Ashanti Brown

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.

Brick thinks Lavon and Wade are leading him to a surprise party for his birthday, but they have really invited him to go fishing. Lemon and Zoe make plans to have a girls' day.

When a kidnapper who dresses as a clown reemerges in Boston after more than 20 years, the squad is struck with fear. Desperate for clues, they dig through files from the unsolved abductions of the haunting “Summer of the Clown” in 1988. Meanwhile, as Jane’s relationship with Casey (recurring guest star CHRIS VANCE) becomes more serious, they are forced to face the fact that one of them will have to compromise if they are to take things to the next level. Maura also finds herself in a dilemma when she inadvertently gets in the middle of another relationship.

Leanne is rattled at the thought of losing Jesse as he fights for his life after suffering a massive heart attack. Also, Mario asks the residents to cover for him when he searches the city for a patient's son, disobeying Neal's direct order not to leave the hospital. Cress Williams returns as Cole Guthrie.

Kensi and Deeks search for three Marines who go missing after an ambush.