Season 21

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Season 21

September 26, 201920 episodes

Episodes

I'm Going to Make You a Star

E01

43m★ 8

I'm Going to Make You a Star

September 26, 2019

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.

The Darkest Journey Home

E02

43m★ 7.3

The Darkest Journey Home

October 3, 2019

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.

Down Low in Hell's Kitchen

E03

43m★ 6.4

Down Low in Hell's Kitchen

October 10, 2019

A serial predator targeting men in gay bars proves difficult to catch, until a celebrity comes forward with his story.

The Burden of Our Choices

E04

43m★ 7.2

The Burden of Our Choices

October 17, 2019

Rollins clashes with the parents of a teenaged runaway. The squad comes together for a special event.

At Midnight in Manhattan

E05

43m★ 8.7

At Midnight in Manhattan

October 24, 2019

The detectives are spread thin when three major cases come in at midnight. Rollins and Carisi argue over an arrest.

Murdered at a Bad Address

E06

43m★ 7.8

Murdered at a Bad Address

October 31, 2019

The case of a teenage girl assaulted in the projects leads to a startling discovery. Benson puts her trust in someone from her past.

Counselor, It's Chinatown

E07

43m★ 8

Counselor, It's Chinatown

November 7, 2019

The SVU joins an under cover task force in busting a human trafficking ring.

We Dream of Machine Elves

E08

43m★ 8

We Dream of Machine Elves

November 14, 2019

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.

Can't Be Held Accountable

E09

43m★ 6.3

Can't Be Held Accountable

November 21, 2019

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.

Must Be Held Accountable

E10

43m★ 6.7

Must Be Held Accountable

January 9, 2020

A desperate father takes matters into his own hands in the case against his daughter's rapist.

She Paints for Vengeance

E11

43m★ 8.7

She Paints for Vengeance

January 16, 2020

After a sexual assault investigation is stalled for months, a woman puts her accusations against a popular athlete on a billboard.

The Longest Night of Rain

E12

43m★ 9.5

The Longest Night of Rain

January 30, 2020

Benson investigates a police officer's accusations of sexual assault. Captain Tucker's retirement party ends in tragedy.

Redemption in Her Corner

E13

43m★ 8

Redemption in Her Corner

February 6, 2020

Kat steps over the line when she suspects a trainer at her boxing gym is taking advantage of his students.

I Deserve Some Loving Too

E14

43m★ 10

I Deserve Some Loving Too

February 13, 2020

Rollins goes undercover to root out a government worker withholding green cards in exchange for sex.

Swimming with the Sharks

E15

43m★ 7.5

Swimming with the Sharks

February 20, 2020

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.

Eternal Relief from Pain

E16

43m★ 6.5

Eternal Relief from Pain

February 27, 2020

Rollins' sister stirs up trouble and a possible SVU investigation when she reports a doctor who trades prescription painkillers for sex.

Dance, Lies and Videotape

E17

43m★ 7.5

Dance, Lies and Videotape

March 26, 2020

An ingénue ballerina discovers she's been secretly videotaped for a pornographic website.

Garland's Baptism by Fire

E18

43m★ 9

Garland's Baptism by Fire

April 2, 2020

Chief Garland must put friendship aside when a pastor at his church is arrested.

Solving for the Unknowns

E19

43m★ 6.7

Solving for the Unknowns

April 16, 2020

The SVU struggles to find a serial predator who uses a date rape drug that leaves no evidence behind. Rollins receives some good news.

The Things We Have to Lose

E20

43m★ 6.7

The Things We Have to Lose

April 23, 2020

As Carisi begins the long-anticipated trial of Sir Toby Moore, the SVU faces setbacks in several other cases.