Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: Season 21

2019
20 episodes

Season 21 of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit premiered on September 26, 2019 and has 20 episodes, from "I'm Going to Make You a Star" to "The Things We Have to Lose". The last episode aired on April 23, 2020.

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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 1I'm Going to Make You a StarAired September 26, 2019
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.
- 43m
- Directed by Norberto Barba
- Written by Warren Leight and Peter Blauner
Guest stars
- Jamie Gray Hyder Katriona Tamin
- Ian McShane Toby Moore
- Elizabeth A. Davis Gemma Brooks
- Anna Rizzo Monica Belasio
- Victoria Oliver Nina Phelps
- Rachel Towne Cindy Morrison
- Annika Pergament Tabloid Reporter #1
- Chris Harnick Tabloid Reporter #2
Episode 2The Darkest Journey HomeAired October 3, 2019
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.
- 43m
- Directed by Jean de Segonzac
- Written by Warren Leight and Julie Martin
Guest stars
- Martino Caputo Frank Corso
- Ariel Winter Raegan James
- Teo Rapp-Olsson Julius
- Nick Cordero Anthony Marino
- Sophie Faulkenberry Gwyneth Blake
- Mark Puchinsky Besnick 'Nick' Pavlovic
- Meadow Nguy Celia Wang
- Stephen Cefalu Richard Rayburn
Episode 3Down Low in Hell's KitchenAired October 10, 2019
A serial predator targeting men in gay bars proves difficult to catch, until a celebrity comes forward with his story.
- 43m
- Directed by Timothy Busfield
- Written by Julie Martin, Warren Leight, Monet Hurst-Mendoza and Brendan Feeney
Guest stars
- Demore Barnes Christian Garland
- Radu Spinghel Vlad
- L. Steven Taylor Mathis Brooks
- William Popp Jeffrey Moran
- Curt Morlaye Aygon Brooks
- Curtis Armstrong Robert Fischer
- Garrett Hendricks Jordan Marcus
- Joshua Morgan Seth Thomas
Episode 4The Burden of Our ChoicesAired October 17, 2019
Rollins clashes with the parents of a teenaged runaway. The squad comes together for a special event.
- 43m
- Directed by Martha Mitchell
- Written by Julie Martin, Warren Leight and Micharne Cloughley
Guest stars
- Jamie Gray Hyder Katriona Tamin
- Demore Barnes Christian Garland
- Ami Brabson Karyn Blake
- Zach Gilford James Miller
- Lucy Walters Tammy Miller
- Kira McLean Evangeline Miller
- Christian Clemenson Forreston Graham
- Jamie McShane Pastor Mark
Episode 5At Midnight in ManhattanAired October 24, 2019
The detectives are spread thin when three major cases come in at midnight. Rollins and Carisi argue over an arrest.
- 43m
- Directed by Peter Werner
- Written by Brianna Yellen, Kathy Dobie and Micharne Cloughley
Guest stars
- Jamie Gray Hyder Katriona Tamin
- Rik Alan Walter Matt Cooper
- Nicole Brydon Bloom Chloe Cooper
- Janelle McDermoth Aleah Brown
- Jill Abramovitz Nicole Cooper
- Ted Sod Aadesh Patel
- Aby Moongamackel Sanjay Patel
- Sam Khazai Mohammed Sayeed
Episode 6Murdered at a Bad AddressAired October 31, 2019
The case of a teenage girl assaulted in the projects leads to a startling discovery. Benson puts her trust in someone from her past.
- 43m
- Directed by Michael Smith
- Written by Julie Martin, Warren Leight and Denis Hamill
Guest stars
- Tamara Tunie Melinda Warner
- Jamie Gray Hyder Katriona Tamin
- Guillermo Díaz Carlos Hernandez
- Larry Bryggman Patrick Keane
- Happy Anderson Tim Stanton
- Lenny Venito Detective Monte
- Deja Monique Cruz Lupe Perez
- Gina Ferrall Mary Connor
Episode 7Counselor, It's ChinatownAired November 7, 2019
The SVU joins an under cover task force in busting a human trafficking ring.
