Raúl Esparza as Rafael Barba
Episodes 130
Twenty-Five Acts
A famous TV host forces himself on the young author of an erotic novel; Detective Amaro uncovers a secret that could damage the author's career and her case.
Read MoreFriending Emily
The investigation into a girl's disappearance leads to a high-tech kidnapper who uses the Internet to cover his tracks; Rollins reconnects with her sister.
Read MoreLessons Learned
As the detectives investigate reports of sexual abuse at an elite private school, decades of secrets are exposed.
Read MoreBeautiful Frame
When a rape victim is arrested for murder in Suffolk County, Detective Benson questions the case and finds enough evidence for District Attorney Barba to charge a different suspect in Manhattan.
Read MoreCriminal Hatred
The detectives go under cover to arrest a man who brutally attacks other men; a deceptively tough defense attorney complicates ADA Barba's case.
Read MoreFunny Valentine
A promising singer is beaten by her boyfriend, a famous hip-hop star, but she refuses to help ADA Barba build his case; the defendant and his attorney turn the case into a media circus.
Read MoreUndercover Blue
A woman claims that Brian Cassidy raped her while he was working under cover; when Cassidy and his lawyer utilize surprising defense methods, Detective Amaro is affected.
Read MoreLegitimate Rape
A popular sports reporter accuses a cameraman of rape and stalking; when the victim learns she is pregnant as a result of the rape, the defense employs controversial tactics in hope of gaining favor with the jury.
Read MoreGirl Dishonored
As the SVU detectives investigate the alleged rape of a sorority pledge, drunken students, and conflicting accounts complicate matters.
Read MoreTraumatic Wound
When a concert turns into a mob scene, a teenager is brutally assaulted; Detective Amaro ends up defending the prime suspect's reputation.
Read MoreHer Negotiation
The detectives uncover a shocking theory as they work to learn the identity of a man Rollins arrested for exposing himself in the park.
Read MoreSurrender Benson
The SVU squad searches for Detective Benson and her abductor.
Read MoreImprisoned Lives
When a young boy is abandoned, the squad discovers more victims waiting to be rescued.
Read MoreAmerican Tragedy
As a series of rapes on the Upper West Side puts the city on edge, a celebrity chef fears she is the next victim when someone follows her home; Detective Benson has a hard time overcoming her traumatic ordeal.
Read MoreInternal Affairs
When Officer Michael Groves ends up in a psych ward after leveling accusations at the 12th Precinct, Internal Affairs asks the team to help investigate.
Read MoreWonderland Story
Investigation into the suspected rape of a woman Benson helped earlier leads to a cybermogul. The team bids farewell to Munch.
Read MoreOctober Surprise
ADA Barba finds that a friend -- with a connection to a mayoral candidate front runner -- is accused of rape.
Read MoreDissonant Voices
A four-year-old student makes claims of sexual abuse against a singing coach and popular TV personality.
Read MoreMilitary Justice
A military officer who was gang raped refuses to cooperate with the SVU for fear of damage to her reputation; Amaro asks his ex to help dig up information on the case.
Read MoreRapist Anonymous
When Rollins tries to help a friend press rape charges against her lover, she finds herself thrust into the middle of the case.
Read MorePsycho/Therapist
When Detective Benson faces Lewis in the courtroom, the stress causes setbacks in her recovery; Benson is forced to reveal secrets.
Read MoreAmaro's One-Eighty
When a suspect is gravely injured and the case becomes a public spectacle, Amaro's badge is on the line; Cragen surprises everyone with an announcement.
Read MoreJersey Breakdown
When an underage runaway is found beaten and raped, the SVU team works with federal prosecutor Connie Rubirosa; ADA Barba suspects a cover-up when he fails to get the help he needs from Jersey law enforcement.
Read MoreBetrayal's Climax
Amaro suspects the boyfriend of a missing girl is involved with a gang; Benson becomes the SVU's new sergeant.
