For over two decades, “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” has captivated audiences with its gripping portrayal of crime investigations in New York City. This landmark series, often referred to as “SVU,” delves into sexually related offenses with an elite squad of detectives. From its debut in September 1999, “Law & Order SVU” has become a television institution, renowned for its compelling storytelling and impactful episodes.
This comprehensive episode guide is your ultimate resource to navigate the extensive world of “Law & Order SVU.” Whether you’re a long-time fan revisiting classic episodes or a new viewer eager to explore this acclaimed drama, this guide provides a detailed breakdown of every season and episode.
Show Details:
- Start Date: September 1999
- Status: Current Show
- Network: NBC (US)
- Runtime: 60 minutes
- Genre: Drama
Jump to a Season:
- Season 1
- Season 2
- Season 3
- Season 4
- Season 5
- Season 6
- Season 7
- Season 8
- Season 9
- Season 10
- Season 11
- Season 12
- Season 13
- Season 14
- Season 15
- Season 16
- Season 17
- Season 18
- Season 19
- Season 20
- Season 21
- Season 22
- Season 23
- Season 24
- Season 25
- Season 26
- Specials
Season 1
Season 1 of “Law & Order SVU” set the stage for the series’ enduring legacy, introducing audiences to Detectives Benson and Stabler as they navigate the complexities of sex crimes in New York City.
| Episode # | Original Air Date | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 Sep 99 | Payback |
| 2 | 27 Sep 99 | A Single Life |
| 3 | 04 Oct 99 | …Or Just Look Like One |
| 4 | 11 Oct 99 | Hysteria |
| 5 | 18 Oct 99 | Wanderlust |
| 6 | 25 Oct 99 | Sophomore Jinx |
| 7 | 15 Nov 99 | Uncivilized |
| 8 | 22 Nov 99 | Stalked |
| 9 | 29 Nov 99 | Stocks & Bondage |
| 10 | 07 Jan 00 | Closure |
| 11 | 14 Jan 00 | Bad Blood |
| 12 | 21 Jan 00 | Russian Love Poem |
| 13 | 04 Feb 00 | Disrobed |
| 14 | 11 Feb 00 | Limitations |
| 15 | 18 Feb 00 | Entitled, Part 1 |
| 16 | 25 Feb 00 | The Third Guy |
| 17 | 31 Mar 00 | Misleader |
| 18 | 14 Apr 00 | Chat Room |
| 19 | 28 Apr 00 | Contact |
| 20 | 05 May 00 | Remorse |
| 21 | 12 May 00 | Nocturne |
| 22 | 19 May 00 | Slaves |
Season 2
Building on the success of its first season, Season 2 of “SVU” further developed its characters and tackled even more complex and sensitive cases, cementing its place in television drama.
| Episode # | Original Air Date | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | 20 Oct 00 | Wrong is Right |
| 24 | 27 Oct 00 | Honor |
| 25 | 03 Nov 00 | Closure, Part 2 |
| 26 | 10 Nov 00 | Legacy |
| 27 | 17 Nov 00 | Baby Killer |
| 28 | 24 Nov 00 | Noncompliance |
| 29 | 01 Dec 00 | Asunder |
| 30 | 15 Dec 00 | Taken |
| 31 | 12 Jan 01 | Pixies |
| 32 | 19 Jan 01 | Consent |
| 33 | 26 Jan 01 | Abuse |
| 34 | 02 Feb 01 | Secrets |
| 35 | 09 Feb 01 | Victims |
| 36 | 16 Feb 01 | Paranoia |
| 37 | 23 Feb 01 | Countdown |
| 38 | 02 Mar 01 | Runaway |
| 39 | 23 Mar 01 | Folly |
| 40 | 20 Apr 01 | Manhunt |
| 41 | 27 Apr 01 | Parasites |
| 42 | 04 May 01 | Pique |
| 43 | 11 May 01 | Scourge |
Season 3
Season 3 continued the show’s exploration of complex themes, introducing new challenges for the SVU detectives in the aftermath of personal and professional shifts.
| Episode # | Original Air Date | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 44 | 28 Sep 01 | Repression |
| 45 | 05 Oct 01 | Wrath |
| 46 | 12 Oct 01 | Stolen |
| 47 | 19 Oct 01 | Rooftop |
| 48 | 26 Oct 01 | Tangled |
| 49 | 02 Nov 01 | Redemption |
| 50 | 09 Nov 01 | Sacrifice |
| 51 | 16 Nov 01 | Inheritance |
| 52 | 23 Nov 01 | Care |
| 53 | 14 Dec 01 | Ridicule |
| 54 | 04 Jan 02 | Monogamy |
| 55 | 11 Jan 02 | Protection |
| 56 | 18 Jan 02 | Prodigy |
| 57 | 25 Jan 02 | Counterfeit |
| 58 | 01 Feb 02 | Execution |
| 59 | 01 Mar 02 | Popular |
| 60 | 08 Mar 02 | Surveillance |
| 61 | 29 Mar 02 | Guilt |
| 62 | 05 Apr 02 | Justice |
| 63 | 26 Apr 02 | Greed |
| 64 | 03 May 02 | Denial |
| 65 | 10 May 02 | Competence |
| 66 | 17 May 02 | Silence |
Season 4
Season 4 of “Law & Order SVU” saw the team facing increasingly intricate cases, pushing their investigative skills and personal boundaries to their limits.
