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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S16E23 — Surrendering Noah
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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit•Season 16•Episode 23

Surrendering Noah

8.1/10 · 1,058 votesMay 20, 201543 min

Ranked #5 of 23 in Season 16•+0.6 vs season avg

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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

Directed byMichael Slovis
Written byWarren Leight, Julie Martin
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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

Crew6

W

Warren Leight

Writer

Julie Martin

Julie Martin

Writer

Michael Slovis

Michael Slovis

Director

K

Karen I. Stern

Editor

M

Michael Green

Director of Photography

Mariska Hargitay

Mariska Hargitay

Producer

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Episode Summary

"Surrendering Noah" is episode 23 of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit season 16. It scored 8.1/10 from 1,058 votes, ranking #5 of 23 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Michael Slovis and written by Warren Leight, Julie Martin, it aired on May 20, 2015.

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