Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: Season 22

2020
16 episodes

Season 22 of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit premiered on November 12, 2020 and has 16 episodes, from "Guardians and Gladiators" to "Wolves in Sheep's Clothing". The last episode aired on June 3, 2021.

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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 1Guardians and GladiatorsAired November 12, 2020
When the squad tries to solve an assault in Central Park, they are hampered by their own blind spots and a community that is losing trust in the police.
- 43m
- Directed by Norberto Barba
- Written by Julie Martin, Warren Leight, Monet Hurst-Mendoza and Brendan Feeney
Guest stars
- Aimé Donna Kelly Renee Curry
- Jeanine Flynn Bernadette Murphy
- Daniel Velasco Mark Peter Aquino
- Adam Shippey Uni #1
- Natasha Dewhurst Trish Voort
- Chevy Martinez Eric Aquino
- Laura Hetherington Nancy Moon
- Gary Troy Sean Donovan
Episode 2Ballad of Dwight and IrenaAired November 19, 2020
Rollins and Kat respond to a dangerous domestic violence call while Fin gives his deposition in the lawsuit against him.
- 43m
- Directed by Martha Mitchell
- Written by Julie Martin, Brendan Feeney and Monet Hurst-Mendoza
Guest stars
- Christopher Cassarino Dwight Wagner
- Athan Sporek Will McKenna
- Amanda Jane Cooper Sherry Wagner
- Riki Lindhome Irena Nowak
- Elliot Villar Marc Vargas
- Afi Bijou Simone Fuller
- Danny Mastrogiorgio Calabrese
- Jason Kravits Joelle's Attorney
Episode 3Remember Me in QuarantineAired December 3, 2020
The Special Victims Unit questions a group of college roommates when one of them goes missing during Covid lockdown.
- 43m
- Directed by Juan José Campanella
- Written by Warren Leight and Julie Martin
Guest stars
- Tamara Tunie Melinda Warner
- Austin Reed Alleman Perry Moncaldo
- Jordan Lane Price Lexi York
- Jelani Alladin Sean Thomas
- Dominic Comperatore Mauricio Ferraro
- Amy Stiller Sister Vita
- Vincenzo Amato Inspector Rossi
- Annika Pergament Herself
Episode 4Sightless in a Savage LandAired January 7, 2021
The squad spends New Year's Eve tracking down an Amber Alert, and Carisi faces off against Counselor Rafael Barba in an emotional courtroom battle.
- 43m
- Directed by Norberto Barba
- Written by Warren Leight, Julie Martin, Matt Klypka and Denis Hamill
Guest stars
- Raúl Esparza Rafael Barba
- Bhavesh Patel Ajay Sharma
- Vanessa Carrasco Nydia Davis
- Dena Tyler Judge Caroline Harper
- Betsy Aidem Dr. Sloane
- Lipica Shah Rani Sharma
- John Maria Gutierrez Chili Chacon
- Brenda Raquel Lulu Davis
Episode 5Turn Me On, Take Me PrivateAired January 14, 2021
The SVU investigates when a role-play session on a camming website turns violent after one user decides to meet his idol in person.
- 43m
- Directed by Juan José Campanella
- Written by Julie Martin, Warren Leight, Monet Hurst-Mendoza and Victoria Pollack
Guest stars
- Aida Turturro Felicia Catano
- John Waters Pornmonger Man
- Eva Noblezada Zoe Carrera
- Alex Brightman Gabe Miller
- Emilio Delgado Aaron Carrera
- Tony Torn Larry Hughes
- Evan Bass John Lawrence
- Brian Sears Rob Hampton
Episode 6The Long Arm of the WitnessAired January 21, 2021
Carisi takes on a powerful judge when he inexplicably dismisses the rape case of a university student.
- 43m
- Directed by Martha Mitchell
- Written by Warren Leight, Denis Hamill and Micharne Cloughley
Guest stars
- Adriane Lenox Judge Annette Lewis
- Maeve Yore April Kelly
- Elia Monte-Brown Carmen Benitez
- Michelle Peters Francine Giamba
- Toni Belafonte President Michelle Dubois
- Evander Duck Jr. Campus Police Captain Al Norton
- Josh Stamberg Judge Charles Gallagher
- Elena Urdaneta Valentina Palma
Episode 7Hunt, Trap, Rape, and ReleaseAired February 18, 2021
Benson teams up with Lt. Barek and the Bronx SVU to track down a serial rapist with victims in both boroughs.
- 43m
- Directed by Batan Silva
- Written by Julie Martin, Kathy Dobie and Monet Hurst-Mendoza
Guest stars
- Shelby Flannery Rosie Zaran
- Annabella Sciorra Carolyn Barek
- Rudy Mungaray Ari Moldovan
- Jaime Zevallos Danny Gonzalez
- Nikita Tewani Sienna Rey
- Will Vought Victor Franklin
- Amber Janea Bella Gardner
- Christopher Halladay Joey Nuccio
Episode 8The Only Way Out Is ThroughAired February 25, 2021
Benson helps two sisters get closure from a harrowing childhood assault. Kat's cousin reaches out for help.
- 43m
- Directed by Martha Mitchell
- Written by Brianna Yellen, Kathy Dobie and Micharne Cloughley
Guest stars