| Episode # | Original Air Date | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 67 | 27 Sep 02 | Chameleon |
| 68 | 04 Oct 02 | Deception |
| 69 | 11 Oct 02 | Vulnerable |
| 70 | 18 Oct 02 | Lust |
| 71 | 25 Oct 02 | Disappearing Acts |
| 72 | 01 Nov 02 | Angels |
| 73 | 08 Nov 02 | Dolls |
| 74 | 15 Nov 02 | Waste |
| 75 | 22 Nov 02 | Juvenile |
| 76 | 06 Dec 02 | Resilience |
| 77 | 10 Jan 03 | Damaged |
| 78 | 17 Jan 03 | Risk |
| 79 | 24 Jan 03 | Rotten |
| 80 | 31 Jan 03 | Mercy |
| 81 | 07 Feb 03 | Pandora |
| 82 | 14 Feb 03 | Tortured |
| 83 | 21 Feb 03 | Privilege |
| 84 | 14 Mar 03 | Desperate |
| 85 | 28 Mar 03 | Appearances |
| 86 | 04 Apr 03 | Dominance |
| 87 | 18 Apr 03 | Fallacy |
| 88 | 25 Apr 03 | Futility |
| 89 | 02 May 03 | Grief |
| 90 | 09 May 03 | Perfect |
| 91 | 16 May 03 | Soulless |
Season 5
Season 5 marked a significant milestone for “SVU”, reaching its 100th episode and continuing to deliver powerful narratives that resonated with audiences.
| Episode # | Original Air Date | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 92 | 23 Sep 03 | Tragedy |
| 93 | 30 Sep 03 | Manic |
| 94 | 07 Oct 03 | Mother |
| 95 | 14 Oct 03 | Loss |
| 96 | 21 Oct 03 | Serendipity |
| 97 | 28 Oct 03 | Coerced |
| 98 | 04 Nov 03 | Choice |
| 99 | 11 Nov 03 | Abomination |
| 100 | 18 Nov 03 | Control |
| 101 | 25 Nov 03 | Shaken |
| 102 | 02 Dec 03 | Escape |
| 103 | 06 Jan 04 | Brotherhood |
| 104 | 13 Jan 04 | Hate |
| 105 | 03 Feb 04 | Ritual |
| 106 | 10 Feb 04 | Families |
| 107 | 17 Feb 04 | Home |
| 108 | 24 Feb 04 | Mean |
| 109 | 02 Mar 04 | Careless |
| 110 | 30 Mar 04 | Sick |
| 111 | 06 Apr 04 | Lowdown |
| 112 | 20 Apr 04 | Criminal |
| 113 | 27 Apr 04 | Painless |
| 114 | 04 May 04 | Bound |
| 115 | 11 May 04 | Poison |
| 116 | 18 May 04 | Head |
Season 6
In Season 6, “Law & Order SVU” continued to tackle ripped-from-the-headlines cases, further solidifying its reputation for addressing contemporary social issues.
| Episode # | Original Air Date | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 117 | 21 Sep 04 | Birthright |
| 118 | 28 Sep 04 | Debt |
| 119 | 12 Oct 04 | Obscene |
| 120 | 19 Oct 04 | Scavenger |
| 121 | 26 Oct 04 | Outcry |
| 122 | 09 Nov 04 | Conscience |
| 123 | 16 Nov 04 | Charisma |
| 124 | 23 Nov 04 | Doubt |
| 125 | 30 Nov 04 | Weak |
| 126 | 07 Dec 04 | Haunted |
| 127 | 11 Jan 05 | Contagious |
| 128 | 18 Jan 05 | Identity |
| 129 | 25 Jan 05 | Quarry |
| 130 | 08 Feb 05 | Game |
| 131 | 15 Feb 05 | Hooked |
| 132 | 22 Feb 05 | Ghost |
| 133 | 01 Mar 05 | Rage |
| 134 | 08 Mar 05 | Pure |
| 135 | 29 Mar 05 | Intoxicated |
| 136 | 03 May 05 | Night |
| 137 | 10 May 05 | Blood |
| 138 | 17 May 05 | Parts |
| 139 | 24 May 05 | Goliath |
Season 7
Season 7 of “SVU” saw the detectives facing personal and professional trials, further deepening the emotional connection with the audience.
