayal's Climax
Amaro suspects the boyfriend of a missing girl is involved with a gang; Benson becomes the SVU's new sergeant.
Wednesday's Child
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.
Comic Perversion (I)
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).
Gridiron Soldier
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.
Gambler's Fallacy
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.
Criminal Stories
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.
Downloaded Child
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.
Beast's Obsession
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.
Post-Mortem Blues
Olivia Benson is investigated by Internal Affairs after William Lewis' death; as pressure mounts, Olivia has to choose between her convictions and her badge.
Reasonable Doubt
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.
Thought Criminal
Taking an active approach to catching sex offenders, the team targets a photographer with a secret life whose fantasies may have crossed into reality.
Spring Awakening
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.
Top Cast
Mariska Hargitay
Olivia Benson
Ice-T
Odafin 'Fin' Tutuola
Kelli Giddish
Amanda Rollins
Peter Scanavino
Dominick 'Sonny' Carisi Jr.
Aimé Donna Kelly
Renee Curry
Kevin Kane
Terry Bruno
Corey Cott
Det. Jake Griffin
