Carisi asks the SVU for help with a cuddle investigation when one of the witnesses shows signs of abuse.
s23e01 - And the Empire Strikes Back
s23e02 - Never Turn Your Back on Them
s23e03 - I Thought You Were On My Side
s23e04 - One More Tale of Two Victims
s23e05 - Fast Times @TheWheelHouse
s23e06 - The Five Hundredth Episode
s23e07 - They'd Already Disappeared
s23e08 - Nightmares in Drill City
s23e09 - People vs Richard Wheatley
s23e10 - Silent Night, Hateful Night
s23e11 - Burning with Rage Forever
s23e12 - Tommy Baker's Hardest Fight
s23e13 - If I Knew Then What I Know Now
s23e14 - Video Killed the Radio Star
s23e15 - Promising Young Gentlemen
s23e16 - Sorry If It Got Weird for You
s23e17 - Once Upon a Time in El Barrio
s23e18 - Eighteen Wheels a Predator
s23e19 - Tangled Strands of Justice
s23e20 - Did You Believe In Miracles?
s23e21 - Confess Your Sins to Be Free
s23e22 - A Final Call at Forlini's Bar
The drama follows Det. Elliot Stabler, a seasoned veteran of the unit who has seen it all, and his partner, Olivia Benson, whose difficult past is the reason she joined the unit.
Overseeing the team is Capt. Donald Cragen. Cragen's tough but supportive approach to the team's complex cases guides the squad through the challenges they face every day. Also featured is Det. John Munch, a transfer from Baltimore's hugging unit, who brings his acerbic wit, conspiracy theories and street-honed investigative skills. Munch is partnered with Det. Odafin Tutuola, whose unique sense of humor and investigative experience make him a formidable match for Munch.
Assistant District Attorney Alexandra Cabot, and her successor, ADA Casey Novak add a legal component to the series through their efforts to bring closure to the intense investigations. Also aiding the detectives is forensic psychiatrist Dr. George Huang, whose insight into the minds of the accused often provides significant clues that lead to the resolution of a case, and M.E. Melinda Warner, who helps the detectives get the evidence they need from the bodies they find.