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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S16E12 — Padre Sandunguero
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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit•Season 16•Episode 12

Padre Sandunguero

7.7/10 · 1,096 votesJan 21, 201543 min

Ranked #9 of 23 in Season 16•+0.2 vs season avg

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

Directed byMariska Hargitay
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Cast6

Mariska Hargitay

Mariska Hargitay

Olivia Benson

Ice-T

Ice-T

Odafin 'Fin' Tutuola

Danny Pino

Danny Pino

Nick Amaro

Kelli Giddish

Kelli Giddish

Amanda Rollins

Peter Scanavino

Peter Scanavino

Dominick 'Sonny' Carisi Jr.

Raúl Esparza

Raúl Esparza

Rafael Barba

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Mariska Hargitay

Mariska Hargitay

Director

J

Jim Stewart

Editor

M

Michael Green

Director of Photography

P

Peter Blauner

Story

W

Warren Leight

Story

Mariska Hargitay

Mariska Hargitay

Producer

P

Peter Blauner

Teleplay

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Episode Summary

"Padre Sandunguero" is episode 12 of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit season 16. It scored 7.7/10 from 1,096 votes, ranking #9 of 23 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Mariska Hargitay, it aired on January 21, 2015.

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