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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S27E20 — Old Friends

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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit•Season 27•Episode 20

Old Friends

7.4/10 · 268 votesMay 7, 202643 min

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

The squad must untangle conflicting stories and long-buried secrets when a drug-fueled college reunion ends in sexual assault. With the squad under internal pressure by Tynan, Fin keeps the case on track.

Directed byJuan José Campanella

Written byJustine Ferrara

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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

Juan José Campanella

Juan José Campanella

Director

K

Karen I. Stern

Editor

J

Justine Ferrara

Writer

J

Jonathan Herron

Director of Photography

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Episode Summary

"Old Friends" is episode 20 of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit season 27. It scored 7.4/10 from 268 votes, ranking #21 of 21 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Juan José Campanella and written by Justine Ferrara, it aired on May 7, 2026.

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