1. Lost Reputation (1) Episode 1 Lost Reputation (1) September 26, 2012, 43 min The squad reels from the fallout of Capt. Cragen being arrested for the murder of an escort.
  2. Above Suspicion (2) Episode 2 Above Suspicion (2) September 26, 2012, 43 min Delia continues cleaning house, leaving a wake of accusations, frame-ups, and murders for SVU to work through as they continue their search for evidence to prove Donald Cragen is being…
  3. Twenty-Five Acts Episode 3 Twenty-Five Acts October 10, 2012, 43 min A famous TV host forces himself on the young author of an erotic novel; Detective Amaro uncovers a secret that could damage the author's career and her case.
  4. Acceptable Loss Episode 4 Acceptable Loss October 17, 2012, 43 min The special victims squad tries to take down a sex-trafficking operation that enslaves young women; when the investigation is halted by Lt. Alexandra Eames, Detective Benson has to get creative.
  5. Manhattan Vigil Episode 5 Manhattan Vigil October 24, 2012, 43 min The kidnapping of a young boy reminds Cragen, Munch and Benson of a unsolved case from thirteen years ago.
  6. Friending Emily Episode 6 Friending Emily October 31, 2012, 43 min The investigation into a girl's disappearance leads to a high-tech kidnapper who uses the Internet to cover his tracks; Rollins reconnects with her sister.
  7. Vanity’s Bonfire Episode 7 Vanity’s Bonfire November 14, 2012, 43 min When a woman claims that the baby she kidnapped is hers with a respected legal expert, the investigation changes the lives of two families.
  8. Lessons Learned Episode 8 Lessons Learned November 21, 2012, 43 min As the detectives investigate reports of sexual abuse at an elite private school, decades of secrets are exposed.
  9. Dreams Deferred Episode 9 Dreams Deferred December 5, 2012, 43 min A man goes on a killing spree, but he has links to a prostitute that Benson encountered in an earlier investigation, so the FBI contacts SVU for information.
  10. Presumed Guilty Episode 10 Presumed Guilty January 2, 2013, 43 min Holiday celebrations are interrupted when Detective Tutuola's ex-brother-in-law is arrested for attacking a priest; during the investigation, a church scandal is uncovered.
  11. Beautiful Frame Episode 11 Beautiful Frame January 9, 2013, 43 min When a rape victim is arrested for murder in Suffolk County, Detective Benson questions the case and finds enough evidence for District Attorney Barba to charge a different suspect in…
  12. Criminal Hatred Episode 12 Criminal Hatred January 30, 2013, 43 min The detectives go under cover to arrest a man who brutally attacks other men; a deceptively tough defense attorney complicates ADA Barba's case.
  13. Monster’s Legacy Episode 13 Monster’s Legacy February 6, 2013, 43 min When a janitor violently attacks a coach, the SVU team connects the janitor's behavior to a history of sexual abuse; the detectives find more victims of the same predator.
  14. Secrets Exhumed Episode 14 Secrets Exhumed February 13, 2013, 43 min FBI Agent Dana Lewis partners with SVU when she thinks a 25-year-old rape-murder case in New York is connected to multiple unsolved cases across the country; as Lewis doggedly pursues…
  15. Deadly Ambition Episode 15 Deadly Ambition February 20, 2013, 43 min The SVU squad tries to keep Detective Rollins' sister safe from her abusive boyfriend when she turns up beaten and pregnant; when Rollins is forced to take drastic action, an…
  16. Funny Valentine Episode 16 Funny Valentine February 27, 2013, 43 min A promising singer is beaten by her boyfriend, a famous hip-hop star, but she refuses to help ADA Barba build his case; the defendant and his attorney turn the case…
  17. Undercover Blue Episode 17 Undercover Blue March 20, 2013, 43 min A woman claims that Brian Cassidy raped her while he was working under cover; when Cassidy and his lawyer utilize surprising defense methods, Detective Amaro is affected.
  18. Legitimate Rape Episode 18 Legitimate Rape March 27, 2013, 43 min A popular sports reporter accuses a cameraman of rape and stalking; when the victim learns she is pregnant as a result of the rape, the defense employs controversial tactics in…
  19. Born Psychopath Episode 19 Born Psychopath April 3, 2013, 43 min The SVU detectives investigate after a school nurse notices multiple injuries on a young girl; Detective Amaro tries to bond with his recently discovered son.
  20. Girl Dishonored Episode 20 Girl Dishonored April 24, 2013, 43 min As the SVU detectives investigate the alleged rape of a sorority pledge, drunken students, and conflicting accounts complicate matters.
  21. Traumatic Wound Episode 21 Traumatic Wound May 1, 2013, 43 min When a concert turns into a mob scene, a teenager is brutally assaulted; Detective Amaro ends up defending the prime suspect's reputation.
  22. Poisoned Motive Episode 22 Poisoned Motive May 8, 2013, 43 min When two sniper attacks on the NYPD link to Detective Tutuola's past as a narcotics officer, he reconnects with his former partner in hope of finding a motive.
  23. Brief Interlude Episode 23 Brief Interlude May 15, 2013, 43 min The investigation into how a comatose woman ended up in a river near the mayor's home reveals the victim's unexpected wild side.
  24. Her Negotiation Episode 24 Her Negotiation May 22, 2013, 43 min The detectives uncover a shocking theory as they work to learn the identity of a man Rollins arrested for exposing himself in the park.