Spoiler: 1/22/14 episode Law & Order: Special Victims Unit "JERSEY BREAKDOWN" 01/22/2014 (09:00PM - 10:01PM) (Wednesday) A TEENAGED RAPE VICTIM LEADS THE SVU TO AN FBI SEX TRAFFICKING INVESTIGATION AND CORRUPTION ACROSS STATE LINES. ALANA DE LA GARZA GUEST STARS. The SVU teams up with federal prosecutor Connie Rubirosa (de la Garza) after an underage runaway is found raped and beaten under the Highline. The sex trafficking investigation leads to New Jersey strip club owner Perry Cannavaro (guest star Chaz Palminteri), who does all he can to keep the victim out of the SVU's jurisdiction. When ADA Barba (Raúl Esparza) fails to get the help he needs from Jersey law enforcement, he suspects a cover-up involving some high ranking court officials. Also starring Mariska Hargitay (Sargent Olivia Benson), Ice T (Detective Odafin Tutuola), Danny Pino (Detective Nick Amaro) and Kelli Giddish (Detective Amanda Rollins). Also guest starring Stefanie Scott (Clare Wilson), Dayton Callie (Judge Dolan) and Bill Sage (Bobby Masconi).
Spoiler: 1/29/14 episode Law & Order: Special Victims Unit "BETRAYAL'S CLIMAX" 01/29/2014 (09:00PM - 10:01PM) (Wednesday) A TEENAGED 'JULIET' GOES MISSING AND HER 'ROMEO' IS THE PRIME SUSPECT - Sixteen year-old Avery Capshaw's (guest star Fiona Robert) parents report her kidnapped, and the SVU finds signs of a party turned violent. Her boyfriend, Manny Montero (Juan Castano), is a scholarship student from the Projects, and though his family swears he's on the right track, Amaro (Danny Pino) suspects he's involved with a dangerous gang. When Manny refuses to talk, the cops are forced to arrest him, but the violence only escalates. Meanwhile, Benson (Mariska Hargitay) is sworn in as the SVU's new sergeant. Also starring Ice-T (Detective Odafin Tutuola), Kelli Giddish (Detective Amanda Rollins) and Raúl Esparza (ADA Rafael Barba). Also guest starring Armand Schultz (John Capshaw), Alex Hernandez (Carlos "O.G." Hernandez), Teresa Yenque (Rosa Montero) and Olivia Ford (Marisol Pavel).
Spoiler: 2/05/14 episode Law & Order: Special Victims Unit "WEDNESDAY'S CHILD" 02/05/2014 (09:00PM - 10:01PM) (Wednesday) Police look for a missing boy who needs insulin, and soon he's seen with a criminal duo who have a history of child endangerment and pornography. Meanwhile, Benson's professional trajectory goes off course because of a personal matter.
Spoiler: 2/26/14 episode Law & Order: Special Victims Unit "COMIC PERVERSION" 02/26/2014 (09:00PM - 10:01PM) (Wednesday) A comedian jokes about rape while performing at a college, and then his fans assault a student. Later, a woman accuses the comedian of rape and Benson arrests him, but Barba fears Benson may have acted too eagerly. Meanwhile, a Chicago cop seeks help from the NYPD.
Spoiler: 3/05/14 episode Law & Order: Special Victims Unit "GRIDIRON SOLDIER" 03/05/2014 (09:00PM - 10:01PM) (Wednesday) A COLLEGE RECRUIT FROM GEORGIA BECOMES A VICTIM OF TEAM HAZING AND VIOLENCE IN NEW YORK CITY High school football star Cedric Jones (guest star Winston Duke) goes missing in New York City, and his uncle seeks help from their hometown friend, Detective Rollins (Kelli Giddish). Though already committed to attending Georgia Tech, Cedric nevertheless accepted a free weekend recruiting trip from Hudson University's football team. When the cops find him in jail, they suspect the truth may have led to a cruel prank that spiraled out of control. Sgt. Benson's (Mariska Hargitay) investigation into the football team and its popular coach (guest star Glenn Morshower) uncovers several victims of abuse, prejudice and hazing. Meanwhile, Rollins turns to an old friend to help deal with her escalating troubles. Also guest starring Greg Finley (Eddie Thorpe), Glenn Fleary (Larry Jones), Leigh-Ann Rose (Tanya) and Thomas Sadoski (Nate Davis). Also starring Ice-T (Detective Odafin Tutuola) and Danny Pino (Detective Nick Amaro).
