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The Best Episodes Written By Brendan Feeney

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 26 Episode 15 - Undertow
    9.2/10(5 votes)

    #1 - Undertow

    S26:E15

    A complicated case of sex and drug use divides the squad. Carisi must convince a jury to focus on the law and not the defendant's accusations.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Brendan Feeney

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  2. undefined Season 23 Episode 9 - People vs. Richard Wheatley (I)
    9.0/10(4 votes)

    #2 - People vs. Richard Wheatley (I)

    S23:E9

    Carisi tries Richard Wheatley for the murder of Kathy Stabler. Benson finds herself at odds with a friend when Barba agrees to take the case. The crossover continues on Law & Order: Organized Crime S02E09 The Christmas Episode (II).

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Brendan Feeney

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  3. undefined Season 26 Episode 5 - Economics of Shame
    8.8/10(4 votes)

    #3 - Economics of Shame

    S26:E5

    When a TV reporter becomes the victim of sextortion that could ruin her career, Benson helps her take back control while Velasco goes undercover as a potential rich target.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Brendan Feeney

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  4. undefined Season 23 Episode 19 - Tangled Strands of Justice
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #4 - Tangled Strands of Justice

    S23:E19

    Garland asks Benson to reopen a missing persons case he worked as a rookie officer. A victim in one of Carisi's recent cases is arrested.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Brendan Feeney

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  5. undefined Season 17 Episode 17 - Manhattan Transfer
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    #5 - Manhattan Transfer

    S17:E17

    A sexual exploitation case involving Catholic schoolgirls results in surprising charges against people in esteemed leadership positions, including judges, lawmakers, lawyers and cops.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Brendan Feeney

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  6. undefined Season 3 Episode 21 - Shadowërk (II)
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    #6 - Shadowërk (II)

    S3:E21

    When DNA from an SVU rape investigation connects to an OCCB unsolved murder, Stabler and Benson uncover a revenge-for-hire scheme on the dark web. The crossover starts on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S24E21 Bad Things (I). It continues on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S24E22 All Pain Is One Malady (III) and Law & Order: Organized Crime S03E22 With Many Names (III).

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Brendan Feeney

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  7. undefined Season 3 Episode 20 - Pareto Principle
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    #7 - Pareto Principle

    S3:E20

    The Feds call in Bell and Stabler when they suspect a gruesome murder could be connected to a string of bank robberies. When a DNA match is tied to a suspect with the perfect alibi, the team struggles to make a case against him.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Brendan Feeney

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  8. undefined Season 16 Episode 22 - Parents' Nightmare
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    #8 - Parents' Nightmare

    S16:E22

    Eight-year-old Owen Farhidi disappears from school and his mother Dana receives a ransom request. Detectives soon uncover that the boy knew his abductor, but friction between his parents impedes the investigation. Meanwhile, Benson must take an exam to formalize her promotion.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Brendan Feeney

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  9. undefined Season 18 Episode 19 - Conversion
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    #9 - Conversion

    S18:E19

    A young woman visiting NYC with her church group is raped by a friend.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Brendan Feeney

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  10. undefined Season 18 Episode 11 - Great Expectations
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #10 - Great Expectations

    S18:E11

    The SVU investigates the players of a top youth hockey team after a vicious locker room hazing.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Brendan Feeney

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  11. undefined Season 22 Episode 1 - Guardians and Gladiators
    8.2/10(8 votes)

    #11 - Guardians and Gladiators

    S22:E1

    When the squad tries to solve an assault in Central Park, they are hampered by their own blind spots and a community that is losing trust in the police.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Brendan Feeney

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  12. undefined Season 23 Episode 16 - Sorry If It Got Weird for You
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #12 - Sorry If It Got Weird for You

    S23:E16

    The creator of a dating app is accused of using it to rape women. Velasco's experience as an SVU detective is put on trial.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Brendan Feeney

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  13. undefined Season 25 Episode 12 - Marauder
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - Marauder

    S25:E12

    Agent Sykes struggles to cope on the anniversary of her sister's disappearance. Benson suspects a cold case from Manhattan could help her get closure.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Brendan Feeney

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  14. undefined Season 24 Episode 16 - The Presence of Absence
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #14 - The Presence of Absence

    S24:E16

    An internet dating site becomes the source of terror for a young widow. Muncy struggles with Velasco's absence.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Brendan Feeney

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  15. undefined Season 22 Episode 2 - Ballad of Dwight and Irena
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #15 - Ballad of Dwight and Irena

    S22:E2

    Rollins and Kat respond to a dangerous domestic violence call while Fin gives his deposition in the lawsuit against him.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Brendan Feeney

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  16. undefined Season 21 Episode 17 - Dance, Lies and Videotape
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - Dance, Lies and Videotape

    S21:E17

    An ingénue ballerina discovers she’s been secretly videotaped for a pornographic website.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Brendan Feeney

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  17. undefined Season 23 Episode 5 - Fast Times @TheWheelHouse
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #17 - Fast Times @TheWheelHouse

    S23:E5

    The SVU faces the fury of social media fans when they arrest two popular influencer brothers.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Brendan Feeney

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  18. undefined Season 24 Episode 7 - Dead Ball
    6.8/10(4 votes)

    #18 - Dead Ball

    S24:E7

    When the case against a popular sports star falls through, Benson digs into the suspect's past to uncover additional victims. Velasco is disappointed when he meets one of his heroes.

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    Writer:Brendan Feeney

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Brendan Feeney Ratings Summary

"Undertow" is the best rated episode written by Brendan Feeney. It scored 9.2/10 based on 5 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 3/13/2025 and is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "People vs. Richard Wheatley (I)".