ADA Rafael Barba is a fictional character portrayed by Raúl Esparza in the TV series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Twenty-Five Acts (season 14), they were 41 years old.
They appear in 119 episodes out of a total of 551 aired so far and have accumulated 34366 positive votes.
The character of ADA Rafael Barba is mainly associated with Detective Olivia Benson, Detective Odafin 'Fin' Tutuola and Detective Amanda Rollins.
Episodes119
Twenty-Five Acts
episode S14.E3 october 2012An erotic novelist is sexually assaulted by a popular TV-show host who attempts to bring her book to life. The SVU detectives persuade her to press charges, but the investigation reveals a secret that could ruin the novelist's career and her case.
Friending Emily
episode S14.E6 october 2012While Amanda's troubled sister comes for a surprise visit, the team searches for a 14 year old girl who was abducted at a frat party.
Lessons Learned
episode S14.E8 november 2012A retired English teacher's suicide sheds light on a long-secret sex abuse scandal at a prestigious boy's prep school.
Beautiful Frame
episode S14.E11 january 2013The SVU clashes with the Suffolk County DA, who is prosecuting a recent rape victim for murder .The story fails to add up when the accuser appears to be connected to the crime.
Criminal Hatred
episode S14.E12 january 2013SVU and the DA's office struggle with finding the right strategy in a case dealing with a gay man who is picking up and then attacking closeted gay married men.
Funny Valentine
episode S14.E16 february 2013When a rising star is beaten by her high-profile boyfriend, the SVU detectives work every angle to bring justice against the manipulative and shameless abuser.
Undercover Blue
episode S14.E17 march 2013A former prostitute accuses Detective Cassidy of rape from his undercover days, and his defense opens up a can of worms for Detective Amaro.
Legitimate Rape
episode S14.E18 march 2013A sports reporter who became pregnant after a rape goes through torture when she takes the accused rapist to court.
Girl Dishonored
episode S14.E20 april 2013SVU discovers that a college may be covering up rape accusations against the members of a fraternity and shaming the victims into backing down.
Traumatic Wound
episode S14.E21 may 2013SVU has to turn to an Iraq War veteran suffering from PTSD to figure out who was responsible for a teenage girl's assault at a rock concert.
Her Negotiation
episode S14.E24 may 2013In the shocking Season Finale, a mysterious criminal sets off a dangerous chain of events.
Surrender Benson
episode S15.E1 september 2013Serial rapist and killer William Lewis abducts Olivia in her home, tortures her, and hides her away in a Long Island beach home.
Imprisoned Lives
episode S15.E2 september 2013The case of an abandoned seven-year-old boy in Times Square leads to the shocking discovery of two women locked in a basement cage by their abductors for nearly a decade.
American Tragedy
episode S15.E3 october 2013A celebrity Southern chef shoots and kills a teenage African-American boy that she thought was a serial rapist. But was her life in danger, or was she just an over-reactive racist?
Internal Affairs
episode S15.E4 october 2013Cassidy is forced to infiltrate a corrupt precinct whose officers are suspected of raping young women during their shifts.
Wonderland Story
episode S15.E5 october 2013Munch's retirement party is interrupted by an accusation by a recent rape victim that she has been attacked for a second time.
October Surprise
episode S15.E6 october 2013SVU uncovers a sex scandal involving New York City's mayoral front-runner, but is A.D.A. Barba too close to the case to prosecute objectively?
Dissonant Voices
episode S15.E7 november 2013A singing coach and popular TV personality is accused of sexual abuse by his students.
Military Justice
episode S15.E8 november 2013When SVU and A.D.A. Barba investigate a gang rape involving the Coast Guard, they must deal with military stonewalling, red tape, and odd legal issues.
Rapist Anonymous
episode S15.E9 november 2013A member of Rollins' 12-step group comes to her with a rape accusation, but are the accusations real or is she abusing Rollins' goodwill?
Psycho/Therapist
episode S15.E10 january 2014Detective Benson is placed in the position of facing her kidnapper, William Lewis, as he has his day in court and decides to represent himself.
Amaro's One-Eighty
episode S15.E11 january 2014Detective Nick Amaro shoots a suspect, that turns out to be an unarmed African-American 14-year-old boy and suffers the wrath of the city, internal affairs and the justice system.
Jersey Breakdown
episode S15.E12 january 2014As SVU fights for justice for an underage rape victim who was working illegally in a strip club, they find themselves stonewalled by corruption in the New Jersey legal system.
