In the criminal justice system, sexually-based offenses are considered especially heinous. In New York City, the dedicated detectives who investigate these vicious felonies are members of an elite squad known as the Special Victims Unit. These are their stories.
Writer: Julie Martin
Air date: 2013-09-25
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: The SVU squad searches for Detective Benson and her abductor.
Writer: Julie Martin
Air date: 2013-09-25
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: When a young boy is abandoned, the squad discovers more victims waiting to be rescued.
Writer: Julie Martin
Air date: 2013-10-02
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: As a series of rapes on the Upper West Side puts the city on edge, a celebrity chef fears she is the next victim when someone follows her home; Detective Benson has a hard time overcoming her traumatic ordeal.
Writer: Kevin Fox
Air date: 2013-10-09
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: When Officer Michael Groves ends up in a psych ward after leveling accusations at the 12th Precinct, Internal Affairs asks the team to help investigate.
Writer: Julie Martin
Air date: 2013-10-16
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Investigation into the suspected rape of a woman Benson helped earlier leads to a cybermogul. The team bids farewell to Munch.
Writer: Peter Blauner
Air date: 2013-10-23
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: ADA Barba finds that a friend -- with a connection to a mayoral candidate front runner -- is accused of rape.
Writer: John Paul Roche
Air date: 2013-11-06
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: A four-year-old student makes claims of sexual abuse against a singing coach and popular TV personality.
Writer: Lawrence Kaplow
Air date: 2013-11-13
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: A military officer who was gang raped refuses to cooperate with the SVU for fear of damage to her reputation; Amaro asks his ex to help dig up information on the case.
Writer: Julie Martin
Air date: 2013-11-20
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: When Rollins tries to help a friend press rape charges against her lover, she finds herself thrust into the middle of the case.
Writer: Julie Martin
Air date: 2014-01-08
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: When Detective Benson faces Lewis in the courtroom, the stress causes setbacks in her recovery; Benson is forced to reveal secrets.
Writer: Kevin Fox
Air date: 2014-01-15
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: When a suspect is gravely injured and the case becomes a public spectacle, Amaro's badge is on the line; Cragen surprises everyone with an announcement.
Writer: Céline C. Robinson
Air date: 2014-01-22
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: When an underage runaway is found beaten and raped, the SVU team works with federal prosecutor Connie Rubirosa; ADA Barba suspects a cover-up when he fails to get the help he needs from Jersey law enforcement.
Writer: Jill Abbinanti
Air date: 2014-01-29
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Amaro suspects the boyfriend of a missing girl is involved with a gang; Benson becomes the SVU's new sergeant.
Writer: Peter Blauner
Air date: 2014-02-05
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: The already frantic search for a missing diabetic boy becomes more urgent when he is spotted with a couple known for child endangerment and pornography.
Writer: Brianna Yellen
Air date: 2014-02-26
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Popular comedian Josh Galloway is faced with student protestors after a set at Tompkins Square University. Though Barba can't arrest him for speaking his mind, he charges the SVU to find proof that Galloway's actions reflect his words. Meanwhile, a detective from Chicago seeks help from the NYPD. The crossover continues on Chicago P.D. S1E06 Conventions (II).
Writer: John Paul Roche
Air date: 2014-03-05
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Detective Rollins is contacted by a hometown friend when his son, a high school football star, goes missing in New York; Rollins seeks help with her escalating problems.
Writer: Julie Martin
Air date: 2014-03-12
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: When Rollins strikes a deal with the managers of a gambling club in order to protect her job, she ends up drawing the suspicion of Benson and Tutuola.
Writer: Peter Blauner
Air date: 2014-03-19
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: A columnist who has been given access to the squad for a story declares a hate crime case a hoax, leaving the victim under media scrutiny and Benson fighting to get the case back on solid ground.
Writer: Jill Abbinanti
Air date: 2014-04-02
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: After a single mom is arrested for leaving her young daughter alone for days, Sgt. Benson suspects the woman may have been abused in her own childhood.
Writer: Julie Martin
Air date: 2014-04-09
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Benson is assigned a 24/7 security detail when William Lewis escapes from prison and starts killing again; Benson must decide how much she is willing to sacrifice to save a child's life.
Writer: Julie Martin
Air date: 2014-04-30
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Olivia Benson is investigated by Internal Affairs after William Lewis' death; as pressure mounts, Olivia has to choose between her convictions and her badge.
Writer: Kevin Fox
Air date: 2014-05-07
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Benson and Murphy question a television producer when he is accused of molesting his daughter; Benson strives to discover the truth as accusations fly in the media.
Writer: Peter Blauner
Air date: 2014-05-14
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Taking an active approach to catching sex offenders, the team targets a photographer with a secret life whose fantasies may have crossed into reality.
Writer: Julie Martin
Air date: 2014-05-21
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Amaro must face the consequence of his reckless behavior; when an online ad for escorts leads to the rape and robbery of tourists, Benson discovers she has a connection to one of the suspect's.
