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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S27E12 — Hubris

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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit•Season 27•Episode 12

Hubris

8.3/10 · 347 votesJan 29, 202643 min

Ranked #3 of 21 in Season 27•+0.4 vs season avg

A teenager rescued from a dangerous situation begs Benson to help reunite her with her father. Carisi and CJ take the foster system to task for separating families without sufficient proof.

Directed byJuan José Campanella

Written byMichele Fazekas

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Seasons28

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Cast7

Mariska Hargitay

Mariska Hargitay

Olivia Benson

Ice-T

Ice-T

Odafin 'Fin' Tutuola

Kelli Giddish

Kelli Giddish

Amanda Rollins

Peter Scanavino

Peter Scanavino

Dominick 'Sonny' Carisi Jr.

Aimé Donna Kelly

Aimé Donna Kelly

Renee Curry

Kevin Kane

Kevin Kane

Terry Bruno

Corey Cott

Corey Cott

Jake Griffin

Crew4

Michele Fazekas

Michele Fazekas

Writer

Juan José Campanella

Juan José Campanella

Director

L

Leon Ortiz-Gil

Editor

J

Jonathan Herron

Director of Photography

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Episode Summary

"Hubris" is episode 12 of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit season 27. It scored 8.3/10 from 347 votes, ranking #3 of 21 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Juan José Campanella and written by Michele Fazekas, it aired on January 29, 2026.

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