Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Season 23, Episode 19: Tangled Strands of Justice

1

And the Empire Strikes Back

Benson's loyalty to Garland is tested. Rollins and Carisi try to keep their witnesses on board when a powerful congressman is identified as a suspect.

43 min

2

Never Turn Your Back on Them

The search for a missing witness leads Fin and Kat down a dangerous path. Chief McGrath puts pressure on Garland and Benson to get a conviction.

43 min

3

I Thought You Were on My Side

Benson and Rollins must contend with the FBI and the Organized Crime bureau when a rape victim identifies a dangerous mobster as her assailant.

43 min

4

One More Tale of Two Victims

The SVU searches for a serial rapist who preys on mothers with young children. Benson and Fin struggle under the tightened reins of Chief McGrath.

43 min

5

Fast Times @TheWheelHouse

The SVU faces the fury of social media fans when they arrest two popular influencer brothers.

43 min

6

The Five Hundredth Episode

Amaro returns to ask the SVU for help in clearing a convicted man's name and brings a figure from Benson's past back into her life.

43 min

7

They'd Already Disappeared

When a teenage sex worker disappears, Rollins and Velasco find a key clue in a pile of neglected missing persons reports.

43 min

8

Nightmares in Drill City

Carisi asks the SVU for help with a murder investigation when one of the witnesses shows signs of abuse.

43 min

9

People vs. Richard Wheatley (I)

Carisi tries Richard Wheatley for the murder of Kathy Stabler. Benson finds herself at odds with a friend when Barba agrees to take the case. The crossover continues on Law & Order: Organized Crime S02E09 The Christmas Episode (II).

43 min

10

Silent Night, Hateful Night

The SVU is called in to help investigate a wave of hate crimes on Christmas Eve. Rollins catches up with an old flame.

43 min

11

Burning with Rage Forever

A boy disappears after meeting up with an online gamer; Benson suspects her son is being bullied.

43 min

12

Tommy Baker's Hardest Fight

When a popular fighter doesn't show up for the biggest bout of the year, Rollins and Velasco are drawn into a complicated web of secrets. McGrath confides in Benson.

43 min

13

If I Knew Then What I Know Now

After a woman disappears, the squad notice similarities to a 20 year old DV case. Rollins and Carisi's relationship faces a challenge.

43 min

14

Video Killed the Radio Star

Benson investigates allegations against a popular radio personality. Rollins goes undercover when a shocking confession leads to another crime.

43 min

15

Promising Young Gentleman

Carisi's niece helps a friend report a sexual assault. Benson investigates a college's secret society that preys on female students.

43 min

16

Sorry If It Got Weird for You

The creator of a dating app is accused of using it to rape women. Velasco's experience as an SVU detective is put on trial.

43 min

17

Once Upon a Time in El Barrio

Velasco asks Benson for help finding three girls who were trafficked from his hometown to New York City.

43 min

18

Eighteen Wheels a Predator

Rollins and Fin investigate an assault in Kentucky that has striking similarities to a victim found in Central Park. Benson receives intel that turns the case upside down.

42 min

19

Tangled Strands of Justice

Garland asks Benson to reopen a missing persons case he worked as a rookie officer. A victim in one of Carisi's recent cases is arrested.

43 min

20

Did You Believe in Miracles? (I)

When a student’s school reports a girl missing, the squad must track down a trusted family friend for answers. Benson gets a Mother’s Day surprise. The crossover continues on Law & Order: Organized Crime S02E20 Lost One (II).

43 min

21

Confess Your Sins to Be Free

When the only evidence in a crime is a church confession, Carisi must find another way to prove his suspect guilty. Benson agrees to meet with Burton, who seeks to make amends for past transgressions.

43 min

22

A Final Call at Forlini's Bar

The SVU provides help and protection for a longtime domestic violence victim, but when she winds up at the defendant's table in court, Rollins surprises Carisi with a formidable opponent at trial.

43 min