Betrayal's Climax
episode S15.E13 january 2014Sixteen year-old Avery Capshaw's (guest star Fiona Robert) parents report her kidnapped, and the SVU finds signs of a party turned violent. Her boyfriend, Manny Montero (Juan Castano), is a scholarship student from the Projects, and though his family swears he's on the right track, Amaro (Danny Pino) suspects he's involved with a dangerous gang. When Manny refuses to talk, the cops are forced to arrest him, but the violence only escalates. Meanwhile, Benson (Mariska Hargitay) is sworn in as the SVU's new sergeant.
Wednesday's Child
episode S15.E14 february 2014A child may be in grave danger when a child broker puts him in the hands of a couple with a history of child pornography.
Comic Perversion
episode S15.E15 february 2014SVU goes after a controversial comedian who makes crude jokes about rape after a college student accuses him of rape.
Gridiron Soldier
episode S15.E16 march 2014SVU uncovers disturbing activities in a New York City college football program when a high school player disappears after a recruiting trip.
Gambler's Fallacy
episode S15.E17 march 2014Rollins makes a deal with the managers of a gambling club to protect her job, arousing the suspicions of Benson and Tutuola.
Criminal Stories
episode S15.E18 march 2014SVU investigates a possible hate crime involving the alleged rape of a Muslim woman in Central Park. However, the actions of a meddlesome newspaper journalist given full access to Benson makes their job more difficult.
Downloaded Child
episode S15.E19 april 2014When SVU investigates accusations that a young woman is being raped by her husband, they uncover even more disturbing patterns of abuse from her childhood.
Beast's Obsession
episode S15.E20 april 2014William Lewis escapes from prison, holds a young girl hostage, and demands that Benson confess that she lied under oath at his trial.
Post-Mortem Blues
episode S15.E21 april 2014William Lewis takes his own life, but Benson remains under the microscope when some people don't believe her version of what happened since nobody can corroborate her story.
Reasonable Doubt
episode S15.E22 may 2014A famous television producer is accused by his ex-wife of molesting their daughter, but is she just trying to get revenge for leaving her for her younger sister?
Thought Criminal
episode S15.E23 may 2014Taking an active approach to catching sex offenders, the team targets a photographer with a secret life whose fantasies may have crossed into reality.
Spring Awakening
episode S15.E24 may 2014Benson stumbles upon the mother of a Baby Doe from an earlier case after an arrest, and John Munch returns to help Amaro after he is arrested.
Girls Disappeared
episode S16.E1 september 2014Sergeant Benson juggles work and her new role as foster mother to baby Noah Porter. Amaro, now working the traffic beat in Queens, arrests an underage prostitute with connections to Noah's mother Ellie, who was "greenlit" by her pimp and brutally murdered. Amaro's undercover work sets off a chain of events that puts everyone connected to the case - even baby Noah - in danger. Meanwhile, a new detective assigned to Manhattan SVU starts off on the wrong foot.
American Disgrace
episode S16.E2 october 2014A basketball legend is accused of raping multiple women, but exactly what role did the powerful CEO of the sports apparel company who had a contract with him play in the situation?
Producer's Backend
episode S16.E3 october 2014While investigating the erratic behavior of a former teen actress, SVU discovers that she may have been the victim of sexual abuse by her former producer.
Holden's Manifesto
episode S16.E4 october 2014A lovelorn, socially awkward young man begins to exact revenge on the the women he believes has wronged him in his life, and his actions soon escalate to murder.
Pornstar's Requiem
episode S16.E5 october 2014Two college students are accused of raping a classmate who had appeared in a series of violent online pornographic videos.
Glasgowman's Wrath
episode S16.E6 november 2014One young girl is attacked and two older girls are missing after they go out into Central Park in search a strange creature known as "Glasgowman."
Chicago Crossover
episode S16.E7 november 2014SVU and Chicago PD officer Erin Lindsay try to track down Lindsay's half-brother, who may be able to help take down a child pornography ring.
Spousal Privilege
episode S16.E8 november 2014A retired professional football star is captured on surveillance video knocking out his longtime girlfriend, but the victim is reluctant to leave his side.
Pattern Seventeen
episode S16.E9 december 2014SVU is dealing with a serial rapist whose specific pattern connects him to several other rapes across the country, but connecting the dots becomes a jurisdictional and logistical nightmare.
Forgiving Rollins
episode S16.E10 january 2015Rollins must confront the ghosts of her past when the police chief who raped her when she worked in Atlanta is now accused of attacking another female employee.
