Spoiler: 4/01/15 episode Law & Order: Special Victims Unit "DEVASTATING STORY" 9pm ET/8pm CT (Wednesday, April 1st) on NBC A college student makes a rape accusation in a TV interview, claiming she was gang raped at a fraternity house. Her story casts a national spotlight on sexual assault on college campuses, but her legal case is difficult for Barba to prove.
Spoiler: 4/08/15 episode Law & Order: Special Victims Unit "GRANTING IMMUNITY" 9pm ET/8pm CT (Wednesday, April 8th) on NBC A measles outbreak delays arrests in a case involving pornographic photos taken by teens at a party. Meanwhile, Benson discovers that some kids' medical records may have been falsified after Noah gets measles; Amaro leans upsetting news about his son.
#CROSSOVERWEEK A manhunt spans two cities and three squads as Chicago Fire, Chicago P.D., and Law & Order: SVU unite for a crossover event. Spoiler: 4/29/15 Part 3 of 3-way Crossover episode! Law & Order: Special Victims Unit "DAYDREAM BELIEVER" 04/29/2015 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Wednesday) CHICAGO AND NEW YORK POLICE CONTINUE THE INVESTIGATION INTO AN UNSOLVED RAPE AND MURDER CASE Benson (Mariska Hargitay) and Voight (Jason Beghe) lead their teams in the investigation of a rape/murder case that is frighteningly similar to a case from New York a decade ago. When forced to release their main suspect, the Chicago PD joins the SVU in New York in pursuit of Yates (guest star Dallas Roberts). Featuring Sophia Bush (Det. Lindsay), Ice T (Det. Tutuola), Danny Pino (Det. Amaro), Kelli Giddish (Det. Rollins), Raúl Esparza (ADA Barba), Peter Scanavino (Det. Sonny Carisi), Jesse Lee Soffer (Det. Halstead), Marina Squerciati (Ofc. Burgess), Brian Geraghty (Ofc. Roman), Stella Maeve (Nadia Decotis), Tamara Tunie (M.E. Warner) and Mary Bacon (Susie Frain).
Spoiler: 5/06/15 episode Law & Order: Special Victims Unit "PERVERTED JUSTICE" 05/06/2015 (09:00PM - 10:00PM) (Wednesday) DANN FLOREK AND ANDRE BRAUGHER RETURN TO "SVU" Bayard Ellis (guest star Braugher) takes on the case of a man incarcerated for incest and rape, whose daughter Michelle (guest star Samira Wiley), the victim and star witness when she was a child, wants to recant her testimony and set her father free. When a judge refuses to reopen the 17-year-old case, the SVU turns to retired Captain Cragen (guest star Florek), who remembers the investigation and provides evidence that could change the convict's fate. Starring Mariska Hargitay (Sgt. Olivia Benson), Danny Pino (Det. Nick Amaro), Kelli Giddish (Det. Amanda Rollins) and Peter Scanavino (Det. Sonny Carisi). Also guest starring Robert Sean Leonard (ADA Kenneth O'Dwyer), Glenn Plummer (Derek Thompson), Kia Joy Goodwin (Audrey Jones) and Leslie Odom Jr. (Reverend Scott).
Spoiler: 5/13/15 episode Law & Order: Special Victims Unit "PARENTS' NIGHTMARE" 05/13/2015 (09:00PM - 10:00PM) (Wednesday) SVU DETECTIVES RACE TO FIND A BOY KIDNAPPED FOR RANSOM 8 year-old Owen Farhidi (guest star Kaeden Ruparel) disappears from school and his mother Dana (guest star Brooke Bloom, CSI: Miami) receives a ransom request. When surveillance footage shows that Owen recognized his abductor, Detective Amaro (Danny Pino) works with Dana and her ex-husband Sam (guest star Navid Negahban) to find and arrest the suspect, but tensions between the estranged couple obstructs the investigation. Meanwhile, Sgt. Benson (Mariska Hargitay) is asked to take the Lieutenant's exam to formally take the lead over her squad. Also starring Ice T (Det. Odafin Tutuola) and Peter Scanavino (Det. Sonny Carisi). Also guest starring Frankie Alvarez (Javier Rojas), Carmen Cabrera (Fabiana Caldera), Robert John Burke (Lt. Ed Tucker), and Toni D'Antonio (Principal Stanwick).