Read MoreWednesday's Child
The already frantic search for a missing diabetic boy becomes more urgent when he is spotted with a couple known for child endangerment and pornography.
Read MoreComic Perversion (I)
Popular comedian Josh Galloway is faced with student protestors after a set at Tompkins Square University. Though Barba can't arrest him for speaking his mind, he charges the SVU to find proof that Galloway's actions reflect his words. Meanwhile, a detective from Chicago seeks help from the NYPD.
The crossover continues on Chicago P.D. S1E06 Conventions (II).
Read MoreGridiron Soldier
Detective Rollins is contacted by a hometown friend when his son, a high school football star, goes missing in New York; Rollins seeks help with her escalating problems.
Read MoreGambler's Fallacy
When Rollins strikes a deal with the managers of a gambling club in order to protect her job, she ends up drawing the suspicion of Benson and Tutuola.
Read MoreCriminal Stories
A columnist who has been given access to the squad for a story declares a hate crime case a hoax, leaving the victim under media scrutiny and Benson fighting to get the case back on solid ground.
Read MoreDownloaded Child
After a single mom is arrested for leaving her young daughter alone for days, Sgt. Benson suspects the woman may have been abused in her own childhood.
Read MoreBeast's Obsession
Benson is assigned a 24/7 security detail when William Lewis escapes from prison and starts killing again; Benson must decide how much she is willing to sacrifice to save a child's life.
Read MorePost-Mortem Blues
Olivia Benson is investigated by Internal Affairs after William Lewis' death; as pressure mounts, Olivia has to choose between her convictions and her badge.
Read MoreReasonable Doubt
Benson and Murphy question a television producer when he is accused of molesting his daughter; Benson strives to discover the truth as accusations fly in the media.
Read MoreThought Criminal
Taking an active approach to catching sex offenders, the team targets a photographer with a secret life whose fantasies may have crossed into reality.
Read MoreSpring Awakening
Amaro must face the consequence of his reckless behavior; when an online ad for escorts leads to the rape and robbery of tourists, Benson discovers she has a connection to one of the suspect's.
Read MoreGirls Disappeared
Benson struggles to balance work and her new role of foster mother; when Amaro arrests a young prostitute with connections to Noah's mother, his undercover work sets off a dangerous chain of events.
Read MoreAmerican Disgrace
When a series of allegations are made against a superstar basketball player, Sgt. Benson and Detective Carisi do not agree on the authenticity of each woman's story; the investigation takes Rollins back to her former precinct.
Read MoreProducer's Backend
Amaro's by-the-book handling of a starlet's arrest gets him back on the SVU squad in time to investigate the actress's latest offense, statutory rape.
Read MoreHolden's Manifesto
The team tries to find a bike messenger -- who has kept a video diary of his troubles with women -- before he can commit another violent act; the new deputy chief calls Benson's leadership into question.
Read MorePornstar's Requiem
A college student becomes a target after her work as an online porn star is discovered by her classmates.
Read MoreGlasgowman's Wrath
Three young girls' search for a mythical character leads to one of them becoming injured and the other two disappearing.
Read MoreChicago Crossover (II)
SVU and Chicago PD officer Erin Lindsay try to track down Lindsay's half-brother, who may be able to help take down a child pornography ring.
The crossover starts on Chicago Fire S03E07 Nobody Touches Anything (I). It continues on Chicago P.D. S02E07 They'll Have to Go Through Me (III).
Read MoreSpousal Privilege
Sergeant Benson tries to help a domestic violence victim who stands by her man.
Read MorePattern Seventeen
A serial rapist strikes in several cities where the rape kit backlog stalls the investigation.
Read MoreForgiving Rollins
When a professional relationship crosses the line, Detective Rollins must face her past to support another female officer.
Read MoreAgent Provocateur
A teenager is sexually assaulted and left for dead in an alley after attending a movie star's party; Benson is suspicious when security footage from the party goes missing.
Read MorePadre Sandunguero
When his father is arrested, Amaro must choose between his badge and his family’s honor.
