Season 9

01 Alternate Episode 125th September 2007 Benson and Stabler investigate a suspected child abuse case only to learn that the woman who reported it is the real case. 02 Avatar Episode 22nd October 2007 Detectives are troubled to learn that someone has taken an online game too far when a girl goes missing. 03 Impulsive Episode 39th October 2007 A teacher claims that a student pursued her after she's charged with raping him. 04 Savant Episode 416th October 2007 The only witness to a young woman's horrific beating is her mentally challenged daughter. 05 Harm Episode 523rd October 2007 Benson and Stabler investigate the connection between the New York murder of college counselor Kate Simes and her volunteer work at a refugee center working with soldiers tortured in Iraq. 06 Svengali Episode 66th November 2007 Benson comes under fire from fans of a convicted serial killer after a body turns up that greatly resembles his work. 07 Blinded Episode 713th November 2007 Novak confronts ghosts from her past while handling the trial of a schizophrenic serial rapist, who seriously injured Stabler. 08 Fight Episode 820th November 2007 Detectives find themselves embroiled in the world of ultimate fighting after a young girl's death. 09 Paternity Episode 927th November 2007 When the paternity of a missing young boy is placed into question, Stabler wonders if he really is the father of Kathy's child. Later, Stabler faces the possibility of losing not only his partner but also Kathy and the baby when she and Benson are in an accident. 10 Snitch Episode 104th December 2007 When a polygamist's wife is murdered, he believes it's related to a recent criminal case he was testifying in, but detectives believe it may be connected to his culture. 11 Streetwise Episode 111st January 2008 A Park Avenue socialite's body is found in NYC'S Central Park, and Detectives Benson and Stabler initially suspect her wealthy boyfriend. 12 Signature Episode 128th January 2008 A woman's body is found murdered in a park alongside a man with a bullet in his head - Benson and Special Agent Cooper join forces and suspect "The Woodsman", a serial killer Cooper has tried to catch for years. Lake and Benson begin to question Cooper's true motives when the male victim is later identified as "The Woodsman". 13 Unorthodox Episode 1315th January 2008 Benson and Stabler investigate a tutor after a student is beaten and sexually assaulted, but their investigation soon leads them to another student. 14 Inconceivable Episode 1422nd January 2008 The robbery of fertilized embryos from a sperm bank call for Benson and Stabler to track down the thief. Clues from the clinic's security tape lead them to a long list of suspects including two publicity-hungry extremists. The detectives race against the clock to find the missing embryos, but that isn't the only clock that's ticking - Olivia considers her own fertility and the possibility of motherhood. 15 Undercover Episode 1515th April 2008 After a woman was found raped in a garden, Benson and Stabler realize that the case goes much deeper because of the victim's mother, drugs, and the realization that a corrections officer is involved. Benson decides to go undercover at the same prison where the mother is, putting herself on the other side of the fence. 16 Closet Episode 1622nd April 2008 After investment banker Jeremy Haynes is found dead, suspicions turns to his boyfriend Lincoln Haver, a professional football player who could lose everything if the truth of his sexuality became public. When news of Haver's sexual orientation comes out, Benson comes under fire for her relationship with a reporter. 17 Authority Episode 1729th April 2008 An engineer plays a series of mind games with Benson and Stabler. 18 Trade Episode 186th May 2008 When a pregnant woman's body is discovered in a burned-out brownstone, the investigation turns to a family of coffee importers. 19 Cold Episode 1913th May 2008 The squad is left at ends when Lake is caught in a gunfight and later takes a witness hostage.