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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit· Season 27 · Episode 8

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S27E08·7.1·November 20, 2025·1h·NBC

When a man claims his girlfriend was kidnapped, Bruno investigates the holes in his story; Tynan comes down hard on Benson after a disagreement; Griffin must defend his police work on the stand.

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#19In Season 27of 21 rated episodes
#289All-timeof 546 rated episodes
−1.0vs season avgSeason 27 averages 8.1
2025First airedNovember 20, 2025

Guest stars

Corey CottCorey Cottas Detective Jake Griffin
Noma DumezweniNoma Dumezwenias Chief Kathryn TynanToby HussToby Hussas Detective John Whalen
Glenn FleshlerGlenn Fleshleras Dan Olin
Merrick McCarthaMerrick McCarthaas Judge Gagan
Bryan FitzgeraldBryan Fitzgeraldas Quentin Welsum
Joshua LeonardJoshua Leonardas Greg Morrison
Bella ValdesBella Valdesas Nikki Suarez
Tyree Simpsonas Desk Sergeant
Whitney McIntosh-JosephWhitney McIntosh-Josephas CSU Tech
Samanthia NixonSamanthia Nixonas Clancy
Jonathan DuranJonathan Duranas Ned Wilson
Alan BoellAlan Boellas Detective Murphy
Bert Jamesas Sean Davey

Crew

Juan José CampanellaJuan José CampanellaDirector
Kevin J. HynesKevin J. HynesWriter

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