Mary Hodges

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

Benson and the SVU investigate the death of a man they believe to be a pedophile; when they dig deeper, they realize things are not what they seem and that the case actually hits really close to home.

The iconic Mariska Hargitay returns as Captain Olivia Benson in the groundbreaking new season of TV's longest-running primetime drama, featuring the landmark 500th episode. Benson and her incomparable squad will investigate ripped-from-the-headlines cases to protect the innocent and stand for victims everywhere.

Rollins must revisit an old case when a child sent to juvenile detention is released after his 18th birthday.

Stone asks Benson to investigate a sexual encounter from his past that he feels guilt and uncertainty about; Rollins considers a proposal from Doctor Al.

Rollins' mother throws her a baby shower; the team's investigation into the rape of a violinist by her colleague leads to Rollins' fugitive sister; Sgt. Mike Dodds reports for his first day.