Raúl Esparza as Rafael Barba
Episodes 130
Twenty-Five Acts
A famous TV host forces himself on the young author of an erotic novel; Detective Amaro uncovers a secret that could damage the author's career and her case.
Lees meerFriending Emily
The investigation into a girl's disappearance leads to a high-tech kidnapper who uses the Internet to cover his tracks; Rollins reconnects with her sister.
Lees meerLessons Learned
As the detectives investigate reports of sexual abuse at an elite private school, decades of secrets are exposed.
Lees meerBeautiful Frame
When a rape victim is arrested for murder in Suffolk County, Detective Benson questions the case and finds enough evidence for District Attorney Barba to charge a different suspect in Manhattan.
Lees meerCriminal Hatred
The detectives go under cover to arrest a man who brutally attacks other men; a deceptively tough defense attorney complicates ADA Barba's case.
Lees meerFunny Valentine
A promising singer is beaten by her boyfriend, a famous hip-hop star, but she refuses to help ADA Barba build his case; the defendant and his attorney turn the case into a media circus.
Lees meerUndercover Blue
A woman claims that Brian Cassidy raped her while he was working under cover; when Cassidy and his lawyer utilize surprising defense methods, Detective Amaro is affected.
Lees meerLegitimate Rape
A popular sports reporter accuses a cameraman of rape and stalking; when the victim learns she is pregnant as a result of the rape, the defense employs controversial tactics in hope of gaining favor with the jury.
Lees meerGirl Dishonored
As the SVU detectives investigate the alleged rape of a sorority pledge, drunken students, and conflicting accounts complicate matters.
Lees meerTraumatic Wound
When a concert turns into a mob scene, a teenager is brutally assaulted; Detective Amaro ends up defending the prime suspect's reputation.
Lees meerHer Negotiation
The detectives uncover a shocking theory as they work to learn the identity of a man Rollins arrested for exposing himself in the park.
Lees meerSurrender Benson
The SVU squad searches for Detective Benson and her abductor.
Lees meerImprisoned Lives
When a young boy is abandoned, the squad discovers more victims waiting to be rescued.
Lees meerAmerican Tragedy
As a series of rapes on the Upper West Side puts the city on edge, a celebrity chef fears she is the next victim when someone follows her home; Detective Benson has a hard time overcoming her traumatic ordeal.
Lees meerInternal Affairs
When Officer Michael Groves ends up in a psych ward after leveling accusations at the 12th Precinct, Internal Affairs asks the team to help investigate.
Lees meerWonderland Story
Investigation into the suspected rape of a woman Benson helped earlier leads to a cybermogul. The team bids farewell to Munch.
Lees meerOctober Surprise
ADA Barba finds that a friend -- with a connection to a mayoral candidate front runner -- is accused of rape.
Lees meerDissonant Voices
A four-year-old student makes claims of sexual abuse against a singing coach and popular TV personality.
Lees meerMilitary Justice
A military officer who was gang raped refuses to cooperate with the SVU for fear of damage to her reputation; Amaro asks his ex to help dig up information on the case.
Lees meerRapist Anonymous
When Rollins tries to help a friend press rape charges against her lover, she finds herself thrust into the middle of the case.
Lees meerPsycho/Therapist
When Detective Benson faces Lewis in the courtroom, the stress causes setbacks in her recovery; Benson is forced to reveal secrets.
Lees meerAmaro's One-Eighty
When a suspect is gravely injured and the case becomes a public spectacle, Amaro's badge is on the line; Cragen surprises everyone with an announcement.
Lees meerJersey Breakdown
When an underage runaway is found beaten and raped, the SVU team works with federal prosecutor Connie Rubirosa; ADA Barba suspects a cover-up when he fails to get the help he needs from Jersey law enforcement.
Lees meerBetrayal's Climax
Amaro suspects the boyfriend of a missing girl is involved with a gang; Benson becomes the SVU's new sergeant.
Lees meerWednesday's Child
The already frantic search for a missing diabetic boy becomes more urgent when he is spotted with a couple known for child endangerment and pornography.