Agent Provocateur
episode S16.E11 january 2015An actor is suspected of raping a 15-year-old girl, but are he and his agent trying to spin it into a publicity stunt for his new movie? And why is a tabloid journalist keeping the NYPD from discovering the truth?
Padre Sandunguero
episode S16.E12 january 2015Detective Amaro is put in a uncomfortable situation when his estranged, abusive father is accused of striking his bride the night before their wedding.
Decaying Morality
episode S16.E13 february 2015A confused and drugged rape victim accuses the wrong man, which leads to his death at the hands of her father. However, the search for the real culprit leads to a shocking result.
Intimidation Game
episode S16.E14 february 2015A female video game developer is harassed and threatened by a group of misogynistic cyber terrorists.
Undercover Mother
episode S16.E15 february 2015SVU helps a desperate mother who went undercover as a madam to find her daughter, who was kidnapped by sex slave traffickers.
December Solstice
episode S16.E16 february 2015The two daughters of an elderly writer suffering from dementia accuse his current wife of abusing him by giving erectile dysfunction pills to produce a new heir, and the case only becomes more complicated after he dies.
Parole Violations
episode S16.E17 march 2015Carisi's future brother-in-law makes a rape accusation against his female parole officer, forcing Carisi to investigate whether his sister's fiancé is telling the truth or allowing his old habits to resurface.
Devastating Story
episode S16.E18 april 2015SVU investigates after a news story reveals that an unidentified Hudson University coed was gang raped by a four fraternity brothers. But once the accuser finally steps forward and tells her story, everything begins to unravel.
Granting Immunity
episode S16.E19 april 2015SVU's investigation of an underage "Rainbow Party" involving prep school students is interrupted when Benson's son Noah and several of the students involved in the party contract Measles.
Daydream Believer
episode S16.E20 april 2015The joint investigation between SVU and Chicago PD moves to a new location when their rape and murder suspect kidnaps Nadia Decotis from her Chicago precinct and takes her to New York City.
Perverted Justice
episode S16.E21 may 2015A woman who accused her father of raping her when she was six now says the accusations were false. With the help of attorney Bayard Ellis and retired captain Cragen, SVU tries to get to the truth and make sure justice is served.
Parents' Nightmare
episode S16.E22 may 2015SVU helps a mother find her kidnapped son. But after they find the boy unharmed, the kidnapper has an interesting story to tell.
Surrendering Noah
episode S16.E23 may 2015Sgt. Benson (Mariska Hargitay) and ADA Barba (Raúl Esparza) take Johnny D (guest star Charles Halford) to trial for sex trafficking, rape, assault and kidnapping. But when Baby Noah's adoption becomes entangled in the case, Benson fears for Noah's future and his safety. In an intense courtroom showdown, the SVU will face a threat that could change the squad forever.
Devil's Dissections
episode S17.E1 september 2015Rollins turns to imprisoned serial killer, Dr. Gregory Yates, when a new dead body with a similar m.o. washes up on a beach. In response, Yates makes a shocking accusation against Manhattan's Deputy Chief Medical Examiner.
Criminal Pathology
episode S17.E2 september 2015As SVU uncovers disturbing secrets about Manhattan Deputy Chief Medical Examiner Carl Rudnick, an acquaintance of Dr. Yates and key figure helping SVU with the case disappears and later turns up dead.
Transgender Bridge
episode S17.E3 september 2015A transgender teen dies after she is pushed off a bridge by another teen. The DA's office wants to try the aggressor as an adult and charge him with a hate crime, even though he appears to be genuinely remorseful.
Institutional Fail
episode S17.E4 october 2015SVU goes after Social Services after a pattern of falsified reports leads to the death of a young girl, but Benson is receiving a lot of political pressure to let it go and not open up a can of worms.
Community Policing
episode S17.E5 october 2015Police officers kill an innocent, unarmed black man whose description resembled a rape suspect. The case soon escalates into a public circus, with the police taking sides against A.D.A. Barba, who is feeling political pressure to indict.
Maternal Instincts
episode S17.E6 october 2015Rollins is placed in a no-win situation when her sister becomes a key figure in a complex case involving a rape, a drugging, and a valuable stolen flute. Meanwhile, the son of deputy chief Dodds begins working at SVU.
Patrimonial Burden
episode S17.E7 november 2015A reality TV family secrets begin to spill when their young teenage daughter learns she's pregnant.
Melancholy Pursuit
episode S17.E8 november 2015Noah gives Olivia a scare. The team catches a tough case and has to backtrack DNA from a prolific philanderer. Dodds is having difficulty with the job.