Spoiler: 3/12/14 episode Law & Order: Special Victims Unit "GAMBLER'S FALLACY" 03/12/2014 (09:00PM - 10:01PM) (Wednesday) Rollins patronizes an illegal gambling club, where she's recognized by one of the staff. She then makes a shady deal with the club's managers, but she doesn't do enough to please them, and before long, her colleagues become aware of the situation.
Spoiler: 3/19/14 episode Law & Order: Special Victims Unit "CRIMINAL STORIES" 03/19/2014 (09:00PM - 10:01PM) (Wednesday) ALEC BALDWIN GUEST STARS IN MARISKA HARGITAY'S DIRECTORIAL DEBUT Renowned New York Ledger columnist Jimmy MacArthur (Baldwin) is given full access to Sergeant Benson (Hargitay) and the squad for an inside look at the city's Special Victims Unit. When the rape case of a young Muslim woman (guest star Summer Bishil) escalates to a hate crime, Jimmy stays one step ahead of the investigation and declares the entire crime a hoax. With the victim under fierce public scrutiny, Benson struggles to keep the case on solid ground and fears a rapist will go free. Also starring Ice-T (Detective Odafin Tutuola), Danny Pino (Detective Nick Amaro), Kelli Giddish (Detective Amanda Rollins) and Raúl Esparza (ADA Rafael Barba). Also guest starring Tamara Tunie (M.E. Melinda Warner), Delaney Williams (Counselor John Buchanan), Leslie Odom Jr. (Reverend Curtis Scott), Josh Pais (Hank Abraham), Nick Mennell (Elias Kemp Jr.) and Katie Couric (as herself).
Spoiler: 4/02/14 episode Law & Order: Special Victims Unit "DOWNLOADED CHILD" 04/02/2014 (09:00PM - 10:01PM) (Wednesday) A single mom gets arrested for child endangerment because she leaves her daughter home alone. However, Benson suspects the mother's actions are based on fear and not neglect, and Dr. Lindstrom uncovers the woman's own repressed memories of being abused.
A repeat episode, "PSYCHO/THERAPIST", airs at 8pm ET/7pm CT. Spoiler: 4/09/14 episode Law & Order: Special Victims Unit "BEAST'S OBSESSION" 04/09/2014 (09:00PM - 10:01PM) (Wednesday) SERGEANT BENSON'S (MARISKA HARGITAY) NIGHTMARE CONTINUES WHEN WILLIAM LEWIS (GUEST STAR PABLO SCHREIBER) ESCAPES FROM PRISON The sadistic William Lewis (Schreiber) escapes from prison, arbitrarily killing as he goes. Concerned for Benson's safety, a security detail is assigned to her 24/7, but it doesn't take long for Lewis to get her back where he left off. With time running out, Benson must decide how much she's willing to sacrifice in order to save the life of a child. Also starring Ice-T (Detective Odafin Tutuola), Danny Pino (Detective Nick Amaro) and Kelli Giddish (Detective Amanda Rollins). Also guest starring Natalie Racoosin (Lauren Cole), Nikki Estridge (Detective Delano), Curt Bouril (Detective Carlson) and Lily Pilblad (Amelia Cole).
Spoiler: 4/30/14 episode Law & Order: Special Victims Unit "POST-MORTEM BLUES" 04/30/2014 (09:00PM - 10:01PM) (Wednesday) Benson is investigated following William Lewis' death, and a prosecutor convenes a grand jury and calls for her arrest. While two lieutenants advise Benson to save her career at all costs, she wrestles with what's the right thing to do.
Spoiler: 5/07/14 episode Law & Order: Special Victims Unit "REASONABLE DOUBT" 05/07/2014 (09:00PM - 10:01PM) (Wednesday) A TV producer is accused of molesting his daughter, but the cops suspect the accusations are a ploy when his estranged wife won't cooperate with them, yet she will speak with the media about the matter.