Spoiler: 5/20/15 Season 16 Finale episode Law & Order: Special Victims Unit "SURRENDERING NOAH" 05/20/2015 (09:00PM - 10:00PM) (Wednesday) IN THE SEASON 16 FINALE, A DANGEROUS CAREER CRIMINAL RETURNS TO TEST THE LIMITS OF THE LAW Sgt. Benson (Mariska Hargitay) and ADA Barba (Raúl Esparza) take Johnny D (guest star Charles Halford) to trial for sex trafficking, rape, assault and kidnapping. But when Baby Noah's adoption becomes entangled in the case, Benson fears for Noah's future and his safety. In an intense courtroom showdown, the SVU will face a threat that could change the squad forever. Also starring Danny Pino (Det. Nick Amaro), Ice T (Det. Odafin Tutuola), Kelli Giddish (Det. Amanda Rollins) and Peter Scanavino (Det. Sonny Carisi). Also guest starring Michael Kostroff (Counselor Evan Braun), Danika Yarosh (Ariel Thornhill), Robert John Tucker (Lt. Ed Tucker), Jefferson Mays (M.E. Rudnick), Laura Gomez (Selena Cruz) and Peter Hermann (Counselor Trevor Langan).
FYI: reruns of SVU can now be seen on iON Television, starting on Friday, September 25th, at 9am ET/8am CT. Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Season 17 Premiere - Wednesday, September 23rd at 9pm ET/8pm CT About the Show Created by Emmy Award-winning producer Dick Wolf, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, now in its 17th season, is the longest-running primetime drama currently on television. This hard-hitting and emotional series from NBC's Law & Order brand chronicles the life and crimes of the Special Victims Unit of the New York City Police Department, an elite squad of detectives who investigate sexually based crimes. As acting commander of the SVU, Sergeant Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay) is a seasoned veteran of the unit who has seen it all. She leads with empathy and professionalism, all the while dealing with her difficult past as a product of rape, and her future as mother to a young child, both of which influence the way she relates to each victim in need of help. Hargitay garnered eight Emmy nominations for Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Olivia Benson, and won the 2006 Emmy for that category. She has received six SAG nominations for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series, two Golden Globe nominations for Lead Actress in a Drama Series, winning the award in 2005, and has won three Gracie Allen Awards for Outstanding Female Lead in 2004, 2009 and 2014. In 2013, she was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Detective Odafin "Fin" Tutuola (Ice T) adds a unique sense of humor and undercover investigative experience, making him a formidable match for any partner. Detective Amanda Rollins (Kelli Giddish) has earned her place as an integral part of the team while facing head-on the emotional toll it takes to work SVU, and Detective Dominick "Sonny" Carisi (Peter Scanavino) brings a fresh outlook and distinctive style of investigation to the squad. Assistant District Attorney Rafael Barba (Raúl Esparza) seeks justice for SVU's victims and survivors with precision and a passion to win. SVU is frequently acknowledged for its guest players, with Emmy wins for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series for Ann-Margret (2010), Ellen Burstyn (2009), Cynthia Nixon (2008), Leslie Caron (2007) and Amanda Plummer (2005), and nominations for such renowned talent as Brenda Blethyn, Carol Burnett, Robin Williams, Marcia Gay Harden, Angela Lansbury, Marlee Matlin, Mare Winningham, Barbara Barrie, Martha Plimpton, Jane Alexander and Tracy Pollan. In 2015, SVU won the Imagen Foundation Award for Best Primetime Program, recognizing the positive portrayal of Latinos in media. The series was honored with the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Drama Series in 2012, along with Ice T for Outstanding Actor (2002) and Delroy Lindo for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama (2010). Fourteen episodes of SVU were nominated for the Prism Award and six have won, recognizing their accurate depiction of substance abuse and mental illness. Three episodes have been nominated by the GLAAD Media Awards for outstanding representation of the LGBT community, and