Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: Season 18

2016
21 episodes

Season 18 of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit premiered on September 21, 2016 and has 21 episodes, from "Terrorized" to "Sanctuary (2)". The last episode aired on May 24, 2017.

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In the United States, you can stream Law & Order: Special Victims Unit on Hulu, Peacock, YouTube TV and NBC. You can also buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. It is on streaming services in 136 countries.

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Episodes

Episode 1TerrorizedAired September 21, 2016
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.
- 43m
- Directed by Alik Sakharov
- Written by Julie Martin and Rick Eid
Guest stars
- Taso Mikroulis Sam Kariakis
- Max von Essen Mr. Gilman
- Marc Damon Johnson Dan Conley
- Tarek Bishara Armin Sidran
- Natia Makharadze Ana Kapic
- Sharon Washington Judge V. Hayes
- Robert C. Kirk Brian O'Malley
- Mark Jacoby Stephen Kerry
Episode 2Making a RapistAired September 28, 2016
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.
- 43m
- Directed by Michael Pressman
- Written by Kevin Fox
Guest stars
- Joe Biden Joe Biden
- David Spadora Zach Brenner
- Henry Thomas Sean Roberts
- Kelli Williams Melanie Harper
- Cody Kostro Charlie Dobkins
- Alok Tewari Ranjit Singh
- Ryan Jonze Jeff Nichols
- Alexis Collins Ashley Harper
Episode 3ImposterAired October 5, 2016
When a man uses a false identity to lure a vulnerable married woman to bed, Barba thinks the evidence amounts to rape.
- 43m
- Directed by Jean de Segonzac
- Written by Rick Eid and Gavin Harris
Guest stars
- Wallace Langham Tom Metcalfe
- Chris Henry Coffey James Collett
- Conor Proft Justin Collett
- Andre B. Blake Alden Kessler
- Mac Brydon Gary Bell
- Paul DeBoy Bill Sullivan
- Steve Rosen Michael Guthrie
- Lynn Marocola Police Officer (uncredited)
Episode 4Heightened EmotionsAired October 12, 2016
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.
- 43m
- Directed by Alex Chapple
- Written by Julie Martin and Céline C. Robinson
Guest stars
- Natasha Murray Nurse
- Jane Fergus Reporter
- Ami Brabson Karyn Blake
- Kati Sharp Val
- Jordan Baker Dr. Cohen
- Caleb Eberhardt Jack
- Brit Morgan Jenna Miller
- David Alpay Chad Miller
Episode 5Rape InterruptedAired October 26, 2016
A sergeant makes Benson choose between loyalty and duty when his son is accused of rape.
- 43m
- Directed by Michael Pressman
- Written by Julie Martin and Brianna Yellen
Guest stars
- Rachel Bles Maya
- Jerry DiLeo Police Officer
- Anthony Edwards Patrick Griffin
- Liam Lane Brian Dancy
- Corey Cott Ellis Griffin
- Anna Osceola Janie Spears
- Kelly McAndrew Diane Griffin
- Jillian Mueller Leah Simes
Episode 6Broken RhymesAired November 9, 2016
A record label CEO and his protégé are questioned for their involvement in the assault of a transgender student.
- 43m
- Directed by Adam Bernstein
- Written by Rick Eid and Jeffrey Baker
Guest stars
- Sabel Gonzales Eva Carson
- Molly Leland Sane Nurse
- Jacqueline Torres Nina Carson
- Mitchell Edwards Randall 'Hype' Leonard
- Okieriete Onaodowan Cash Lewis
- Will Swenson Mitch Hampton
- Rodney Richardson Logan Blake
- Jay Klaitz Panda Club Owner
Episode 7Next ChapterAired January 4, 2017