Depravity Standard
episode S17.E9 november 2015In trying a prior case the team runs into many obstacles, including recalcitrant witnesses and an overreaching volunteer cop. Carisi job-shadows Barba and Rollins runs into problems at the hospital.
Catfishing Teacher
episode S17.E10 january 2016While trying to locate a teacher who may have kidnapped a 15-year-old boy for a romantic weekend, the team discovers that the boy's kidnapping may be part of an even more sinister plot involving a coach.
Townhouse Incident
episode S17.E11 january 2016Benson winds up stuck in the middle of a hostage situation after her babysitter tells her that something suspicious is happening at the home of another family she works for.
A Misunderstanding
episode S17.E12 january 2016A high school rape accusation turns into a complicated "he said, she said" without a conclusive or satisfactory resolution of what--if anything--has taken place.
Forty-One Witnesses
episode S17.E13 february 2016A woman is sexually assaulted by a group of teens outside of an apartment building. SVU tries to build a case against her aggressors, but none of the the dozens of potential witnesses who saw the attack are willing to come forward.
Nationwide Manhunt
episode S17.E14 february 2016Two notorious killers from SVU and Chicago officer Erin Lindsey's past, Greg Yates and Dr. Carl Rudnick, escape from prison, prompting a massive manhunt.
Collateral Damages
episode S17.E15 february 2016A disgraced ex-boxer makes a deal to take down a group of child pornography distributors, but SVU is surprised when their busts include a deputy police commissioner.
Star-Struck Victims
episode S17.E16 february 2016Rollins takes matters into her own hands when Barba is forced to drop rape charges against a popular actor due to lack of evidence.
Manhattan Transfer
episode S17.E17 march 2016While SVU investigates a pair of vice cops found in the middle of an underage prostitution sting involving high-ranking public officials, the team discovers that a priest may be involved in a high school sex trafficking ring.
Unholiest Alliance
episode S17.E18 march 2016While Benson is removed from her job at SVU, the rest of the team tries to figure out who is responsible for the underage sex trafficking ring: the Catholic Church or a group of vice cops claiming to take their instructions from Ed Tucker.
Sheltered Outcasts
episode S17.E19 march 2016Carisi goes undercover at a homeless shelter to find out if a resident is the suspect in a series of neighborhood rapes.
Fashionable Crimes
episode S17.E20 may 2016A fashion photographer is accused of raping a model during a shoot, but his much more successful older designer brother tries to make the case go away.
Assaulting Reality
episode S17.E21 may 2016During a live broadcast, a dating reality show contestant claims she was raped by another contestant. SVU investigates, but soon learns that the show's producers are more interested in creating a successful storyline than actual justice.
Intersecting Lives
episode S17.E22 may 2016A corrections officer is arrested for sexually assaulting female inmates, leading his supportive union to go after Barba and SVU.
Heartfelt Passages
episode S17.E23 may 2016The case against corrections officer Gary Munson continues, Barba continues to receive death threats, and Dodds winds up in a hostage situation with the accused in Munson's home.
Terrorized
episode S18.E1 september 2016While identifying a young boy left alone in Central Park, SVU uncovers a possible terrorist plot that leads to several casualties. The DA needs a slam-dunk conviction, but the defendant's history as an abuse victim complicates matters.
Making a Rapist
episode S18.E2 september 2016A man convicted of rape is exonerated and released 16 years later. However, on the night of his release, the daughter of the woman he was convicted of raping is also raped and murdered, and he is SVU's prime suspect.
Imposter
episode S18.E3 october 2016SVU chooses to pursue a risky "rape by fraud" case involving a con artist who poses as a college admissions director to have sex with the mothers of prospective students.
Heightened Emotions
episode S18.E4 october 2016An aspiring Olympic athlete claims she is a rape victim, but the publicity surrounding the case could threaten her Olympic future, and reveal some shocking details about her sordid personal life.
Rape Interrupted
episode S18.E5 october 2016Olivia discovers that a young man facing rape charges is the son of her first police partner, who comes to her asking to cash in on an a favor that she owes him.
Broken Rhymes
episode S18.E6 november 2016A rising hip-hop star is a suspect in a brutal transgender beating, but his alibi might be as shocking as the crime itself.
Next Chapter
episode S18.E7 january 2017A woman is 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.
Chasing Theo
episode S18.E8 january 2017SVU is on the lookout for a missing 6-year-old boy, but also discovers that the victim has a very dysfunctional home life and that the kidnappers may have actually had the boy's best interests in mind.
