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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S26E5 — Economics of Shame
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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit•Season 26•Episode 5

Economics of Shame

7.6/10 · 398 votesOct 31, 202443 min

Ranked #14 of 22 in Season 26•−0.1 vs season avg

Discussion

When a TV reporter becomes the victim of sextortion that could ruin her career, Benson helps her take back control while Velasco goes undercover as a potential rich target.

Directed byJean de Segonzac
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Cast6

Mariska Hargitay

Mariska Hargitay

Olivia Benson

Ice-T

Ice-T

Odafin 'Fin' Tutuola

Peter Scanavino

Peter Scanavino

Dominick 'Sonny' Carisi Jr.

Kevin Kane

Kevin Kane

Terry Bruno

Octavio Pisano

Octavio Pisano

Joe Velasco

Juliana Aidén Martinez

Juliana Aidén Martinez

Kate Silva

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Jean de Segonzac

Jean de Segonzac

Director

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Karen I. Stern

Editor

Julie Martin

Julie Martin

Story

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Brendan Feeney

Teleplay

O

Oscar Rene Lozoya II

Editor

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Feliks Parnell

Director of Photography

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David Graziano

Story

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Episode Summary

"Economics of Shame" is episode 5 of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit season 26. It scored 7.6/10 from 398 votes, ranking #14 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Jean de Segonzac, it aired on October 31, 2024.

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