Fair rating?Law & Order: Special Victims Unit· Season 16 · Episode 8
Spousal Privilege
Detective Tutuola comes across leaked security footage of a violent domestic dispute in a parking garage, showing sportscaster A.J. Martin hit his girlfriend Paula. While Fin and Benson investigate the couple's lifestyle and history, Paula pushes back to keep her relationship and family intact. Benson turns to ADA Barba for help to convince Paula that her world doesn't have to revolve around A.J. Meanwhile, the case has an interesting effect on Rollins and Amaro's relationship.
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#19In Season 16of 23 rated episodes
#443All-timeof 546 rated episodes
−0.6vs season avgSeason 16 averages 6.6
2014First airedNovember 19, 2014
Guest stars
Elizabeth Marvelas Counselor Rita Calhoun
Leslie Odom Jr.as Reverend Curtis Scott
Jefferson Maysas Dr. Carl Rudnick
Korey Jacksonas Brian
Hoda Kotbas Hoda Kotb
Meagan Goodas Paula
Chad L. Colemanas A.J. Martin
Lisa Kronas Judge Robin Schaeffer
Jeb Brownas Officer Denard
David Dinkinsas Judge Chet BakerNick Walkeras Former Teammate
Brian Richardsonas Jury Foreperson
Steve Zirnkiltonas Opening Narration (voice)Crew
Sharat RajuDirector
Julie MartinStory · Teleplay
Samantha Corbin-MillerTeleplay
Warren LeightStory