Jocelyn Kirk

The kidnapping of a 5-year-old-boy by a schizophrenic homeless man leads Stabler and Huang to an adult group home, where they uncover further criminal activity. Beverly D'Angelo begins a recurring role as public defender Rebecca Balthus.

Competence: Briscoe, Logan, McCoy and Kincaid try to clear Van Buren's name after she shoots a pair of young men who accost her at an automated teller machine. Also available on Netflix