Detective Joe Velasco is a fictional character portrayed by Octavio Pisano in the TV series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled And the Empire Strikes Back (season 23), they were 35 years old.
They appear in 41 episodes out of a total of 551 aired so far and have accumulated 2923 positive votes.
The character of Detective Joe Velasco is mainly associated with Detective Amanda Rollins, Detective Olivia Benson and Detective Grace Muncy.
Episodes41
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.
One More Tale of Two Victims
episode S23.E4 october 2021The SVU searches for a serial rapist who preys on mothers with young children. Benson and Fin struggle under the tightened reins of Chief McGrath.
They'd Already Disappeared
episode S23.E7 november 2021An investigation into missing sex workers leads SVU to a horrifying discovery.
Nightmares in Drill City
episode S23.E8 november 2021A fringe, possibly trafficked 17-year-old leads her rap crew to a rival's hideout under the guise of a hookup text. Homicide gets involved, and her mere involvement vs. masterminding come to question.
People vs. Richard Wheatley
episode S23.E9 december 2021Carisi tries Richard Wheatley for the murder of Kathy Stabler. Benson finds herself at odds with a friend when Barba agrees to take the case.
Silent Night, Hateful Night
episode S23.E10 january 2022The squad is called in to investigate a wave of hate crimes on Christmas Eve. Amanda catches up with an old flame.
Burning with Rage Forever
episode S23.E11 january 2022A boy disappears after meeting up with an online gamer. Benson suspects her son is being bullied.
Tommy Baker's Hardest Fight
episode S23.E12 january 2022When a popular fighter doesn't show up for the biggest bout of the year, Rollins and Velasco are drawn into a complicated web of secrets. McGrath confides in Benson.
If I Knew Then What I Know Now
episode S23.E13 february 2022A young woman learning about her birth parents asks Benson for help. Carisi and Rollins weigh the risks of publicly disclosing their relationship.
Video Killed the Radio Star
episode S23.E14 march 2022Benson investigates allegations against a popular radio personality. Rollins goes undercover when a shocking confession leads to another crime.
Promising Young Gentlemen
episode S23.E15 march 2022Carisi's niece helps a friend report a sexual assault; Benson investigates a college's secret society that preys on female students.
Sorry If It Got Weird for You
episode S23.E16 march 2022The creator of a dating app is accused of using it to rape women; Velasco's experience as an SVU detective is put on trial.
Once Upon a Time in El Barrio
episode S23.E17 april 2022Velasco asks Benson for help finding three girls who were trafficked from his hometown to New York City.
Eighteen Wheels a Predator
episode S23.E18 april 2022Rollins and Fin investigate an assault in Kentucky that has striking similarities to that of a victim found in Central Park; Benson receives intel that turns the case upside down.
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.
Did You Believe in Miracles?
episode S23.E20 may 2022When a student's school reports a girl missing, the squad must track down a trusted family friend for answers. Benson gets a Mother's Day surprise.
Confess Your Sins to Be Free
episode S23.E21 may 2022When the only evidence in a crime is a church confession, Carisi must find another way to prove his suspect guilty. Benson agrees to meet with an old friend seeking to make amends for past transgressions.
A Final Call at Forlini's Bar
episode S23.E22 may 2022The SVU provides help and protection for a longtime domestic violence victim, but when she winds up at the defendant's table in court, Rollins surprises Carisi with a formidable opponent at trial.
Gimme Shelter - Part Two
episode S24.E1 september 2022Benson and Stabler assist in the case of a young girl's shooting and realize it's more than a typical homicide.
The One You Feed
episode S24.E2 september 2022A group of teens terrorizing tourists has the SVU squad working overtime; McGrath teams them up with the Bronx gang unit to track down a crucial lead.
Mirror Effect
episode S24.E3 october 2022Benson tries to help a pop star in a volatile relationship; Rollins struggles with taking the stress of work home with her; Fin teaches a rookie a lesson in respecting fellow officers.
The Steps We Cannot Take
episode S24.E4 october 2022A home invasion and kidnapping leads the SVU to a shocking discovery. Muncy tries to fit in with the squad.
Breakwater
episode S24.E5 october 2022A young man asks the SVU for help when he suspects his boss is preying on his sister; Velasco tries to convince a reluctant witness to testify in court.
Controlled Burn
episode S24.E6 november 2022A workaholic is raped after joining her boss to a shady elite party.
Dead Ball
episode S24.E7 november 2022When the case against a popular sports star falls through, Benson digs into the suspect's past to uncover additional victims; Velasco is disappointed when he meets one of his heroes.
A Better Person
episode S24.E8 november 2022The SVU hunts for a violent suspect who killed a detective's child; Rollins ponders a potential opportunity.
And a Trauma in a Pear Tree
episode S24.E9 december 2022Carisi and Rollins work together on an important arraignment. Benson tries to make Noah's Christmas wish come true when a case falls in her lap.
Jumped In
episode S24.E10 january 2023When Benson becomes the target of a ruthless gang leader, Capt. Duarte takes the case; Fin works with the Bronx SVU to help clear its case backlog; Lt. Dixon offers to translate when a deaf student is raped.
