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Season 23

2021 · 22 episodes

Episodes

1And the Empire Strikes BackBenson'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.
2Never Turn Your Back on ThemThe 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.
3I Thought You Were on My SideBenson and Rollins must contend with the FBI and the Organized Crime bureau when a rape victim identifies a dangerous mobster as her assailant.
4One More Tale of Two VictimsThe SVU searches for a serial rapist who preys on mothers with young children. Benson and Fin struggle under the tightened reins of Chief McGrath.
5Fast Times @TheWheelHouseThe SVU faces the fury of social media fans when they arrest two popular influencer brothers.
6The Five Hundredth EpisodeAmaro 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.
7They'd Already DisappearedWhen a teenage sex worker disappears, Rollins and Velasco find a key clue in a pile of neglected missing persons reports.
8Nightmares in Drill CityCarisi asks the SVU for help with a murder investigation when one of the witnesses shows signs of abuse.
9People vs. Richard Wheatley (I)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).
10Silent Night, Hateful NightThe SVU is called in to help investigate a wave of hate crimes on Christmas Eve. Rollins catches up with an old flame.
11Burning with Rage ForeverA boy disappears after meeting up with an online gamer; Benson suspects her son is being bullied.
12Tommy Baker's Hardest FightWhen 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.
13If I Knew Then What I Know NowAfter a woman disappears, the squad notice similarities to a 20 year old DV case. Rollins and Carisi's relationship faces a challenge.
14Video Killed the Radio StarBenson investigates allegations against a popular radio personality. Rollins goes undercover when a shocking confession leads to another crime.
15Promising Young GentlemanCarisi's niece helps a friend report a sexual assault. Benson investigates a college's secret society that preys on female students.
16Sorry If It Got Weird for YouThe creator of a dating app is accused of using it to rape women. Velasco's experience as an SVU detective is put on trial.
17Once Upon a Time in El BarrioVelasco asks Benson for help finding three girls who were trafficked from his hometown to New York City.
18Eighteen Wheels a PredatorRollins 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.
19Tangled Strands of JusticeGarland 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.
20Did You Believe in Miracles? (I)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).
21Confess Your Sins to Be FreeWhen 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.
22A Final Call at Forlini's BarThe 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.