The task force goes undercover to bust a jewelry operation they come to realize isn't just smuggling gold. An unexpected guest from Stabler's past arrives to help take the operation down and confront some unresolved feelings.

Eli's career is questioned; leadership at the Camorra falls apart and violence ramps up.

A new wave of art activism puts Vargas in the hot seat; Stabler is brought into a new unit.

As the "Collective" ramps up its body count, Stabler finds himself torn between family and the case.

Emery and Joe are back; playing both sides catches up with Joe, sending him to a fatal endgame.

The team scrambles to find the group responsible for an assassination attempt on a UN diplomat. Whelan and Reyes find a key clue in the depths of the city’s tunnel system. Stabler struggles to balance the investigation with his mother’s increasing need for support.

When a drug bust goes sideways, the task force uncovers a sinister robbery scheme targeting gay men. Bell vows to help a fellow officer when he falls victim to the scheme.

After taking down Wheatley’s drug empire and discovering his wife’s killer, Det. Stabler must infiltrate a notorious crime family aiming to take over New York City’s cocaine trade. Sgt. Bell is forced to work with a rival colleague.

Stabler’s loyalty is put to the test at work and again at home when his mother unexpectedly shows up. Bell and Jet navigate the newly established joint task force.

Stabler and Isabella work to find who is behind the Camorra; Reyes goes undercover with Los Santos.

Stabler must face the music after crossing a dangerous line with Kosta. Bell and Jet devise a plan to secure intel from every criminal organization in the city. Flutura presents an invitation that’s too valuable to refuse.

When Pearl falls mysteriously ill, the task force is dragged back into the corruption of New York's first casino development. Bell tries to keep rumors from swirling when an important decision must be made.

When an informant comes to Stabler desperate for help, the task force sets their sights on a dangerous gang making their mark on New York. Jamie goes undercover, but soon realizes he may be in over his head. Bell meets her new boss.

Jamie makes a risky decision that could cost him more than the case. Stabler bristles at the arrival of two Miami detectives offering to help with the investigation. The task force learns the limits of the new deputy inspector's influence.

Elliot Stabler returns to the NYPD to take on the city's most powerful organized crime syndicates and rebuild his life in the wake of a devastating personal loss. The crossover starts on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S22E09 Return of the Prodigal Son (I).

While the Wheatleys celebrate an important birthday, Benson joins a Stabler family gathering. Bell investigates an accidental death. Jet gets some offsite experience.

Stabler, Bell and the task force scramble to track down a murderer before he takes desperate action. Jamie blames himself when a mistake leads to further tragedy. Jet makes a crucial discovery that could save a child's life.

With a suspect in custody for Henry Cole's murder, Reyes goes undercover at Rikers to gather more information from him. Pearl and Teddy make a difficult decision to ensure construction on the casino stays on schedule.

While Stabler is called to testify against the Brotherhood in court, the task force set their sights on a dangerous criminal gang posing as police. Reyes finds a surprising connection to the suspects they’re after. Bell receives some unwelcome news.

After the task force is caught in a shootout, Stabler is on a mission to find out how the perps are connected to the NYPD. Reyes is determined to put the aggressors of his past behind bars.

A father desperate to find his son helps Stabler uncover a sinister human trafficking operation. Bell's investigation is undermined by a high-powered politician.

After an attack on Carisi's trial, signs of a new gang player make Stabler contact an old C.I.

With one of Mexico's biggest players back on the streets, Stabler is pulled back underground.

Stabler goes rogue to find Emery and faces the truth behind revenge with one last assist from Joe.

As Wheatley finalizes plans with a new client, Richie takes a big step in joining the family business.