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Season 20 – Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

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This groundbreaking series from executive producer Dick Wolf's "Law & Order" franchise chronicles the ripped-from-the-headlines investigations of the NYPD's Special Victims Unit; led by courageous and compassionate Capt. Olivia Benson, this elite team includes Sgt. Odafin Tutuola, Detective Amanda Rollins, Officer Katriona Tamin and Deputy Chief Christian Garland, who focus on finding justice for the victims of the city's worst crimes; assisting them is ADA Sonny Carisi, who seeks justice for SVU's victims and survivors with passion and precision.
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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit — Season 20

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Guy Pewsey London Evening Standard Apr 16, 2020
It rivals Gunsmoke and its own parent series, Law & Order, as one of the longest-running dramas on US television, and constantly keeps things fresh with a host of gripping storylines. Go to Full Review Sezín Koehler Black Girl Nerds Apr 16, 2020
SVU continues to be a valuable tool that keeps sexually-based and intra-familial crimes center stage, where these horrific events should be. It tackles the taboo. Go to Full Review Dana Sloane Mediaversity Reviews Sep 28, 2019
B-
In stark contrast to its peers, SVU understands its place in the cultural zeitgeist and the responsibility that comes with that. Go to Full Review Bec Heim Screen Rant Nov 27, 2018
Honestly, the fact that the show lasted this long is just impressive on its face. Go to Full Review Matt Roush TV Insider Sep 28, 2018
Powerful work from Sally Murphy as the boy's conflicted mom, and a strong first impression from Sandrine Holt in a recurring role as psychologist Lisa Abernathy. Go to Full Review Jack Ori TV Fanatic Sep 28, 2018
4.5/5
I've been waiting all summer for the return of Law & Order: SVU and the season premiere didn't disappoint. If anything, it exceeded expectations. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Stephen C @bob25009 Jun 2, 2026 24 successful National Broadcasting Company episodes. See more Mar 10, 2020 Best show ever I hope it continues for years to come See more Feb 1, 2020 Growing up in N.Y. the story lines are way out. The fake N.Y. accents don't help. See more Feb 7, 2019 Hey, I like this show and this epsiode and no not for the politics never even notice much of it since i don't keep up and i do have to say been a fan since season 1 and this had me get teary eyed a few time all the way until she is reunited with her mother, who cares if it's right or left i know i don't as long as they keep me entertained ill keep watching so far the first 3 episodes have been amazing and i hope they continue this way See more Nov 29, 2018 Very contemporary and relevant to today's current events. See more Oct 11, 2018 This show is good if you want to stay depressed, the opening is always a child assault and is very dark all the way through, to much dark drama. If you watch this over and over again you will know what actors will do and you will try to keep your kids indoors See more Read all reviews
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit — Season 20