Read MoreDecaying Morality
Two families are left to pick up the pieces of their lives when a rape case goes terribly wrong.
Read MoreIntimidation Game
A female videogame developer is harassed and threatened by a group of misogynistic cyber terrorists.
Read MoreUndercover Mother
A mother goes undercover as a madam to find her daughter. Further investigation leads Benson to find out who Noah's father is.
Read MoreDecember Solstice
When Walter’s daughters accuse their stepmother of sexually abusing their ailing father, a furious legal battle ends in tragedy.
Read MoreParole Violations
Carisi's future brother-in-law makes a rape accusation against his female parole officer, forcing Carisi to investigate whether his sister's fiancé is telling the truth or allowing his old bad habits to resurface.
Read MoreDevastating Story
SVU investigates after a news story reveals that an unidentified Hudson University coed was gang raped by a four fraternity brothers. But once the accuser finally steps forward and tells her story, everything begins to unravel.
Read MoreGranting Immunity
A measles outbreak delays arrests in a case involving pornographic photos taken by teens at a party. Meanwhile, Benson discovers that some kids' medical records may have been falsified after Noah gets measles; Amaro leans upsetting news about his son.
Read MoreDaydream Believer (III)
A Chicago crime resembles a decade-old New York City case, so police from Chicago arrive and team up with the squad to track down a suspect they had to release earlier.
The crossover starts on Chicago Fire S03E21 We Called Her Jellybean (I) and Chicago P.D. S02E20 The Number of Rats (II).
Read MorePerverted Justice
A woman who accused her father of raping her when she was six now says the accusations were false. With the help of attorney Bayard Ellis and retired captain Kragen, SVU tries to get to the truth and make sure justice is served.
Read MoreParents' Nightmare
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.
Read MoreSurrendering Noah
Sgt. Benson and ADA Barba take Johnny D to trial for sex trafficking, rape, assault and kidnapping. But when Baby Noah's adoption becomes entangled in the case, Benson fears for Noah's future and his safety. In an intense courtroom showdown, the SVU will face a threat that could change the squad forever.
Read MoreDevil's Dissections (1)
The squad revisit a crime scene where bodies were buried by a serial killer. Rollins tries to get a confession, but the killer reveals shocking new info instead.
Read MoreCriminal Pathology (2)
A serial killer reveals shocking new info and problems in the case mount as Barba faces slick lawyers in court.
Read MoreTransgender Bridge
When a transgender teen is assaulted by high school bullies, the case quickly escalates to tragedy, and the squad agonizes over whether the punishment fits the crime.
Read MoreInstitutional Fail
A malnourished toddler is found wandering and leads police to another ill child from the same home. The investigation eventually lands the Department of Child Services in hot water. Meanwhile, Chief Dodds tells Benson to expect some changes at her squad.
Read MoreCommunity Policing
An unarmed black man is shot by three police officers who claim they were following proper procedure while pursuing a rape suspect. As racial tensions mount throughout the city, Barba indicts the three cops.
Read MoreMaternal Instincts
A violinist is raped by her colleague, but he doesn't remember committing the crime and claims he was drugged and robbed by a hired escort. Meanwhile, Rollins' mother throws a baby shower for her; and Sgt. Mike Dodds reports to work at the SVU squad.
Read MorePatrimonial Burden
When a pious TV family's reputation is shattered by a teen pregnancy scandal, SVU uncovers the reality behind the reality show.
Read MoreMelancholy Pursuit
The search for a missing teenager takes an emotional toll on Dodd, DNA could lead to the teen's abductor.
Read MoreDepravity Standard
Lt. Benson seeks justice in the trial of child abductor Lewis Hodda, but when a plea deal is rejected, Barba must rely on decades-old evidence to make his case and faces off against former SVU colleague Dr. Huang.
Read MoreCatfishing Teacher
A high school student plans a clandestine hookup with his female teacher but ends up in a far more sinister situation.
Read MoreTownhouse Incident
Benson is taken hostage when she tries to stop a home invasion.
