Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: Season 20

2018
24 episodes

Season 20 of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit premiered on September 27, 2018 and has 24 episodes, from "Man Up" to "End Game". The last episode aired on May 16, 2019.

Where to watch Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

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.

Where to watch

Episodes

Episode 1Man UpAired September 27, 2018
Teenager Sam Conway shows evidence of rape but refuses to name his attacker. Meanwhile, Benson and Rollins confess to some major life changes.
- 43m
- Directed by Alex Chapple
- Written by Julie Martin and Michael S. Chernuchin
Guest stars
- Richard Meehan Brian Conway
- Sally Murphy Molly Conway
- Bryce Romero Sam Conway
- Dylan Walsh John Conway
- John Rothman Edward Kofax
- Kurt Fuller Jed Karey
- George Newbern Dr. Al Pollack
- Dov Tiefenbach Fitz
Episode 2Man DownAired September 27, 2018
In the conclusion to the season premiere, ADA Stone blames himself for the shocking verdict in Sam's case, and before Benson can offer help, Sam makes a tragic decision.
- 43m
- Directed by Alex Chapple
- Written by Julie Martin and Michael S. Chernuchin
Guest stars
- Ami Brabson Karyn Blake
- Dawn Yanek Reporter
- Richard Meehan Brian Conway
- Sally Murphy Molly Conway
- Bryce Romero Sam Conway
- Dylan Walsh John Conway
- Sandrine Holt Lisa Abernathy
- Kurt Fuller Jed Karey
Episode 3Zero ToleranceAired October 4, 2018
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.
- 43m
- Directed by Michael Pressman
- Written by Céline C. Robinson and Richard Sweren
Guest stars
- Carl Weathers SA Mark Jefferies
- Scarlett Lopez Gabriela Sosa
- Andy Powers Jeff Phelps
- George Newbern Dr. Al Pollack
- Jennifer Regan Kim Caldwell
- Azia Celestino Reporter
- Shane Patrick Luke Francis
- Graham Winton Vince
Episode 4RevengeAired October 11, 2018
As a string of break-in assaults grows more violent, the cops investigate an online incel group to identify a suspect.
- 43m
- Directed by Martha Mitchell
- Written by Lawrence Kaplow and Michael S. Chernuchin
Guest stars
- Steven Maier Tony Kelly
- Tom Titone Joshua Goldfard
- Sarah Rich Anne Whitman
- Kennedy McMann Carol Solomon
- Jolly Abraham Dr. Patel
- Callie Thorne Nikki Staines
- Gillian Glasco Dominique Rivers
- Ethan Slater Riley Porter
Episode 5AccredoAired October 18, 2018
A member of a women's empowerment group is found murdered, leading the cops to the group's charismatic male leader. Meanwhile, Rollins keeps her pregnancy under wraps to avoid going on desk duty.
- 43m
- Directed by Jean de Segonzac
- Written by Julie Martin and Brianna Yellen
Guest stars
- Lili Simmons Gina Goodrich
- Sebastian Roché Arlo Beck
- America Olivo Claudia Bell
- Sarah Carter Lilah Finch
- Tara Westwood Marina
- Lance Daniels Brad
- Lexi Lapp Vicky Parson
- William DePaolo Clayton Rogers
Episode 6ExileAired October 25, 2018
A young woman wakes up in the hospital with no memory of her assault, and Carisi's investigation stalls when she disappears.
- 43m
- Directed by Stephanie A. Marquardt
- Written by Michael S. Chernuchin and Allison Intrieri
Guest stars
- Mat Vairo Drew Brogan
- Jake Robinson Silas Perry
- Aimée Spring Fortier Grace Walker / Sophie Simmons
- Sandrine Holt Lisa Abernathy
- James Leo Ryan Tommy
- Tim Bohn Mark Simmons
- Teri Hansen Patricia Simmons
- Melvin Abston Chet
Episode 7CaretakerAired November 1, 2018
The cops wrestle with an unthinkable crime when a family is murdered in their sleep.
- 43m
- Directed by Jono Oliver
- Written by Jordan Barsky
Guest stars
- Scott Bryce Bill Schwartz
- Sandrine Holt Lisa Abernathy
- Sasha Alexander Anne Mill
- Gary Basaraba William O'Boyle
- Soleidy Mendez Delores Alverez
- Cesar J. Rosado Emilio Alverez
- Johanna Tolentino Ximena
- Georgia Kate Haege Darla
Episode 8Hell's KitchenAired November 9, 2018
When a waitress at a popular restaurant is sexually assaulted, SVU looks for the culprit at the top of the culinary food chain, but Benson and Stone hit a wall when it's time to prosecute.
- 43m
- Directed by Monica Raymund
- Written by Richard Sweren and Ryan Causey
