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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S24E16 — The Presence of Absence
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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit•Season 24•Episode 16

The Presence of Absence

7.0/10 · 471 votesMar 23, 202341 min

Ranked #22 of 22 in Season 24•−0.7 vs season avg

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An internet dating site becomes the source of terror for a young widow. Muncy struggles with Velasco's absence.

Directed byNorberto Barba
Written byBrianna Yellen, Brendan Feeney
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Mariska Hargitay

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Olivia Benson

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Odafin 'Fin' Tutuola

Peter Scanavino

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Dominick 'Sonny' Carisi Jr.

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Norberto Barba

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Brendan Feeney

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Episode Summary

"The Presence of Absence" is episode 16 of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit season 24. It scored 7.0/10 from 471 votes, ranking #22 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Norberto Barba and written by Brianna Yellen, Brendan Feeney, it aired on March 23, 2023.

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