Read MoreA Misunderstanding
A murky he-said, she-said date rape case ruins the futures of two high school students.
Read MoreForty-One Witnesses
A woman is followed home and raped outside her building, where several neighbors witness the crime but fail to call for help.
Read MoreNationwide Manhunt (I)
Chicago P.D. detectives Lindsay and Dawson join the SVU in the hunt for two escaped murderers they helped to convict.
The crossover continues on Chicago P.D. S03E14 The Song of Gregory Williams Yates (II).
Read MoreCollateral Damages
Two high-profile suspects are arrested in the takedown of an online pedophile ring following a sting operation.
Read MoreStar-Struck Victims
When a lack of evidence leads Barba to drop rape charges against a popular actor; Rollins takes matters into her own hands.
Read MoreManhattan Transfer
A sexual exploitation case involving Catholic schoolgirls results in surprising charges against people in esteemed leadership positions, including judges, lawmakers, lawyers and cops.
Read MoreUnholiest Alliance
When one of their own is implicated in a cover-up, the SVU struggles to unravel a sex trafficking operation deeply-rooted in government offices, the police department, and the Catholic Church.
Read MoreSheltered Outcasts
Detective Carisi lives undercover at a homeless shelter to determine if one of its sex offender residents is the suspect in a string of neighborhood rapes.
Read MoreFashionable Crimes
A young model is raped by a renowned fashion house photographer, who looks to his successful brother to make the charges disappear.
Read MoreAssaulting Reality
The producers of a reality TV dating series make Benson and the SVU team part of the show when they investigate a contestant's claim that she was raped.
Read MoreIntersecting Lives (1)
A corrections officer is arrested for sexually assaulting female inmates in and out of prison, and the union that supports him targets Barba and the SVU.
Read MoreHeartfelt Passages (2)
When the investigation of Corrections Officer Gary Munson deepens, he and his union take drastic actions that threaten the lives of ADA Barba and the SVU squad.
Read MoreTerrorized
A young boy is found wandering alone in Central Park and the search for his parents leads to startling evidence of a planned mass casualty event in the city. As the SVU works with the joint-terrorism task force to find the suspects and the motive, Lt. Benson must also convince Barba to address allegations of rape and torture the boy's mother discloses.
Read MoreMaking a Rapist
Newly tested DNA evidence leads to the exoneration of a prisoner who served 16 years for a rape conviction. However, he's investigated again one day later in the wake of a shocking new crime.
Read MoreHeightened Emotions
A sexually assaulted athlete's double life could destroy her Olympic career and ruin the case against her attacker; Rollins sister is released from prison on parole.
Read MoreRape Interrupted
A sergeant makes Benson choose between loyalty and duty when his son is accused of rape.
Read MoreBroken Rhymes
A record label CEO and his protégé are questioned for their involvement in the assault of a transgender student.
Read MoreNext Chapter
The SVU team investigates a woman has been sexually assaulted by a masked man, but she believes the rapist is the same man who went to jail for stalking her. Meanwhile, Tucker contemplates retirement and a future with Benson.
Read MoreChasing Theo
A 6 year-old boy disappears from his bed in the midst of a wild, drug-fueled party thrown by his mother. With a child's life on the line, the case causes Benson to scrutinize her own role as a mother.
Read MoreDecline and Fall
The powerful family of a retail empire closes ranks when a bartender accuses one of their own of rape.
Read MoreMotherly Love
A teenaged boy uses a rifle to stop an assault on his mother, but soon learns the target was someone he knows.
Read MoreGreat Expectations
The SVU investigates the players of a top youth hockey team after a vicious locker room hazing.
Read MoreNo Surrender
Fin revisits his military roots when a fellow Army Ranger struggles to recover from a sexual assault.
Read MoreKnow It All
A man under investigation for rape and murder threatens to expose the secrets of those working the case.
Read MoreThe Newsroom
Benson and Barba ask witnesses to put their jobs on the line after a news anchor makes an on-air disclosure of rape against her boss.
