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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S27E18 — Gimmick
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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit•Season 27•Episode 18

Gimmick

7.4/10 · 284 votesApr 23, 202643 min

Ranked #20 of 21 in Season 27•−0.5 vs season avg

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A mysterious death in a hotel leads the squad into the world of professional fighting. Benson tries to convince a victim to come forward for the sake of his friend.

Directed byNorberto Barba
Written byKevin Deiboldt
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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

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Norberto Barba

Norberto Barba

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Kevin Deiboldt

Writer

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Jonathan Herron

Director of Photography

M

Micky Blythe

Editor

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Episode Summary

"Gimmick" is episode 18 of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit season 27. It scored 7.4/10 from 284 votes, ranking #20 of 21 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Norberto Barba and written by Kevin Deiboldt, it aired on April 23, 2026.

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