The SVU is called in to help investigate a wave of hate crimes on Christmas Eve; Rollins catches up with an old flame.
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.
Benson tries to help a pop star in a volatile relationship; Rollins struggles with taking the stress of work home with her; Fin teaches a rookie a lesson in respecting fellow officers.
The SVU search for two suspects seen fleeing the scene after a Muslim woman is assaulted inside a synagogue.