The Best Episodes of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Season 25

Agent Sykes struggles to cope on the anniversary of her sister's disappearance. Benson suspects a cold case from Manhattan could help her get closure.

Director: Juan José Campanella

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A teenager found unconscious in the park leads to a missing persons investigation. Benson must help Noah come to terms with the past when he questions the origins of his birth.

Director: Mariska Hargitay

Writer: Julie Martin, David Graziano

A cryptic message sends SVU on a new track to find Maddie. Benson tries to help a federal agent when the case hits too close to home. Captain Curry tries to make amends with Fin.

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When a woman turns her husband in for possessing child pornography, the case is complicated by a sudden death. Benson tries to reconnect with a victim she saved.

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When Chief McGrath's daughter discloses a sexual assault, Benson must balance the intricacies of the investigation with McGrath's impulsive actions.

Director: Juan José Campanella

Writer: Kathy Dobie, Candice Sanchez McFarlane

A brutal assault in the street leads Carisi to pursue hate crime charges. Benson must support a homebound witness too scared to speak up.

Director: Norberto Barba

Writer: Kathy Dobie, Candice Sanchez McFarlane

A runaway bride calls the SVU for help on the day of her wedding. Rollins pitches in on her day off.

Director: Jean de Segonzac

Writer: Julie Martin, David Graziano

The SVU searches for a pattern assailant before his crimes escalate to murder. Fin must contend with a suspect's aggrieved son. Carisi is pressured to close the case quickly to ease public concern.

Director: Norberto Barba

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As the squad celebrates Rollins and Carisi’s child, another child goes missing in broad daylight.

Director: Norberto Barba

Writer: Julie Martin, David Graziano

The squad is on edge as Carisi waits for a verdict in Maddie's kidnapping case. Benson tries to help the Flynn family pick up the pieces of their broken life.

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The SVU helps a man come to terms with being victimized. Benson tries to support a victim's family when tragedy strikes twice.

Director: Norberto Barba

Writer: David Graziano, Gabriel Vallejo

To identify a woman's attacker, the SVU must track down a mysterious suspect targeting tourists staying in hostels.

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As Benson teams up with the FBI on an unsolved case, Fin and Velasco investigate a flash mob robbery that lead to a sexual assault.

Director: Jean de Segonzac

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