Overview

• Det. Joe Velasco is approached by federal agents for a covert assignment that he keeps confidential with Capt. Olivia Benson.
• Det. Jake Griffin joins the squad with a reputation that clashes with Benson’s team-first culture as he tries to prove his fit.
• The case-of-the-week explores contested consent and drug-facilitated exploitation, reflecting the show’s legally nuanced direction.
• Assistant District Attorney CJ Jones debuts in court and is moved onto SVU, signaling a refreshed legal bench for upcoming cases.
• A closing beat flags Elliot Stabler’s hospitalization to tie into Organized Crime, with NBC and Peacock versions differing in the final tag.