Season 23

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Season 23

September 23, 202122 episodes

Episodes

And the Empire Strikes Back

E01

43m★ 9.3

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

43m★ 8.3

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

43m★ 9

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

43m★ 8.7

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

43m★ 7

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

43m★ 7.6

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

43m★ 9

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

43m★ 6.7

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

43m★ 9

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

43m★ 9.3

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

43m★ 6.7

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

43m★ 7.5

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

43m★ 8

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

43m★ 8.5

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

43m★ 8

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

43m★ 8

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

43m★ 9.3

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

42m★ 8.3

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

43m★ 8.7

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

43m★ 6.5

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

43m★ 7.7

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

43m★ 9

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.