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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S26E8 — Cornered
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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit•Season 26•Episode 8

Cornered

8.7/10 · 675 votesNov 21, 202443 min

Ranked #1 of 22 in Season 26•+1.0 vs season avg

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Carisi tries to protect two women taken hostage in a tense standoff between police and a violent thief. Benson and Rollins devise a risky plan to get everyone to safety.

Directed byJuan José Campanella
Written byJulie Martin, David Graziano
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Cast6

Mariska Hargitay

Mariska Hargitay

Olivia Benson

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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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Julie Martin

Julie Martin

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Juan José Campanella

Juan José Campanella

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Feliks Parnell

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David Graziano

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Diandra Kendall Luzon

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Episode Summary

"Cornered" is episode 8 of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit season 26. It scored 8.7/10 from 675 votes, ranking #1 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Juan José Campanella and written by Julie Martin, David Graziano, it aired on November 21, 2024.

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