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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S27E8 — Showdown
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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit•Season 27•Episode 8

Showdown

7.6/10 · 322 votesNov 20, 202543 min

Ranked #18 of 21 in Season 27•−0.3 vs season avg

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When a man claims his girlfriend was kidnapped, Bruno investigates the holes in his story. Tynan comes down hard on Benson after a disagreement. Griffin must defend his police work on the stand.

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

Crew4

Juan José Campanella

Juan José Campanella

Director

K

Karen I. Stern

Editor

K

Kevin J. Hynes

Writer

J

Jonathan Herron

Director of Photography

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Episode Summary

"Showdown" is episode 8 of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit season 27. It scored 7.6/10 from 322 votes, ranking #18 of 21 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Juan José Campanella and written by Kevin J. Hynes, it aired on November 20, 2025.

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