Deputy Chief Christian Garland is a fictional character portrayed by Demore Barnes in the TV series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Down Low in Hell's Kitchen (season 21), they were 42 years old.
They appear in 25 episodes out of a total of 551 aired so far and have accumulated 1322 positive votes.
The character of Deputy Chief Christian Garland is mainly associated with Detective Olivia Benson, Detective Odafin 'Fin' Tutuola and Detective Dominick 'Sonny' Carisi, Jr..
Episodes25
Down Low in Hell's Kitchen
episode S21.E3 october 2019A serial predator targeting men in gay bars proves difficult to catch, until a celebrity comes forward with his story.
The Burden of Our Choices
episode S21.E4 october 2019Rollins clashes with the parents of a teenaged runaway. The squad comes together for a special event.
We Dream of Machine Elves
episode S21.E8 november 2019Rollins goes undercover to find a suspect who is drugging and assaulting tourists, while Benson helps the victims sort out their memories from their hallucinations.
Must Be Held Accountable
episode S21.E10 january 2020A desperate father takes matters into his own hands in the case against his daughter's rapist.
I Deserve Some Loving Too
episode S21.E14 february 2020Rollins goes undercover to root out a government worker withholding green cards in exchange for sex.
Garland's Baptism by Fire
episode S21.E18 april 2020Garland must put friendship aside when a pastor at his church is arrested.
Guardians and Gladiators
episode S22.E1 november 2020When the squad tries to solve an assault in Central Park, they are hampered by their own blind spots and a community that is losing trust in the police.
Ballad of Dwight and Irena
episode S22.E2 november 2020Rollins and Tamin respond to a dangerous domestic violence call, while Fin gives his deposition in the lawsuit against him.
Remember Me in Quarantine
episode S22.E3 december 2020The SVU questions a group of college roommates when one of them, an Italian exchange student, goes missing during COVID-19 lockdown.
Sightless in a Savage Land
episode S22.E4 january 2021While the squad spends New Year's Eve tracking down an Amber Alert ADA Carisi and Counselor Barba square off in an emotional courtroom battle.
Turn Me on Take Me Private
episode S22.E5 january 2021The SVU investigates when a role-play session on a camming website turns violent after one user decides to meet his idol in person.
The Long Arm of the Witness
episode S22.E6 january 2021Carisi takes on a powerful judge when he inexplicably dismisses the rape case of a university student.
Hunt, Trap, Rape, and Release
episode S22.E7 february 2021Benson teams up with Lt. Barek and the Bronx SVU to track down a serial rapist with victims in both boroughs.
The Only Way Out Is Through
episode S22.E8 february 2021Benson helps two sisters get closure from a harrowing childhood assault; Kat's cousin reaches out for help.
Return of the Prodigal Son
episode S22.E9 april 2021The squad rallies around Det. Stabler to find the suspect behind a threat to his family.
Welcome to the Pedo Motel
episode S22.E10 april 2021The SVU must contend with an angry neighborhood watch group when a girl goes missing near a building that houses several sex offenders.
Our Words Will Not Be Heard
episode S22.E11 april 2021A high-profile activist suspects her sister has been kidnapped by a hate group; Garland & Benson push for change with NYPD brass; Kat gets some good news.
In the Year We All Fell Down
episode S22.E12 april 2021Benson walks into a hostage situation at a neighborhood restaurant. Rollins tries to help her father after he's hospitalized.
Trick-Rolled at the Moulin
episode S22.E13 may 2021The SVU search for three women suspected of drugging and robbing wealthy men. The case leads to personal connections for both Benson and Kat.
Post-Graduate Psychopath
episode S22.E14 may 2021Rollins must revisit an old case when a child sent to juvenile detention is released after his 18th birthday.
What Can Happen in the Dark
episode S22.E15 may 2021Garland asks Benson to investigate an unusual domestic violence case when his neighbor is found injured.
Wolves in Sheep's Clothing
episode S22.E16 june 2021While Fin and Phoebe make wedding plans, Benson and Rollins try to help a homeless single mother who's being trafficked in exchange for safe housing.
And the Empire Strikes Back
episode S23.E1 september 2021As the investigation into a sex-for-housing scheme expands, Benson's loyalty to Garland is tested. Rollins and Carisi try to keep their witnesses on board when a powerful congressman is identified as a suspect.
Never Turn Your Back on Them
episode S23.E2 september 2021The search for a missing witness leads Fin and Kat down a dangerous path; Chief McGrath puts pressure on Garland and Benson to get a conviction.
Tangled Strands of Justice
episode S23.E19 april 2022Garland asks Benson to reopen a missing persons case he worked as a rookie officer. A victim in one of Carisi's recent cases is arrested.
- Down Low in Hell's Kitchen
- The Burden of Our Choices
- We Dream of Machine Elves
- Must Be Held Accountable
- I Deserve Some Loving Too
- Garland's Baptism by Fire
- Guardians and Gladiators
- Ballad of Dwight and Irena
- Remember Me in Quarantine
- Sightless in a Savage Land
- Turn Me on Take Me Private
- The Long Arm of the Witness
- Hunt, Trap, Rape, and Release
- The Only Way Out Is Through
- Return of the Prodigal Son
- Welcome to the Pedo Motel
- Our Words Will Not Be Heard
- In the Year We All Fell Down
- Trick-Rolled at the Moulin
- Post-Graduate Psychopath
- What Can Happen in the Dark
- Wolves in Sheep's Clothing
- And the Empire Strikes Back
- Never Turn Your Back on Them
- Tangled Strands of Justice
Best moments8
- Garland asks Benson to investigate an unusual domestic violence case when his neighbor is found injured.
- Garland asks Benson to reopen a missing persons case he worked as a rookie officer. A victim in one of Carisi's recent cases is arrested.
- While Fin and Phoebe make wedding plans, Benson and Rollins try to help a homeless single mother who's being trafficked in exchange for safe housing.
- Garland must put friendship aside when a pastor at his church is arrested.
- The search for a missing witness leads Fin and Kat down a dangerous path; Chief McGrath puts pressure on Garland and Benson to get a conviction.
- As the investigation into a sex-for-housing scheme expands, Benson's loyalty to Garland is tested. Rollins and Carisi try to keep their witnesses on board when a powerful congressman is identified as a suspect.
- When the squad tries to solve an assault in Central Park, they are hampered by their own blind spots and a community that is losing trust in the police.
- The squad rallies around Det. Stabler to find the suspect behind a threat to his family.
- What Can Happen in the Dark
- Tangled Strands of Justice
- Wolves in Sheep's Clothing
- Garland's Baptism by Fire
- Never Turn Your Back on Them
- And the Empire Strikes Back
- Guardians and Gladiators
- Return of the Prodigal Son