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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S21E12 — The Longest Night of Rain
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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit•Season 21•Episode 12

The Longest Night of Rain

8.4/10 · 674 votesJan 30, 202043 min

Ranked #2 of 20 in Season 21•+0.5 vs season avg

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Benson investigates a police officer's accusations of sexual assault. Captain Tucker's retirement party ends in tragedy.

Directed byMichael Smith
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Mariska Hargitay

Mariska Hargitay

Olivia Benson

Ice-T

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Odafin 'Fin' Tutuola

Kelli Giddish

Kelli Giddish

Amanda Rollins

Peter Scanavino

Peter Scanavino

Dominick 'Sonny' Carisi Jr.

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Michael Smith

Michael Smith

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Michael Green

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Peter Blauner

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Warren Leight

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Oscar Rene Lozoya II

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Peter Blauner

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Episode Summary

"The Longest Night of Rain" is episode 12 of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit season 21. It scored 8.4/10 from 674 votes, ranking #2 of 20 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Michael Smith, it aired on January 30, 2020.

Next: E13 · Redemption in Her CornerBest of Season 21