Season 18

01 Terrorized Episode 121st September 2016 A young boy is found wandering alone in Central Park and the search for his parents leads to startling evidence of a planned mass casualty event in the city. As the SVU works with the joint-terrorism task force to find the suspects and the motive, Lt. Benson must also convince Barba to address allegations of rape and torture the boy's mother discloses. 02 Making a Rapist Episode 228th September 2016 Newly tested DNA evidence leads to the exoneration of a prisoner who served 16 years for a rape conviction. However, he's investigated again one day later in the wake of a shocking new crime. 03 Imposter Episode 35th October 2016 When a man uses a false identity to lure a vulnerable married woman to bed, Barba thinks the evidence amounts to rape. 04 Heightened Emotions Episode 412th October 2016 A sexually assaulted athlete's double life could destroy her Olympic career and ruin the case against her attacker; Rollins sister is released from prison on parole. 05 Rape Interrupted Episode 526th October 2016 A sergeant makes Benson choose between loyalty and duty when his son is accused of rape. 06 Broken Rhymes Episode 69th November 2016 A record label CEO and his protégé are questioned for their involvement in the assault of a transgender student. 07 Next Chapter Episode 74th January 2017 The SVU team investigates a woman has been sexually assaulted by a masked man, but she believes the rapist is the same man who went to jail for stalking her. Meanwhile, Tucker contemplates retirement and a future with Benson. 08 Chasing Theo Episode 811th January 2017 A 6 year-old boy disappears from his bed in the midst of a wild, drug-fueled party thrown by his mother. With a child's life on the line, the case causes Benson to scrutinize her own role as a mother. 09 Decline and Fall Episode 918th January 2017 The powerful family of a retail empire closes ranks when a bartender accuses one of their own of rape. 10 Motherly Love Episode 108th February 2017 A teenaged boy uses a rifle to stop an assault on his mother, but soon learns the target was someone he knows. 11 Great Expectations Episode 1115th February 2017 The SVU investigates the players of a top youth hockey team after a vicious locker room hazing. 12 No Surrender Episode 1222nd February 2017 Fin revisits his military roots when a fellow Army Ranger struggles to recover from a sexual assault. 13 Genes Episode 1322nd March 2017 An investigation hits a nerve with Benson when a suspect claims his genetics causes him to commit rape. 14 Net Worth Episode 1429th March 2017 A top-level investment banker accuses her billionaire client of rape. 15 Know It All Episode 155th April 2017 A man under investigation for rape and murder threatens to expose the secrets of those working the case. 16 The Newsroom Episode 1626th April 2017 Benson and Barba ask witnesses to put their jobs on the line after a news anchor makes an on-air disclosure of rape against her boss. 17 Real Fake News Episode 173rd May 2017 A fake news story leads the squad to a real child sex trafficking ring. 18 Spellbound Episode 1810th May 2017 A popular spiritual guru with a dark past is accused of rape. 19 Conversion Episode 1917th May 2017 A young woman visiting NYC with her church group is raped by a friend. 20 American Dream (1) Episode 2024th May 2017 A hate crime is committed against a Muslim family, resulting in the death of their daughter. Things get complicated when a crucial witness in the case is deported, forcing Barba to drop the charges against a suspect. 21 Sanctuary (2) Episode 2124th May 2017 In the 18th-season finale, two families seek justice for their loved ones in the wake of a suspect's unexpected release. Soon, public protests on the matter escalate to violence, leading Benson to go to desperate lengths to make an arrest.