| Episode # | Original Air Date | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 140 | 20 Sep 05 | Demons |
| 141 | 27 Sep 05 | Design |
| 142 | 04 Oct 05 | 911 |
| 143 | 11 Oct 05 | Ripped |
| 144 | 18 Oct 05 | Strain |
| 145 | 01 Nov 05 | Raw |
| 146 | 08 Nov 05 | Name |
| 147 | 15 Nov 05 | Starved |
| 148 | 22 Nov 05 | Rockabye |
| 149 | 29 Nov 05 | Storm |
| 150 | 06 Dec 05 | Alien |
| 151 | 03 Jan 06 | Infected |
| 152 | 10 Jan 06 | Blast |
| 153 | 17 Jan 06 | Taboo |
| 154 | 07 Feb 06 | Manipulated |
| 155 | 28 Feb 06 | Gone |
| 156 | 21 Mar 06 | Class |
| 157 | 28 Mar 06 | Venom |
| 158 | 04 Apr 06 | Fault |
| 159 | 02 May 06 | Fat |
| 160 | 09 May 06 | Web |
| 161 | 16 May 06 | Influence |
Season 8
Season 8 continued to push boundaries, exploring the emotional toll of working in the SVU and the detectives’ commitment to justice.
| Episode # | Original Air Date | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 162 | 19 Sep 06 | Informed |
| 163 | 26 Sep 06 | Clock |
| 164 | 03 Oct 06 | Recall |
| 165 | 10 Oct 06 | Uncle |
| 166 | 17 Oct 06 | Confrontation |
| 167 | 31 Oct 06 | Infiltrated |
| 168 | 14 Nov 06 | Underbelly |
| 169 | 21 Nov 06 | Cage |
| 170 | 28 Nov 06 | Choreographed |
| 171 | 02 Jan 07 | Scheherezade |
| 172 | 09 Jan 07 | Burned |
| 173 | 16 Jan 07 | Outsider |
| 174 | 06 Feb 07 | Loophole |
| 175 | 13 Feb 07 | Dependent |
| 176 | 20 Feb 07 | Haystack |
| 177 | 27 Feb 07 | Philadelphia |
| 178 | 27 Mar 07 | Sin |
| 179 | 03 Apr 07 | Responsible |
| 180 | 01 May 07 | Florida |
| 181 | 08 May 07 | Annihilated |
| 182 | 15 May 07 | Pretend |
| 183 | 22 May 07 | Screwed |
Season 9
Season 9 of “Law & Order SVU” brought new partnerships and challenges for the detectives, navigating personal and professional dynamics within the squad.
| Episode # | Original Air Date | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 184 | 25 Sep 07 | Alternate |
| 185 | 02 Oct 07 | Avatar |
| 186 | 09 Oct 07 | Impulsive |
| 187 | 16 Oct 07 | Savant |
| 188 | 23 Oct 07 | Harm |
| 189 | 06 Nov 07 | Svengali |
| 190 | 13 Nov 07 | Blinded |
| 191 | 20 Nov 07 | Fight |
| 192 | 27 Nov 07 | Paternity |
| 193 | 04 Dec 07 | Snitch |
| 194 | 01 Jan 08 | Streetwise |
| 195 | 08 Jan 08 | Signature |
| 196 | 15 Jan 08 | Unorthodox |
| 197 | 22 Jan 08 | Inconceivable |
| 198 | 15 Apr 08 | Undercover |
| 199 | 22 Apr 08 | Closet |
| 200 | 29 Apr 08 | Authority |
| 201 | 06 May 08 | Trade |
| 202 | 13 May 08 | Cold |
Season 10
Reaching its tenth season, “Law & Order SVU” continued its exploration of timely and relevant issues, maintaining its powerful storytelling.
| Episode # | Original Air Date | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 203 | 23 Sep 08 | Trials |
| 204 | 30 Sep 08 | Confession |
| 205 | 14 Oct 08 | Swing |
| 206 | 21 Oct 08 | Lunacy |
| 207 | 28 Oct 08 | Retro |
| 208 | 11 Nov 08 | Babes |
| 209 | 18 Nov 08 | Wildlife |
| 210 | 25 Nov 08 | Persona |
| 211 | 02 Dec 08 | PTSD |
| 212 | 09 Dec 08 | Smut |
| 213 | 06 Jan 09 | Stranger |
| 214 | 13 Jan 09 | Hothouse |
| 215 | 03 Feb 09 | Snatched |
| 216 | 17 Feb 09 | Transitions |
| 217 | 10 Mar 09 | Lead |
| 218 | 17 Mar 09 | Ballerina |
| 219 | 31 Mar 09 | Hell |
| 220 | 07 Apr 09 | Baggage |
| 221 | 28 Apr 09 | Selfish |
| 222 | 05 May 09 | Crush |
| 223 | 19 May 09 | Liberties |
| 224 | 02 Jun 09 | Zebras |
Season 11
Season 11 of “SVU” explored themes of instability and change, both within the squad and the cases they investigated, keeping the series fresh and engaging.