- Tyree Michael Simpson Desk Sergeant
- Nicola Rossi Lily Bustani
- Jorge Franco IV Xavier Garcia
- Crystal Lucas-Perry Aneeka Coleman
- Sydney Elise Johnson Imani Coleman
- Brian Rock Darryl Clark
- Jane Bruce Nora Anderson
- Mark D. Friedman Counselor Roger Parnes
Episode 9Return of the Prodigal Son (I)Aired April 1, 2021
The squad rallies around Det. Stabler to find the suspect behind a threat to his family. The crossover continues on Law & Order: Organized Crime S01E01 What Happens in Puglia (II).
- 43m
- Directed by Juan José Campanella
- Written by Warren Leight and Julie Martin
Guest stars
- Christopher Meloni Elliot Stabler
- Allyson Morgan Shelby Roberts
- Jess Barbagallo Sacha Lenski
- Alex Breaux Jacob Peters
- Thomas Belgrey Yuri Lenski
- Allison Siko Kathleen Stabler
- Eric Kirchberger Stephen Cryer
- Stephen C. Bradbury Colin McNamara
Episode 10Welcome to the Pedo MotelAired April 8, 2021
The SVU steps in when a girl goes missing near a building that houses several sex offenders.
- 43m
- Directed by Jean de Segonzac
- Written by Julie Martin, Warren Leight and Denis Hamill
Guest stars
- Brian Rojas Eduardo Alvarez
- Grayson Berry Roy Eastman
- Artan Telqiu Zamir Hoxha
- Mark Cayne Lonnie Liston
- Nuri Hazzard Sam Johnson
- Steven Marcus Manny Coldby
- Nathaniel Stampley James Liston
- Siovhan Christensen Mary Liston
Episode 11Our Words Will Not Be HeardAired April 15, 2021
A high-profile activist suspects her sister has been kidnapped by a hate group.
- 43m
- Directed by Batan Silva
- Written by Melody Cooper
Guest stars
- Aimé Donna Kelly Renee Curry
- Jonathan Holtzman Rick Anderson
- Kennedy Caughell Molly Anderson
- Max Chlumecky Steve Lang
- Suzette Gunn Nicole Harper
- Victoria Janicki Sara Harper
- Hunter Emery Gary Packer
- Blake Morris Jayvon Brown
Episode 12In the Year We All Fell DownAired April 22, 2021
Benson walks into a hostage situation at a neighborhood restaurant. Rollins tries to help her father after he's hospitalized.
- 43m
- Directed by Jean de Segonzac
- Written by Julie Martin, Warren Leight and Kathy Dobie
Guest stars
- Sarita Choudhury Vanessa Blake
- James Morrison Jim Rollins
- Alexis Bronkovic Amberlynn Rollins
- Andrew Polk Joey Leonard
- Rafael Feldman Ira Avital
- Manny Perez Derek Hagen
- Robert Sella Eddie Blake
- Shawn Andrew Sasso
Episode 13Trick-Rolled at the Moulin (I)Aired May 13, 2021
The SVU search for three women suspected of drugging and robbing wealthy men. The case leads to personal connections for both Benson and Kat. The crossover continues on Law & Order: Organized Crime S01E05 An Inferior Product (II).
- 43m
- Directed by Batan Silva
- Written by Julie Martin, Warren Leight, Brianna Yellen and Brendan Feeney
Guest stars
- Christopher Meloni Elliot Stabler
- Tamara Tunie Melinda Warner
- Teresa Ting Jade Chen
- Charlotte McKee Piper Thomas
- Courtnee Carter Despina Johnson
- Armando Riesco Edward Buddusky
- Nasser Faris Nabile El Fayad
- Bruce MacVittie Kurt Mulhall
Episode 14Post-Graduate PsychopathAired May 20, 2021
Rollins must revisit an old case when a child sent to juvenile detention is released after his 18th birthday.
- 43m
- Directed by Norberto Barba
- Written by Warren Leight, Brianna Yellen and Micharne Cloughley
Guest stars
- André De Shields Keys
- Ethan Cutkosky Henry Mesner
- Sideara St. Claire Cora Jackson
- Maxine Wanderer Ruby Mesner
- Catherine Ashmore Bradley Charlotte Davis
- Erin Anderson April Andrews
- Bill Irwin Dr. Peter Lindstrom
- Charlotte Cabell Jesse Murphy Rollins
Episode 15What Can Happen in the DarkAired May 27, 2021
Garland asks Benson to investigate an unusual domestic violence case when his neighbor is found injured.
- 43m
- Directed by Jean de Segonzac
- Written by Micharne Cloughley
Guest stars
- Ami Brabson Karyn Blake
- Hudson Paul Charlie Richards
- Michael Gladis Andy Richards
- Anna Wood Diana Richards
- Lee Tergesen Erik Garrison
- Erica Camarano Rachel Ortiz
- Jerry Kernion Luis Ramos
- Gabriel Marin Flynn O'Hara
Episode 16Wolves in Sheep's ClothingAired June 3, 2021
While Fin and Phoebe make wedding plans, Benson and Rollins try to help a homeless single mother who’s being trafficked in exchange for safe housing.
- 43m
- Directed by Norberto Barba
- Written by Julie Martin, Warren Leight, Kathy Dobie and Christian Tyler
Guest stars
- Christopher Meloni Elliot Stabler
- Colton Osorio Felipe
- Michelle Hurst Betty Swanson
- Migs Govea Alejandro Pavel
- Brenda Raquel Lulu Davis
- Narci Regina Maya Bell
- Artrece Johnson Denise Campbell
- Briana Starks Naomi Turner