Decline and Fall
episode S18.E9 january 2017A bartender says she was raped after a birthday party for a notorious philandering businessman. The man's grandson soon claims that he had consensual sex with the woman, but the investigation later reveals a second familial match.
Motherly Love
episode S18.E10 february 2017A teenage boy uses a rifle to save his mother from her attacker, only to learn the target was someone he knows.
Great Expectations
episode S18.E11 february 2017SVU investigates the players of a youth hockey league after a locker room hazing incident.
No Surrender
episode S18.E12 february 2017Fin returns to his military roots when a fellow Army ranger attempts to recover from a sexual assault.
Genes
episode S18.E13 march 2017A suspect claims his genetics make him commit rape.
Net Worth
episode S18.E14 march 2017An investment banker accuses her client of rape.
Know It All
episode S18.E15 april 2017The suspect in a rape and murder investigation threatens to reveal the secrets of those working the case.
The Newsroom
episode S18.E16 april 2017Benson and Barba ask witnesses to risk their jobs when a news anchor makes a rape accusation against her boss on the air.
Real Fake News
episode S18.E17 may 2017A congressman asks SVU for help when he's accused of soliciting underage girls, but the investigation uncovers a sex trafficking ring.
Spellbound
episode S18.E18 may 2017A spiritual healer is accused of using hypnosis to sexually assault a client.
Conversion
episode S18.E19 may 2017Barba must argue that the First Amendment does not give a person the right to break the law when a woman is raped by a member of her church group.
American Dream
episode S18.E20 may 2017The daughter of a Muslim family is killed in a hate crime against them; Barba is forced to drop charges against a suspect when a witness is deported; tensions rise between communities on both sides of the case.
Sanctuary
episode S18.E21 may 2017Benson and Barba are caught between two families seeking justice for their loved ones in a hate crime; Benson takes desperate measures to make an arrest as public protests turn violent.
Gone Fishin'
episode S19.E1 september 2017Fin catches a fugitive rapist in Havana, but Barba's case is jeopardized by a political tug-of-war.
Mood
episode S19.E2 october 2017The bizarre details of a woman's rape put the SVU at odds when Rollins and Carisi think her story is fabricated. Meanwhile, Benson goes on the offensive when her personal life is scrutinized.
Contrapasso
episode S19.E3 october 2017Rollins and Carisi uncover 3 female suspects in the castration of a man who was left for dead. Langan has devastating news for Benson.
No Good Reason
episode S19.E4 october 2017A teenager who was a victim of a vicious cyberbullying attack goes missing.
Complicated
episode S19.E5 october 2017A young woman is found wandering alone in Central Park resulting in the reopening of a 10 year old case, while Olivia Benson and Sheila Porter go to family court regarding Noah.
Unintended Consequences
episode S19.E6 november 2017When a teenaged girl is found dead, Rollins goes undercover at a high-end rehab center where she was last seen alive. Meanwhile, Benson tries to overcome her doubts about Sheila.
Something Happened
episode S19.E7 november 2017Benson must disclose the secrets of her past to help a rape victim recall the details of one terrible, traumatic night.
Intent
episode S19.E8 december 2017The cops get tangled in an elaborate online hoax that leads to the rape of a popular social media star. Meanwhile, Benson sets firm ground rules with Sheila.
Gone Baby Gone
episode S19.E9 january 2018Emotions run high as the SVU squad searches frantically for Benson's missing son.
Pathological
episode S19.E10 january 2018When the SVU investigates a case involving two students in a special needs school, Rollins discovers that one child's medical issues stem from a surprising source.
Flight Risk
episode S19.E11 january 2018When an airline pilot accuses her captain of sexual assault, Barba convenes a grand jury to determine their employer's complicity in the crime. Meanwhile, Fin takes steps to ensure Benson is protected at work.
Info Wars
episode S19.E12 january 2018After a female pundit is assaulted during a protest, Benson and Barba struggle to put their political beliefs aside in order to help bring the attacker to justice.
The Undiscovered Country
episode S19.E13 february 2018When an infant goes missing, detectives take sides in the family's right-to-die court case. Meanwhile, Barba's interference in the case puts the whole DA's office in jeopardy.
Redemption in Her Corner
episode S21.E13 february 2020Kat steps over the line when she suspects a trainer at her boxing gym is taking advantage of his students.
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.
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.
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.
