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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S9E9 — Paternity

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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit•Season 9•Episode 9

Paternity

8.6/10 · 1,549 votesNov 27, 200743 min

Ranked #4 of 19 in Season 9•+0.5 vs season avg

When the paternity of a missing young boy is placed into question, Stabler wonders if he really is the father of Kathy's child. Later, Stabler faces the possibility of losing not only his partner but also Kathy and the baby when she and Benson are

Directed byKate Woods

Written byAmanda Green

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Mariska Hargitay

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Episode Summary

"Paternity" is episode 9 of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit season 9. It scored 8.6/10 from 1,549 votes, ranking #4 of 19 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Kate Woods and written by Amanda Green, it aired on November 27, 2007.

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