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Every TV Episode Written by Richard Sweren Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Deep Cover
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Deep Cover

    S1:E5

    After a cyber engineer and her family are killed in a targeted attack, Colin and Bill rush to stop the culprits before they strike again.

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    Writer:Richard Sweren

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  2. undefined Season 20 Episode 16 - Facing Demons
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Facing Demons

    S20:E16

    Benson and the SVU investigate the death of a man they believe to be a pedophile. When they dig deeper, they realize things are not what they seem and that the case actually hits really close to home.

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    Writer:Richard Sweren

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  3. undefined Season 19 Episode 20 - The Book of Esther
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - The Book of Esther

    S19:E20

    Rollins races to rescue a girl being held captive by her father.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Richard Sweren

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  4. undefined Season 4 Episode 18 - Rangeland
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #4 - Rangeland

    S4:E18

    After two agents from the Bureau of Land Management go missing while executing a land seizure warrant in Wyoming, the Fugitive Task Force heads west to track them down in an unwelcoming county; Hana receives a threat.

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    Writer:Richard Sweren

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  5. undefined Season 6 Episode 22 - The Circle Game
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - The Circle Game

    S6:E22

    The Fugitive Task Force hunts down a rogue government operative planning a domestic terror attack.

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    Writer:Richard Sweren

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  6. undefined Season 2 Episode 9 - One-Zero
    8.8/10(5 votes)

    #6 - One-Zero

    S2:E9

    The team chases an unlikely serial killer whose end game takes a shocking turn. Also, Hana returns from medical leave, and Jess and Sarah's relationship continues to evolve.

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    Writer:Richard Sweren

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  7. undefined Season 3 Episode 19 - Whack Job
    8.8/10(4 votes)

    #7 - Whack Job

    S3:E19

    The team goes after the killer of a man in witness protection but finds there’s more to the case than meets the eye. Also, Remy is challenged by what he discovers when he reconnects with his mother, Betsy, in person.

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    Writer:Richard Sweren

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  8. undefined Season 4 Episode 20 - These Walls
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #8 - These Walls

    S4:E20

    The witness Remy and Kristen are visiting in prison is put in danger when a riot breaks out, leaving the staff and visitors held hostage by two murderous gangs.

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    Writer:Richard Sweren

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  9. undefined Season 3 Episode 8 - Sport of Kings
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    #9 - Sport of Kings

    S3:E8

    After a prized Kentucky racehorse is stolen and its groomer is taken hostage, the team quickly learns they may be the only ones who consider the young woman’s safety a priority over the horse’s. Also, Byron returns to celebrate the holidays with Jess and his family.

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    Writer:Richard Sweren

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  10. undefined Season 5 Episode 2 - Footsteps
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #10 - Footsteps

    S5:E2

    The Fugitive Task Force launches into full gear after multiple bombings appear to be targeting retired NYPD officers. Also, Ray decides he's ready to take the next step in his relationship with Cora.

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    Writer:Richard Sweren

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  11. undefined Season 5 Episode 8 - Supply Chain
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #11 - Supply Chain

    S5:E8

    A drug deal between two teens is interrupted when a middle-aged woman abducts them at gunpoint, sending the Fugitive Task Force on the hunt to rescue them. Also, Nina and Scola bump heads over parenting styles.

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    Writer:Richard Sweren

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  12. undefined Season 6 Episode 8 - The Electric Company
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #12 - The Electric Company

    S6:E8

    The Fugitive Task Force clashes with local law enforcement in Virginia while investigating a suspected serial killer in the area. Meanwhile, Remy pushes Abby to take the next step.

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    Writer:Richard Sweren

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  13. undefined Season 20 Episode 19 - Dearly Beloved
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #13 - Dearly Beloved

    S20:E19

    The SVU investigates a he-said, she-said case when a woman crashes a wedding to accuse her therapist of sexual assault.

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    Writer:Richard Sweren

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  14. undefined Season 4 Episode 1 - Iron Pipeline
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #14 - Iron Pipeline

    S4:E1

    When a family of four from New York is found dead in a Georgia motel room, the Fugitive Task Force investigates a connection between the victims and the sale of illegal firearms. Also, Barnes struggles with Remy's leadership style upon her return from maternity leave, and Remy and his sister plan for their mother's care.

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    Writer:Richard Sweren

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  15. undefined Season 19 Episode 14 - Chasing Demons
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #15 - Chasing Demons

    S19:E14

    A doctor arrested for sexually abusing his patients is set free after Cassidy's testimony causes a mistrial.

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    Writer:Richard Sweren

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  16. undefined Season 19 Episode 3 - Contrapasso
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #16 - Contrapasso

    S19:E3

    When a man is found castrated and left for dead, Rollins and Carisi uncover three female suspects with possible motives. Meanwhile, Langan brings devastating news for Benson.

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    Writer:Richard Sweren

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  17. undefined Season 19 Episode 16 - Dare
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #17 - Dare

    S19:E16

    A girl's tragic death becomes a criminal case when a surgeon harvests her organs without parental consent.

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    Writer:Richard Sweren

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  18. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - Rampage
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #18 - Rampage

    S2:E1

    With COVID-19 devastating the country, two gunmen take out their desperation and rage on the elite class they perceive to be oppressing them; Jess' father returns and may not be over his old ways.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Richard Sweren

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  19. undefined Season 4 Episode 12 - Black Mirror
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #19 - Black Mirror

    S4:E12

    When two Vermont teens are kidnapped on their way home from a basketball game, the team is led to a wayward pastor and his brother. Also, Remy attends a hearing for his brother's murderer.

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    Writer:Richard Sweren

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  20. undefined Season 6 Episode 15 - Four Bodies
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #20 - Four Bodies

    S6:E15

    A string of late-night murders with the same M.O. sends the Fugitive Task Force on a hunt for a serial killer with ties to a radical feminist group. Meanwhile, Nina's sister asks her for a big favor, causing a strain on Scola and Nina's relationship.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Richard Sweren

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  21. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Ambush
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - Ambush

    S1:E5

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Richard Sweren

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  22. undefined Season 19 Episode 1 - Rumble
    7.5/10(6 votes)

    #22 - Rumble

    S19:E1

    The beating death of a stockbroker causes a battle of epic proportions between the victim's family and the faction responsible for his death.

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    Writer:Richard Sweren

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  23. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Defender
    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #23 - Defender

    S1:E2

    A single mother goes into a deadly rampage at a Public Defender's office, taking justice into her own hands after her son is given a harsh sentence for a petty crime. Also, Jess worries how his daughter Tali is handling life without her mother.

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    Writer:Richard Sweren

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  24. undefined Season 20 Episode 3 - Zero Tolerance
    7.2/10(5 votes)

    #24 - Zero Tolerance

    S20:E3

    After the rescue of a young girl from a sex trafficker, Benson and Stone must take drastic measures to reunite her with her mother. Meanwhile, Rollins decides to give her rocky relationship another chance.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Richard Sweren

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  25. undefined Season 2 Episode 12 - Criminal Justice
    7.2/10(4 votes)

    #25 - Criminal Justice

    S2:E12

    When a young man accidentally shoots a cop in self-defense and goes on the run, the team members find themselves in a moral dilemma on the best way to carry out justice. Also, Barnes and her wife struggle with their plans to have another child.

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    Writer:Richard Sweren

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Richard Sweren Ratings Summary

"Deep Cover" is the best rated episode written by Richard Sweren. It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 3/23/2026 and is rated 1.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Facing Demons".