Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: Season 16

What Season 16 of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Season 16 Episodes

1. 

   16x01 Girls Disappeared

   Sep 24, 2014 · 43 min · ★ 7.5

   Benson struggles to balance work and her new role of foster mother; when Amaro arrests a young prostitute with connections to Noah's mother, his undercover work sets off a dangerous chain of events.

   Directing: Alex Chapple · Writing: Robert Brooks Cohen, Kevin Fox · Starring: Alexa Mansour, Amina Robinson, Emma Greenwell, Sara Contreras

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   16x02 American Disgrace

   Oct 1, 2014 · 43 min · ★ 8.1

   When a series of allegations are made against a superstar basketball player, Sgt. Benson and Detective Carisi do not agree on the authenticity of each woman's story; the investigation takes Rollins back to her former precinct.

   Directing: Arthur W. Forney · Writing: Warren Leight, Julie Martin · Starring: Lakisha May, Al Trautwig, Teri Polo, Henry Simmons

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   16x03 Producer's Backend

   Oct 8, 2014 · 43 min · ★ 7.6

   Amaro's by-the-book handling of a starlet's arrest gets him back on the SVU squad in time to investigate the actress's latest offense, statutory rape.

   Directing: Michael Pressman · Writing: Brianna Yellen, Jill Abbinanti · Starring: Brian d'Arcy James, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, Josh Saviano, Bronwyn Reed

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   16x04 Holden's Manifesto

   Oct 15, 2014 · 43 min · ★ 7.3

   The team tries to find a bike messenger -- who has kept a video diary of his troubles with women -- before he can commit another violent act; the new deputy chief calls Benson's leadership into question.

   Directing: Jean de Segonzac · Writing: Julie Martin, Warren Leight · Starring: Elanna White, Thedra Porter, Jerry DiLeo, Bronwyn Reed

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   16x05 Pornstar's Requiem

   Oct 22, 2014 · 43 min · ★ 8.2

   A college student becomes a target after her work as an online porn star is discovered by her classmates.

   Directing: Jennifer Getzinger · Writing: Céline C. Robinson, Robert Brooks Cohen · Starring: Hannah Marks, Peter Gallagher, Delaney Williams, Kathleen Chalfant

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   16x06 Glasgowman's Wrath

   Nov 5, 2014 · 43 min · ★ 8.2

   Three young girls' search for a mythical character leads to one of them becoming injured and the other two disappearing.

   Directing: Jean de Segonzac · Writing: Brianna Yellen, Jill Abbinanti · Starring: Joanne Baron, Jayne Houdyshell, Will Harris, Chloe Csengery

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   16x07 Chicago Crossover (II)

   Nov 12, 2014 · 43 min · ★ 8.9

   SVU and Chicago PD officer Erin Lindsay try to track down Lindsay's half-brother, who may be able to help take down a child pornography ring.The crossover starts on Chicago Fire S03E07 Nobody Touches Anything (I). It continues on Chicago P.D. S02E07 They'll Have to Go Through Me (III).

   Directing: Steve Shill · Writing: Ed Zuckerman · Cast: Jerry DiLeo, Lou Taylor Pucci, Danny Mastrogiorgio, Mark H. Dold

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   16x08 Spousal Privilege

   Nov 19, 2014 · 43 min · ★ 7.9

   Sergeant Benson tries to help a domestic violence victim who stands by her man.

   Directing: Sharat Raju · Writing: Julie Martin, Samantha Corbin-Miller · Cast: Meagan Good, Jeb Brown, Korey Jackson, Lisa Kron

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   16x09 Pattern Seventeen

   Dec 10, 2014 · 43 min · ★ 7.1

   A serial rapist strikes in several cities where the rape kit backlog stalls the investigation.

   Directing: Martha Mitchell · Writing: Kevin Fox · Starring: Tim Hardiman, Kelly Briter, Josh Pais, Thedra Porter

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    16x10 Forgiving Rollins

    Jan 7, 2015 · 43 min · ★ 8.5

    When a professional relationship crosses the line, Detective Rollins must face her past to support another female officer.

    Directing: Michael Slovis · Writing: Warren Leight, Julie Martin · Cast: Peter Gallagher, Delaney Williams, Jenna Stern, Harry Hamlin

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    16x11 Agent Provocateur

    Jan 14, 2015 · 43 min · ★ 7.5

    A teenager is sexually assaulted and left for dead in an alley after attending a movie star's party; Benson is suspicious when security footage from the party goes missing.

    Directing: Alex Chapple · Writing: Samantha Corbin-Miller · Starring: Jolly Abraham, Shiloh Fernandez, Jeremy Jordan, Madison Grace

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    16x12 Padre Sandunguero

    Jan 21, 2015 · 43 min · ★ 7.9

    When his father is arrested, Amaro must choose between his badge and his family's honor.

    Directing: Mariska Hargitay · Writing: Peter Blauner · Starring: Nancy Ticotin, Jerry DiLeo, Aida Turturro, Joseph Lyle Taylor

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    16x13 Decaying Morality

    Feb 4, 2015 · 43 min · ★ 8.2

    Two families are left to pick up the pieces of their lives when a rape case goes terribly wrong.

    Directing: Michael Pressman · Writing: Brianna Yellen, Kevin Fox · Starring: Haley Lu Richardson, Erik Alex Cruz, Vanessa Bartlett, Lynn Marocola

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    16x14 Intimidation Game

    Feb 11, 2015 · 43 min · ★ 5.8

    A female videogame developer is harassed and threatened by a group of misogynistic cyber terrorists.

