Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: Season 2

2000
21 episodes

Season 2 of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit premiered on October 20, 2000 and has 21 episodes, from "Wrong Is Right" to "Scourge". The last episode aired on May 16, 2001.

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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 1Wrong Is RightAired October 20, 2000
Stabler's daughter bears witness to a horrific crime scene: a rocket scientist found dead with his crotch on fire. The scientist had strong ties to government security and detectives must determine if that had something to do with his demise. The internal investigation into the psyches of the SVU detectives yields interesting results.
- 44m
- Directed by Ted Kotcheff
- Written by David J. Burke and Jeff Eckerle
Guest stars
- Michelle Hurd Monique Jeffries
- Laura Regan Denise Sandler
- J.K. Simmons Dr. Emil Skoda
- Lance Reddick M.E. Taylor
- Michael Hollick Coach
- John Driver Lyle Morris
- Curtis Holbrook Student #1
- Adam Kaufman Michael Goren
Episode 2HonorAired October 27, 2000
The vicious sexual assault and brutal beating of an Afghan diplomat's daughter uncovers clues that may suggest Taliban traditions justify 'honor killings' when the child defies the wishes of their parents or their culture; the trail leads close to home.
- 44m
- Directed by Alan Metzger
- Written by Jonathan Greene and Robert F. Campbell
Guest stars
- Jennifer Hall Annette Fleming
- Jeff Branson Chris Lyons
- J.K. Simmons Dr. Emil Skoda
- Tony Ray Rossi Security Chief
- Tanya Berezin Professor Halbersham
- Frank Girardeau Tomas
- Lou Martini Jr. Paramedic #1
- Danny Burstein Mr. Brookfield
Episode 3Closure (2)Aired November 3, 2000
Stabler and Benson investigate a sexual assault very similar to one they worked six months ago whose victim follows her alleged attacked and reports his activities to the police.
- 43m
- Directed by Jean de Segonzac
- Written by Wendy West, Judith McCreary and David J. Burke
Guest stars
- Amy Redford Susan Welch
- Daniel Travis Suspect One
- Tracy Pollan Harper Anderson
- Jerry Mayer George
- Ned Eisenberg Klein Rothberg
- Tonye Patano Ann
- Neil Maffin Kenneth Cleary
- Evy O'Rourke Meredith Cleary
Episode 4LegacyAired November 10, 2000
An abused 7-year-old girl lays comatose as the detectives investigate members of her dysfunctional family to determine the source of the abuse, in a case that hits close to home for Munch.
- 44m
- Directed by Jud Taylor
- Written by Jeff Eckerle
Guest stars
- Yancey Arias Denny Corea
- Skye McCole Bartusiak Jennifer
- Jennifer Dundas Jamie McKenna
- J.K. Simmons Dr. Emil Skoda
- Jean De Baer Lois Huntington
- Paul Michael Valley Randall McKenna
- Joanna Merlin Lena Petrovsky
- Kevin Gray Henry Abidin
Episode 5Baby KillerAired November 17, 2000
The tragic shooting death of a young girl leads investigators to a little boy, and they soon realize that the gun used has been used in another crime scene and a drug ring using young kids as pawns.
- 43m
- Directed by Juan José Campanella
- Written by Lisa Marie Petersen and Dawn DeNoon
Guest stars
- Carlos Leon Nicky Crow
- Wendy Barrie-Wilson Dr. Elise Heath
- Dan Remmes Reporter #2
- Carolyn McCormick Dr. Elizabeth Olivet
- LaChanze Ms. Pivik
- Jeffrey DeMunn Chief Assistant DA Charlie Phillips
- Josh Pais Robert Sorensen
- Nicolas Salgado Elias Barrera
Episode 6NoncomplianceAired November 24, 2000
The question of patients' rights surfaces when a schizophrenic man refusing to take his medication is suspected in the rape and stabbing death of an aspiring psychologist, whose body is found in a convenience store.
- 44m
- Directed by Elodie Keene
- Written by Judith McCreary
Guest stars
- Tamara Tunie Melinda Warner
- Ajay Mehta Doctor #2
- Kevin Breznahan Mark Nash
- J.K. Simmons Dr. Emil Skoda
- Helen Hanft Mrs. Billings
- William Youmans Ben Moreland
- Kathleen Chalfant Mrs. Nash
- Tony Campisi Gary Wheeler
Episode 7AsunderAired December 1, 2000
It's a classic case of "he said, she said" when a cop's wife charges him with rape. The truth behind the alleged rape comes to light when a history of domestic abuse is uncovered.
- 44m
- Directed by David Platt
- Written by Judith McCreary
Guest stars
- Michelle Hurd Monique Jeffries
- Amy Carlson Patricia Andrews
- Brennan Brown Defense Attorney Brendan Walsh
- Victor Verhaeghe Officer Powell
- Peter Francis James Judge Kevin Beck
- Nestor Serrano Sergeant Lloyd Andrews
- Joanna Merlin Lena Petrovsky
- Tom Tammi Deputy Commissioner
Episode 8TakenAired December 15, 2000
The case of a seventeen-year-old rape victim during a gala for the opening of a luxury hotel takes a strange turn when her immediate family tries to keep the scandal quiet. Detectives soon discover that the girl isn't the innocent that she pretends to be. Benson struggles to deal with her mother's death and she learns about her past.