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Dick Wolf

Creator

Alex Chapple

Director

Mariska Hargitay

Sgt. Olivia Benson

Ice-T

Sgt. Odafin Tutuola

Kelli Giddish

Detective Amanda Rollins

Peter Scanavino

Detective Sonny Carisi

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 27, 2018 Man Up SVU investigates the sexual assault of a 15-year-old boy, but when he won't cooperate, they must find another way to uncover his perpetrator; Rollins reconnects with her ex, and Benson worries she isn't the Wonder Woman she used to be. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 27, 2018 Man Down SVU investigates the sexual assault of a 15-year-old boy, but when he won't cooperate, they must find another way to uncover his perpetrator; Rollins reconnects with her ex; Benson worries she isn't the Wonder Woman she used to be. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 4, 2018 Zero Tolerance A 10-year-old girl taken from her mother at the U.S.-Mexico border ends up in a sex-trafficking ring in New York, and Benson and Stone fight to reunite the girl with her mother; Rollins confesses to her ex. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 11, 2018 Revenge When a masked pizza deliveryman assaults a seemingly random couple in their home, SVU must unravel a complicated revenge plot before anyone else is victimized. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 18, 2018 Accredo SVU investigates the assault, murder and mutilation of a member of a women's empowerment group; Fin and Carisi wonder who the father of Rollins' baby is. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 25, 2018 Exile SVU must unravel the mystery of a sexually assaulted young homeless woman who has a dual personality; when she goes missing after being assaulted, the team is challenged to uncover not only her identity but also her whereabouts. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 1, 2018 Caretaker SVU investigates when a father and his two young children are stabbed to death in their home; when the motives of the culprit are uncovered, Benson finds herself having mixed feelings about the nature of the crime. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 8, 2018 Hell's Kitchen When a waitress at a popular restaurant is sexually assaulted, SVU looks for the culprit at the top of the culinary food chain, but Benson and Stone hit a wall when it's time to prosecute. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 15, 2018 Mea Culpa Stone asks Benson to investigate a sexual encounter from his past that he feels guilt and uncertainty about; Rollins considers a proposal from Doctor Al. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 29, 2018 Alta Kockers The murder of an elusive, shy teenage author living a double life leads Benson and the rest of the SVU on an investigation that uncovers a situation beyond their wildest imaginations. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 10, 2019 Plastic When a young woman accuses a celebrity plastic surgeon and his girlfriend of sexual assault, Benson and the team must determine if the woman was attacked or if it was a night of sex games gone wrong. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 17, 2019 Dear Ben A serial rapist strikes again after two decades of silence, and SVU is determined to uncover the elusive criminal and bring justice to his many victims; Stone discovers that his father worked on the case before it went cold. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 31, 2019 A Story of More Woe Benson and the team investigate a father's murder after his teenage daughters call in a home burglary that turns into an attempted assault; when the team speaks with the medical examiner, the details don't add up. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 7, 2019 Part 33 Benson, Fin, Carisi and Rollins debate what they should and should not conjecture about a defendant's situation while waiting to testify at her murder trial. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 14, 2019 Brothel Benson and the team investigate the death of a prostitute at a brothel; they wonder if there was foul play or if this could be a case of a junkie who relapsed, turned to tricking, got depressed and committed suicide. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 21, 2019 Facing Demons Benson and the SVU investigate the death of a man they believe to be a pedophile; when they dig deeper, they realize things are not what they seem and that the case actually hits really close to home. Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 14, 2019 Missing The SVU pursues a suspect when a child is discovered in the trunk of an abandoned car. Details Episode 18 Aired Mar 21, 2019 Blackout When defense attorney Nikki Staines is raped after a police charity event, Benson reluctantly looks to her own for a suspect. Details Episode 19 Aired Apr 4, 2019 Dearly Beloved The SVU investigates a he-said, she-said case when a woman crashes a wedding to accuse her therapist of sexual assault. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 11, 2019 The Good Girl Benson and the team work to uncover a pregnant teenager's secret when she refuses to name the baby's father. Details Episode 21 Aired Apr 25, 2019 Exchange Benson and the SVU team help a teenage exchange student from Italy after she's assaulted by a cab driver. Details Episode 22 Aired May 2, 2019 Diss When a pop star is assaulted in her home, the SVU investigates the public feud between her rapper husband and a competing recording artist; Fin's family ties to a suspect take him off the case. Details Episode 23 Aired May 9, 2019 Assumptions The SVU searches for two suspects that were spotted fleeing the scene after a Muslim woman was assaulted inside a synagogue; Benson is dismayed to find that Rob Miller is out on bail. Details Episode 24 Aired May 16, 2019 End Game When a teenager is found dead in the Hudson River, Lt. Benson suspects Rob Miller is behind the mysterious death but can't prove it; despite having only circumstantial evidence, ADA Stone takes the case to court before Miller can destroy more lives. Details

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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit — Season 20

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Season Info

Director
Alex Chapple
Creator
Dick Wolf
Executive Producer
Dick Wolf, Ted Kotcheff, Neal Baer, Peter Jankowski, Patrick Harbinson, Arthur W. Forney, Dawn DeNoon, Jonathan Greene, Amanda Green
Screenwriter
Michael S. Chernuchin, Richard Sweren, Julie Martin, Allison Intrieri, Brianna Yellen
Network
NBC
Rating
TV-14 (V|D|L)
Genre
Crime, Drama, Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 27, 2018
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