- 43m
- Directed by Leslie Hope
- Written by Julie Martin, Warren Leight, Kathy Dobie and Lisa Takeuchi Cullen
Guest stars
- Jamie Gray Hyder Katriona Tamin
- Lawrence Kao Charlie
- Nelson Lee Sergeant Joe Chin
- Lee Wilkof Avi Olin
- Christine Chang Lily Song
- Shuya Chang Mei Mei Li
- Karen Tsen Lee Dr. Susan Chung
- Henry Yuk Arthur Chang
Episode 8We Dream of Machine ElvesAired November 14, 2019
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.
- 43m
- Directed by Jonathan Herron
- Written by Julie Martin, Warren Leight, Monet Hurst-Mendoza and Brendan Feeney
Guest stars
- Jamie Gray Hyder Katriona Tamin
- Demore Barnes Christian Garland
- Beth Malone Doctor
- Andy Mientus Caleb Williams
- Sarah Catherine Hook Meghan Gale
- Eve O'Brien Anais Adler
- Maureen Mueller Kathleen Adler
- Annie Hägg Freja Bergdahl
Episode 9Can't Be Held AccountableAired November 21, 2019
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.
- 43m
- Directed by Norberto Barba
- Written by Julie Martin, Warren Leight and Brianna Yellen
Guest stars
- Jamie Gray Hyder Katriona Tamin
- Marsin Mogielski Press
- Todd Licea Tomas Ramirez
- Law Mason Court Officer
- Amelia Windom Nurse
- Fina Strazza Milly Bucci
- Paul Ben-Victor Peter Abrams
- Amy Hargreaves Alexis Hanover
Episode 10Must Be Held AccountableAired January 9, 2020
A desperate father takes matters into his own hands in the case against his daughter's rapist.
- 43m
- Directed by Laurie Collyer
- Written by Julie Martin, Warren Leight, Brianna Yellen and Denis Hamill
Guest stars
- Jamie Gray Hyder Katriona Tamin
- Demore Barnes Christian Garland
- Fina Strazza Milly Bucci
- Cole Tristan Murphy Dylan Hanover
- Paul Ben-Victor Peter Abrams
- Amy Hargreaves Alexis Hanover
- Nhumi Threadgill Sienna Peet
- Bree Turner Granya Marcil
Episode 11She Paints for VengeanceAired January 16, 2020
After a sexual assault investigation is stalled for months, a woman puts her accusations against a popular athlete on a billboard.
- 43m
- Directed by Mariska Hargitay
- Written by Julie Martin and Kathy Dobie
Guest stars
- Jamie Gray Hyder Katriona Tamin
- Veracity Butcher Isadora 'Izzy' Correa
- Tonya Glanz Monica Russo
- Wolé Parks Markeevious Ryan
- James Andrew O'Connor Jared Desanto
- Orfeh Toni Sparks
- Pooya Mohseni Judge Namazi
- Lori Laing Chiara Kiel
Episode 12The Longest Night of RainAired January 30, 2020
Benson investigates a police officer's accusations of sexual assault. Captain Tucker's retirement party ends in tragedy.
- 43m
- Directed by Michael Smith
- Written by Peter Blauner and Warren Leight
Guest stars
- Jamie Gray Hyder Katriona Tamin
- Michael Gaston Gary Wald
- Holly Robinson Peete Rachel
- Saul Stein Ralphie Morris
- Willie C. Carpenter Chaplain
- Cora Vander Broek Marie Morris
- Abby Royle Patty Tucker
- Joe Grifasi Hashi Horowitz
Episode 13Redemption in Her CornerAired February 6, 2020
Kat steps over the line when she suspects a trainer at her boxing gym is taking advantage of his students.
- 43m
- Directed by Batan Silva
- Written by Julie Martin, Warren Leight, Brianna Yellen and Monet Hurst-Mendoza
Guest stars
- Raúl Esparza Rafael Barba
- Jamie Gray Hyder Katriona Tamin
- Allyson Morgan Shelby Roberts
- Zuleyma Guevara Migdalia Vega
- Manni L. Perez Esperanza Morales
- Daniel Zacapa Santos Morales
- Clayton Cardenas Romeo Solís
- Ashley Marie Ortiz Val Nuñez
Episode 14I Deserve Some Loving TooAired February 13, 2020
Rollins goes undercover to root out a government worker withholding green cards in exchange for sex.