Lees meerComic Perversion (I)
Popular comedian Josh Galloway is faced with student protestors after a set at Tompkins Square University. Though Barba can't arrest him for speaking his mind, he charges the SVU to find proof that Galloway's actions reflect his words. Meanwhile, a detective from Chicago seeks help from the NYPD.
The crossover continues on Chicago P.D. S1E06 Conventions (II).
Lees meerGridiron Soldier
Detective Rollins is contacted by a hometown friend when his son, a high school football star, goes missing in New York; Rollins seeks help with her escalating problems.
Lees meerGambler's Fallacy
When Rollins strikes a deal with the managers of a gambling club in order to protect her job, she ends up drawing the suspicion of Benson and Tutuola.
Lees meerCriminal Stories
A columnist who has been given access to the squad for a story declares a hate crime case a hoax, leaving the victim under media scrutiny and Benson fighting to get the case back on solid ground.
Lees meerDownloaded Child
After a single mom is arrested for leaving her young daughter alone for days, Sgt. Benson suspects the woman may have been abused in her own childhood.
Lees meerBeast's Obsession
Benson is assigned a 24/7 security detail when William Lewis escapes from prison and starts killing again; Benson must decide how much she is willing to sacrifice to save a child's life.
Lees meerPost-Mortem Blues
Olivia Benson is investigated by Internal Affairs after William Lewis' death; as pressure mounts, Olivia has to choose between her convictions and her badge.
Lees meerReasonable Doubt
Benson and Murphy question a television producer when he is accused of molesting his daughter; Benson strives to discover the truth as accusations fly in the media.
Lees meerThought Criminal
Taking an active approach to catching sex offenders, the team targets a photographer with a secret life whose fantasies may have crossed into reality.
Lees meerSpring Awakening
Amaro must face the consequence of his reckless behavior; when an online ad for escorts leads to the rape and robbery of tourists, Benson discovers she has a connection to one of the suspect's.
Lees meerGirls Disappeared
Benson struggles to balance work and her new role of foster mother; when Amaro arrests a young prostitute with connections to Noah's mother, his undercover work sets off a dangerous chain of events.
Lees meerAmerican Disgrace
When a series of allegations are made against a superstar basketball player, Sgt. Benson and Detective Carisi do not agree on the authenticity of each woman's story; the investigation takes Rollins back to her former precinct.
Lees meerProducer's Backend
Amaro's by-the-book handling of a starlet's arrest gets him back on the SVU squad in time to investigate the actress's latest offense, statutory rape.
Lees meerHolden's Manifesto
The team tries to find a bike messenger -- who has kept a video diary of his troubles with women -- before he can commit another violent act; the new deputy chief calls Benson's leadership into question.
Lees meerPornstar's Requiem
A college student becomes a target after her work as an online porn star is discovered by her classmates.
Lees meerGlasgowman's Wrath
Three young girls' search for a mythical character leads to one of them becoming injured and the other two disappearing.
Lees meerChicago Crossover (II)
SVU and Chicago PD officer Erin Lindsay try to track down Lindsay's half-brother, who may be able to help take down a child pornography ring.
The crossover starts on Chicago Fire S03E07 Nobody Touches Anything (I). It continues on Chicago P.D. S02E07 They'll Have to Go Through Me (III).
Lees meerSpousal Privilege
Sergeant Benson tries to help a domestic violence victim who stands by her man.
Lees meerPattern Seventeen
A serial rapist strikes in several cities where the rape kit backlog stalls the investigation.
Lees meerForgiving Rollins
When a professional relationship crosses the line, Detective Rollins must face her past to support another female officer.
Lees meerAgent Provocateur
A teenager is sexually assaulted and left for dead in an alley after attending a movie star's party; Benson is suspicious when security footage from the party goes missing.
Lees meerPadre Sandunguero
When his father is arrested, Amaro must choose between his badge and his family’s honor.
