The Best Episodes of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Season 19

Fin's decision to capture a fugitive rapist in a foreign country creates political complications for Barba's case, and an old friend returns with a shocking allegation against Benson.

Director: Alex Chapple

Writer: Michael S. Chernuchin

The bizarre details of a woman's rape put the SVU at odds when Rollins and Carisi think her story is fabricated. Meanwhile, Benson goes on the offensive when her personal life is scrutinized.

Director: Michael Pressman

Writer: Allison Intrieri

When a man is found castrated and left for dead, Rollins and Carisi uncover three female suspects with possible motives. Meanwhile, Langan brings devastating news for Benson.

Director: Jean de Segonzac

Writer: Richard Sweren

A teenager disappears after schoolmates make her the subject of a vicious cyberbullying attack.

Director: Martha Mitchell

Writer: Julie Martin, Brianna Yellen

A 10-year-old kidnapping case is reopened when a young woman is found wandering Central Park alone. Meanwhile, Carisi’s conversation with a newspaper reporter puts him in hot water.

Director: Tricia Brock

Writer: N/A

When a teenaged girl is found dead, Rollins goes undercover at a high-end rehab center where the victim was last seen alive. Meanwhile, Benson tries to overcome her doubts about Sheila.

Director: Jonathan Herron

Writer: Elizabeth Rinehart

Benson must disclose the secrets of her past to help a rape victim recall the details of one terrible, traumatic night.

Director: Alex Chapple

Writer: Michael S. Chernuchin

The cops get tangled in an elaborate online hoax that leads to the rape of a popular social media star; Benson sets firm ground rules with Sheila.

Director: Adam Bernstein

Writer: Lawrence Kaplow, Robert Brooks Cohen

Emotions run high as the SVU squad embarks on a frantic search for Benson’s missing son.

Director: Jean de Segonzac

Writer: Lawrence Kaplow, Elizabeth Rinehart

When the SVU investigates a case involving two students in a special needs school, Rollins discovers that one child's medical issues stem from a surprising source.

Director: Jono Oliver

Writer: Brianna Yellen

When an airline pilot accuses her captain of sexual assault, Barba convenes a Grand Jury to determine their employer's complicity in the crime. Meanwhile, Fin takes steps to ensure Benson is protected at work.

Director: Michael Pressman

Writer: Julie Martin, Allison Intrieri

After a female pundit is assaulted during a protest, Benson and Barba struggle to put their political beliefs aside in order to help bring the attacker to justice.

Director: Michael Slovis

Writer: Robert Brooks Cohen, Richard Sweren

When an infant goes missing, the SVU finds themselves taking sides in a family’s right-to-die court case. Meanwhile, Barba’s interference in the case puts the entire DA’s office in jeopardy.

Director: Alex Chapple

Writer: Michael S. Chernuchin

A doctor arrested for sexually abusing his patients is set free after Cassidy's testimony causes a mistrial.

Director: Fred Berner

Writer: Richard Sweren, Allison Intrieri

Carisi opens a police investigation when his niece reports a classmate for sexual assault, and Stone learns there are no perfect witnesses when it comes to sex crimes.

Director: Norberto Barba

Writer: Julie Martin, Michael S. Chernuchin

A girl's tragic death becomes a criminal case when a surgeon harvests her organs without parental consent.

Director: Christopher Misiano

Writer: Céline C. Robinson, Richard Sweren

When a student disappears during a school trip to New York City, the cops race to find a mysterious masked man. Meanwhile, Fin and Stone both get visits from family.

Director: Alex Chapple

Writer: Julie Martin

The SVU must break through military red tape when a soldier is suspected of sexual assault.

Director: Fred Berner

Writer: Lawrence Kaplow, Céline C. Robinson

The search for an abducted woman and her young daughter leads Lt. Benson to cross paths with an old friend. Meanwhile, Stone must make a tough decision on behalf of his sister.

Director: Michael Pressman

Writer: Michael S. Chernuchin, Allison Intrieri

Rollins races to rescue a girl being held captive by her father.

Director: Jean de Segonzac

Writer: Richard Sweren, Ryan Causey

Fin investigates a man's claim that his sister was gang raped.

Director: Stephanie A. Marquardt

Writer: Julie Martin, Matt Klypka

An Alzheimer's patient claims she was raped, but her illness casts doubt on the case. Meanwhile, Fin's sergeant orders come in.

Director: Jean de Segonzac

Writer: N/A

When a young woman takes a man hostage at gunpoint, Benson makes a dangerous attempt to defuse the situation. Meanwhile, the SVU discovers the shocking motive behind the abduction.

Director: Alex Chapple

Writer: Julie Martin, Michael S. Chernuchin

Lieutenant Benson's suspicions about a kidnapping victim uncover a dangerous criminal network prepared to silence anyone who gets in their way.

Director: Alex Chapple

Writer: Julie Martin, Michael S. Chernuchin