    Directing: Jean de Segonzac · Writing: Céline C. Robinson, Robert Brooks Cohen · Cast: Evan Jay Newman, Lynn Marocola, Mouzam Makkar, Peter Mark Kendall

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    16x15 Undercover Mother

    Feb 18, 2015 · 43 min · ★ 8.7

    A mother goes undercover as a madam to find her daughter. Further investigation leads Benson to find out who Noah's father is.

    Directing: Steve Shill · Writing: Warren Leight, Julie Martin · Cast: Tamara Tunie, Donal Logue, Derrick Baskin, Jamila Velazquez

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    16x16 December Solstice

    Feb 25, 2015 · 43 min · ★ 7.8

    When Walter's daughters accuse their stepmother of sexually abusing their ailing father, a furious legal battle ends in tragedy.

    Directing: Sharat Raju · Writing: Ed Zuckerman · Cast: Anne Betancourt, Susie Essman, Sharon Washington, Marcia Cross

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    16x17 Parole Violations

    Mar 25, 2015 · 43 min · ★ 7.9

    Carisi's future brother-in-law makes a rape accusation against his female parole officer, forcing Carisi to investigate whether his sister's fiancé is telling the truth or allowing his old bad habits to resurface.

    Directing: Jean de Segonzac · Writing: Jill Abbinanti · Cast: Ami Brabson, Michael Chernus, Lynn Marocola, Bradley Dubow

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    16x18 Devastating Story

    Apr 1, 2015 · 43 min · ★ 7.7

    SVU investigates after a news story reveals that an unidentified Hudson University coed was gang raped by a four fraternity brothers. But once the accuser finally steps forward and tells her story, everything begins to unravel.

    Directing: Michael Slovis · Writing: Samantha Corbin-Miller · Starring: Jenna Wolfe, Dawn Yanek, Lynn Marocola, Sonia Manzano

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    16x19 Granting Immunity

    Apr 8, 2015 · 43 min · ★ 8.5

    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.

    Directing: Holly Dale · Writing: Brianna Yellen, A. Zell Williams · Cast: Jaden Matthew Rodriguez, Emily Dorsch, Susie Essman, Jack Garrity

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    16x20 Daydream Believer (III)

    Apr 29, 2015 · 43 min · ★ 9.3

    A Chicago crime resembles a decade-old New York City case, so police from Chicago arrive and team up with the squad to track down a suspect they had to release earlier.The crossover starts on Chicago Fire S03E21 We Called Her Jellybean (I) and Chicago P.D. S02E20 The Number of Rats (II).

    Directing: Martha Mitchell · Writing: Julie Martin, Ed Zuckerman · Cast: Tamara Tunie, Dallas Roberts, Stella Maeve, Mary Bacon

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    16x21 Perverted Justice

    May 6, 2015 · 43 min · ★ 8.2

    A woman who accused her father of raping her when she was six now says the accusations were false. With the help of attorney Bayard Ellis and retired captain Kragen, SVU tries to get to the truth and make sure justice is served.

    Directing: Alex Chapple · Writing: Céline C. Robinson, Robert Brooks Cohen · Starring: Dann Florek, Lynn Marocola, Vincent Curatola, Samira Wiley

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    16x22 Parents' Nightmare

    May 13, 2015 · 43 min · ★ 8.2

    Eight-year-old Owen Farhidi disappears from school and his mother Dana receives a ransom request. Detectives soon uncover that the boy knew his abductor, but friction between his parents impedes the investigation. Meanwhile, Benson must take an exam to formalize her promotion.

    Directing: Jean de Segonzac · Writing: Kevin Fox, Brendan Feeney · Cast: Brooke Bloom, Frankie J. Alvarez, Carmen Cabrera, Kaeden Ruparel

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    16x23 Surrendering Noah Season Finale

    May 20, 2015 · 43 min · ★ 8.8

    Sgt. Benson and ADA Barba take Johnny D 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.

    Directing: Michael Slovis · Writing: Warren Leight, Julie Martin · Starring: Mario D'Leon, Jamila Velazquez, Thedra Porter, Bradley Dubow

Season 16 Cast

Mariska HargitayOlivia Benson23 episodes

Ice-TOdafin 'Fin' Tutuola23 episodes

Danny PinoNick Amaro23 episodes

Kelli GiddishAmanda Rollins23 episodes

Peter ScanavinoDominick 'Sonny' Carisi Jr.23 episodes

Raúl EsparzaRafael Barba23 episodes

Bronwyn ReedLucy Huston7 episodes

Lynn MarocolaPolice Officer (uncredited)7 episodes

Peter GallagherWilliam Dodds4 episodes

Jayne HoudyshellRuth Linden4 episodes

Jefferson MaysCarl Rudnick4 episodes

Robert John BurkeEd Tucker4 episodes

Thedra PorterChantal Jackson3 episodes

Jerry DiLeoPolice Officer3 episodes

Aida TurturroFelicia Catano3 episodes

Delaney WilliamsJohn Buchanan3 episodes

Jenna SternElana Barth3 episodes

Myk WatfordSam Reynolds3 episodes

Laura GómezSelena Cruz3 episodes

Michael KostroffEvan Braun3 episodes

Tamara TunieMelinda Warner2 episodes

Jamila VelazquezPilar Morenas2 episodes

Josh SavianoDon Taft2 episodes

Susie EssmanArlene Heller2 episodes

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