Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: Season 20

What Season 20 of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Season 20 Episodes

1. 

   20x01 Man Up

   Sep 27, 2018 · 43 min · ★ 8.8

   Teenager Sam Conway shows evidence of rape but refuses to name his attacker. Meanwhile, Benson and Rollins confess to some major life changes.

   Directed by: Alex Chapple · Written by: Julie Martin, Michael S. Chernuchin · Starring: Richard Meehan, Sally Murphy, Bryce Romero, Dylan Walsh

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   20x02 Man Down

   Sep 27, 2018 · 43 min

   In the conclusion to the season premiere, ADA Stone blames himself for the shocking verdict in Sam's case, and before Benson can offer help, Sam makes a tragic decision.

   Directed by: Alex Chapple · Written by: Julie Martin, Michael S. Chernuchin · Starring: Ami Brabson, Dawn Yanek, Richard Meehan, Sally Murphy

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   20x03 Zero Tolerance

   Oct 4, 2018 · 43 min · ★ 7.2

   After the rescue of a young girl from a sex trafficker, Benson and Stone must take drastic measures to reunite her with her mother. Meanwhile, Rollins decides to give her rocky relationship another chance.

   Directed by: Michael Pressman · Written by: Céline C. Robinson, Richard Sweren · Starring: Carl Weathers, Scarlett Lopez, Andy Powers, George Newbern

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   20x04 Revenge

   Oct 11, 2018 · 43 min

   As a string of break-in assaults grows more violent, the cops investigate an online incel group to identify a suspect.

   Directing: Martha Mitchell · Writing: Lawrence Kaplow, Michael S. Chernuchin · Starring: Steven Maier, Tom Titone, Sarah Rich, Kennedy McMann

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   20x05 Accredo

   Oct 18, 2018 · 43 min

   A member of a women's empowerment group is found murdered, leading the cops to the group's charismatic male leader. Meanwhile, Rollins keeps her pregnancy under wraps to avoid going on desk duty.

   Directing: Jean de Segonzac · Writing: Julie Martin, Brianna Yellen · Starring: Lili Simmons, Sebastian Roché, America Olivo, Sarah Carter

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   20x06 Exile

   Oct 25, 2018 · 43 min

   A young woman wakes up in the hospital with no memory of her assault, and Carisi's investigation stalls when she disappears.

   Directed by: Stephanie A. Marquardt · Written by: Michael S. Chernuchin, Allison Intrieri · Starring: Mat Vairo, Jake Robinson, Aimée Spring Fortier, Sandrine Holt

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   20x07 Caretaker

   Nov 1, 2018 · 43 min

   The cops wrestle with an unthinkable crime when a family is murdered in their sleep.

   Directing: Jono Oliver · Writing: Jordan Barsky · Starring: Scott Bryce, Sandrine Holt, Sasha Alexander, Gary Basaraba

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   20x08 Hell's Kitchen

   Nov 9, 2018 · 43 min

   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.

   Directing: Monica Raymund · Writing: Richard Sweren, Ryan Causey · Starring: Tiffany Villarin, Luke Kirby, Jacob Pitts, Genevieve Angelson

9. 

   20x09 Mea Culpa

   Nov 15, 2018 · 43 min

   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.

   Directing: Mariska Hargitay · Writing: Julie Martin, Michael S. Chernuchin · Starring: Alexandra Breckenridge, Austin Peck, Kevin Kane, Tessa Albertson

10. 

    20x10 Alta Kockers

    Nov 22, 2018 · 43 min

    The investigation into a promising new author's death leads to a decades-old secret kept between two reclusive brothers.

    Directing: Alex Chapple · Writing: Michael S. Chernuchin · Starring: Judd Hirsch, Wallace Shawn, Jayce Bartok, David McElwee

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    20x11 Plastic

    Jan 11, 2019 · 43 min

    A woman accuses a celebrity plastic surgeon and his girlfriend of rape.

    Directing: Fred Berner · Writing: Lawrence Kaplow, Brianna Yellen · Starring: Willa Fitzgerald, Mark Feuerstein, Alyssa Sutherland, Kevin O'Rourke

12. 

    20x12 Dear Ben

    Jan 17, 2019 · 43 min

    Stone takes up the unsolved cold case of a serial rapist that consumed his father's career

    Directed by: Jean de Segonzac · Written by: Julie Martin, Matt Klypka · Starring: Rebecca Creskoff, Ned Eisenberg, Jude Ciccolella, Elizabeth Stahlmann

13. 

    20x13 A Story of More Woe

    Jan 31, 2019 · 43 min

    Benson tries to help two teenaged sisters after their father is killed. Meanwhile, Rollins goes into labor.

    Directed by: Ray McKinnon · Written by: Julie Martin, Céline C. Robinson · Starring: Talitha Eliana Bateman, Zoe Colletti, Alex Kramer, Mark Tallman

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    20x14 Part 33

    Feb 7, 2019 · 43 min

    As Stone prosecutes the case of a woman who killed her abusive husband, Benson and her squad wrestle with the duty of testifying against her.