| Episode # | Original Air Date | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 225 | 23 Sep 09 | Unstable |
| 226 | 30 Sep 09 | Sugar |
| 227 | 07 Oct 09 | Solitary |
| 228 | 14 Oct 09 | Hammered |
| 229 | 21 Oct 09 | Hardwired |
| 230 | 28 Oct 09 | Spooked |
| 231 | 04 Nov 09 | Users |
| 232 | 11 Nov 09 | Turmoil |
| 233 | 18 Nov 09 | Perverted |
| 234 | 09 Dec 09 | Anchor |
| 235 | 06 Jan 10 | Quickie |
| 236 | 13 Jan 10 | Shadow |
| 237 | 03 Mar 10 | P.C. |
| 238 | 03 Mar 10 | Savior |
| 239 | 10 Mar 10 | Confidential |
| 240 | 17 Mar 10 | Witness |
| 241 | 24 Mar 10 | Disabled |
| 242 | 31 Mar 10 | Bedtime |
| 243 | 07 Apr 10 | Conned |
| 244 | 21 Apr 10 | Beef |
| 245 | 28 Apr 10 | Torch |
| 246 | 05 May 10 | Ace |
| 247 | 12 May 10 | Wannabe |
| 248 | 19 May 10 | Shattered |
Season 12
Season 12 of “Law & Order SVU” marked a turning point for the series, with character dynamics evolving and new challenges emerging for the team.
| Episode # | Original Air Date | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 249 | 22 Sep 10 | Locum |
| 250 | 22 Sep 10 | Bullseye |
| 251 | 29 Sep 10 | Behave |
| 252 | 06 Oct 10 | Merchandise |
| 253 | 13 Oct 10 | Wet |
| 254 | 20 Oct 10 | Branded |
| 255 | 03 Nov 10 | Trophy |
| 256 | 10 Nov 10 | Penetration |
| 257 | 17 Nov 10 | Gray |
| 258 | 01 Dec 10 | Rescue |
| 259 | 05 Jan 11 | Pop |
| 260 | 05 Jan 11 | Possessed |
| 261 | 12 Jan 11 | Mask |
| 262 | 19 Jan 11 | Dirty |
| 263 | 02 Feb 11 | Flight |
| 264 | 09 Feb 11 | Spectacle |
| 265 | 16 Feb 11 | Pursuit |
| 266 | 23 Feb 11 | Bully |
| 267 | 23 Mar 11 | Bombshell |
| 268 | 30 Mar 11 | Totem |
| 269 | 06 Apr 11 | Reparations |
| 270 | 04 May 11 | Bang |
| 271 | 11 May 11 | Delinquent |
| 272 | 18 May 11 | Smoked |
Season 13
Season 13 of “SVU” brought significant cast changes and continued to address sensitive and relevant social issues, maintaining its commitment to impactful storytelling.
| Episode # | Original Air Date | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 273 | 21 Sep 11 | Scorched Earth |
| 274 | 28 Sep 11 | Personal Fouls |
| 275 | 05 Oct 11 | Blood Brothers |
| 276 | 12 Oct 11 | Double Strands |
| 277 | 19 Oct 11 | Missing Pieces |
| 278 | 02 Nov 11 | True Believers |
| 279 | 09 Nov 11 | Russian Brides |
| 280 | 16 Nov 11 | Educated Guess |
| 281 | 30 Nov 11 | Lost Traveler |
| 282 | 07 Dec 11 | Spiraling Down |
| 283 | 11 Jan 12 | Theatre Tricks |
| 284 | 18 Jan 12 | Official Story |
| 285 | 08 Feb 12 | Father’s Shadow |
| 286 | 15 Feb 12 | Home Invasions |
| 287 | 22 Feb 12 | Hunting Ground |
| 288 | 29 Feb 12 | Child’s Welfare |
| 289 | 11 Apr 12 | Justice Denied |
| 290 | 18 Apr 12 | Valentine’s Day |
| 291 | 25 Apr 12 | Street Revenge |
| 292 | 02 May 12 | Father Dearest |
| 293 | 09 May 12 | Learning Curve |
| 294 | 16 May 12 | Strange Beauty |
| 295 | 23 May 12 | Rhodium Nights |
Season 14
Season 14 of “Law & Order SVU” continued to explore the complexities of crime and justice, with the detectives facing personal and professional challenges that tested their resolve.
