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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S27E7 — False Idols

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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit•Season 27•Episode 7

False Idols

7.7/10 · 336 votesNov 13, 202543 min

Ranked #13 of 21 in Season 27•−0.2 vs season avg

The SVU must determine fact from fantasy when a famous author twists the details of a serious crime. Fin has a challenging day at work.

Directed bySteve Boyum

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

L

Leon Ortiz-Gil

Editor

J

Justine Ferrara

Writer

Steve Boyum

Steve Boyum

Director

J

Jonathan Herron

Director of Photography

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Episode Summary

"False Idols" is episode 7 of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit season 27. It scored 7.7/10 from 336 votes, ranking #13 of 21 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Steve Boyum and written by Justine Ferrara, it aired on November 13, 2025.

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