Lees meerDecaying Morality
Two families are left to pick up the pieces of their lives when a rape case goes terribly wrong.
Lees meerIntimidation Game
A female videogame developer is harassed and threatened by a group of misogynistic cyber terrorists.
Lees meerUndercover Mother
A mother goes undercover as a madam to find her daughter. Further investigation leads Benson to find out who Noah's father is.
Lees meerDecember Solstice
When Walter’s daughters accuse their stepmother of sexually abusing their ailing father, a furious legal battle ends in tragedy.
Lees meerParole Violations
Carisi's future brother-in-law makes a rape accusation against his female parole officer, forcing Carisi to investigate whether his sister's fiancé is telling the truth or allowing his old bad habits to resurface.
Lees meerDevastating Story
SVU investigates after a news story reveals that an unidentified Hudson University coed was gang raped by a four fraternity brothers. But once the accuser finally steps forward and tells her story, everything begins to unravel.
Lees meerGranting Immunity
A measles outbreak delays arrests in a case involving pornographic photos taken by teens at a party. Meanwhile, Benson discovers that some kids' medical records may have been falsified after Noah gets measles; Amaro leans upsetting news about his son.
Lees meerDaydream Believer (III)
A Chicago crime resembles a decade-old New York City case, so police from Chicago arrive and team up with the squad to track down a suspect they had to release earlier.
The crossover starts on Chicago Fire S03E21 We Called Her Jellybean (I) and Chicago P.D. S02E20 The Number of Rats (II).
Lees meerPerverted Justice
A woman who accused her father of raping her when she was six now says the accusations were false. With the help of attorney Bayard Ellis and retired captain Kragen, SVU tries to get to the truth and make sure justice is served.
Lees meerParents' Nightmare
Eight-year-old Owen Farhidi disappears from school and his mother Dana receives a ransom request. Detectives soon uncover that the boy knew his abductor, but friction between his parents impedes the investigation. Meanwhile, Benson must take an exam to formalize her promotion.
Lees meerSurrendering Noah
Sgt. Benson and ADA Barba take Johnny D to trial for sex trafficking, rape, assault and kidnapping. But when Baby Noah's adoption becomes entangled in the case, Benson fears for Noah's future and his safety. In an intense courtroom showdown, the SVU will face a threat that could change the squad forever.
Lees meerDevil's Dissections (1)
The squad revisit a crime scene where bodies were buried by a serial killer. Rollins tries to get a confession, but the killer reveals shocking new info instead.
Lees meerCriminal Pathology (2)
A serial killer reveals shocking new info and problems in the case mount as Barba faces slick lawyers in court.
Lees meerTransgender Bridge
When a transgender teen is assaulted by high school bullies, the case quickly escalates to tragedy, and the squad agonizes over whether the punishment fits the crime.
Lees meerInstitutional Fail
A malnourished toddler is found wandering and leads police to another ill child from the same home. The investigation eventually lands the Department of Child Services in hot water. Meanwhile, Chief Dodds tells Benson to expect some changes at her squad.
Lees meerCommunity Policing
An unarmed black man is shot by three police officers who claim they were following proper procedure while pursuing a rape suspect. As racial tensions mount throughout the city, Barba indicts the three cops.
Lees meerMaternal Instincts
A violinist is raped by her colleague, but he doesn't remember committing the crime and claims he was drugged and robbed by a hired escort. Meanwhile, Rollins' mother throws a baby shower for her; and Sgt. Mike Dodds reports to work at the SVU squad.
Lees meerPatrimonial Burden
When a pious TV family's reputation is shattered by a teen pregnancy scandal, SVU uncovers the reality behind the reality show.
Lees meerMelancholy Pursuit
The search for a missing teenager takes an emotional toll on Dodd, DNA could lead to the teen's abductor.
Lees meerDepravity Standard
Lt. Benson seeks justice in the trial of child abductor Lewis Hodda, but when a plea deal is rejected, Barba must rely on decades-old evidence to make his case and faces off against former SVU colleague Dr. Huang.