| Episode # | Original Air Date | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 296 | 26 Sep 12 | Lost Reputation |
| 297 | 26 Sep 12 | Above Suspicion |
| 298 | 10 Oct 12 | Twenty-Five Acts |
| 299 | 17 Oct 12 | Acceptable Loss |
| 300 | 24 Oct 12 | Manhattan Vigil |
| 301 | 31 Oct 12 | Friending Emily |
| 302 | 14 Nov 12 | Vanity’s Bonfire |
| 303 | 21 Nov 12 | Lessons Learned |
| 304 | 05 Dec 12 | Dreams Deferred |
| 305 | 02 Jan 13 | Presumed Guilty |
| 306 | 09 Jan 13 | Beautiful Frame |
| 307 | 30 Jan 13 | Criminal Hatred |
| 308 | 06 Feb 13 | Monster’s Legacy |
| 309 | 13 Feb 13 | Secrets Exhumed |
| 310 | 20 Feb 13 | Deadly Ambition |
| 311 | 27 Feb 13 | Funny Valentine |
| 312 | 20 Mar 13 | Undercover Blue |
| 313 | 27 Mar 13 | Legitimate Rape |
| 314 | 03 Apr 13 | Born Psychopath |
| 315 | 24 Apr 13 | Girl Dishonored |
| 316 | 01 May 13 | Traumatic Wound |
| 317 | 08 May 13 | Poisoned Motive |
| 318 | 15 May 13 | Brief Interlude |
| 319 | 22 May 13 | Her Negotiation |
Season 15
Season 15 of “SVU” marked a milestone with its 300th episode and continued to deliver compelling stories, tackling new challenges for the Special Victims Unit.
| Episode # | Original Air Date | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 320 | 25 Sep 13 | Surrender Benson |
| 321 | 25 Sep 13 | Imprisoned Lives |
| 322 | 02 Oct 13 | American Tragedy |
| 323 | 09 Oct 13 | Internal Affairs |
| 324 | 16 Oct 13 | Wonderland Story |
| 325 | 23 Oct 13 | October Surprise |
| 326 | 06 Nov 13 | Dissonant Voices |
| 327 | 13 Nov 13 | Military Justice |
| 328 | 20 Nov 13 | Rapist Anonymous |
| 329 | 08 Jan 14 | Psycho/Therapist |
| 330 | 15 Jan 14 | Amaro’s One-Eighty |
| 331 | 22 Jan 14 | Jersey Breakdown |
| 332 | 29 Jan 14 | Betrayal’s Climax |
| 333 | 05 Feb 14 | Wednesday’s Child |
| 334 | 26 Feb 14 | Comic Perversion |
| 335 | 05 Mar 14 | Gridiron Soldier |
| 336 | 12 Mar 14 | Gambler’s Fallacy |
| 337 | 19 Mar 14 | Criminal Stories |
| 338 | 02 Apr 14 | Downloaded Child |
| 339 | 09 Apr 14 | Beast’s Obsession |
| 340 | 30 Apr 14 | Post-Mortem Blues |
| 341 | 07 May 14 | Reasonable Doubt |
| 342 | 14 May 14 | Thought Criminal |
| 343 | 21 May 14 | Spring Awakening |
Season 16
Season 16 of “Law & Order SVU” explored themes of identity and justice in a rapidly changing world, continuing to deliver thought-provoking episodes.
| Episode # | Original Air Date | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 344 | 24 Sep 14 | Girls Disappeared |
| 345 | 01 Oct 14 | American Disgrace |
| 346 | 08 Oct 14 | Producer’s Backend |
| 347 | 15 Oct 14 | Holden’s Manifesto |
| 348 | 22 Oct 14 | Pornstar’s Requiem |
| 349 | 05 Nov 14 | Glasgowman’s Wrath |
| 350 | 12 Nov 14 | Chicago Crossover |
| 351 | 19 Nov 14 | Spousal Privilege |
| 352 | 10 Dec 14 | Pattern Seventeen |
| 353 | 07 Jan 15 | Forgiving Rollins |
| 354 | 14 Jan 15 | Agent Provocateur |
| 355 | 21 Jan 15 | Padre Sandunguero |
| 356 | 04 Feb 15 | Decaying Morality |
| 357 | 11 Feb 15 | Intimidation Game |
| 358 | 18 Feb 15 | Undercover Mother |
| 359 | 25 Feb 15 | December Solstice |
| 360 | 25 Mar 15 | Parole Violations |
| 361 | 01 Apr 15 | Devastating Story |
| 362 | 08 Apr 15 | Granting Immunity |
| 363 | 29 Apr 15 | Daydream Believer |
| 364 | 06 May 15 | Perverted Justice |
| 365 | 13 May 15 | Parent’s Nightmare |
| 366 | 20 May 15 | Surrendering Noah |
Season 17
Season 17 of “SVU” explored themes of social justice and personal responsibility, with the detectives facing cases that challenged their beliefs and ethics.
