Tragedy September 23, 2003

The search is on for an abducted woman who's about to give birth.

Manic September 30, 2003

Misuse of a prescription drug is involved in the killing of two students.

Mother October 7, 2003

After a psychiatrist (Susanna Thompson) has been raped in a crack house, she's very uncooperative with the investigation.

Loss October 14, 2003

While constructing a murder case, ADA Alexandra Cabot becomes the target of a Colombian drug cartel.

Serendipity October 21, 2003

The discovery of the bodies of a newborn and her mother leads to a doctor (Martin Donovan) coming under suspicion. Diane Neal joins the cast as ADA Casey Novak.

Coerced October 28, 2003

A homeless schizophrenic (Leland Orser) kidnaps a 5-year-old boy in this harrowing episode in which Beverly D'Angelo begins a recurring role as public defender Rebecca Balthus.

Choice November 4, 2003

A rape leads to the case of a woman (Josie Bissett), her abusive husband and the rights of their unborn child.

Abomination November 11, 2003

A young man is found dead in the Village. Evidence lead Benson and Stabler to the guy's boyfriend and the boyfriend's father (George Segal) - an anti-gay.

Control November 18, 2003

A man is running through a subway station bleeding to death because his penis was cut off.

Shaken November 25, 2003

Lucy Prichard, 20 months old, is taken while playing at the park.

Escape December 2, 2003

Michael Baxter escapes from prison years after being convicted for raping his girlfriend's son Lee.

Brotherhood January 6, 2004

A fraternity boy is found murdered.

Hate January 13, 2004

A Muslim woman is raped then burned to death. Benson and Stabler fear it could be a hate crime.

Ritual February 3, 2004

A seven year old is found dismembered in Central Park, and it appears it was some kind of ritual killing.

Families February 10, 2004

Shannon Coyle, a sixteen year old student, is found dead in an alley.

Home February 17, 2004

Jacob Nesbit, a nine year old boy, is found eating food out of a trash can.

Mean February 24, 2004

Emily Sullivan, a sixteen year old student, is found murdered in the trunk of her father's car.

Careless March 2, 2004

A six year old boy has been suffocated to death.

Sick March 30, 2004

An internet chat room tracks down a 12 year old boy named Jeremy, who is threatening to kill a 5 year old girl.

Lowdown April 6, 2004

Jeff York, an assistant DA is found murdered.

Criminal April 20, 2004

Rebecca Wheeler, a criminology student is found murdered in Central Park.

Painless April 27, 2004

A woman dies and initial evidence lead Benson and Stabler to believe she has been murdered.

Bound May 4, 2004

An elderly woman is found strangled to death at her home.

Poison May 11, 2004

The poisoning of a couple's adopted daughter prompts Stabler and Benson to suspect the child's mother based on testimony from her other 7-year-old daughter.

Head May 18, 2004

A spy camera is found in a Central Park public restroom.