The Best Episodes of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Season 23

Amaro returns to ask the SVU for help in clearing a convicted man's name and brings a figure from Benson's past back into her life.

Director: Juan José Campanella

Writer: N/A

When a teenage sex worker disappears, Rollins and Velasco find a key clue in a pile of neglected missing persons reports.

Director: Bethany Rooney

Writer: Micharne Cloughley

The SVU provides help and protection for a longtime domestic violence victim, but when she winds up at the defendant's table in court, Rollins surprises Carisi with a formidable opponent at trial.

Director: Juan José Campanella

Writer: Warren Leight, Julie Martin

Velasco asks Benson for help finding three girls who were trafficked from his hometown to New York City.

Director: Oscar Rene Lozoya II

Writer: Bryan Goluboff, Denis Hamill, Monet Hurst-Mendoza

Rollins and Fin investigate an assault in Kentucky that has striking similarities to a victim found in Central Park. Benson receives intel that turns the case upside down.

Director: Martha Mitchell

Writer: Brianna Yellen, Kathy Dobie, Monet Hurst-Mendoza

The SVU searches for a serial rapist who preys on mothers with young children. Benson and Fin struggle under the tightened reins of Chief McGrath.

Director: N/A

Writer: N/A

Benson's loyalty to Garland is tested. Rollins and Carisi try to keep their witnesses on board when a powerful congressman is identified as a suspect.

Director: Norberto Barba

Writer: Warren Leight, Julie Martin, Bryan Goluboff

The search for a missing witness leads Fin and Kat down a dangerous path. Chief McGrath puts pressure on Garland and Benson to get a conviction.

Director: Norberto Barba

Writer: N/A

Benson and Rollins must contend with the FBI and the Organized Crime bureau when a rape victim identifies a dangerous mobster as her assailant.

Director: John Behring

Writer: N/A

Carisi tries Richard Wheatley for the murder of Kathy Stabler. Benson finds herself at odds with a friend when Barba agrees to take the case. The crossover continues on Law & Order: Organized Crime S02E09 The Christmas Episode (II).

Director: Michael Smith

Writer: N/A

The SVU is called in to help investigate a wave of hate crimes on Christmas Eve. Rollins catches up with an old flame.

Director: Norberto Barba

Writer: N/A

Benson investigates allegations against a popular radio personality. Rollins goes undercover when a shocking confession leads to another crime.

Director: N/A

Writer: N/A

Garland asks Benson to reopen a missing persons case he worked as a rookie officer. A victim in one of Carisi's recent cases is arrested.

Director: Jean de Segonzac

Writer: Warren Leight, Julie Martin, Brendan Feeney

The SVU faces the fury of social media fans when they arrest two popular influencer brothers.

Director: Martha Mitchell

Writer: Brianna Yellen, Brendan Feeney

Carisi's niece helps a friend report a sexual assault. Benson investigates a college's secret society that preys on female students.

Director: David Grossman

Writer: Brianna Yellen, Kathy Dobie, Candice Sanchez McFarlane

The creator of a dating app is accused of using it to rape women. Velasco's experience as an SVU detective is put on trial.

Director: Leslie Hope

Writer: Bryan Goluboff, Brendan Feeney, Matt Klypka

Carisi asks the SVU for help with a murder investigation when one of the witnesses shows signs of abuse.

Director: Norberto Barba

Writer: Bryan Goluboff

When a popular fighter doesn't show up for the biggest bout of the year, Rollins and Velasco are drawn into a complicated web of secrets. McGrath confides in Benson.

Director: N/A

Writer: N/A

After a woman disappears, the squad notice similarities to a 20 year old DV case. Rollins and Carisi's relationship faces a challenge.

Director: Juan José Campanella

Writer: N/A

When a student’s school reports a girl missing, the squad must track down a trusted family friend for answers. Benson gets a Mother’s Day surprise. The crossover continues on Law & Order: Organized Crime S02E20 Lost One (II).

Director: Pratibha Parmar

Writer: Micharne Cloughley, Victoria Pollack, Candice Sanchez McFarlane

A boy disappears after meeting up with an online gamer; Benson suspects her son is being bullied.

Director: N/A

Writer: N/A

When the only evidence in a crime is a church confession, Carisi must find another way to prove his suspect guilty. Benson agrees to meet with Burton, who seeks to make amends for past transgressions.

Director: Norberto Barba

Writer: Warren Leight, Julie Martin, Denis Hamill, Christian Tyler