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.
- 43m
- Directed by Fred Berner
- Written by Rick Eid and Gavin Harris
Guest stars
- Lee Garrett Nate
- Chris Bauer Tom Cole
- Annie Monroe Quinn Berris
- Zach Appelman Ryan Engel
- Enid Graham Linda Cole
- Ben Cole Ray Wilson
- Bret Lada Jack Price
- Shaun O'Hagan Harold Parson
Episode 8Chasing TheoAired January 11, 2017
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.
- 43m
- Directed by Jean de Segonzac
- Written by Julie Martin and Robert Brooks Cohen
Guest stars
- Dorian Cobb Gregor
- Sebastian Beacon Gabriel Norton
- Bjorn Thorstad Mitch Jackson
- Rachelle Lefevre Nadine Lachere
- Zoe McLellan Dr. Fran Conway
- Adriana DeGirolami Gloria Ramirez
- Iain Armitage Theo Lachere
- Rafael Benoit Oscar Ramirez
Episode 9Decline and FallAired January 18, 2017
The powerful family of a retail empire closes ranks when a bartender accuses one of their own of rape.
- 43m
- Directed by Jean de Segonzac
- Written by Ed Zuckerman and Robert Brooks Cohen
Guest stars
- Ian Nelson Eric Hendricks
- Jim True-Frost Lawrence Hendricks Jr.
- Raphael Sbarge Harold Timmons
- Ariane Rinehart Sarah Morrissey
- Jackie Debatin Sue Ann Daly
- Andréa Burns Cynthia's Civil Attorney
- Sarah Clarke Cynthia Hendricks
- Bob Gunton Lawrence Hendricks Sr.
Episode 10Motherly LoveAired February 8, 2017
A teenaged boy uses a rifle to stop an assault on his mother, but soon learns the target was someone he knows.
- 43m
- Directed by Mariska Hargitay
- Written by Julie Martin and Rick Eid
Guest stars
- Salma Qarnain Jury Foreperson
- Gage Banister Ethan Miller
- Sarah Wynter Dr. Nicole Keller
- Daniel Cosgrove Dr. Daniel Keller
- Aaron Sanders Luke Keller
- Benton Greene Charles Franklin
- Chantal Jean-Pierre Regina Franklin
- Patrick Boll James Miller
Episode 11Great ExpectationsAired February 15, 2017
The SVU investigates the players of a top youth hockey team after a vicious locker room hazing.
- 43m
- Directed by Martha Mitchell
- Written by Kevin Fox and Brendan Feeney
Guest stars
- Brad Fraizer Gordon Sheen
- Lincoln Melcher Kyle Turner
- Christopher Paul Richards Jack Wilson
- Jerry DiLeo Police Officer
- Brent Sexton Jim Turner
- Gia Crovatin Samantha Chapman
- Amy Spanger Helen Turner
- Brian Hutchison Frank Wilson
Episode 12No SurrenderAired February 22, 2017
Fin revisits his military roots when a fellow Army Ranger struggles to recover from a sexual assault.
- 43m
- Directed by Stephanie A. Marquardt
- Written by Gavin Harris and Kinan Copen
Guest stars
- Brian Charles Johnson George 'G-Man' Fortino
- Jerry DiLeo Police Officer
- Sarah Booth Beth Williams
- Ryan Metcalf Mickey Reid
- Joe Holt Robert Dantley
- Franky G Jose Marquez
- Leslie Lyles Sylvia Williams
- Perry Yung Randy Lui
Episode 13GenesAired March 22, 2017
An investigation hits a nerve with Benson when a suspect claims his genetics causes him to commit rape.
- 43m
- Directed by Michael Pressman
- Written by Céline C. Robinson and Rick Eid
Guest stars
- Dalton Harrod Will Stein
- Michael Torpey Nick Brown
- Emily Shaffer Jessica Walcott
- Alex Hurt Sam Dalton
- Sean Patrick Reilly Richard Witt
- Jared Zirilli Rodney Marsh
- Catherine Wolf Judge
- Eli Bridges Chris Perry
Episode 14Net WorthAired March 29, 2017
A top-level investment banker accuses her billionaire client of rape.
- 43m
- Directed by Alex Chapple