Spoiler: 5/14/14 episode Law & Order: Special Victims Unit "THOUGHT CRIMINAL" 05/14/2014 (09:00PM - 10:01PM) (Wednesday) THE SVU PUSHES LEGAL AND MORAL BOUNDARIES TO PUT A SEXUAL PREDATOR BEHIND BARS. GUEST STAR B.D. WONG RETURNS. Under the guidance of Lieutenant Murphy (Donal Logue), Sergeant Benson (Mariska Hargitay) and the SVU take an active approach to catching sex offenders - they target Simon Wilkes (guest star Joshua Malina), a well-regarded photographer with a secret life. An undercover investigation finds his graphic fantasies may have crossed the line into reality, at a child's expense. But the case becomes impossible when no evidence of a victim is found. Also starring Ice-T (Det. Odafin Tutuola), Danny Pino (Det. Nick Amaro), Kelli Giddish (Det. Amanda Rollins) and Raul Esparza (ADA Rafael Barba). Also guest starring Nia Vardalos (Counselor Minonna Efron), Brian Baumgartner (Gordon Montlieff) and Laura Benanti (Maria Grazie).
SVU lives! NBC has renewed the last remaining L&O franchise for Season 16. Spoiler: 5/21/14 Season 15 Finale episode Law & Order: Special Victims Unit "SPRING AWAKENING" 05/21/2014 (09:00PM - 10:01PM) (Wednesday) In the 15th-season finale, Amaro lands in trouble with the Internal Affairs Bureau again, so he turns to Munch (Richard Belzer) for advice. Meanwhile, several male tourists get robbed and raped after replying to an escort ad online, and Benson has a shocking connection to a suspect in a case.
Spoiler: 9/24/14 Season 16 Premiere episode! Law & Order: Special Victims Unit "GIRLS DISAPPEARED" 09/24/2014 (09:00PM - 10:00PM) (Wednesday) IN THE 16TH SEASON PREMIERE, THE SVU TAKES ON A DANGEROUS PROSTITUTION RING TO FIND ELLIE PORTER'S KILLERS. STARRING MARISKA HARGITAY, ICE-T, DANNY PINO, KELLI GIDDISH AND RAUL ESPARZA. In the season 16 premiere, Sergeant Benson (Hargitay) juggles work and her new role as foster mother to baby Noah Porter. Amaro (Pino), now working the traffic beat in Queens, arrests an underage prostitute with connections to Noah's mother Ellie, who was "greenlit" by her pimp and brutally murdered. Amaro's undercover work sets off a chain of events that puts everyone connected to the case - even baby Noah - in danger. Meanwhile, a new detective assigned to Manhattan SVU (guest star Peter Scanavino) starts off on the wrong foot. Also guest starring Lobo Sebastian (Joaquin Menendez), Manny Perez (Angel Perez), Alexa Mansour (Luna Garcia), Laura Gomez (Selena Cruz), Lenny Venito (John Gatto), Gavin-Keith Umeh (Little Tino) and Bronwyn Reed (Lucy).
Spoiler: 10/01/14 episode Law & Order: Special Victims Unit "AMERICAN DISGRACE" 10/01/2014 (09:00PM - 10:00PM) (Wednesday) BARBA (RAUL ESPARZA) TRIES A PRO BASKETBALL STAR ON SERIAL RAPE CHARGES Basketball superstar Shakir "The Shark" Wilkins (guest star Henry Simmons) announces his partnership with the Orion Bay clothing line, owned by billionaire Orion Bauer (guest star Stacy Keach) and his daughter Cordelia (guest star Teri Polo). But the SVU intervenes when Orion press rep Carla Cannon (guest star Kelley Missal) tells reporters she was raped by Wilkins. When more women come forward, Benson (Mariska Hargitay) and Detective Carisi (guest star Peter Scanavino) disagree on the authenticity of each woman's story, and Barba (Raul Esparza) takes a shaky case to court. Meanwhile, the case takes Rollins (Kelli Giddish) to her former precinct in Atlanta, where ex-colleagues bring up old memories. Also starring Ice-T (Detective Odafin Tutuola). Also guest starring Elizabeth Marvel (Counselor Rita Calhoun), Lakisha May (Tiana), Patricia Noonan (Macie-Lynn), Myk Watford (Captain Sam Reynolds) and Sandy Duncan (Judge Virginia Farrell).