Law & Order: Special Victims Unit — Season 23
01 And the Empire Strikes Back
Sep 23, 202143m★ 9.3
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.
02 Never Turn Your Back on Them
Sep 23, 202143m★ 8.3
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.
03 I Thought You Were on My Side
Sep 30, 202143m★ 9.0
Benson and Rollins must contend with the FBI and the Organized Crime bureau when a rape victim identifies a dangerous mobster as her assailant.
04 One More Tale of Two Victims
Oct 7, 202143m★ 8.7
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.
05 Fast Times @TheWheelHouse
Oct 14, 202143m★ 7.0
The SVU faces the fury of social media fans when they arrest two popular influencer brothers.
06 The Five Hundredth Episode
Oct 21, 202143m★ 7.6
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.
07 They'd Already Disappeared
Nov 4, 202143m★ 9.0
When a teenage sex worker disappears, Rollins and Velasco find a key clue in a pile of neglected missing persons reports.
08 Nightmares in Drill City
Nov 11, 202143m★ 6.7
Carisi asks the SVU for help with a murder investigation when one of the witnesses shows signs of abuse.
09 People vs. Richard Wheatley (I)
Dec 9, 202143m★ 9.0
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).
10 Silent Night, Hateful Night
Jan 6, 202243m★ 9.3
The SVU is called in to help investigate a wave of hate crimes on Christmas Eve. Rollins catches up with an old flame.
11 Burning with Rage Forever
Jan 13, 202243m★ 6.7
A boy disappears after meeting up with an online gamer; Benson suspects her son is being bullied.
12 Tommy Baker's Hardest Fight
Jan 20, 202243m★ 7.5
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.
13 If I Knew Then What I Know Now
Feb 24, 202243m★ 8.0
After a woman disappears, the squad notice similarities to a 20 year old DV case. Rollins and Carisi's relationship faces a challenge.
14 Video Killed the Radio Star
Mar 3, 202243m★ 8.5
Benson investigates allegations against a popular radio personality. Rollins goes undercover when a shocking confession leads to another crime.
15 Promising Young Gentleman
Mar 10, 202243m★ 8.0
Carisi's niece helps a friend report a sexual assault. Benson investigates a college's secret society that preys on female students.
16 Sorry If It Got Weird for You
Mar 17, 202243m★ 8.0
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.
17 Once Upon a Time in El Barrio
Apr 7, 202243m★ 9.3
Velasco asks Benson for help finding three girls who were trafficked from his hometown to New York City.
18 Eighteen Wheels a Predator
Apr 14, 202242m★ 8.3
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.
19 Tangled Strands of Justice
Apr 28, 202243m★ 8.7
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.
20 Did You Believe in Miracles? (I)
May 5, 202243m★ 6.5
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).
21 Confess Your Sins to Be Free
May 12, 202243m★ 7.7
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.
22 A Final Call at Forlini's Bar
May 19, 202243m★ 9.0
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.