When a sergeant's son is accused of rape, Benson is put in a difficult position and forced to make a choice between loyalty and duty.
Diane settles in as a new partner at Reddick, Boseman and Kolstad. Maia deals with fallout from the financial scandal, but picks up a new case with Lucca.
Mike Kresteva takes his case against Reddick, Boseman and Kolstad to a grand jury but the firm devises a strategy of its own to hamper his efforts.
Elizabeth brings Alison with her on a state department trip to India; when an earthquake causes an explosion at an American-owned factory, the chaos separates Elizabeth from her daughter.