Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - Season 23

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And the Empire Strikes Back

1 - And the Empire Strikes Back

Air Date: September 23, 2021

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.

Never Turn Your Back on Them

2 - Never Turn Your Back on Them

Air Date: September 23, 2021

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.

I Thought You Were on My Side

3 - I Thought You Were on My Side

Air Date: September 30, 2021

Benson and Rollins must contend with the FBI and the Organized Crime bureau when a rape victim identifies a dangerous mobster as her assailant.

One More Tale of Two Victims

4 - One More Tale of Two Victims

Air Date: October 7, 2021

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.

Fast Times @TheWheelHouse

5 - Fast Times @TheWheelHouse

Air Date: October 14, 2021

The SVU faces the fury of social media fans when they arrest two popular influencer brothers.

The Five Hundredth Episode

6 - The Five Hundredth Episode

Air Date: October 21, 2021

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.

They'd Already Disappeared

7 - They'd Already Disappeared

Air Date: November 4, 2021

When a teenage sex worker disappears, Rollins and Velasco find a key clue in a pile of neglected missing persons reports.

Nightmares in Drill City

8 - Nightmares in Drill City

Air Date: November 11, 2021

Carisi asks the SVU for help with a murder investigation when one of the witnesses shows signs of abuse.

People vs. Richard Wheatley (I)

9 - People vs. Richard Wheatley (I)

Air Date: December 9, 2021

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).

Silent Night, Hateful Night

10 - Silent Night, Hateful Night

Air Date: January 6, 2022

The SVU is called in to help investigate a wave of hate crimes on Christmas Eve. Rollins catches up with an old flame.

Burning with Rage Forever

11 - Burning with Rage Forever

Air Date: January 13, 2022

A boy disappears after meeting up with an online gamer; Benson suspects her son is being bullied.

Tommy Baker's Hardest Fight

12 - Tommy Baker's Hardest Fight

Air Date: January 20, 2022

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.

If I Knew Then What I Know Now

13 - If I Knew Then What I Know Now

Air Date: February 24, 2022

After a woman disappears, the squad notice similarities to a 20 year old DV case. Rollins and Carisi's relationship faces a challenge.

Video Killed the Radio Star

14 - Video Killed the Radio Star

Air Date: March 3, 2022

Benson investigates allegations against a popular radio personality. Rollins goes undercover when a shocking confession leads to another crime.

Promising Young Gentleman

15 - Promising Young Gentleman

Air Date: March 10, 2022

Carisi's niece helps a friend report a sexual assault. Benson investigates a college's secret society that preys on female students.

Sorry If It Got Weird for You

16 - Sorry If It Got Weird for You

Air Date: March 17, 2022

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.

Once Upon a Time in El Barrio

17 - Once Upon a Time in El Barrio

Air Date: April 7, 2022

Velasco asks Benson for help finding three girls who were trafficked from his hometown to New York City.

Eighteen Wheels a Predator

18 - Eighteen Wheels a Predator

Air Date: April 14, 2022

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.

Tangled Strands of Justice

19 - Tangled Strands of Justice

Air Date: April 28, 2022

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.

Did You Believe in Miracles? (I)

20 - Did You Believe in Miracles? (I)

Air Date: May 5, 2022

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).

Confess Your Sins to Be Free

21 - Confess Your Sins to Be Free

Air Date: May 12, 2022

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.

A Final Call at Forlini's Bar

22 - A Final Call at Forlini's Bar

Air Date: May 19, 2022

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.