The Best Episodes Written By Kathy Dobie

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   9.5/10(4 votes)

   #1 - Duty to Report

   S25:E42/8/2024

   When Chief McGrath's daughter discloses a sexual assault, Benson must balance the intricacies of the investigation with McGrath's impulsive actions.

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   9.4/10(5 votes)

   #2 - Shock Collar

   S26:E205/1/2025

   When a car with a young girl in the backseat is stolen, the SVU investigates whether it was a crime of opportunity or a targeted abduction.

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   9.2/10(4 votes)

   #3 - Play with Fire (II)

   S26:E194/17/2025

   When the SVU and the 2-7 uncover a pattern of rape and murder targeting marginalized women, Carisi and ADA Price team up to charge the suspect with multiple crimes. The crossover starts on Law & Order S24E19 Play with Fire (I).

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   9.2/10(5 votes)

   #4 - Deductible

   S26:E111/30/2025

   A young boy seeks help when his sister doesn't come home from work. Benson and Carisi suspect a woman's assault was prearranged by a third party.

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   9.0/10(2 votes)

   #5 - Silent Night, Hateful Night

   S23:E101/6/2022

   The SVU is called in to help investigate a wave of hate crimes on Christmas Eve. Rollins catches up with an old flame.

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   8.8/10(6 votes)

   #6 - Excavation

   S26:E210/10/2024

   Devastating repressed memories come back to a woman when she finds an old notebook in her family home. Bringing charges in a decades-old crime proves even more difficult for Carisi when a powerful judge stalls the case.

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   8.4/10(5 votes)

   #7 - Dutch Tears

   S24:E142/16/2023

   A recently released convict goes looking for his arresting officer, Fin Tutuola; Carisi tries to get an arrest warrant without a positive suspect ID.

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   8.3/10(3 votes)

   #8 - Eighteen Wheels a Predator

   S23:E184/14/2022

   Rollins and Fin investigate an assault in Kentucky that has striking similarities to a victim found in Central Park. Benson receives intel that turns the case upside down.

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   8.2/10(4 votes)

   #9 - Wolves In Sheep's Clothing

   S22:E166/3/2021

   While Fin and Phoebe make wedding plans, Benson and Rollins try to help a homeless single mother who’s being trafficked in exchange for safe housing.

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    8.2/10(4 votes)

    #10 - Third Man Syndrome

    S25:E83/21/2024

    A brutal assault in the street leads Carisi to pursue hate crime charges. Benson must support a homebound witness too scared to speak up.

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    8.0/10(7 votes)

    #11 - Counselor, It's Chinatown

    S21:E711/7/2019

    The SVU joins an under cover task force in busting a human trafficking ring.

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    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #12 - Promising Young Gentleman

    S23:E153/10/2022

    Carisi's niece helps a friend report a sexual assault. Benson investigates a college's secret society that preys on female students.

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    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #13 - The Steps We Cannot Take

    S24:E410/13/2022

    A home invasion and kidnapping lead the SVU to a shocking discovery; Muncy tries to fit in with the squad.

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    6.8/10(4 votes)

    #14 - Dead Ball

    S24:E711/10/2022

    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:Kathy Dobie

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