Guest stars
- Tiffany Villarin Lizzy Walczak
- Luke Kirby Andrew Liebowitz
- Jacob Pitts A.D.A. Chris Hodges
- Genevieve Angelson Kayla Morgan
- Anthony Chatmon Darius Moore
- Amanda Warren Regina Carter
- John Rothman Judge Edward Kofax
- Sara Bues Bethany Fisher
Episode 9Mea CulpaAired November 15, 2018
Stone asks Benson to investigate a sexual encounter from his past that he feels guilt and uncertainty about; Rollins considers a proposal from Doctor Al.
- 43m
- Directed by Mariska Hargitay
- Written by Julie Martin and Michael S. Chernuchin
Guest stars
- Alexandra Breckenridge Sarah Kent
- Austin Peck Reggie Gregg
- Kevin Kane Gary Kent
- Tessa Albertson Alicia Beck
- Shawn Parsons Roger Madden
- Inga Schlingmann Leanne Rose
- Cedric Cannon Borough Commander Ray Bryant
- Nathaniel Peart Bartender
Episode 10Alta KockersAired November 22, 2018
The investigation into a promising new author's death leads to a decades-old secret kept between two reclusive brothers.
- 43m
- Directed by Alex Chapple
- Written by Michael S. Chernuchin
Guest stars
- Judd Hirsch Joseph Edelman
- Wallace Shawn Benjamin Edelman
- Jayce Bartok Walter Evans
- David McElwee Will Glover
- Calhoun Koenig Bobbi O'Rourke
- Elijah Guo Cal Carver
- Najat Arkadan Washington Maggie
- Katie Hartke Karen Glover
Episode 11PlasticAired January 11, 2019
A woman accuses a celebrity plastic surgeon and his girlfriend of rape.
- 43m
- Directed by Fred Berner
- Written by Lawrence Kaplow and Brianna Yellen
Guest stars
- Willa Fitzgerald Ava Parcell
- Mark Feuerstein Dr. Heath Barron
- Alyssa Sutherland Sadie Parker
- Kevin O'Rourke Hal Taylor
- Caroline Lagerfelt Tamara Kimbel
- Nedra Marie Taylor Ilana Benjamin
- Jasmine Richard-Brooks Trina
- Bradley Rose Lee Black
Episode 12Dear BenAired January 17, 2019
Stone takes up the unsolved cold case of a serial rapist that consumed his father's career
- 43m
- Directed by Jean de Segonzac
- Written by Julie Martin and Matt Klypka
Guest stars
- Rebecca Creskoff Claire Newbury
- Ned Eisenberg Roger Kressler
- Jude Ciccolella Edgar Noone
- Elizabeth Stahlmann Amy Gardner
- Eden Malyn April Baker
- Jake O'Connor Gavin Baker
- Steve Rosen Michael Guthrie
- John Raymond Barker Karl Patton
Episode 13A Story of More WoeAired January 31, 2019
Benson tries to help two teenaged sisters after their father is killed. Meanwhile, Rollins goes into labor.
- 43m
- Directed by Ray McKinnon
- Written by Julie Martin and Céline C. Robinson
Guest stars
- Talitha Eliana Bateman Laura Moore
- Zoe Colletti Britney Moore
- Alex Kramer Greg Callahan
- Mark Tallman Sam Williams
- George Newbern Dr. Al Pollack
- Ariel Shafir Avi Meyer
- Arielle Yoder Susan Bard
- Lucia Spina Alexis Farrow
Episode 14Part 33Aired February 7, 2019
As Stone prosecutes the case of a woman who killed her abusive husband, Benson and her squad wrestle with the duty of testifying against her.
- 43m
- Directed by Alex Chapple
- Written by Michael S. Chernuchin
Guest stars
- Amy Rutberg Annabeth Pearl
- Paula Malcomson Stella Russell
- Art McFarland Charlie
- Manny Galan Maintenance Man
- Rachel Paula Green Court Clerk
- Liam James Daniels Bartender
- Mike Funk Patron #1
- Lucille Hansen Patron #2
Episode 15BrothelAired February 14, 2019
Benson and the team investigate the death of a prostitute at a brothel. They wonder if there was foul play or if this could be a case of a junkie who relapsed, turned to tricking, got depressed and committed suicide.
- 43m
- Directed by Michael Pressman
- Written by Julie Martin and Ryan Causey
Guest stars
- Suzette Gunn Felicia Taggert
- John Rothman Edward Kofax
- Rebecca Forsythe Anne Kuzman
- Baylen Thomas Collum O'Connor
- Robert LuPone Paretto
- Joanne Baron Diane Schwartz
- Adrian Alvarado Carlos Ramirez
- Dwelvan David Devon Jones
Episode 16Facing DemonsAired February 21, 2019
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.
- 43m
- Directed by Timothy Busfield
- Written by Richard Sweren and Allison Intrieri
Guest stars
- Dean Winters Brian Cassidy
- Justin Mark Micah Fuller
- William Sadler Gary Dolan
- PJ Marshall Leo Berry
- Selenis Leyva Samantha Morgan
- Jonathan Walker Nathan Fuller
- Jason Cottle Rob Dennison
