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The Best Episodes Written By Bryan Goluboff

Every TV Episode Written by Bryan Goluboff Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 23 Episode 1 - And the Empire Strikes Back
    9.3/10(6 votes)

    #1 - And the Empire Strikes Back

    S23:E1

    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.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Bryan Goluboff

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  2. undefined Season 23 Episode 17 - Once Upon a Time in El Barrio
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    #2 - Once Upon a Time in El Barrio

    S23:E17

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

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Bryan Goluboff

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  3. undefined Season 23 Episode 3 - I Thought You Were on My Side
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    #3 - I Thought You Were on My Side

    S23:E3

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

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Bryan Goluboff

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 22 - Alex: Week Five
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #4 - Alex: Week Five

    S1:E22

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

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Bryan Goluboff

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 27 - Alex: Week Six
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Alex: Week Six

    S1:E27

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

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Bryan Goluboff

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 37 - Alex: Week Eight
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Alex: Week Eight

    S1:E37

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

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Bryan Goluboff

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  7. undefined Season 3 Episode 2 - Everybody Knows the Dice Are Loaded
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    #7 - Everybody Knows the Dice Are Loaded

    S3:E2

    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.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Bryan Goluboff

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  8. undefined Season 5 Episode 6 - Most Wanted
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    #8 - Most Wanted

    S5:E6

    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.

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    Writer:Bryan Goluboff

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  9. undefined Season 23 Episode 2 - Never Turn Your Back on Them
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #9 - Never Turn Your Back on Them

    S23:E2

    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.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Bryan Goluboff

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

    #10 - 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.

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    Writer:Bryan Goluboff

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - Alex: Week Two
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #11 - Alex: Week Two

    S1:E7

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

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Bryan Goluboff

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 12 - Alex: Week Three
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #12 - Alex: Week Three

    S1:E12

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

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Bryan Goluboff

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 17 - Alex: Week Four
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #13 - Alex: Week Four

    S1:E17

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

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Bryan Goluboff

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 32 - Alex: Week Seven
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - Alex: Week Seven

    S1:E32

    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.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Bryan Goluboff

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  15. undefined Season 13 Episode 14 - Home Invasions
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #15 - Home Invasions

    S13:E14

    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.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Bryan Goluboff

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  16. undefined Season 5 Episode 12 - Home Sweet Home
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #16 - Home Sweet Home

    S5:E12

    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.

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    Writer:Bryan Goluboff

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  17. undefined Season 13 Episode 2 - Personal Fouls
    7.4/10(5 votes)

    #17 - Personal Fouls

    S13:E2

    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.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Bryan Goluboff

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - The Suicide Hour
    7.2/10(14 votes)

    #18 - The Suicide Hour

    S1:E5

    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.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Bryan Goluboff

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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - Ice Cream, You Scream, We All Scream
    7.1/10(14 votes)

    #19 - Ice Cream, You Scream, We All Scream

    S1:E9

    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.

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    Writer:Bryan Goluboff

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  20. undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - Proximity
    6.9/10(10 votes)

    #20 - Proximity

    S2:E6

    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.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Bryan Goluboff

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  21. undefined Season 23 Episode 8 - Nightmares in Drill City
    6.7/10(3 votes)

    #21 - Nightmares in Drill City

    S23:E8

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

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Bryan Goluboff

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  22. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - From the Ashes
    6.7/10(15 votes)

    #22 - From the Ashes

    S1:E8

    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.

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    Writer:Bryan Goluboff

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Bryan Goluboff Ratings Summary

"And the Empire Strikes Back" is the best rated episode written by Bryan Goluboff. It scored 9.3/10 based on 6 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 9/23/2021 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Once Upon a Time in El Barrio".