Dick Wolf
Director
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999)
Season 21
In the criminal justice system, sexually-based offenses are considered especially heinous. In New York City, the dedicated detectives who investigate these vicious felonies are members of an elite squad known as the Special Victims Unit. These are their stories.
Released Sept. 20, 1999
Episode 42 min
14+
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Production Companies: Universal Television, Studios USA, Universal Media Studios, Wolf Films
Network: NBC
Country: United States
Languages:
English
8.0
S21E1 - I'm Going to Make You a Star
When an actress accuses a high-powered media mogul of attempted rape, Benson finds herself in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse. Changes in the squad room put Carisi between a rock and a hard place.
Sept. 26, 2019, midnight
7.0
S21E2 - The Darkest Journey Home
Benson works with a young woman to help her remember the details and suspects in her rape. In order to learn a new witness interview technique, Rollins and Fin have to experience it for themselves.
Oct. 3, 2019, midnight
5.5
S21E3 - Down Low in Hell's Kitchen
A serial predator targeting men in gay bars proves difficult to catch, until a celebrity comes forward with his story.
Oct. 10, 2019, midnight
7.2
S21E4 - The Burden of Our Choices
Rollins clashes with the parents of a teenaged runaway. The squad comes together for a special event.
Oct. 17, 2019, midnight
8.5
S21E5 - At Midnight in Manhattan
The detectives are spread thin when three major cases come in at midnight. Rollins and Carisi argue over an arrest.
Oct. 24, 2019, midnight
7.8
S21E6 - Murdered at a Bad Address
The case of a teenage girl assaulted in the projects leads to a startling discovery. Benson puts her trust in someone from her past.
Oct. 31, 2019, midnight
7.7
S21E7 - Counselor, It's Chinatown
The SVU joins an under cover task force in busting a human trafficking ring.
Nov. 7, 2019, midnight
7.0
S21E8 - We Dream of Machine Elves
Rollins goes undercover to find a suspect who is drugging and assaulting tourists, while Benson helps the victims sort out their memories from their hallucinations.
Nov. 14, 2019, midnight
5.6
S21E9 - Can't Be Held Accountable
A fellow detective asks the SVU for help when he suspects his two daughters are being groomed by a serial predator. Kat disobeys the Captain's orders.
Nov. 21, 2019, midnight
6.5
S21E10 - Must Be Held Accountable
A desperate father takes matters into his own hands in the case against his daughter's rapist.
Jan. 9, 2020, midnight
8.0
S21E11 - She Paints for Vengeance
After a sexual assault investigation is stalled for months, a woman puts her accusations against a popular athlete on a billboard.
Jan. 16, 2020, midnight
9.3
S21E12 - The Longest Night of Rain
Benson investigates a police officer's accusations of sexual assault. Captain Tucker's retirement party ends in tragedy.
Jan. 30, 2020, midnight
8.0
S21E13 - Redemption in Her Corner
Kat steps over the line when she suspects a trainer at her boxing gym is taking advantage of his students.
Feb. 6, 2020, midnight
10.0
S21E14 - I Deserve Some Loving Too
Rollins goes undercover to root out a government worker withholding green cards in exchange for sex.
Feb. 13, 2020, midnight
7.0
S21E15 - Swimming With the Sharks
The female CEO of a popular wellness company says she was raped, but her business partner claims the accusation is part of an embezzlement cover-up.
Feb. 20, 2020, midnight
7.0
S21E16 - Eternal Relief from Pain
Rollins' sister stirs up trouble and a possible SVU investigation when she reports a doctor who trades prescription painkillers for sex.
Feb. 27, 2020, midnight
7.0
S21E17 - Dance, Lies and Videotape
An ingénue ballerina discovers she’s been secretly videotaped for a pornographic website.
March 26, 2020, midnight
8.0
S21E18 - Garland's Baptism by Fire
Chief Garland must put friendship aside when a pastor at his church is arrested.
April 2, 2020, midnight
6.5
S21E19 - Solving for the Unknowns
The SVU struggles to find a serial predator who uses a date rape drug that leaves no evidence behind. Rollins receives some good news.
April 16, 2020, midnight
6.0
S21E20 - The Things We Have to Lose
As Carisi begins the long-anticipated trial of Sir Toby Moore, the SVU faces setbacks in several other cases.
April 23, 2020, midnight
Network: NBC
Episode Runtime: 42 min.
Season Runtime: 24825 min.
Released: Sept. 20, 1999
Last Air Date: Nov. 20, 2025, midnight
Next Air Date: Jan. 8, 2026, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: TV-14 / 14+
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