Episode Guide: Law and Order SVU - Season 19
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Season 19 of Law and Order SVU, premiered on NBC on September 27, 2017.
Michael Chernuchin, who had previously worked on Law & Order and Chicago Justice took over from Rick Eid as showrunner. This series of SVU marked the end of Raúl's contracted appearances as ADA Rafael Barba. He appeared in 12 of the 24 episodes, leaving the show in episode 13. Episodes that Raúl appeared in are indicated with ** |
Episode 1: Gone Fishin**
Air Date: September 27, 2017
Synopsis: SEASON 19 PREMIERE.When Fin (Ice T) crosses international borders to catch a fugitive rapist, a political tug-of-war derails Barba's legal case. Meanwhile, shocking allegations against Benson lead to the return of an old friend.
Ratings: 5.67m (US)
Episode 2: Mood
Air Date: October 4, 2017
Synopsis: The bizarre details of a woman's rape put the SVU at odds when Rollins and Carisi think her story is fabricated. Meanwhile, Benson (Mariska Hargitay) goes on the offensive when her personal life is scrutinized.
Ratings: 5.82m (US)
Episode 3: Contrapasso**
Air Date: October 11, 2017
Synopsis: When a man is found castrated and left for dead, Rollins and Carisi uncover three female suspects with possible motives. Meanwhile, Langan (Peter Hermann) brings devastating news for Benson which leads to the introduction of Brooke Sheilds' character.
Ratings: 5.79m (US)
Episode 4: No Good Reason**
Air Date: October 18, 2017
Synopsis: A teenager (Brighton Sharbino) disappears after schoolmates make her the subject of a vicious cyberbullying attack. Meanwhile, Sheila Porter attempts to challenge Benson’s parenting skills as a mother, which infuriates Benson. Inspired by the Netflix series, 13 Reasons Why.
Ratings: 5.58m (US)
Episode 5: Complicated**
Air Date: October 25, 2017
Synopsis: A ten-year-old kidnapping case is reopened when a young woman is found wandering Central Park alone. Meanwhile, Carisi's conversation with a newspaper reporter puts him in hot water. Meanwhile, Benson and Sheila fight against each other for custody of Noah.
Ratings: 5.81m (US)
Episode 6: Unintended Consequences**
Air Date: November 8, 2017
Synopsis: When a teenage girl is found dead, Rollins (Kelli Giddish) goes undercover at a high-end rehab center where the victim was last seen alive. Meanwhile, Benson tries to overcome her doubts about Sheila.
Ratings: 4.97m (US)
Episode 7: Something Happened**
Air Date: November 29, 2017
Synopsis: Benson must disclose the secrets of her past to help a rape victim (Melora Walters) recall the details of one terrible, traumatic night.
Ratings: 7.07m (US)
Episode 8: Intent**
Air Date: December 6, 2017
Synopsis: The cops get tangled in an elaborate online hoax that leads to the rape of a popular social media star. Meanwhile, Benson sets firm ground rules with Sheila, but eventually, her worst nightmare comes true when she gets some horrifying news about Noah.
Ratings: 6.18m (US)
Episode 9: Gone Baby Gone**
Air Date: January 3, 2018
Synopsis: Emotions run high as the SVU squad embarks on a frantic search for Benson's missing son (Ryan Buggle).
Ratings: 6.23m (US)
Episode 10: Pathological**
Air Date: January 10, 2018
Synopsis: When the SVU investigates a case involving two students in a special needs school, Rollins discovers that one child's medical issues stem from a surprising source. The case soon goes from bad to worse when the abuse case soon turns to murder. Meanwhile, Benson tries to help Noah cope with nightmares after the previous traumatizing events involving himself, Benson and Sheila Porter. Inspired by the Murder of Dee Dee Blancharde.
Ratings: 6.06m (US)
Episode 11: Flight Risk**
Air Date: January 17, 2018
Synopsis: When an airline pilot (Yasmine Al Massri) accuses her captain (Martin Donovan) of sexual assault, Barba convenes a Grand Jury to determine their employer's complicity in the crime. Meanwhile, Fin takes steps to ensure Benson is protected at work. Inspired by the Harvey Weinstein scandal.
Ratings: 6.21m (US)
Episode 12: Info Wars**
Air Date: January 31, 2018
Synopsis: After a female pundit is assaulted during a protest, Benson and Barba struggle to put their political beliefs aside in order to help bring the attacker to justice. Inspired by actual website InfoWars, with specific main character reference to InfoWars' reporter Millie Weaver.
