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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S21E18 — Garland's Baptism by Fire
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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit•Season 21•Episode 18

Garland's Baptism by Fire

8.1/10 · 568 votesApr 2, 202043 min

Ranked #7 of 20 in Season 21•+0.2 vs season avg

Discussion

Chief Garland must put friendship aside when a pastor at his church is arrested.

Directed byNorberto Barba
Written byMicharne Cloughley, Cheryl L. Davis
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Mariska Hargitay

Mariska Hargitay

Olivia Benson

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Odafin 'Fin' Tutuola

Kelli Giddish

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Amanda Rollins

Peter Scanavino

Peter Scanavino

Dominick 'Sonny' Carisi Jr.

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Norberto Barba

Norberto Barba

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Michael Green

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Micharne Cloughley

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Oscar Rene Lozoya II

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Cheryl L. Davis

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Episode Summary

"Garland's Baptism by Fire" is episode 18 of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit season 21. It scored 8.1/10 from 568 votes, ranking #7 of 20 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Norberto Barba and written by Micharne Cloughley, Cheryl L. Davis, it aired on April 2, 2020.

Next: E19 · Solving for the UnknownsBest of Season 21