The Best Episodes Written By Bryan Goluboff

Benson's loyalty to Garland is tested. Rollins and Carisi try to keep their witnesses on board when a powerful congressman is identified as a suspect.

Velasco asks Benson for help finding three girls who were trafficked from his hometown to New York City.

Benson and Rollins must contend with the FBI and the Organized Crime bureau when a rape victim identifies a dangerous mobster as her assailant.

Paul is pushed to the edge by Alex's knowledge of his personal life.

Alex recalls one of her latest dreams which Paul needs to work out the meaning of.

Paul sticks up for his use of psychotherapy as he believes it works.

As ground breaks on the city's first casino, Stabler investigates the death of an old friend whose refusal to sell his home on the site has stalled construction. Jet breaks in two new detectives. Bell splits her focus between work and her looming divorce.

Frank and Danny are determined to make sure that an international felon who always manages to walk away from murder charges ends up behind bars. Erin thinks about going into private practice after she looks into college costs for Nicky. Danny clashes with his new boss.

The search for a missing witness leads Fin and Kat down a dangerous path. Chief McGrath puts pressure on Garland and Benson to get a conviction.

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.

Alex talks to Paul about his wife and his return to the bombing scene.

Alex tells Paul about an encounter he had with a patient. Meanwhile Paul compares his father to Alex.

Alex discuses Laura with Paul and wonders whether his therapy is effective or not.

Paul is doubtful that Alex is ready for everything available to him, but he insists he is and is committed to moving forward with his life.

After a couple is murdered in their home and their daughter is critically injured, SVU uncovers a number of twisted family secrets, as well as Detective Rollins' gambling addiction.

Jamie gets Danny involved when he finds a homeless teen who claims his aunt was killed by her boyfriend. Erin is angered when McCoy replaces her as the prosecutor on a case involving a corrections officer.

After the loathed co-op board president of a luxury pre-war building falls off her balcony to her death, Elsbeth and Kaya are called to the scene to dig for a lead when they meet Joann, a high-powered Manhattan real estate broker with huge clients and even bigger secrets.

SVU investigates an accusation that a revered high school basketball coach sexually abused his players, but they ultimately may need the cooperation of a reluctant pro superstar to make the case.

The President and First Lady of Country Music are on top of the world: hit after hit, award after award, and a new baby to boot. However, when a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity presents itself in Las Vegas, Tammy is forced to question whether George can handle the pressures of superstardom.

The cat and mouse game between Hodges and Brady escalates. Hodges has an upsetting conversation with Janey's mother. Deborah's drinking almost causes an accident at the Hartsfield home.

After hearing his favorite patron talk about being bullied mercilessly in college, the charismatic owner of an exclusive cocktail bar decides to seek revenge on her behalf, but his desire for justice leads to a deadly mistake, leaving Elsbeth and Kaya to connect the dots. Meanwhile, after learning that the DOJ investigation is close to an indictment, Elsbeth and Captain Wagner join forces to expose the real criminal.

Jerome and Holly tell Hodges their concerns about the Mercedes Killer. Tensions continue to escalate between Brady and Robi. As details about the investigation emerge, Hodges, Pete, and Izzy close in on their suspect.

When a visit from Lou elicits an unprecedented response from Brady, Dr. Babineau pushes him to communicate. Holly begins to come around to Hodges’ thinking about Brady. Armed with new intel, Hodges reaches out to Babineau and Cora.

Carisi asks the SVU for help with a murder investigation when one of the witnesses shows signs of abuse.

A critical error puts Brady in the center of a crisis of his own making. Holly and Jerome make a pivotal discovery. After a tragedy sends Hodges reeling, he goes to visit his daughter, Allie.