Stabler goes undercover as a big rig driver to expose an international smuggling ring; as he settles into his new identity, he gets to know the "working girls" and a pattern of disappearances emerges.

Stabler recovers from an injury while Olivia Benson helps with finding missing sex worker Sad Eyes.

After an attack on one of Carisi's trials, signs of a new player in the New York City gang scene drive Stabler to contact an old C.I. from Italy and question the motives of their current ones.

Stabler works with Isabella to reveal who is behind the Camorra before there's an all-out war. Reyes goes undercover with Los Santos as they seek revenge.

A victory proves unsatisfying when a twist of fate puts Stabler and the team in the path of danger.

With one of Mexico's biggest players back on the streets, Stabler is pulled back underground.

A new wave of art activism puts Vargas in the hot seat; Stabler is brought into a new unit.

Bernie's health declines as the "Collective" activist group ramps up its body count; Stabler is pulled between family and the case, leaving Tanner vulnerable to be made part of their next art exhibit.

Emery and Joe are back in town, sending Stabler on a wild goose chase of false leads; playing both sides eventually catches up with Joe; Stabler and Emery end up being one step ahead of him, sending Joe closer to a fatal endgame.

With the help of an old academy buddy, Stabler goes rogue in the hunt for Emery; using OCCB allies when he can, Stabler must face the truth behind revenge, with one last assist from Joe.