Lees meerCatfishing Teacher
A high school student plans a clandestine hookup with his female teacher but ends up in a far more sinister situation.
Lees meerTownhouse Incident
Benson is taken hostage when she tries to stop a home invasion.
Lees meerA Misunderstanding
A murky he-said, she-said date rape case ruins the futures of two high school students.
Lees meerForty-One Witnesses
A woman is followed home and raped outside her building, where several neighbors witness the crime but fail to call for help.
Lees meerNationwide Manhunt (I)
Chicago P.D. detectives Lindsay and Dawson join the SVU in the hunt for two escaped murderers they helped to convict.
The crossover continues on Chicago P.D. S03E14 The Song of Gregory Williams Yates (II).
Lees meerCollateral Damages
Two high-profile suspects are arrested in the takedown of an online pedophile ring following a sting operation.
Lees meerStar-Struck Victims
When a lack of evidence leads Barba to drop rape charges against a popular actor; Rollins takes matters into her own hands.
Lees meerManhattan Transfer
A sexual exploitation case involving Catholic schoolgirls results in surprising charges against people in esteemed leadership positions, including judges, lawmakers, lawyers and cops.
Lees meerUnholiest Alliance
When one of their own is implicated in a cover-up, the SVU struggles to unravel a sex trafficking operation deeply-rooted in government offices, the police department, and the Catholic Church.
Lees meerSheltered Outcasts
Detective Carisi lives undercover at a homeless shelter to determine if one of its sex offender residents is the suspect in a string of neighborhood rapes.
Lees meerFashionable Crimes
A young model is raped by a renowned fashion house photographer, who looks to his successful brother to make the charges disappear.
Lees meerAssaulting Reality
The producers of a reality TV dating series make Benson and the SVU team part of the show when they investigate a contestant's claim that she was raped.
Lees meerIntersecting Lives (1)
A corrections officer is arrested for sexually assaulting female inmates in and out of prison, and the union that supports him targets Barba and the SVU.
Lees meerHeartfelt Passages (2)
When the investigation of Corrections Officer Gary Munson deepens, he and his union take drastic actions that threaten the lives of ADA Barba and the SVU squad.
Lees meerTerrorized
A young boy is found wandering alone in Central Park and the search for his parents leads to startling evidence of a planned mass casualty event in the city. As the SVU works with the joint-terrorism task force to find the suspects and the motive, Lt. Benson must also convince Barba to address allegations of rape and torture the boy's mother discloses.
Lees meerMaking a Rapist
Newly tested DNA evidence leads to the exoneration of a prisoner who served 16 years for a rape conviction. However, he's investigated again one day later in the wake of a shocking new crime.
Lees meerHeightened Emotions
A sexually assaulted athlete's double life could destroy her Olympic career and ruin the case against her attacker; Rollins sister is released from prison on parole.
Lees meerRape Interrupted
A sergeant makes Benson choose between loyalty and duty when his son is accused of rape.
Lees meerBroken Rhymes
A record label CEO and his protégé are questioned for their involvement in the assault of a transgender student.
Lees meerNext Chapter
The SVU team investigates a woman has been sexually assaulted by a masked man, but she believes the rapist is the same man who went to jail for stalking her. Meanwhile, Tucker contemplates retirement and a future with Benson.
Lees meerChasing Theo
A 6 year-old boy disappears from his bed in the midst of a wild, drug-fueled party thrown by his mother. With a child's life on the line, the case causes Benson to scrutinize her own role as a mother.
Lees meerDecline and Fall
The powerful family of a retail empire closes ranks when a bartender accuses one of their own of rape.
Lees meerMotherly Love
A teenaged boy uses a rifle to stop an assault on his mother, but soon learns the target was someone he knows.
Lees meerGreat Expectations
The SVU investigates the players of a top youth hockey team after a vicious locker room hazing.
Lees meerNo Surrender
Fin revisits his military roots when a fellow Army Ranger struggles to recover from a sexual assault.