Ratings: 5.48m (US)
Episode 13: The Undiscovered Country**
Air Date: February 7, 2018
Synopsis: SAM WATERSTON GUEST STARS AS JACK McCOY. When an infant goes missing, the SVU finds themselves taking sides in a family's right-to-die court case. Meanwhile, Barba's interference in the case puts his career and his entire future in jeopardy. Inspired by the Charlie Gard case in the UK.
Ratings: 6.64m (US)
Air Date: September 27, 2017
Synopsis: SEASON 19 PREMIERE.When Fin (Ice T) crosses international borders to catch a fugitive rapist, a political tug-of-war derails Barba's legal case. Meanwhile, shocking allegations against Benson lead to the return of an old friend.
Ratings: 5.67m (US)
Episode 2: Mood
Air Date: October 4, 2017
Synopsis: The bizarre details of a woman's rape put the SVU at odds when Rollins and Carisi think her story is fabricated. Meanwhile, Benson (Mariska Hargitay) goes on the offensive when her personal life is scrutinized.
Ratings: 5.82m (US)
Episode 3: Contrapasso**
Air Date: October 11, 2017
Synopsis: When a man is found castrated and left for dead, Rollins and Carisi uncover three female suspects with possible motives. Meanwhile, Langan (Peter Hermann) brings devastating news for Benson which leads to the introduction of Brooke Sheilds' character.
Ratings: 5.79m (US)
Episode 4: No Good Reason**
Air Date: October 18, 2017
Synopsis: A teenager (Brighton Sharbino) disappears after schoolmates make her the subject of a vicious cyberbullying attack. Meanwhile, Sheila Porter attempts to challenge Benson’s parenting skills as a mother, which infuriates Benson. Inspired by the Netflix series, 13 Reasons Why.
Ratings: 5.58m (US)
Episode 5: Complicated**
Air Date: October 25, 2017
Synopsis: A ten-year-old kidnapping case is reopened when a young woman is found wandering Central Park alone. Meanwhile, Carisi's conversation with a newspaper reporter puts him in hot water. Meanwhile, Benson and Sheila fight against each other for custody of Noah.
Ratings: 5.81m (US)
Episode 6: Unintended Consequences**
Air Date: November 8, 2017
Synopsis: When a teenage girl is found dead, Rollins (Kelli Giddish) goes undercover at a high-end rehab center where the victim was last seen alive. Meanwhile, Benson tries to overcome her doubts about Sheila.
Ratings: 4.97m (US)
Episode 7: Something Happened**
Air Date: November 29, 2017
Synopsis: Benson must disclose the secrets of her past to help a rape victim (Melora Walters) recall the details of one terrible, traumatic night.
Ratings: 7.07m (US)
Episode 8: Intent**
Air Date: December 6, 2017
Synopsis: The cops get tangled in an elaborate online hoax that leads to the rape of a popular social media star. Meanwhile, Benson sets firm ground rules with Sheila, but eventually, her worst nightmare comes true when she gets some horrifying news about Noah.
Ratings: 6.18m (US)
Episode 9: Gone Baby Gone**
Air Date: January 3, 2018
Synopsis: Emotions run high as the SVU squad embarks on a frantic search for Benson's missing son (Ryan Buggle).
Ratings: 6.23m (US)
Episode 10: Pathological**
Air Date: January 10, 2018
Synopsis: When the SVU investigates a case involving two students in a special needs school, Rollins discovers that one child's medical issues stem from a surprising source. The case soon goes from bad to worse when the abuse case soon turns to murder. Meanwhile, Benson tries to help Noah cope with nightmares after the previous traumatizing events involving himself, Benson and Sheila Porter. Inspired by the Murder of Dee Dee Blancharde.
Ratings: 6.06m (US)
Episode 11: Flight Risk**
Air Date: January 17, 2018
Synopsis: When an airline pilot (Yasmine Al Massri) accuses her captain (Martin Donovan) of sexual assault, Barba convenes a Grand Jury to determine their employer's complicity in the crime. Meanwhile, Fin takes steps to ensure Benson is protected at work. Inspired by the Harvey Weinstein scandal.
Ratings: 6.21m (US)
Episode 12: Info Wars**
Air Date: January 31, 2018
Synopsis: After a female pundit is assaulted during a protest, Benson and Barba struggle to put their political beliefs aside in order to help bring the attacker to justice. Inspired by actual website InfoWars, with specific main character reference to InfoWars' reporter Millie Weaver.
Ratings: 5.48m (US)
Episode 13: The Undiscovered Country**
Air Date: February 7, 2018
Synopsis: SAM WATERSTON GUEST STARS AS JACK McCOY. When an infant goes missing, the SVU finds themselves taking sides in a family's right-to-die court case. Meanwhile, Barba's interference in the case puts his career and his entire future in jeopardy. Inspired by the Charlie Gard case in the UK.
Ratings: 6.64m (US)