- 44m
- Directed by Michael Fields
- Written by Lisa Marie Petersen and Dawn DeNoon
Guest stars
- Derek Cecil Russell Ramsay
- Tim Hopper Kyle Kivlahen
- Michelle Daimer Defense Attorney Dawn DeNoon
- Jenna Lamia Siobhan Miller
- Bill Winkler Beau Miller
- Nealy Glenn Patricia Ann Miller
- Richard Ziman Winston
- Brian Connors Mr. Tupper
Episode 9PixiesAired January 12, 2001
The investigation of a young gymnast's murder involves her strict trainer, a wealthy benefactor and a competitor. Detectives must look into her pressured lifestyle to find out who did it.
- 44m
- Directed by Jean de Segonzac
- Written by Tracey Stern, Clifton Campbell and Jeff Eckerle
Guest stars
- Tamara Tunie Melinda Warner
- Courtney Jines Hannah Miller
- Philip Casnoff Ilya Korska
- Kate Mara Lori
- Noah Bean Shoe Store Clerk
- Peyton List Patsy
- Blythe Auffarth Amanda
- Armand Schultz Kyle Hubert
Episode 10ConsentAired January 19, 2001
A college co-ed is found raped and dazed after a frat party, but can't remember anything that happened. The detectives then find that she had a date rape drug in her system, leaving them with many suspects and accomplices, tho the victim is reluctant to press charges.
- 44m
- Directed by James Quinn
- Written by Jeff Eckerle
Guest stars
- Tammy Blanchard Kelly D'Leah
- Michelle Monaghan Dana Kimble
- Elizabeth Hendrickson Mandy Schumacher
- Marika Domińczyk Tess Michner
- Robin Paul Jodie Tomlinson
- Zak Orth Wally Parkers
- Chris Beetem Joe Templeton Jr.
- Emily Loesser Nurse
Episode 11AbuseAired January 26, 2001
Parental neglect may have led to the tragic death of the son of two famous singers, leading them to fear for his sister. Benson develops a strong attachment to the girl who has a history of serious injuries.
- 44m
- Directed by Richard Dobbs
- Written by Gwendolyn M. Parker, Dawn DeNoon and Lisa Marie Petersen
Guest stars
- Tamara Tunie Melinda Warner
- Christine Andreas Ricki Austin
- Peter Samuel Headmaster Parsons
- Michael Weaver David Russo
- Hayden Panettiere Ashley Austin Black
- Francesca Faridany Sarah
- Carolyn McCormick Dr. Elizabeth Olivet
- Babo Harrison Connie
Episode 12SecretsAired February 2, 2001
An exceptional teacher, who helped inner city kids get into college, led a dangerous double life as a sex addict. When she is murdered, there is a long list of suspects but the case hits a snag after the woman's illicit sexual history is exposed.
- 44m
- Directed by Arthur W. Forney
- Written by Robert F. Campbell, Jonathan Greene and Wendy West
Guest stars
- Tamara Tunie Melinda Warner
- Daniel McDonald Dr. Byron Marks
- Sophina Brown Mrs. Williams
- Suzzanne Douglas Principal
- Mark Pinter Jordan Owens
- Chevi Colton Mrs. Cutler
- Frank Deal Don Newvine
- Jeff McCarthy D.A. Matthews
Episode 13VictimsAired February 9, 2001
A former police officer, now a community activist, is a suspect in the murders of known sex offenders, all of whom share a certain characteristic that scars their victims for life. The detectives find it's difficult to protect potential victims when they used to be perps as they investigate the murders of two convicted rapists.
- 44m
- Directed by Constantine Makris
- Written by Nick Kendrick
Guest stars
- Eric Roberts Sam Winfield (uncredited)
- Ann Dowd Louise Durning
- Robert Sedgwick James Campbell
- Rosemarie DeWitt Gloria Palmera
- Tony Cucci Erik Pulham
- Sylva Kelegian Lindsay Branson
- Phyllis Somerville Mrs. Moss
- José Ramón Rosario Mario Tomassi
Episode 14ParanoiaAired February 16, 2001
The mysterious rape of a veteran police officer, who trained Benson, is first linked to her ex-husband's gambling debts, and then to her fellow officers. It turns into a nightmare investigation as the IAB tries to thwart the SVU squad's efforts.
- 44m
- Directed by Richard Dobbs
- Written by Jonathan Greene and Robert F. Campbell
Guest stars
- Khandi Alexander Sergeant Karen Smythe
- Sam Coppola Uncle Sammy
- Brennan Brown Defense Attorney Brendan Walsh
- James Hanlon Officer Austin Bates
- Jason Kolotouros Officer Mitch Murray
- Dominic Fumusa Lt. Coates
- Daniel Pearce Defense Attorney Egan
- Isiah Whitlock Jr. Todd Smythe
Episode 15CountdownAired February 23, 2001
The detectives become a little edgy after working around the clock to find an abducted girl when clues point to a serial murderer and rapist who kills his victims on the third day. After trapping the killer, they are prepared to give him the death penalty until they find out that one of his victims was never found and he offers her location as a plea bargain.
