American Dream (1)

7.7/10 · 1,163 votesMay 24, 201743 min

Ranked #11 of 21 in Season 18•+0.1 vs season avg

A hate crime is committed against a Muslim family, resulting in the death of their daughter. Things get complicated when a crucial witness in the case is deported, forcing Barba to drop the charges against a suspect.

Cast5

Mariska Hargitay

Olivia Benson

Ice-T

Odafin 'Fin' Tutuola

Kelli Giddish

Amanda Rollins

Peter Scanavino

Dominick 'Sonny' Carisi Jr.

Raúl Esparza

Rafael Barba

Crew5

Jean de Segonzac

Director

Julie Martin

Writer

Michael Green

Director of Photography

Rick Eid

Writer

Matthew Cassel

Editor

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Episode Summary

"American Dream (1)" is episode 20 of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit season 18. It scored 7.7/10 from 1,163 votes, ranking #11 of 21 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Jean de Segonzac and written by Julie Martin, Rick Eid, it aired on May 24, 2017.

American Dream (1)

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