| Episode # | Original Air Date | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 367 | 23 Sep 15 | Devil’s Dissections |
| 368 | 23 Sep 15 | Criminal Pathology |
| 369 | 30 Sep 15 | Transgender Bridge |
| 370 | 07 Oct 15 | Institutional Fail |
| 371 | 14 Oct 15 | Community Policing |
| 372 | 21 Oct 15 | Maternal Instincts |
| 373 | 04 Nov 15 | Patrimonial Burden |
| 374 | 11 Nov 15 | Melancholy Pursuit |
| 375 | 18 Nov 15 | Depravity Standard |
| 376 | 06 Jan 16 | Catfishing Teacher |
| 377 | 13 Jan 16 | Townhouse Incident |
| 378 | 20 Jan 16 | A Misunderstanding |
| 379 | 03 Feb 16 | Forty-One Witnesses |
| 380 | 10 Feb 16 | Nationwide Manhunt |
| 381 | 17 Feb 16 | Collateral Damages |
| 382 | 24 Feb 16 | Star-Struck Victims |
| 383 | 02 Mar 16 | Manhattan Transfer |
| 384 | 23 Mar 16 | Unholiest Alliance |
| 385 | 30 Mar 16 | Sheltered Outcasts |
| 386 | 04 May 16 | Fashionable Crimes |
| 387 | 11 May 16 | Assaulting Reality |
| 388 | 18 May 16 | Intersecting Lives |
| 389 | 25 May 16 | Heartfelt Passages |
Season 18
Season 18 of “Law & Order SVU” continued to tackle relevant and sensitive topics, with the detectives facing both personal and professional crises.
| Episode # | Original Air Date | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 390 | 21 Sep 16 | Terrorized |
| 391 | 28 Sep 16 | Making a Rapist |
| 392 | 05 Oct 16 | Imposter |
| 393 | 12 Oct 16 | Heightened Emotions |
| 394 | 26 Oct 16 | Rape Interrupted |
| 395 | 09 Nov 16 | Broken Rhymes |
| 396 | 04 Jan 17 | Next Chapter |
| 397 | 11 Jan 17 | Chasing Theo |
| 398 | 18 Jan 17 | Decline and Fall |
| 399 | 08 Feb 17 | Motherly Love |
| 400 | 15 Feb 17 | Great Expectations |
| 401 | 22 Feb 17 | No Surrender |
| 402 | 22 Mar 17 | Genes |
| 403 | 29 Mar 17 | Net Worth |
| 404 | 05 Apr 17 | Know It All |
| 405 | 26 Apr 17 | The Newsroom |
| 406 | 03 May 17 | Real Fake News |
| 407 | 10 May 17 | Spellbound |
| 408 | 17 May 17 | Conversion |
| 409 | 24 May 17 | American Dream |
| 410 | 24 May 17 | Sanctuary |
Season 19
Season 19 of “Law & Order SVU” continued its exploration of complex cases, pushing the boundaries of legal and ethical dilemmas faced by the detectives.
| Episode # | Original Air Date | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 411 | 27 Sep 17 | Gone Fishin’ |
| 412 | 04 Oct 17 | Mood |
| 413 | 11 Oct 17 | Contrapasso |
| 414 | 18 Oct 17 | No Good Reason |
| 415 | 25 Oct 17 | Complicated |
| 416 | 01 Nov 17 | Unintended Consequences |
| 417 | 29 Nov 17 | Something Happened |
| 418 | 06 Dec 17 | Intent |
| 419 | 03 Jan 18 | Gone Baby Gone |
| 420 | 10 Jan 18 | Pathological |
| 421 | 17 Jan 18 | Flight Risk |
| 422 | 31 Jan 18 | Info Wars |
| 423 | 07 Feb 18 | The Undiscovered Country |
| 424 | 28 Feb 18 | Chasing Demons |
| 425 | 07 Mar 18 | In Loco Parentis |
| 426 | 14 Mar 18 | Dare |
| 427 | 21 Mar 18 | Send in the Clowns |
| 428 | 11 Apr 18 | Service |
| 429 | 18 Apr 18 | Sunk Cost Fallacy |
| 430 | 02 May 18 | The Book of Esther |
| 431 | 09 May 18 | Guardian |
| 432 | 16 May 18 | Mama |
| 433 | 23 May 18 | Remember Me |
| 434 | 23 May 18 | Remember Me Too |
Season 20
Season 20 of “Law & Order SVU” marked a historic milestone, becoming the longest-running primetime drama series. The season celebrated this achievement with powerful storylines and guest appearances.
