Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

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

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Every episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Season 23 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Season 23!

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  1. 9.3/10(6 votes)

    #1 - And the Empire Strikes Back

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    S23:E1

    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.

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  2. 9.3/10(3 votes)

    #2 - Once Upon a Time in El Barrio

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    S23:E17

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

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  3. 9.0/10(3 votes)

    #3 - I Thought You Were on My Side

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    S23:E3

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

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    Director:John Behring
    Writer:N/A
  4. 9.0/10(3 votes)

    #4 - They'd Already Disappeared

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    S23:E7

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

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  5. 9.0/10(4 votes)

    #5 - People vs. Richard Wheatley (I)

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    S23:E9

    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).

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    Director:Michael Smith
    Writer:N/A
  6. 9.0/10(2 votes)

    #6 - Silent Night, Hateful Night

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    S23:E10

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

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    Writer:N/A
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  8. 9.0/10(3 votes)

    #7 - A Final Call at Forlini's Bar

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    S23:E22

    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.

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  9. 8.7/10(3 votes)

    #8 - One More Tale of Two Victims

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    S23:E4

    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.

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  10. 8.7/10(3 votes)

    #9 - Tangled Strands of Justice

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    S23:E19

    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.

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  11. 8.5/10(2 votes)

    #10 - Video Killed the Radio Star

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    S23:E14

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

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  12. 8.3/10(3 votes)

    #11 - Never Turn Your Back on Them

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    S23:E2

    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.

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  13. 8.3/10(3 votes)

    #12 - Eighteen Wheels a Predator

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    S23:E18

    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.

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  14. 8.3/10(3 votes)

    #13 - Did You Believe in Miracles? (I)

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    S23:E20

    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).

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  15. 8.0/10(2 votes)

    #14 - If I Knew Then What I Know Now

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    S23:E13

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

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  16. 8.0/10(4 votes)

    #15 - Promising Young Gentleman

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    S23:E15

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

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  17. 8.0/10(4 votes)

    #16 - Sorry If It Got Weird for You

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    S23:E16

    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.

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  18. 7.7/10(3 votes)

    #17 - Confess Your Sins to Be Free

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    S23:E21

    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.

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  19. 7.5/10(4 votes)

    #18 - The Five Hundredth Episode

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    S23:E6

    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.

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  20. 7.5/10(2 votes)

    #19 - Tommy Baker's Hardest Fight

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    S23:E12

    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.

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  21. 7.0/10(3 votes)

    #20 - Fast Times @TheWheelHouse

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    S23:E5

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

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  22. 7.0/10(2 votes)

    #21 - Burning with Rage Forever

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    S23:E11

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

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  23. 6.7/10(3 votes)

    #22 - Nightmares in Drill City

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    S23:E8

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

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Season 23 Ratings Summary

"And the Empire Strikes Back" is the best rated episode of "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" season 23. It scored 9.3/10 based on 6 votes. Directed by Norberto Barba and written by Julie Martin, Warren Leight, Bryan Goluboff, it aired on 9/23/2021. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Once Upon a Time in El Barrio".