the show was honored with 10 Edgar Allan Poe award nominations and two wins for Best Television episode. The Law & Order brand has tremendous global appeal and to date, SVU has been sold to over 250 territories around the world. Law & Order: Special Victims Unit is a Wolf Films production in association with Universal Television. Dick Wolf is creator and executive producer; Warren Leight, Julie Martin, Jonathan Starch, Peter Jankowski and Arthur Forney are executive producers. CAST BIOS Mariska Hargitay Sergeant Olivia Benson Ice T Detective Odafin "Fin" Tutuola Kelli Giddish Detective Amanda Rollins Peter Scanavino Detective Sonny Carisi Raúl Esparza Assistant District Attorney Rafael Barba
Spoiler: 2-hour Season 17 Premiere (2 episodes back-to-back) Law & Order: Special Victims Unit "DEVIL'S DISSECTIONS / CRIMINAL PATHOLOGY" 09/23/2015 (09:00PM - 11:00PM) (Wednesday) IN THE 2-HOUR SEASON PREMIERE, DALLAS ROBERTS RETURNS AS SERIAL KILLER GREGORY YATES The SVU is called to a familiar crime scene - the beach where serial killer Gregory Yates (guest star Dallas Roberts) buried his many victims. When another body washes ashore, Detective Rollins (Kelli Giddish) tries to coax him into confessing, but the surprising information he provides sends shockwaves through the police department. As the case goes to court, Barba (Raúl Esparza) faces off against two hotshot defense attorneys in a trial that leads to blackmail, an incriminating confession, a new victim and a fugitive suspect. Also starring Mariska Hargitay (Sergeant Olivia Benson), Ice T (Detective Odafin Tutuola) and Peter Scanavino (Detective Sonny Carisi). Also guest starring Tamara Tunie (M.E. Warner), Mary Bacon (Susie Frain), Jefferson Mays (M. E. Rudnick), Elizabeth Marvel (Counselor Rita Calhoun), Cody Lindquist (Brooke Norwalk), Bronwyn Reed (Lucy) and Delaney Williams (Counselor John Buchanan).
Spoiler: 9/30/15 episode Law & Order: Special Victims Unit "TRANSGENDER BRIDGE" 09/30/2015 (09:00PM - 10:00PM) (Wednesday) WHEN A TRANSGENDER TEEN IS TAUNTED BY HIGH SCHOOL KIDS, BULLYING ESCALATES TO TRAGEDY 15 year-old Avery Parker (guest star Christopher Dylan) walks home from school through Fort Tryon Park when she's surrounded by a group of rowdy boys. Taunts and jokes intensify to pushing and shoving, leaving Avery in the hospital and three assailants under arrest. When the DA's office decides to try one of the culprits, 15 year-old Darius McCrae (guest star Dante Brown), as an adult, the SVU squad agonizes over whether the punishment fits the crime, and must deal with the pain of both families involved. Starring Mariska Hargitay (Sgt. Olivia Benson), Ice T (Det. Odafin Tutuola), Kelli Giddish (Det. Amanda Rollins) and Peter Scanavino (Det. Sonny Carisi). Also guest starring Robert Sean Leonard (ADA Kenneth O'Dwyer), Adrienne Moore (Cheryl McCrae), Bill Irwin (Dr. Peter Lindstrom), Jessica Phillips (Pippa Cox), Danny Burstein (Eric Parker) and Rebecca Luker (Lisa Parker).
Spoiler: 10/07/15 episode Law & Order: Special Victims Unit "INSTITUTIONAL FAIL" 10/07/2015 (09:00PM - 10:00PM) (Wednesday) WHOOPI GOLDBERG GUEST STARS ON SVU A starving toddler found wandering the streets alone leads detectives to the home of Manuela Ozuna (guest star Jessica Pimental) and another child in grave condition. The police question Department of Child Services caseworker Keith Musio (guest star John Magaro), whose vague and backdated reports on the family suggest he hadn't checked on the children in months. When the overworked Keith accuses his supervisor, Janette Grayson (Goldberg), of orchestrating the false reports, Chief Dodds (guest star Peter Gallagher) promises to conduct an internal investigation. But when neglect leads to death, Barba (Raúl Esparza) takes matters into his own hands and arrests them for manslaughter. Meanwhile, Dodds indicates some changes coming to Benson's (Mariska Hargitay) squad. Also starring Ice T (Det. Odafin Tutuola), Kelli Giddish (Det. Amanda Rollins), and Peter Scanavino (Det. Sonny Carisi). Also guest starring Joseph Lyle Taylor (Counselor D'Angelo), Josh Pais (Hank Abraham), Yvonna Kopaca-Wright (Dr. Wilder), Josh Mercantel (Matt Sheridan), and Scott William Winters (Det. Dumas).
