Episode 23×01 and Episode 23×02 “And the Empire Strikes Back / Never Turn Your Back on Them”

SEASON PREMIERE

As the investigation into a sex-for-housing scheme expands, Benson’s loyalty to Garland is tested. Rollins and Carisi try to keep their witnesses on board when a powerful congressman is identified as a suspect.

The search for a missing witness leads Fin and Kat down a dangerous path.

Guest starring Ben Rappaport, Terry Serpico, Octavio Pisano, Glenn Fleshler and Isabelle Poloner.

Air Date: Thursday, Sept. 23 (08:00PM – 10:00PM) on NBC.

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LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT -- "And the Empire Strikes Back" Episode 23001 -- Pictured: (l-r) Mariska Hargitay as Captain Olivia Benson, Demore Barnes as Deputy Chief Christian Garland -- (Photo by: Bennett Raglin/NBC)