Repression September 28, 2001

An 18-year-old (Kelly Hutchinson) in therapy recalls being sexually abused by her father (Brian Kerwin) and presses charges against him.

Wrath October 5, 2001

After three murder victims are connected to Benson's past cases, it's believed that the killer is seeking revenge on the detective.

Stolen October 12, 2001

A kidnapping investigation links a past case with which Cragen was involved to a 12-year-old (Ian Cronin) whose adoption is deemed illegal.

Rooftop October 19, 2001

Stabler tries to build a case against an ex-con who's HIV-positive and preys on young girls.

Tangled October 26, 2001

When guests arrive for a party, they find the hosts have been assaulted, one of them fatally.

Redemption November 2, 2001

A brash, intense detective (David Keith) is assigned to help Stabler catch a serial rapist-killer.

Sacrifice November 9, 2001

The investigation of a shooting near a gay bar leads to a couple's involvement with porn movies.

Inheritance November 16, 2001

The search for a serial rapist leads to a case in which the defense attorney (Diane Baker) tries to blame the suspect's actions on his genes.

Care November 23, 2001

A computer game provides clues in the death of a physically abused little girl in foster care.

Ridicule December 14, 2001

The investigation of an apparently accidental death leads to charges by a male stripper that the deceased was one of three women who sexually assaulted him.

Monogamy January 4, 2002

A woman who's seven months pregnant is found assaulted, with her fetus removed.

Protection January 11, 2002

The detectives seek a woman who is on the run from her drug-dealing lover, whom she saw murder a rival.

Prodigy January 18, 2002

The detectives investigate a double slaying in which the female victim was dismembered.

Counterfeit January 25, 2002

Benson teams up with Fin to investigate the murder of a woman found under a highway.

Execution February 1, 2002

At the request of a murdered teen's parents, Stabler tries to get a serial killer (Nick Chinlund) who's about to be executed to admit that the teen was one of his victims.

Popular March 1, 2002

Stabler breaks the rules to uncover the facts when a student (Brittany Slattery) claims that she was assaulted by a teacher.

Surveillance March 8, 2002

The detectives investigate the sexual assault of a cellist (Emily Deschanel) and discover surveillance equipment hidden in her apartment.

Guilt March 29, 2002

Judith Light joins the series in a recurring role as the unit's tough new chief, as Cabot breaks the rules in an attempt to catch a pedophile (Beau Gravitte).

Justice April 5, 2002

In investigating the sexual assault of a 16-year-old, it's discovered that the victim is the rebellious stepdaughter of a judge (Keir Dullea).

Greed April 26, 2002

Henry Winkler plays a restaurateur whose wife is assaulted during a robbery at their plush Manhattan residence.

Denial May 3, 2002

A dark family secret surfaces after a young woman (Martha Plimpton) is raped at a party.

Competence May 10, 2002

After a mother (Lois Smith) reports that her mentally challenged daughter (Andrea Fay Friedman) is pregnant, the detectives try to find out who fathered the child.

Silence May 17, 2002

Cases include a killing at a church and an investigation that involves sexual-abuse charges against a priest.