Read MoreReal Fake News
A fake news story leads the squad to a real child sex trafficking ring.
Read MoreSpellbound
A popular spiritual guru with a dark past is accused of rape.
Read MoreConversion
A young woman visiting NYC with her church group is raped by a friend.
Read MoreAmerican Dream (1)
A hate crime is committed against a Muslim family, resulting in the death of their daughter. Things get complicated when a crucial witness in the case is deported, forcing Barba to drop the charges against a suspect.
Read MoreSanctuary (2)
In the 18th-season finale, two families seek justice for their loved ones in the wake of a suspect's unexpected release. Soon, public protests on the matter escalate to violence, leading Benson to go to desperate lengths to make an arrest.
Read MoreGone Fishin'
Fin's decision to capture a fugitive rapist in a foreign country creates political complications for Barba's case, and an old friend returns with a shocking allegation against Benson.
Read MoreContrapasso
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.
Read MoreNo Good Reason
A teenager disappears after schoolmates make her the subject of a vicious cyberbullying attack.
Read MoreComplicated
A 10-year-old kidnapping case is reopened when a young woman is found wandering Central Park alone. Meanwhile, Carisi’s conversation with a newspaper reporter puts him in hot water.
Read MoreUnintended Consequences
When a teenaged girl is found dead, Rollins goes undercover at a high-end rehab center where the victim was last seen alive. Meanwhile, Benson tries to overcome her doubts about Sheila.
Read MoreSomething Happened
Benson must disclose the secrets of her past to help a rape victim recall the details of one terrible, traumatic night.
Read MoreGone Baby Gone
Emotions run high as the SVU squad embarks on a frantic search for Benson’s missing son.
Read MorePathological
When the SVU investigates a case involving two students in a special needs school, Rollins discovers that one child's medical issues stem from a surprising source.
Read MoreFlight Risk
When an airline pilot accuses her captain of sexual assault, Barba convenes a Grand Jury to determine their employer's complicity in the crime. Meanwhile, Fin takes steps to ensure Benson is protected at work.
Read MoreThe Undiscovered Country
When an infant goes missing, the SVU finds themselves taking sides in a family’s right-to-die court case. Meanwhile, Barba’s interference in the case puts the entire DA’s office in jeopardy.
Read MoreChasing Demons
A doctor arrested for sexually abusing his patients is set free after Cassidy's testimony causes a mistrial.
Read MoreIn Loco Parentis
Carisi opens a police investigation when his niece reports a classmate for sexual assault, and Stone learns there are no perfect witnesses when it comes to sex crimes.
Read MoreSend In the Clowns
When a student disappears during a school trip to New York City, the cops race to find a mysterious masked man. Meanwhile, Fin and Stone both get visits from family.
Read MoreSunk Cost Fallacy
The search for an abducted woman and her young daughter leads Lt. Benson to cross paths with an old friend. Meanwhile, Stone must make a tough decision on behalf of his sister.
Read MoreThe Book of Esther
Rollins races to rescue a girl being held captive by her father.
Read MoreRemember Me (1)
When a young woman takes a man hostage at gunpoint, Benson makes a dangerous attempt to defuse the situation. Meanwhile, the SVU discovers the shocking motive behind the abduction.
Read MoreRemember Me Too (2)
Lieutenant Benson's suspicions about a kidnapping victim uncover a dangerous criminal network prepared to silence anyone who gets in their way.
Read MoreRedemption in Her Corner
Kat steps over the line when she suspects a trainer at her boxing gym is taking advantage of his students.
Read MoreSightless in a Savage Land
The squad spends New Year's Eve tracking down an Amber Alert, and Carisi faces off against Counselor Rafael Barba in an emotional courtroom battle.
Read MorePeople vs. Richard Wheatley (I)
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).
Read MoreA Final Call at Forlini's Bar
The SVU provides help and protection for a longtime domestic violence victim, but when she winds up at the defendant's table in court, Rollins surprises Carisi with a formidable opponent at trial.
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