Season 23

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Season 23

September 21, 202122 episodes

Episodes

And the Empire Strikes Back

E01

43m9.3

And the Empire Strikes Back

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

E02

43m8.3

Never Turn Your Back on Them

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

E03

43m9

I Thought You Were on My Side

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

E04

43m8.7

One More Tale of Two Victims

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

E05

43m7

Fast Times @TheWheelHouse

October 14, 2021

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

The Five Hundredth Episode

E06

43m7.5

The Five Hundredth Episode

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

E07

43m9

They'd Already Disappeared

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

E08

43m6.7

Nightmares in Drill City

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)

E09

43m9

People vs. Richard Wheatley (I)

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

E10

43m9

Silent Night, Hateful Night

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

E11

43m6.7

Burning with Rage Forever

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

E12

43m7.5

Tommy Baker's Hardest Fight

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

E13

43m8

If I Knew Then What I Know Now

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

E14

43m8.5

Video Killed the Radio Star

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

E15

43m8

Promising Young Gentleman

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

E16

43m8

Sorry If It Got Weird for You

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

E17

43m9.3

Once Upon a Time in El Barrio

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

E18

42m8.3

Eighteen Wheels a Predator

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

E19

43m8.7

Tangled Strands of Justice

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)

E20

43m6.5

Did You Believe in Miracles? (I)

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

E21

43m7.7

Confess Your Sins to Be Free

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

E22

43m9

A Final Call at Forlini's Bar

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.