- Written by Rick Eid and Jeffrey Baker
Guest stars
- Missy Peregrym Zoe White
- Jordan Bridges Roger Littrell
- Will Brill Harry Ingram
- Kevin O'Rourke Dan Hewitt
- Matt Walton Tyler
- Tate Donovan Eli Colton
- Malikha Mallette Paige Fowler
- Erica Sweany Kate Tompkins
Episode 15Know It AllAired April 5, 2017
A man under investigation for rape and murder threatens to expose the secrets of those working the case.
- 43m
- Directed by Jonathan Herron
- Written by Kevin Fox and Ed Zuckerman
Guest stars
- Chris Diamantopoulos David Willard
- Jerry DiLeo Police Officer
- Megan Murphy Laura Knowles
- Meredith Travers Jennifer Knowles
- Bill Dawes Alex Ryan
- Max Baker Colin Bennett
- Megan Leung TARU Tech
- Jamie Effros Henry Marks
Episode 16The NewsroomAired April 26, 2017
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.
- 43m
- Directed by Jono Oliver
- Written by Julie Martin, Warren Leight and Brianna Yellen
Guest stars
- Dawn Yanek Reporter
- Christine Jones Alana Reed
- Melissa Miller Christine Davis
- Christopher McDonald Harold Coyle
- Bonnie Somerville Heidi Sorenson
- Mark Moses George Thanos
- Peyton List Margery Evans
- Beth Chamberlin Gwendolyn Gates
Episode 17Real Fake NewsAired May 3, 2017
A fake news story leads the squad to a real child sex trafficking ring.
- 43m
- Directed by Martha Mitchell
- Written by Ed Zuckerman
Guest stars
- Hadasa Isolino Christabel
- Patch Darragh Ron Duca
- Justin Ahdoot Raj Garg
- Kevin Carolan Ronald Fleming
- Steve Park Eugene Lee
- Brian McCarthy Malcolm Barnstable
- Bronwyn Reed Lucy Huston
- Roslyn Ruff Computer Crimes Tech
Episode 18SpellboundAired May 10, 2017
A popular spiritual guru with a dark past is accused of rape.
- 43m
- Directed by Jean de Segonzac
- Written by Gavin Harris and Kinan Copen
Guest stars
- Ami Brabson Karyn Blake
- Kristen Hager Abby Clarke
- John Ellison Conlee Jack Roe
- Steven Hauck Professor
- Stuart Townsend Declan Trask
- Lisa Gorlitsky Christa Goss
- Akintola Jiboyewa Lt. Richard Hill
- Whitney Bashor Rachel Sykes
Episode 19ConversionAired May 17, 2017
A young woman visiting NYC with her church group is raped by a friend.
- 43m
- Directed by Alex Chapple
- Written by Kevin Fox and Brendan Feeney
Guest stars
- Casey Cott Lucas Hull
- Kip Pardue Gary Langham
- Tom Titone Joshua Goldfard
- Jessie Carter Ann Davenport
- Sarah Nicole Deaver Lydia Banks
- Orlagh Cassidy Cheryl Davenport
- Zachary Knower Paul Davenport
- Rebecca Krainik Charlotte Owens
Episode 20American Dream (1)Aired May 24, 2017
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.
- 43m
- Directed by Jean de Segonzac
- Written by Julie Martin and Rick Eid
Guest stars
- Gil Perez-Abraham Hector Ramirez
- Adam Arian Enzo Salerno
- Cara Ricketts Mrs. Salerno
- Jason Adam V Line Up Guy #1
- Chris Cardona ICE Agent
- Ashley Jordyn Dr. Joshica Mars
- Patrick Noonan Tim Nunn
- Nuah Ozryel Frank Ayemen
Episode 21Sanctuary (2)Aired May 24, 2017
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.
- 43m
- Directed by Michael Pressman
- Written by Julie Martin and Rick Eid
Guest stars
- Henry Gagliardi Tyler Jenkins
- Gil Perez-Abraham Hector Ramirez
- Jack Nawada-Braunwart Noah Porter-Benson
- Poorna Jagannathan Maya Samra
- Billy Beyrer Protester
- Massiel Mordan Soledad Ramirez
- Kirk Acevedo Ray Lopez
- Tyler Elliot Burke Mitch Jenkins