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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S26E9 — First Light
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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit•Season 26•Episode 9

First Light

7.6/10 · 401 votesJan 16, 202542 min

Ranked #15 of 22 in Season 26•−0.1 vs season avg

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An abhorrent web of lies and betrayal is uncovered when a woman is confronted with video of a night she can't remember. Carisi struggles to move on from his ordeal when the suspect changes his plea.

Directed byNorberto Barba
Written byJulie Martin, David Graziano
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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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Norberto Barba

Norberto Barba

Director

Julie Martin

Julie Martin

Writer

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Oscar Rene Lozoya II

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Feliks Parnell

Director of Photography

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David Graziano

Writer

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Episode Summary

"First Light" is episode 9 of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit season 26. It scored 7.6/10 from 401 votes, ranking #15 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Norberto Barba and written by Julie Martin, David Graziano, it aired on January 16, 2025.

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