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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S27E2 — A Waiver of Consent
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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit•Season 27•Episode 2

A Waiver of Consent

7.6/10 · 395 votesOct 2, 202543 min

Ranked #16 of 21 in Season 27•−0.3 vs season avg

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When a member of an elite social club is assaulted, Carisi must convince witnesses to come forward despite the club's strict confidentiality rules. Chief Tynan offers Benson some extra help. Velasco is confronted with a surprising opportunity.

Directed byJuan José Campanella
Written byKevin J. Hynes
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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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Juan José Campanella

Juan José Campanella

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Karen I. Stern

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Kevin J. Hynes

Writer

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Jonathan Herron

Director of Photography

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Episode Summary

"A Waiver of Consent" is episode 2 of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit season 27. It scored 7.6/10 from 395 votes, ranking #16 of 21 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Juan José Campanella and written by Kevin J. Hynes, it aired on October 2, 2025.

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