Special victims unit, now in its 21st season, makes television history as the longestrunning primetime liveaction series of all time. Each episode follows the exploits of detectives elliot stabler, olivia benson, john munch and odafin tutuola as they attempt to solve the citys most complex cases. Special victims unit premiered on thursday september 26, 2019 on nbc and concluded on april 23, 2020. The detectives go on the trail of a recently paroled rapist responsible for the murder of a prostitute during a raid at a mens club and are called to the scene. In a misguided rush to establish the characters background story and motivation as a cop, the episodes key moment is a revelation about an intimate detail of her life. The show stars christopher meloni, mariska hargitay, dann florek. The detectives go on the trail of a recently paroled rapist responsible for the murder of a prostitute during a raid at a mens club and are called to the scene where he was shot in self defense by his own gun. However, the murder weapon was also used in another crime while he was still in. Sharon lawrence portrays a prostitute who claims that she killed a john in self defense. The special victims unit, a specially trained squad of detectives in the n. As acting commander of the svu, captain olivia benson is a seasoned veteran of the unit who has seen it all. When the detectives respond to a horrific rape incident, they find the victim is taken into custody for racketeering charges. Special victims unit, an american police procedural television series. It stars christopher meloni as elliot stabler, a toughasnails detective who makes his hatred of pedophiles and child molesters well known many times throughout the show.
Special victims unit aired on nbc between september 21, 2011 and may 23, 2012. Special victims unit sky witness detectives elliot stabler and olivia benson dig deep into twistfilled cases of unspeakable crimes in. Special victims unit season average ratings a list of 481 titles. It is notable for being the first season not to star christopher meloni as elliot stabler. Special victims unit is a crime drama television series aired on nbc that premiered in september 1999. Each episode features a new case to solve, new victims to console as well as the constant struggle for the detectives to juggle the emotional toll of the job and the pressure it puts on their personal lives. Special victims unit with exclusive news, photos, videos and more at.
Svu is an american television drama that aired on syndication since september 20, 1999. The special victims unit is located in the 16th precinct of the new york city police department and. Celebrate svu reaching a recordbreaking 21 seasons. Rollins sister stirs up trouble and a possible svu investigation when she reports a doctor who trades prescription painkillers. Svu chronicles the life and crimes of the special victims unit of the nypd, an elite squad of detectives who investigate sexually based crimes. When another body washes ashore, detective rollins kelli giddish tries to coax him into confessing, but the surprising information he provides. Production on the season commenced on may 22, with the shooting of first episode, entitled girls disappeared, completed in early june. The detectives go on the trail of a recently paroled rapist responsible for the murder of a prostitute. The svu is called to a familiar crime scene the beach where serial killer gregory yates guest star dallas roberts buried his many victims. This was the last season of the series to air on friday nights at 10. She leads with empathy and professionalism, all the while dealing with her difficult past as a product of rape, and her future as mother to a young child, both of which influence the way she relates to each victim in need of help. There are lots of problems with the special victims premiere, chief among them being the focus on olivia benson, the female detective played by mariska hargitay. After a salesman is murdered, the detectives turn their attention to stephanie mulroney, the youngest daughter of a wellknown family with some deep connections. This was the last season of the series to air on friday nights at 10pm9c.
Special victims unit 1999 starring mariska hargitay and icet on dvd and bluray. The season is produced by wolf films and universal television. Episode 1 episode 2 episode 3 episode 4 episode 5 episode 6 episode 7 episode 8 episode 9 episode 10 episode 11 episode 12 episode episode 14 episode 15 episode 16 episode 17 episode 18 episode 19 episode 20 episode 21 episode 22 episode 23 episode 24. Special victims unit chronicles the life and crimes of the elite special victims unit of the nypd. Click here and start watching the full episode in seconds. Seasons 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20. But as they join forces with the officers from the twoseven, they realize that their case is. Special victims unit or get episode details on nbc. With mariska hargitay, christopher meloni, icet, dann florek. Special victims unit 1999 next episode airs 2020 garlands baptism by fire. Special victims unit premiered september 27, 2002 and ended may 16, 2003 on nbc. One of the most amoral people ever depicted on any of the law and order series, lawrence will shock you just how evil she is. Season 1 season 2 season 3 season 4 season 5 season 6 season 7 season 8 season 9 season 10 season 11 season 12 season season 14 season 15 season 16 season 17 season 18.
In their investigation of a prisoners death, benson and. Law order special victims unit for sale in stock ebay. Special victims unit, now in its 21st season, makes television history as. Special victims unit episodes from season 4,view pictures, get episode information and more. As carisi begins the longanticipated trial of sir toby moore, the svu faces setbacks in several other cases. S20e03 was the worst show it was so politically on the left, you guys screw completely this episode and i hope you not going to go.
Yates and key figure helping svu with the case disappears and later turns up dead. The menendez murders official trailer hd edie falco drama series duration. The investigation hits a dead end, so stabler seeks help from an old mentor, dick finley james brolin, a. This hardhitting and emotional series chronicles the lives of the special victims unit of the new york c. Special victims unit is one of the best and most underrated shows on tv. Special victims unit is the recipient of 15 primetime.
Special victims unit was renewed for a sixteenth season on may 7, 2014, by nbc. Special victims unit, now entering its landmark 21st season, is the longestrunning prime time drama currently on television. Drama series about an elite force which investigates sex crimes. As svu uncovers disturbing secrets about manhattan deputy chief medical examiner carl rudnick, an acquaintance of dr.