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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit· Season 27 · Episode 3

A Vicious Circle

S27E03·8.3·October 9, 2025·1h·NBC

Bruno suspects a bomb was planted to destroy DNA evidence in a rape case. Benson takes on a murder investigation connected to the bombing. Griffin experiences the frustrating setbacks of working an SVU case.

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#9In Season 27of 21 rated episodes
#87All-timeof 546 rated episodes
+0.2vs season avgSeason 27 averages 8.1
2025First airedOctober 9, 2025

Guest stars

Corey CottCorey Cottas Detective Jake Griffin
Noma DumezweniNoma Dumezwenias Chief Kathryn TynanNorbert Leo ButzNorbert Leo Butzas Mark Olson
Johnna Dias-WatsonJohnna Dias-Watsonas Lauden
Jeff AdlerJeff Adleras Ted Simons
Daniel RaymontDaniel Raymontas Kirk Young
Ashley Taylor GreavesAshley Taylor Greavesas Officer Gabrielle Taylor
Carly RolandCarly Rolandas Charlotte Hughes
Elisabetta FantoneElisabetta Fantoneas Lindsey Kruger
Giuseppe ArdizzoneGiuseppe Ardizzoneas Truck Driver (Juan)
Paul R. Williams IIIas Chris Clemente
John Anthony Wylliamsas DEA Agent Pruner
Hunter Hopkins Dunnas Adrian
Gavin GregoryGavin Gregoryas Det. Gallagher

Crew

Oscar Rene Lozoya IIDirector
Brant EnglesteinBrant EnglesteinWriter

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