    Directing: Alex Chapple · Writing: Michael S. Chernuchin · Starring: Amy Rutberg, Paula Malcomson, Art McFarland, Manny Galan

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    20x15 Brothel

    Feb 14, 2019 · 43 min

    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.

    Directed by: Michael Pressman · Written by: Julie Martin, Ryan Causey · Starring: Suzette Gunn, John Rothman, Rebecca Forsythe, Baylen Thomas

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    20x16 Facing Demons

    Feb 21, 2019 · 43 min

    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.

    Directed by: Timothy Busfield · Written by: Richard Sweren, Allison Intrieri · Starring: Dean Winters, Justin Mark, William Sadler, PJ Marshall

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    20x17 Missing

    Mar 14, 2019 · 43 min

    The SVU pursues a suspect when a child is discovered in the trunk of an abandoned car.

    Directing: Constantine Makris · Writing: Michael S. Chernuchin, Matt Klypka · Starring: Violet McGraw, Chloe Webb, Jim Schubin, Sean McDermott

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    20x18 Blackout

    Mar 21, 2019 · 43 min

    When defense attorney Nikki Staines is raped after a police charity event, Benson reluctantly looks to her own for a suspect.

    Directing: Christopher Misiano · Writing: Peter Blauner · Starring: Titus Welliver, Ian Blackman, Charlie Thurston, Jerry Clicquot

19. 

    20x19 Dearly Beloved

    Apr 4, 2019 · 43 min

    The SVU investigates a he-said, she-said case when a woman crashes a wedding to accuse her therapist of sexual assault.

    Directing: Lucy Liu · Writing: Richard Sweren, Allison Intrieri · Starring: Shiri Appleby, T.J. Thyne, Maureen Sebastian, Garrett Turner

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    20x20 The Good Girl

    Apr 11, 2019 · 43 min

    Benson and the team work to uncover a pregnant teenager's secret when she refuses to name the baby's father.

    Directed by: Jean de Segonzac · Written by: Lawrence Kaplow, Brianna Yellen · Starring: Eowyn Young, Derek Cecil, Pamela Bell Mitchell, Jolly Abraham

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    20x21 Exchange

    Apr 25, 2019 · 43 min

    Benson helps a teenaged exchange student after she's assaulted by a cab driver.

    Directed by: Michael Pressman · Written by: Michael S. Chernuchin, Jordan Barsky · Starring: Isabella Pisacane, Anna van Patten, Darren Goldstein, Erin Dilly

22. 

    20x22 Diss

    May 2, 2019 · 43 min

    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.

    Directing: Alex Chapple · Writing: Michael S. Chernuchin, Allison Intrieri · Starring: Vanessa Bontea, Elizabeth Tate, Orlando Jones, L. Scott Caldwell

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    20x23 Assumptions

    May 9, 2019 · 43 min

    The SVU searches for two suspects spotted fleeing the scene after a Muslim woman is assaulted inside a synagogue. Meanwhile, Benson is dismayed to find Rob Miller out on bail.

    Directed by: Fred Berner · Written by: Julie Martin, Richard Sweren · Starring: Ami Brabson, Dawn Yanek, Nazneen Contractor, Titus Welliver

24. 

    20x24 End Game Season Finale

    May 16, 2019 · 43 min

    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.

    Directing: Alex Chapple · Writing: Julie Martin, Michael S. Chernuchin · Starring: Titus Welliver, Richard Kind, Jazzy Kae, Nahanni Johnstone

Season 20 Cast

Mariska HargitayOlivia Benson24 episodes

Ice-TOdafin 'Fin' Tutuola24 episodes

Kelli GiddishAmanda Rollins24 episodes

Peter ScanavinoDominick 'Sonny' Carisi Jr.24 episodes

Philip WinchesterPeter Stone24 episodes

Ryan BuggleNoah Porter-Benson10 episodes

George NewbernDr. Al Pollack4 episodes

Dov TiefenbachFitz4 episodes

Lynn MarocolaPolice Officer (uncredited)4 episodes

Lauren NobleCarmen4 episodes

Sandrine HoltLisa Abernathy3 episodes

Titus WelliverRob Miller3 episodes

John RothmanEdward Kofax3 episodes

Erica CamaranoRachel Ortiz3 episodes

Callie ThorneNikki Staines3 episodes

Charlotte CabellJesse Rollins3 episodes

Vivian CabellJesse Murphy Rollins3 episodes

Ami BrabsonKaryn Blake2 episodes

Dawn YanekReporter2 episodes

Richard MeehanBrian Conway2 episodes

Sally MurphyMolly Conway2 episodes

Bryce RomeroSam Conway2 episodes

Dylan WalshJohn Conway2 episodes

Kurt FullerJed Karey2 episodes

Where to Watch Season 20 of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit