Best Episodes
Since its premiere on NBC in 1999, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit has aired 25 seasons of gripping, suspenseful, and often emotionally charged investigations into some of the most heinous felonies. This long-running series has built a reputation as one of the best crime dramas on television, captivating audiences with its intense, realistic storylines. With so many incredible episodes to choose from, it's no wonder that Law & Order: Special Victims Unit has remained a fan favorite for so long. In this article, we'll be ranking the best episodes of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, looking at some of the show's most memorable and memorable moments.
From the heartbreaking cases to the intense and dramatic courtroom scenes, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit has been responsible for some of the most gripping television of all time. From the show's earliest days to its most recent season, there have been some truly incredible episodes that have stood out from the rest. We'll be looking at some of the most memorable and impactful episodes of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, ranked from best to worst.
From the iconic characters to the intense investigations, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit has made its mark on television as one of the best crime dramas ever. With so many great episodes to choose from, it can be difficult to pick out the best of the best. We'll be looking at some of the most acclaimed episodes of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, ranking the best episodes from the show's 25 season run.
Written by Sophie and last updated on nov 24, 2024.
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Benson helps two sisters get closure from a harrowing childhood assault. Kat's cousin reaches out for help.
The episode was rated 7.45 from 328 votes.
The Special Victims Unit questions a group of college roommates when one of them goes missing during Covid lockdown.
The episode was rated 7.47 from 364 votes.
A high-profile activist suspects her sister has been kidnapped by a hate group.
The episode was rated 7.50 from 307 votes.
Benson walks into a hostage situation at a neighborhood restaurant. Rollins tries to help her father after he's hospitalized.
The episode was rated 7.56 from 307 votes.
The SVU steps in when a girl goes missing near a building that houses several sex offenders.
The episode was rated 7.60 from 327 votes.
Rollins and Kat respond to a dangerous domestic violence call while Fin gives his deposition in the lawsuit against him.
The episode was rated 7.61 from 375 votes.
The SVU investigates when a role-play session on a camming website turns violent after one user decides to meet his idol in person.
The episode was rated 7.65 from 344 votes.
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).
The episode was rated 7.67 from 336 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 7.69 from 360 votes.
Benson teams up with Lt. Barek and the Bronx SVU to track down a serial rapist with victims in both boroughs.
The episode was rated 7.70 from 331 votes.
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).
The episode was rated 7.72 from 398 votes.
Garland asks Benson to investigate an unusual domestic violence case when his neighbor is found injured.
The episode was rated 7.77 from 299 votes.
Carisi takes on a powerful judge when he inexplicably dismisses the rape case of a university student.
The episode was rated 7.82 from 329 votes.
Rollins must revisit an old case when a child sent to juvenile detention is released after his 18th birthday.
The episode was rated 7.87 from 298 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 7.94 from 286 votes.
