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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Season 15 Episodes
Season 15 Episode Guide
24 Episodes 2013 - 2014
The 15th season of this crime drama picks up where the previous season left off, with Benson (Mariska Hargitay) being held captive by serial killer and rapist William Lewis (Pablo Schreiber). The events of that harrowing situation haunt Benson throughout the season, and Lewis makes several return appearances, both in her dreams and in person. Two longtime cast members make their exits this season: Sgt. Munch (Richard Belzer) and Capt. Cragen (Dann Florek). Meanwhile, Rollins (Kelli Giddish) sees her gambling habit return with a vengeance. Guest stars include Cybil Shepherd as a celebrity chef involved in a racially motivated shooting; Jonathan Silverman as a comedian who jokes about rape; and Bradley Whitford as a TV producer whose ex-wife accuses him of molesting his own daughter.
Episode 1
Surrender Benson
Wed, Sep 25, 2013 60 mins
In the 15th series opener, Benson is held captive and the squad take extreme measures to find her and her abductor, but they worry they might be out of time.
Episode 2
Imprisoned Lives
Wed, Sep 25, 2013 60 mins
A child abandoned in Times Square leads police to a basement full of kidnapping victims, which prompts the reopening of several cold cases.
Episode 3
American Tragedy
Wed, Oct 2, 2013 60 mins
A celebrity chef fears she's about to be the next victim in a string of rapes, so she shoots an unarmed teenager that she believes is the assailant. Meanwhile, Benson struggles to move on in the wake of her kidnapping.
Episode 4
Internal Affairs
Wed, Oct 9, 2013 60 mins
A cop in a psych ward claims his former squad is corrupt, so Cassidy goes undercover at the squad and winds up in a perilous situation.
Episode 5
Wonderland Story
Wed, Oct 16, 2013 60 mins
A former rape victim believes she's been assaulted again, so she contacts Benson. During the investigation, the detectives narrow in on a charming computer whiz who targets vulnerable females and lures them into keeping silent. Meanwhile, Munch retires, and co-workers gather to wish him well.
Episode 6
October Surprise
Wed, Oct 23, 2013 60 mins
Barba's childhood friend is charged with attempted rape, and the arrest taints a mayoral campaign because of the suspect's connection to a candidate. Soon, evidence of misconduct by the candidate surfaces, and Barba faces a tough situation as the Assistant District Attorney.
Episode 7
Dissonant Voices
Wed, Nov 6, 2013 60 mins
A popular singing coach with a role on a reality-TV show is accused of sexual assault by a student. After the case becomes public, other victims emerge, but the coach won't admit to any wrongdoing.
Episode 8
Military Justice
Wed, Nov 13, 2013 61 mins
Police suspect that a junior military officer was raped, and the prime suspects are soldiers from her unit. However, the victim is reluctant to cooperate and her commanding officer attempts to impede the investigation.
Episode 9
Rapist Anonymous
Wed, Nov 20, 2013 61 mins
Rollins' friend claims she was raped by her lover, but the case is challenging to prove. Things get further complicated when a murder occurs, a love triangle is exposed and Rollins is forced to reveal personal information on the stand.
Episode 10
Psycho/Therapist
Wed, Jan 8, 2014 61 mins
Benson must face her attacker, William Lewis, in court, and he resorts to legal tricks once again. Consequently, Benson has to reveal some details about the ordeal that she had kept to herself.
Episode 11
Amaro's One-Eighty
Wed, Jan 15, 2014 60 mins
Amaro wounds a teenager who's a suspected drug dealer, but the case gets negative media attention. As Amaro wrestles with his conscience, he must also decide if fighting for his badge is worth it. Meanwhile, Cragen makes a shocking announcement.
Episode 12
Jersey Breakdown
Wed, Jan 22, 2014 60 mins
A teenage runaway is found raped near a park, and the case leads police to a New Jersey strip club connected to sex-trafficking investigation. Signs of a cover-up surface when law enforcement in the Garden State fail to cooperate with Barba.
Episode 13
Betrayal's Climax
Wed, Jan 29, 2014 60 mins
A teenage girl's parents report her kidnapped, and her boyfriend gets arrested after he refuses to cooperate with police. Meanwhile, Benson is officially sworn in as the squad's new sergeant.
Episode 14
Wednesday's Child
Wed, Feb 5, 2014 61 mins
Police look for a missing boy who needs insulin, and soon he's seen with a criminal duo who have a history of child endangerment and pornography. Meanwhile, Benson's professional trajectory goes off course because of a personal matter.
Episode 15
Comic Perversion
Wed, Feb 26, 2014 61 mins
A comedian jokes about rape while performing at a university, and then his fans assault a student. Later, a woman accuses the comedian of rape and Benson arrests him, but Barba fears Benson may have acted too eagerly. Meanwhile, a Chicago cop seeks help from the NYPD.
Episode 16
Gridiron Soldier
Wed, Mar 5, 2014 61 mins
A football recruit from Georgia visits a college in New York City and winds up in jail after he becomes the victim of a hazing prank. The police then investigate the school's football program and uncover a pattern of abuse. Meanwhile, Rollins seeks help from a friend as her personal problems intensify.
Episode 17
Gambler's Fallacy
Wed, Mar 12, 2014 60 mins
Rollins patronizes an illegal gambling club, where she's recognized by one of the staff. She then makes a shady deal with the club's managers, but she doesn't do enough to please them, and before long, her colleagues become aware of the situation.
Episode 18
Criminal Stories
Wed, Mar 19, 2014 61 mins
A newspaper columnist is granted full access to the squad as they investigate a Muslim woman's rape, and he soon concludes the case is a hoax. The woman then faces public scrutiny while Benson worries that a rapist is getting away with a crime.
Episode 19
Downloaded Child
Wed, Apr 2, 2014 60 mins
A single mom gets arrested for child endangerment because she leaves her daughter home alone. However, Benson suspects the mother's actions are based on fear and not neglect, and Dr. Lindstrom uncovers the woman's own repressed memories of being abused.
Episode 20
Beast's Obsession
Wed, Apr 9, 2014 61 mins
William Lewis breaks free from prison and goes on a killing spree before he gets ahold of Benson once again. He then forces her to make a tough decision when a child's life is at stake.
Episode 21
Post-Mortem Blues
Wed, Apr 30, 2014 61 mins
Benson is investigated following William Lewis' death, and a prosecutor convenes a grand jury and calls for her arrest. While two lieutenants advise Benson to save her career at all costs, she wrestles with what's the right thing to do.
Episode 22
Reasonable Doubt
Wed, May 7, 2014 61 mins
A TV producer is accused of molesting his daughter, but the cops suspect the accusations are a ploy when his estranged wife won't cooperate with them, yet she will speak with the media about the matter.
Episode 23
Thought Criminal
Wed, May 14, 2014 60 mins
An aggressive tactic for capturing sex offenders is used by the squad when they go undercover and target a successful photographer who may have taken his fantasies too far. However, no victim is found, making the case challenging.
Episode 24
Spring Awakening
Wed, May 21, 2014 61 mins
In the 15th-season finale, Amaro lands in trouble with the Internal Affairs Bureau again, so he turns to Munch for advice. Meanwhile, several male tourists get robbed and raped after replying to an escort ad online, and Benson has a shocking connection to a suspect in a case.