Soldier Up
episode S24.E11 january 2023While Benson tries to help the gang member who attacked her, Duarte reveals a shocking piece of evidence in the case. Fin is tasked with hiring new detectives for the Bronx SVU.
Blood Out
episode S24.E12 january 2023As Benson and Carisi put a vengeful crime boss on trial, Fin tries to help a woman who was drugged and left for dead; Velasco takes drastic action to get information from a witness.
Intersection
episode S24.E13 february 2023A car accident leads the detectives on a search for an ambulance driver assaulting his charges; Fin gives Detective Bruno a tour of Manhattan SVU.
Dutch Tears
episode S24.E14 february 2023A recently released convict goes looking for his arresting officer, Fin Tutuola; Carisi tries to get an arrest warrant without a positive suspect ID.
King of the Moon
episode S24.E15 february 2023A man with dementia confesses to murder, but Benson and Carisi believe there's more to the case; when rumors swirl around the squad room, Fin presses Velasco for the truth.
The Presence of Absence
episode S24.E16 march 2023An internet dating site becomes the source of terror for a young widow; Muncy struggles with Velasco's absence.
Lime Chaser
episode S24.E17 march 2023The search for a suspect who drugs women's drinks in crowded bars leads the SVU to Muncy's brother; Churlish makes a risky move to impress Benson.
Bubble Wrap
episode S24.E18 april 2023A construction tycoon interferes with an SVU investigation into her family. Carisi struggles to get an indictment when the complainant backs down.
Bend the Law
episode S24.E19 april 2023Carisi must tread carefully when Maxwell's husband becomes a person of interest in an SVU investigation. Benson sends Velasco to take an old friend into custody.
Debatable
episode S24.E20 may 2023Benson tries to help a student after she's assaulted on a field trip. Fin suspects a witness in the case may not be telling the whole truth.
Bad Things
episode S24.E21 may 2023Benson and Carisi are baffled when a series of assaults have the same M.O. but different DNA at each crime scene. Muncy believes Elias Olsen has struck again and is determined to prove it.
All Pain Is One Malady
episode S24.E22 may 2023In the search for a revenge-for-hire crime ring, Benson and Stabler combine forces on a case that has now spread globally. Fin and Bruno help a rape victim assaulted a second time. Jet's plan to hack the dark web backfires and puts the team in danger.
- And the Empire Strikes Back
- Never Turn Your Back on Them
- One More Tale of Two Victims
- They'd Already Disappeared
- Nightmares in Drill City
- People vs. Richard Wheatley
- Silent Night, Hateful Night
- Burning with Rage Forever
- Tommy Baker's Hardest Fight
- If I Knew Then What I Know Now
- Video Killed the Radio Star
- Promising Young Gentlemen
- Sorry If It Got Weird for You
- Once Upon a Time in El Barrio
- Eighteen Wheels a Predator
- Tangled Strands of Justice
- Did You Believe in Miracles?
- Confess Your Sins to Be Free
- A Final Call at Forlini's Bar
- Gimme Shelter - Part Two
- The One You Feed
- Mirror Effect
- The Steps We Cannot Take
- Breakwater
- Controlled Burn
- Dead Ball
- A Better Person
- And a Trauma in a Pear Tree
- Jumped In
- Soldier Up
- Blood Out
- Intersection
- Dutch Tears
- King of the Moon
- The Presence of Absence
- Lime Chaser
- Bubble Wrap
- Bend the Law
- Debatable
- Bad Things
- All Pain Is One Malady
Best moments10
- Velasco asks Benson for help finding three girls who were trafficked from his hometown to New York City.
- A young man asks the SVU for help when he suspects his boss is preying on his sister; Velasco tries to convince a reluctant witness to testify in court.
- Carisi must tread carefully when Maxwell's husband becomes a person of interest in an SVU investigation. Benson sends Velasco to take an old friend into custody.
- The creator of a dating app is accused of using it to rape women; Velasco's experience as an SVU detective is put on trial.
- A man with dementia confesses to murder, but Benson and Carisi believe there's more to the case; when rumors swirl around the squad room, Fin presses Velasco for the truth.
- The search for a suspect who drugs women's drinks in crowded bars leads the SVU to Muncy's brother; Churlish makes a risky move to impress Benson.
- When the case against a popular sports star falls through, Benson digs into the suspect's past to uncover additional victims; Velasco is disappointed when he meets one of his heroes.
- A boy disappears after meeting up with an online gamer. Benson suspects her son is being bullied.
- A home invasion and kidnapping leads the SVU to a shocking discovery. Muncy tries to fit in with the squad.
- While Benson tries to help the gang member who attacked her, Duarte reveals a shocking piece of evidence in the case. Fin is tasked with hiring new detectives for the Bronx SVU.
- Once Upon a Time in El Barrio
- Breakwater
- Bend the Law
- Sorry If It Got Weird for You
- King of the Moon
- Lime Chaser
- Dead Ball
- Burning with Rage Forever
- The Steps We Cannot Take
- Soldier Up