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.
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
And the Empire Strikes Back
season 23 episode 1
episode aired on september 2021
Episode rating
Cast of episode
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- Detective Olivia Benson
- Detective Dominick 'Sonny' Carisi, Jr.
- Detective Amanda Rollins
- Deputy Chief Christian Garland
- Detective Katriona 'Kat' Tamin
- Detective Odafin 'Fin' Tutuola
- Detective Elliot Stabler
- Detective Joe Velasco
- Congressman George Howard
- Dr. Catalina Machado
- Chief Tommy McGrath
- Rosa Estrada
- Paulie Banducci
- Ruben Ortiz
- Jenna Evans
- Lamai Garland
- Myron Gold
- Judge Colin McNamara
- Céline Tatou
- Celia Long
- Counselor Art Blumfeld
- Officer Gabrielle Taylor
- US Attorney Anya Avital
- Rep #1
- EMT
- Hayden Smith
- Inspector Hardiman
- Fundraiser Party Guest
- Police Officer
- Sergeant Ayanna Bell