- Jordon Bolden Billy Ryan
Episode 17MissingAired March 14, 2019
The SVU pursues a suspect when a child is discovered in the trunk of an abandoned car.
- 43m
- Directed by Constantine Makris
- Written by Michael S. Chernuchin and Matt Klypka
Guest stars
- Violet McGraw Bailey Shaw
- Chloe Webb Rowan Mauer
- Jim Schubin Emerson Mauer
- Sean McDermott Griffin Shaw
- Ryan Castro Jamie Johnston
- Amanda Leigh Cobb Paige Black
- Roy Jackson Officer Perry Wagner
- Alison McCartan Diane Brown
Episode 18BlackoutAired March 21, 2019
When defense attorney Nikki Staines is raped after a police charity event, Benson reluctantly looks to her own for a suspect.
- 43m
- Directed by Christopher Misiano
- Written by Peter Blauner
Guest stars
- Titus Welliver Rob Miller
- Ian Blackman Judge Leonard
- Charlie Thurston David Smith
- Jerry Clicquot J.J. Austen
- Paul Hickert Alphonse D'Osso
- Johnny Bermudez Andrew Rogers
- Casey Braxton Joe Alvarado
- Patrice Bell Tasha Ali
Episode 19Dearly BelovedAired April 4, 2019
The SVU investigates a he-said, she-said case when a woman crashes a wedding to accuse her therapist of sexual assault.
- 43m
- Directed by Lucy Liu
- Written by Richard Sweren and Allison Intrieri
Guest stars
- Shiri Appleby Kitty Bennett
- T.J. Thyne Dr. Joshua Hensley
- Maureen Sebastian Lana Stallworth
- Garrett Turner Bo Albrecht
- Michelle Yazvac April
- Poppy Liu Hannah Berkowitz
- Dov Tiefenbach Fitz
- Josephine Huang Heidi
Episode 20The Good GirlAired April 11, 2019
Benson and the team work to uncover a pregnant teenager's secret when she refuses to name the baby's father.
- 43m
- Directed by Jean de Segonzac
- Written by Lawrence Kaplow and Brianna Yellen
Guest stars
- Eowyn Young Mackenzie Tolliver
- Derek Cecil Garrett Howard
- Pamela Bell Mitchell Penelope Archer
- Jolly Abraham Dr. Patel
- Richard Prioleau John Woodward
- Stephen Tobolowsky Mr. Kayman
- JD Taylor Quentin Dreyfus
- Christopher Piccione Marcus Tolliver
Episode 21ExchangeAired April 25, 2019
Benson helps a teenaged exchange student after she's assaulted by a cab driver.
- 43m
- Directed by Michael Pressman
- Written by Michael S. Chernuchin and Jordan Barsky
Guest stars
- Isabella Pisacane Lara Barassi
- Anna van Patten Emilia Barassi
- Darren Goldstein Richard Matthews
- Erin Dilly Mary Matthews
- Jennifer Regan Kim Caldwell
- Terron Jones Oscar Grove
- James Cribbins Tommy Burke
- Laura Guzman Helen
Episode 22DissAired May 2, 2019
When a pop star is assaulted in her home, the SVU investigates the public feud between her rapper husband and a competing recording artist; Fin's family ties to a suspect take him off the case.
- 43m
- Directed by Alex Chapple
- Written by Michael S. Chernuchin and Allison Intrieri
Guest stars
- Vanessa Bontea EMT
- Elizabeth Tate Vickie Lewis
- Orlando Jones Justin "Snake Eye" Anderson
- L. Scott Caldwell Jo Anderson
- Amber Stevens West Dallas Monroe
- Snoop Dogg P.T. Banks
- Deandre Sevon Andreas Harper
- Lee Sellars Mitch Connelly
Episode 23AssumptionsAired May 9, 2019
The SVU searches for two suspects spotted fleeing the scene after a Muslim woman is assaulted inside a synagogue. Meanwhile, Benson is dismayed to find Rob Miller out on bail.
- 43m
- Directed by Fred Berner
- Written by Julie Martin, Richard Sweren and Michael S. Chernuchin
Guest stars
- Ami Brabson Karyn Blake
- Dawn Yanek Reporter
- Nazneen Contractor Nahla Nasar
- Titus Welliver Rob Miller
- Elise Hudson Aida Galanis
- Hadi Tabbal Masud Faraj
- Meredith Holzman Naomi Zeigler
- Ted Sutherland Ari Kaplan
Episode 24End GameAired May 16, 2019
When a teenager is found dead in the Hudson River, Lt. Benson suspects Rob Miller is behind the mysterious death but can't prove it. Despite having only circumstantial evidence, ADA Stone takes the case to court before Miller can destroy more lives.
- 43m
- Directed by Alex Chapple
- Written by Julie Martin and Michael S. Chernuchin
Guest stars
- Titus Welliver Rob Miller
- Richard Kind William Biegel
- Jazzy Kae Brooke Davis
- Nahanni Johnstone Vanessa Parker
- Alex Cranmer Hugo Parker
- Marilee Talkington Golda Simon
- Mike McGowan Alex Kay
- Sherin Shetty ME Carrie Stover