| Episode # | Original Air Date | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 435 | 27 Sep 18 | Man Up |
| 436 | 27 Sep 18 | Man Down |
| 437 | 04 Oct 18 | Zero Tolerance |
| 438 | 11 Oct 18 | Revenge |
| 439 | 18 Oct 18 | Accredo |
| 440 | 25 Oct 18 | Exile |
| 441 | 01 Nov 18 | Caretaker |
| 442 | 08 Nov 18 | Hell’s Kitchen |
| 443 | 15 Nov 18 | Mea Culpa |
| 444 | 29 Nov 18 | Alta Kockers |
| 445 | 10 Jan 19 | Plastic |
| 446 | 17 Jan 19 | Dear Ben |
| 447 | 31 Jan 19 | A Story of More Woe |
| 448 | 07 Feb 19 | Part 33 |
| 449 | 14 Feb 19 | Brothel |
| 450 | 21 Feb 19 | Facing Demons |
| 451 | 14 Mar 19 | Missing |
| 452 | 21 Mar 19 | Blackout |
| 453 | 04 Apr 19 | Dearly Beloved |
| 454 | 11 Apr 19 | The Good Girl |
| 455 | 25 Apr 19 | Exchange |
| 456 | 02 May 19 | Diss |
| 457 | 09 May 19 | Assumptions |
| 458 | 16 May 19 | End Game |
Season 21
Season 21 of “Law & Order SVU” saw the series break records as television’s longest-running primetime live-action series, continuing to deliver impactful and relevant stories.
| Episode # | Original Air Date | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 459 | 26 Sep 19 | I’m Going to Make You a Star |
| 460 | 03 Oct 19 | The Darkest Journey Home |
| 461 | 10 Oct 19 | Down Low in Hell’s Kitchen |
| 462 | 17 Oct 19 | The Burden of Our Choices |
| 463 | 24 Oct 19 | At Midnight in Manhattan |
| 464 | 31 Oct 19 | Murdered at a Bad Address |
| 465 | 07 Nov 19 | Counselor, It’s Chinatown |
| 466 | 14 Nov 19 | We Dream of Machine Elves |
| 467 | 21 Nov 19 | Can’t Be Held Accountable |
| 468 | 09 Jan 20 | Must Be Held Accountable |
| 469 | 16 Jan 20 | She Paints for Vengeance |
| 470 | 30 Jan 20 | The Longest Night of Rain |
| 471 | 06 Feb 20 | Redemption in Her Corner |
| 472 | 13 Feb 20 | I Deserve Some Loving Too |
| 473 | 20 Feb 20 | Swimming with the Sharks |
| 474 | 27 Feb 20 | Eternal Relief From Pain |
| 475 | 26 Mar 20 | Dance, Lies and Videotape |
| 476 | 02 Apr 20 | Garland’s Baptism by Fire |
| 477 | 16 Apr 20 | Solving for the Unknowns |
| 478 | 23 Apr 20 | The Things We Have to Lose |
Season 22
Season 22 of “Law & Order SVU” navigated the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic both on and off-screen, reflecting real-world issues while continuing to deliver compelling drama.
| Episode # | Original Air Date | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 479 | 12 Nov 20 | Guardians and Gladiators |
| 480 | 19 Nov 20 | The Ballad of Dwight and Irena |
| 481 | 03 Dec 20 | Remember Me in Quarantine |
| 482 | 07 Jan 21 | Sightless in a Savage Land |
| 483 | 14 Jan 21 | Turn Me On Take Me Private |
| 484 | 21 Jan 21 | The Long Arm of the Witness |
| 485 | 18 Feb 21 | Hunt, Trap, Rape and Release |
| 486 | 25 Feb 21 | The Only Way Out Is Through |
| 487 | 01 Apr 21 | Return of the Prodigal Son |
| 488 | 08 Apr 21 | Welcome to the Pedo Motel |
| 489 | 15 Apr 21 | Our Words Will Not Be Heard |
| 490 | 22 Apr 21 | In the Year We All Fell Down |
| 491 | 13 May 21 | Trick-Rolled at the Moulin’ |
| 492 | 20 May 21 | Post-Graduate Psychopath |
| 493 | 27 May 21 | What Can Happen in the Dark |
| 494 | 03 Jun 21 | Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing |
Season 23
Season 23 of “Law & Order SVU” continued its exploration of timely social issues, including the landmark 500th episode, solidifying its place in television history.
| Episode # | Original Air Date | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 495 | 23 Sep 21 | And the Empire Strikes Back |
| 496 | 23 Sep 21 | Never Turn Your Back on Them |
| 497 | 30 Sep 21 | I Thought You Were on My Side |
| 498 | 07 Oct 21 | One More Tale of Two Victims |
| 499 | 14 Oct 21 | Fast Times @TheWheelhouse |
| 500 | 21 Oct 21 | The Five Hundredth Episode |
| 501 | 04 Nov 21 | They’d Already Disappeared |
| 502 | 11 Nov 21 | Nightmares in Drill City |
| 503 | 09 Dec 21 | People vs Richard Wheatley |
| 504 | 06 Jan 22 | Silent Night, Hateful Night |
| 505 | 13 Jan 22 | Burning With Rage Forever |
| 506 | 20 Jan 22 | Tommy Baker’s Hardest Fight |
| 507 | 24 Feb 22 | If I Knew Then What I Know Now |
| 508 | 03 Mar 22 | Video Killed the Radio Star |
| 509 | 10 Mar 22 | Promising Young Gentlemen |
| 510 | 17 Mar 22 | Sorry If It Got Weird for You |
| 511 | 07 Apr 22 | Once Upon a Time in El Barrio |
| 512 | 14 Apr 22 | Eighteen Wheels a Predator |
| 513 | 28 Apr 22 | Tangled Strands of Justice |
| 514 | 05 May 22 | Did You Believe in Miracles? |
| 515 | 12 May 22 | Confess Your Sins to Be Free |
| 516 | 19 May 22 | A Final Call At Forlini’s Bar |
Season 24
Season 24 of “Law & Order SVU” continued to tackle contemporary issues with its signature intensity, exploring themes of justice and resilience in the face of adversity.