Spoiler: 10/14/15 episode Law & Order: Special Victims Unit "COMMUNITY POLICING" 10/14/2015 (09:00PM - 10:00PM) (Wednesday) THE NYPD FALLS UNDER SEIGE AFTER THE SHOOTING OF AN UNARMED BLACK MAN In the pursuit of an SVU rape suspect, detectives from another precinct shoot and kill an unarmed black man. As racial tensions rise in the city, Barba (Raúl Esparza) is tasked to indict three officers who claim they had no choice but to follow police procedure. Starring Mariska Hargitay (Sgt. Olivia Benson), Ice T (Det. Odafin Tutuola), Kelli Giddish (Det. Amanda Rollins) and Peter Scanavino (Det. Sonny Carisi). Guest starring Scott William Winters (Det. Robert "Doom" Dumas), Isiah Whitlock Jr. (Capt. Reese), Dashiell Eaves (Sgt. Kevin Donlan), Josh Pais (Hank Abraham), Daveed Diggs (Louis Henderson), Robert John Burke (Sgt. Tucker), Caris Vujcec (Det. Louise Campesi), Leslie Odom Jr. (Reverend Curtis Scott) and Michael Potts (Sgt. Draper).
Spoiler: 10/21/15 episode Law & Order: Special Victims Unit "MATERNAL INSTINCTS" 10/21/2015 (09:00PM - 10:00PM) (Wednesday) ROLLINS' FAMILY IS ENTANGLED IN A RAPE CASE. VIRGINIA MADSEN GUEST STARS. Rollins' (Kelli Giddish) mother Beth (guest star Virginia Madsen) throws her a baby shower while the SVU reports to a four-star hotel where a famous violinist was raped by her colleague, Anton Krasnikov (guest star Zach McGowan). With no memory of the crime, Anton claims a hired escort drugged and robbed him, and evidence leads to the shocking return of Rollins' fugitive sister Kim (guest star Lindsay Pulsipher). Meanwhile, Sgt. Mike Dodds (guest star Andy Karl) arrives for his first day at SVU. Also starring Mariska Hargitay (Lt. Olivia Benson), Ice T (Det. Odafin Tutuola) and Peter Scanavino (Det. Sonny Carisi). Also guest-starring Wass Stevens (Slice), Peter Gallagher (Deputy Chief Dodds) and Elizabeth A. Davis (Alessandra Bay).
Spoiler: 11/04/15 episode Law & Order: Special Victims Unit "PATRIMONIAL BURDEN" 11/04/2015 (09:00PM - 10:00PM) (Wednesday) The SVU investigates an unraveling web of secrets when the virtuous 13 year-old daughter of a famous reality TV family discovers she's pregnant. Starring Mariska Hargitay (Lt. Benson), Ice T (Det. Tutuola), Kelli Giddish (Det. Rollins) and Peter Scanavino (Det. Carisi). Guest starring Andy Karl (Sgt. Mike Dodds), Ryan Devlin (Pastor Eldon), Geneva Carr (Pam Baker), Christopher Sieber (Frank Baker), Victoria Leigh (Lane Baker) and Chris Elliott (Pete Matthews).
Spoiler: 11/11/15 episode Law & Order: Special Victims Unit "MELANCHOLY PURSUIT" 11/11/2015 (09:00PM - 10:00PM) (Wednesday) The hunt for a missing teenage girl takes an emotional toll on Sgt. Dodds (Andy Karl), and DNA evidence becomes a crucial lead in finding the girl's abductor. Starring Mariska Hargitay, Ice T and Peter Scanavino. Guest starring Tamara Tunie, Brian Avers, Jonathan Judge-Russo, Nick Cordero, Carolee Carmello and Ali Wentworth.
Spoiler: 11/18/15 episode Law & Order: Special Victims Unit "DEPRAVITY STANDARD" 11/18/2015 (09:00PM - 10:00PM) (Wednesday) Lt. Benson (Mariska Hargitay) seeks justice in the trial of child abductor Lewis Hodda (returning guest star Tom Sizemore), but when a plea deal is rejected, Barba (Raúl Esparza) must rely on decades-old evidence to make his case and faces off against former SVU colleague Dr. Huang (guest star BD Wong). Also starring Ice T, Kelli Giddish and Peter Scanavino. Also guest starring Robin Weigert, Alex Karpovsky, Liza Colon-Zayas, Mili Avital and Jenna Wolfe.