Lees meerKnow It All
A man under investigation for rape and murder threatens to expose the secrets of those working the case.
Lees meerThe Newsroom
Benson and Barba ask witnesses to put their jobs on the line after a news anchor makes an on-air disclosure of rape against her boss.
Lees meerReal Fake News
A fake news story leads the squad to a real child sex trafficking ring.
Lees meerSpellbound
A popular spiritual guru with a dark past is accused of rape.
Lees meerConversion
A young woman visiting NYC with her church group is raped by a friend.
Lees meerAmerican Dream (1)
A hate crime is committed against a Muslim family, resulting in the death of their daughter. Things get complicated when a crucial witness in the case is deported, forcing Barba to drop the charges against a suspect.
Lees meerSanctuary (2)
In the 18th-season finale, two families seek justice for their loved ones in the wake of a suspect's unexpected release. Soon, public protests on the matter escalate to violence, leading Benson to go to desperate lengths to make an arrest.
Lees meerGone Fishin'
Fin's decision to capture a fugitive rapist in a foreign country creates political complications for Barba's case, and an old friend returns with a shocking allegation against Benson.
Lees meerContrapasso
When a man is found castrated and left for dead, Rollins and Carisi uncover three female suspects with possible motives. Meanwhile, Langan brings devastating news for Benson.
Lees meerNo Good Reason
A teenager disappears after schoolmates make her the subject of a vicious cyberbullying attack.
Lees meerComplicated
A 10-year-old kidnapping case is reopened when a young woman is found wandering Central Park alone. Meanwhile, Carisi’s conversation with a newspaper reporter puts him in hot water.
Lees meerUnintended Consequences
When a teenaged girl is found dead, Rollins goes undercover at a high-end rehab center where the victim was last seen alive. Meanwhile, Benson tries to overcome her doubts about Sheila.
Lees meerSomething Happened
Benson must disclose the secrets of her past to help a rape victim recall the details of one terrible, traumatic night.
Lees meerGone Baby Gone
Emotions run high as the SVU squad embarks on a frantic search for Benson’s missing son.
Lees meerPathological
When the SVU investigates a case involving two students in a special needs school, Rollins discovers that one child's medical issues stem from a surprising source.
Lees meerFlight Risk
When an airline pilot accuses her captain of sexual assault, Barba convenes a Grand Jury to determine their employer's complicity in the crime. Meanwhile, Fin takes steps to ensure Benson is protected at work.
Lees meerThe Undiscovered Country
When an infant goes missing, the SVU finds themselves taking sides in a family’s right-to-die court case. Meanwhile, Barba’s interference in the case puts the entire DA’s office in jeopardy.
Lees meerChasing Demons
A doctor arrested for sexually abusing his patients is set free after Cassidy's testimony causes a mistrial.
Lees meerIn Loco Parentis
Carisi opens a police investigation when his niece reports a classmate for sexual assault, and Stone learns there are no perfect witnesses when it comes to sex crimes.
Lees meerSend In the Clowns
When a student disappears during a school trip to New York City, the cops race to find a mysterious masked man. Meanwhile, Fin and Stone both get visits from family.
Lees meerSunk Cost Fallacy
The search for an abducted woman and her young daughter leads Lt. Benson to cross paths with an old friend. Meanwhile, Stone must make a tough decision on behalf of his sister.
Lees meerThe Book of Esther
Rollins races to rescue a girl being held captive by her father.
Lees meerRemember Me (1)
When a young woman takes a man hostage at gunpoint, Benson makes a dangerous attempt to defuse the situation. Meanwhile, the SVU discovers the shocking motive behind the abduction.
Lees meerRemember Me Too (2)
Lieutenant Benson's suspicions about a kidnapping victim uncover a dangerous criminal network prepared to silence anyone who gets in their way.
Lees meerRedemption in Her Corner
Kat steps over the line when she suspects a trainer at her boxing gym is taking advantage of his students.
Lees meerSightless in a Savage Land
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.
Lees meerPeople 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).
Lees meerA 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.
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