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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S21E19 — Solving for the Unknowns
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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit•Season 21•Episode 19

Solving for the Unknowns

8.2/10 · 552 votesApr 16, 202043 min

Ranked #4 of 20 in Season 21•+0.3 vs season avg

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The SVU struggles to find a serial predator who uses a date rape drug that leaves no evidence behind. Rollins receives some good news.

Directed byChristopher Misiano
Written byBrianna Yellen, Kathy Dobie
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Cast4

Mariska Hargitay

Mariska Hargitay

Olivia Benson

Ice-T

Ice-T

Odafin 'Fin' Tutuola

Kelli Giddish

Kelli Giddish

Amanda Rollins

Peter Scanavino

Peter Scanavino

Dominick 'Sonny' Carisi Jr.

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K

Karen I. Stern

Editor

M

Michael Green

Director of Photography

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Brianna Yellen

Writer

Christopher Misiano

Christopher Misiano

Director

K

Kathy Dobie

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Solving for the Unknowns" is episode 19 of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit season 21. It scored 8.2/10 from 552 votes, ranking #4 of 20 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Christopher Misiano and written by Brianna Yellen, Kathy Dobie, it aired on April 16, 2020.

Next: E20 · The Things We Have to LoseBest of Season 21