| Episode # | Original Air Date | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 517 | 22 Sep 22 | Gimme Shelter, Part II |
| 518 | 29 Sep 22 | The One You Feed |
| 519 | 06 Oct 22 | Mirror Effect |
| 520 | 13 Oct 22 | The Steps We Cannot Take |
| 521 | 27 Oct 22 | Breakwater |
| 522 | 03 Nov 22 | Controlled Burn |
| 523 | 10 Nov 22 | Dead Ball |
| 524 | 17 Nov 22 | A Better Person |
| 525 | 08 Dec 22 | And a Trauma in a Pear Tree |
| 526 | 05 Jan 23 | Jumped In |
| 527 | 12 Jan 23 | Soldier Up |
| 528 | 26 Jan 23 | Blood Out |
| 529 | 02 Feb 23 | Intersection |
| 530 | 16 Feb 23 | Dutch Tears |
| 531 | 23 Feb 23 | King of the Moon |
| 532 | 23 Mar 23 | The Presence of Absence |
| 533 | 30 Mar 23 | Lime Chaser |
| 534 | 06 Apr 23 | Bubble Wrap |
| 535 | 27 Apr 23 | Bend the Law |
| 536 | 04 May 23 | Debatable |
| 537 | 11 May 23 | Bad Things |
| 538 | 18 May 23 | All Pain Is One Malady |
Season 25
Celebrating its 25th season, “Law & Order SVU” continues to be a relevant and impactful series, exploring complex cases and character development.
| Episode # | Original Air Date | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 539 | 18 Jan 24 | Tunnel Blind |
| 540 | 25 Jan 24 | Truth Embargo |
| 541 | 01 Feb 24 | The Punch List |
| 542 | 08 Feb 24 | Duty to Report |
| 543 | 22 Feb 24 | Zone Rouge |
| 544 | 29 Feb 24 | Carousel |
| 545 | 14 Mar 24 | Probability of Doom |
| 546 | 21 Mar 24 | Third Man Syndrome |
| 547 | 11 Apr 24 | Children of Wolves |
| 548 | 18 Apr 24 | Combat Fatigue |
| 549 | 02 May 24 | Prima Nocta |
| 550 | 09 May 24 | Marauder |
| 551 | 16 May 24 | Duty To Hope |
Season 26
As “Law & Order SVU” moves into its 26th season, it promises to continue its legacy of tackling complex issues with compelling storytelling and character-driven narratives.
| Episode # | Original Air Date | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 552 | 03 Oct 24 | Fractured |
| 553 | 10 Oct 24 | Excavation |
| 554 | 17 Oct 24 | Divide & Conquer |
| 555 | 24 Oct 24 | Constricted |
| 556 | 31 Oct 24 | Economics of Shame |
| 557 | 07 Nov 24 | Rorschach |
| 558 | 14 Nov 24 | Tenfold |
| 559 | 21 Nov 24 | Cornered |
| 560 | 16 Jan 25 | First Light |
| 561 | 23 Jan 25 | Master Key |
| 562 | 30 Jan 25 | Deductible |
| 563 | 13 Feb 25 | Calculated |
| 564 | 20 Feb 25 | Extinguished |
| 565 | 27 Feb 25 | The Grid Plan |
| 566 | 13 Mar 25 | Lost Wanderer |
| 567 | 27 Mar 25 | Let Me Bring Pardon |
Specials
Beyond the regular seasons, “Law & Order SVU” has also released special episodes that offer unique perspectives and content for fans.
| Episode # | Original Air Date | Title |
|---|---|---|
| S18 | 18-0 | Unstoppable |
| S21 | 21-0 | 02 Jan 20 |
| S22 | 22-0 | 12 Nov 20 |
This episode guide offers a complete look at the journey of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” a series that continues to resonate with audiences worldwide. From the early cases of Detectives Benson and Stabler to the current storylines, “SVU” remains a cornerstone of television drama. Use this guide to explore or revisit your favorite episodes of this iconic show.