- Twenty-Five Acts
- Friending Emily
- Lessons Learned
- Beautiful Frame
- Criminal Hatred
- Funny Valentine
- Undercover Blue
- Legitimate Rape
- Girl Dishonored
- Traumatic Wound
- Her Negotiation
- Surrender Benson
- Imprisoned Lives
- American Tragedy
- Internal Affairs
- Wonderland Story
- October Surprise
- Dissonant Voices
- Military Justice
- Rapist Anonymous
- Psycho/Therapist
- Amaro's One-Eighty
- Jersey Breakdown
- Betrayal's Climax
- Wednesday's Child
- Comic Perversion
- Gridiron Soldier
- Gambler's Fallacy
- Criminal Stories
- Downloaded Child
- Beast's Obsession
- Post-Mortem Blues
- Reasonable Doubt
- Thought Criminal
- Spring Awakening
- Girls Disappeared
- American Disgrace
- Producer's Backend
- Holden's Manifesto
- Pornstar's Requiem
- Glasgowman's Wrath
- Chicago Crossover
- Spousal Privilege
- Pattern Seventeen
- Forgiving Rollins
- Agent Provocateur
- Padre Sandunguero
- Decaying Morality
- Intimidation Game
- Undercover Mother
- December Solstice
- Parole Violations
- Devastating Story
- Granting Immunity
- Daydream Believer
- Perverted Justice
- Parents' Nightmare
- Surrendering Noah
- Devil's Dissections
- Criminal Pathology
- Transgender Bridge
- Institutional Fail
- Community Policing
- Maternal Instincts
- Patrimonial Burden
- Melancholy Pursuit
- Depravity Standard
- Catfishing Teacher
- Townhouse Incident
- A Misunderstanding
- Forty-One Witnesses
- Nationwide Manhunt
- Collateral Damages
- Star-Struck Victims
- Manhattan Transfer
- Unholiest Alliance
- Sheltered Outcasts
- Fashionable Crimes
- Assaulting Reality
- Intersecting Lives
- Heartfelt Passages
- Terrorized
- Making a Rapist
- Imposter
- Heightened Emotions
- Rape Interrupted
- Broken Rhymes
- Next Chapter
- Chasing Theo
- Decline and Fall
- Motherly Love
- Great Expectations
- No Surrender
- Genes
- Net Worth
- Know It All
- The Newsroom
- Real Fake News
- Spellbound
- Conversion
- American Dream
- Sanctuary
- Gone Fishin'
- Mood
- Contrapasso
- No Good Reason
- Complicated
- Unintended Consequences
- Something Happened
- Intent
- Gone Baby Gone
- Pathological
- Flight Risk
- Info Wars
- The Undiscovered Country
- Redemption in Her Corner
- Sightless in a Savage Land
- People vs. Richard Wheatley
- A Final Call at Forlini's Bar
Best moments10
- When an infant goes missing, detectives take sides in the family's right-to-die court case. Meanwhile, Barba's interference in the case puts the whole DA's office in jeopardy.
- SVU uncovers a sex scandal involving New York City's mayoral front-runner, but is A.D.A. Barba too close to the case to prosecute objectively?
- An erotic novelist is sexually assaulted by a popular TV-show host who attempts to bring her book to life. The SVU detectives persuade her to press charges, but the investigation reveals a secret that could ruin the novelist's career and her case.
- A corrections officer is arrested for sexually assaulting female inmates, leading his supportive union to go after Barba and SVU.
- SVU and the DA's office struggle with finding the right strategy in a case dealing with a gay man who is picking up and then attacking closeted gay married men.
- Police officers kill an innocent, unarmed black man whose description resembled a rape suspect. The case soon escalates into a public circus, with the police taking sides against A.D.A. Barba, who is feeling political pressure to indict.
- While the squad spends New Year's Eve tracking down an Amber Alert ADA Carisi and Counselor Barba square off in an emotional courtroom battle.
- When an airline pilot accuses her captain of sexual assault, Barba convenes a grand jury to determine their employer's complicity in the crime. Meanwhile, Fin takes steps to ensure Benson is protected at work.
- After a female pundit is assaulted during a protest, Benson and Barba struggle to put their political beliefs aside in order to help bring the attacker to justice.
- In trying a prior case the team runs into many obstacles, including recalcitrant witnesses and an overreaching volunteer cop. Carisi job-shadows Barba and Rollins runs into problems at the hospital.
- The Undiscovered Country
- October Surprise
- Twenty-Five Acts
- Intersecting Lives
- Criminal Hatred
- Community Policing
- Sightless in a Savage Land
- Flight Risk
- Info Wars
- Depravity Standard