- 43m
- Directed by Jean de Segonzac
- Written by Julie Martin, Warren Leight and Denis Hamill
Guest stars
- Jamie Gray Hyder Katriona Tamin
- Demore Barnes Christian Garland
- Dave Shalansky Eddie Klein
- Camila Perez Lina Vasquez-Boyd
- Ralph Adriel Johnson Duane Varik
- Lee Hubilla Rosamie Klein
- Megan Reinking Maggie Quigley
- Connor Dylan Patrick Quigley
Episode 15Swimming with the SharksAired February 20, 2020
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.
- 43m
- Directed by Martha Mitchell
- Written by Julie Martin, Warren Leight and Lisa Takeuchi Cullen
Guest stars
- Jamie Gray Hyder Katriona Tamin
- Radha Mitchell Luna Prasada
- Eshan Bay Vinay Gupta
- Ayumi Patterson Sequoia Rees
- Stark Sands Bobby Frost
- Samantha Mathis Melanie Franks
- Kim Wuan Tisa Chee
- Marissa Matrone Maria Ana DeFeceo
Episode 16Eternal Relief from PainAired February 27, 2020
Rollins' sister stirs up trouble and a possible SVU investigation when she reports a doctor who trades prescription painkillers for sex.
- 43m
- Directed by Jean de Segonzac
- Written by Peter Blauner
Guest stars
- Jamie Gray Hyder Katriona Tamin
- Zuleikha Robinson Vanessa Hadid
- Josh Hamilton Trey Harrington
- Stephanie Flanagan Tiffany Reynolds
- Scott Drummond Rick Rudolph
- Frank Ridley Dr. Brian Gold
- Mark Linn-Baker Dr. Paul Capezio
- Alex Ross Dr. Eric Faber
Episode 17Dance, Lies and VideotapeAired March 26, 2020
An ingénue ballerina discovers she's been secretly videotaped for a pornographic website.
- 43m
- Directed by Leslie Hope
- Written by Julie Martin, Warren Leight, Brendan Feeney and Micharne Cloughley
Guest stars
- Jamie Gray Hyder Katriona Tamin
- Ben Biggers Brad
- Victoria Pollack Rose Sullivan
- Patrick Page Alistair Woodford
- John Hans Tester Sascha Thomas
- Annabel O'Hagan Dehlia
- Kaili Vernoff Attorney Turner
- Tory Trowbridge Tina Bishop
Episode 18Garland's Baptism by FireAired April 2, 2020
Chief Garland must put friendship aside when a pastor at his church is arrested.
- 43m
- Directed by Norberto Barba
- Written by Micharne Cloughley and Cheryl L. Davis
Guest stars
- Jamie Gray Hyder Katriona Tamin
- Demore Barnes Christian Garland
- Roger Cross Reverend Delman Chase
- Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor Laura Chase
- Rick Fox Edgar Goodwin
- Laila Drew Renée Lee
- Joell Weil Michelle
- Bailey Bass Breyona Taylor
Episode 19Solving for the UnknownsAired April 16, 2020
The SVU struggles to find a serial predator who uses a date rape drug that leaves no evidence behind. Rollins receives some good news.
- 43m
- Directed by Christopher Misiano
- Written by Brianna Yellen and Kathy Dobie
Guest stars
- Jamie Gray Hyder Katriona Tamin
- Madison Ferris Piper Hill
- Eddie Kaye Thomas Luke Mitchell
- Daniel London Ash Gordon
- Susannah Flood Rebecca
- Natalie Smith Jill Bailey
- Claire Saunders Christie
- Jackson Mercado Counselor Efrain Hernandez
Episode 20The Things We Have to LoseAired April 23, 2020
As Carisi begins the long-anticipated trial of Sir Toby Moore, the SVU faces setbacks in several other cases.
- 43m
- Directed by Juan José Campanella
- Written by Warren Leight and Julie Martin
Guest stars
- Jamie Gray Hyder Katriona Tamin
- Vincent Curatola Al Bertuccio
- Frances Eve Amelia James
- Bea Cordelia Lakira Baca
- James Udom Leon Fuller
- Carmen Berkeley Pilar Reyes
- Ben Davis Paul Davies
- Grace Narducci Ivy Bucci