The story follows a team of NYPD detectives of an elite force as they investigate various sexually related crimes while dealing with their personal lives.
In the second season, Detective Stabler's daughter witnesses the murder of a man who led a secret life. Meanwhile, Stabler and Jeffries are interrogated by the department, and the investigation into the assault of an Afghan diplomat's daughter reveals more secrets.
In the third season, a strong relationship develops between Hank and Jorja, the character of Detective Lockwood is examined more closely, and Grissom undergoes a very dangerous surgery.
The NYPD's SVU continues its work. Stabler and Benson investigate a mysterious crime in which the prime suspect was also killed before investigating the abuse of an elderly woman.
The Special Crimes Unit attempts to uncover the kidnapping and carjacking of a woman before it becomes clear she is the victim of a complex conspiracy. The investigation then begins into another school shooting.
Special Crimes Unit detectives struggle to catch a serial killer using many cunning tricks, while a police officer's wife makes a dangerous accusation that could turn the tide of events.
During the events of this season, a phone call leads Detectives Olivia and Elliot on a futile chase through the crowded streets of New York, while a mysterious discovery reopens a case that was closed thirty years ago.
Detective Olivia Benson carries out a risky undercover operation to thwart the activities of a terrorist group, while the disappearance of two teenagers during a trip to the museum raises tensions within the anti-crime unit.
New York City police detectives continue to solve mysteries and crimes. They seek to find the child of a mysterious woman, while an online game leads them to a kidnapped woman.
Detective Olivia Benson reopens an old case before it's forgotten, while a teenage boy's confession exposes a website involved in a scandalous affair.
The NYPD's Special Crimes Unit recruits an arrogant detective, but the team soon discovers that the detective may be hiding more secrets than those they suspect.
This season, detectives Olivia Benson and Elliot Stabler seek to help a victim of a sexual assault confront the accused, before the mysterious death of a teenage girl leads them to uncover a secret human trafficking ring.
Members of the New York Police Department's investigation team continue their work, investigating an African immigrant's accusation that an Italian diplomat assaulted her, before a high school basketball coach is charged in a similar incident.
After an NYPD detective is accused of murder, his colleagues on the investigation team seek to defend him. A famous novelist is assaulted by a TV host, before the investigations reveal a secret that could change the course of the case entirely.
The Special Victims Unit continues its investigations. Detective Lewis is kidnapped from her home, and the team members seek to find the prime suspect, a serial killer, before a professional chef commits a crime with mysterious motives.
The NYPD's Special Victims Unit continues its work while trying to maintain stability in its personal lives. Benson tries to do her part to raise baby Noah before things get worse with the arrest of a teenager related to the baby's biological mother.
After a series of bodies appear on the beach, the investigation team is called to the crime scene. While the interrogation of the first suspect reveals shocking surprises, a teenage girl leads the investigators to discover a secret network of outlaws.
The New York City Police Department's Special Victims Unit continues its work. A terrorist plot is uncovered, threatening multiple victims. A man is released after sixteen years, but an incident similar to the one he committed makes him the prime suspect again.
In this season, (Ada Barba) begins to face problems other than court battles when (Peter Stone) appears to be pushing (Barba) into a major moral decision, and the life of Lieutenant (Benson) gets worse before his condition improves.
The Special Victims Unit continues to investigate sexually related crimes. But as several cases hit close to home, they are forced to reexamine the system they are working within, as well as their bonds of loyalty and how well they know each other.
A team of detectives investigates the case of an actress who accuses her producer of raping her, as a serial killer who targets gay people terrorizes the city.
In the 22nd season, the squad returns to try to solve the many sexually related crimes in Central Park, while on a personal level everyone on the SVU faces troubles in their own lives.
In Part 23, Rollins and Carisi try to protect their witnesses when a powerful congressman is identified as a suspect. The search for a missing witness leads both Finn and Kat down a dangerous path.
Amanda tries to focus on her own life, Grace finds a good job opportunity in the Narcotics Division, and Joe Velasco tries to prove himself and gain a prominent position. Meanwhile, Olivia is burdened with managing the team and tracking and solving the ongoing crimes.