- 44m
- Directed by Steve Shill
- Written by Lisa Marie Petersen and Dawn DeNoon
Guest stars
- Lisa Roberts Gillan Mrs. Simmons
- Andrea Bowen Sophie Douglas
- Kia Goodwin Shari
- Jim Gaffigan Oliver Tunney
- Kristin Rohde Queens Detective Becker
- Frank Deal Don Newvine
- Jeffrey DeMunn Senior ADA Charlie Phillips
- Joanna Merlin Lena Petrovsky
Episode 16RunawayAired March 2, 2001
The search for an out-of-state police officer's runaway daughter leads the detectives through an underground rave culture that caters to wayward teens. They use an Internet journalist to track her and their search is seen through the eyes of the squad room personnel as told in their interviews with the Internal Affairs division.
- 43m
- Directed by Richard Dobbs
- Written by David J. Burke and Nick Kendrick
Guest stars
- Michelle Hurd Monique Jeffries
- Sean Nelson Tito Frank
- Darrell Hammond Ted Bolger
- Kristin Griffith Mrs. Foster
- Baird Wallace Jill's Brother
- Lance Reddick M.E. Taylor
- Anna Holbrook Lorna Frankel
- David Anzuelo ESU Lieutenant
Episode 17FollyAired March 23, 2001
Male escorts are assaulted and one is murdered, and the police have a tough time finding the bizarre couple whose sexual fantasy has turned violent. The investigation uncovers a dangerous male escort service where the boss may have reasons for sending her staff on potentially deadly dates.
- 44m
- Directed by Jud Taylor
- Written by Todd Robinson
Guest stars
- Marguerite MacIntyre Darlene Sutton
- Simon Jones Darien Marshall
- Eddie Cahill Tommy Dowd
- J.K. Simmons Dr. Emil Skoda
- Colin Egglesfield Steven
- Susan Stahnke Hotel Manager
- Jason Harris Leo the Photographer
- Debra Eisenstadt Lab Technician Ellen Matthews
Episode 18ManhuntAired April 20, 2001
The details of a kidnapping are similar to a series of rapes and murders that may link the crime to a serial killer.
- 44m
- Directed by Stephen Wertimer
- Written by Jeff Eckerle
Guest stars
- Anna Belknap Sarah Kimmel
- Tom Alan Robbins Ed Kushner
- Dan Frazer Canadian Judge
- Paddy Croft Aunt Mary
- Joshua Harto Cell Technician
- Robert Westenberg Colonel Marsden
- Robert Prescott Jordan Boggs
- Adam LeFevre Chief Walker
Episode 19ParasitesAired April 27, 2001
The remains of a Romanian woman are found three years after her death, buried in an apartment courtyard with a collar and leash. The detectives have a tough time finding the killer until a composite photo leads them to the victim's identical twin sister.
- 44m
- Directed by David Platt
- Written by Martin Weiss
Guest stars
- Victor Steinbach Razvan Toscu
- Lance Reddick M.E. Taylor
- Michael Berresse Matt Sloan
- Manu Narayan Henry
- Gary Basaraba George Burton
- Matt Servitto Dr. Brad Stanton
- Mili Avital Ava Parulis / Irina Burton
- Michele Pawk Valentina Bilescu
Episode 20PiqueAired May 4, 2001
Observed by an FBI psychiatrist, the detectives uncover a horrifying motive for the slaying of a software company employee by a fired colleague when they learn of the suspect's bizarre relationship with his overbearing mother and a strange sexual fetish called piquerism.
- 44m
- Directed by Steve Shill
- Written by Judith McCreary
Guest stars
- Tamara Tunie Melinda Warner
- BD Wong George Huang
- Margot Kidder Grace Mayberry
- Chad Lowe Jason Mayberry
- Keesha Sharp Charlene
- Terry Alexander Security Supervisor
- Bruce MacVittie Mr. Tandy
- Rob Bartlett Milton Shoenfeld
Episode 21ScourgeAired May 16, 2001
A "Jack the Ripper" type murderer, who justifies his crimes with paranoid religious motivation set on by a rapidly deteriorating medical condition, is on the loose. After a citywide manhunt, Detectives Benson and Stabler are tasked with finding the killer.
- 44m
- Directed by Alex Zakrzewski
- Written by Neal Baer, Robert F. Campbell and Jonathan Greene
Guest stars
- Tamara Tunie Melinda Warner
- BD Wong George Huang
- Karen Allen Paula Varney
- David Chandler Malcolm Hunt
- George T. Odom Foreman
- Frank Deal Don Newvine
- Liza Lapira Rebecca Chang
- Joanna Merlin Lena Petrovsky