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S27E03 A Vicious Circle
Synopsis
Bruno suspects a bomb was planted to destroy DNA evidence in a rape case. Benson takes on a murder investigation connected to the bombing. Griffin experiences the frustrating setbacks of working an SVU case.
Director
Oscar Rene Lozoya II
Writer
Brant Englestein
Season
27
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - S27E03
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All episodes — Season 27
In the Wind
Danger swirls around the squad as they investigate a suspect for rape and try to protect their key witness. A new chief of detectives puts Benson to the test. An off-duty Fin tries to stop an assault in progress.
A Waiver of Consent
When a member of an elite social club is assaulted, Carisi must convince witnesses to come forward despite the club's strict confidentiality rules. Chief Tynan offers Benson some extra help. Velasco is confronted with a surprising opportunity.
A Vicious Circle
Bruno suspects a bomb was planted to destroy DNA evidence in a rape case. Benson takes on a murder investigation connected to the bombing. Griffin experiences the frustrating setbacks of working an SVU case.
Clickbait
When a tween suffers a life-threatening miscarriage, the SVU must unravel a web of online fabrications to identify a suspect. Rollins carefully weighs her career options.
Feed the Craving
When a woman in active labor is abducted, Rollins and Curry look to her doula for an account of events. Carisi tries to get a confession in front of the jury.
Under the Influence
The squad investigates an assault at a house party where no one can identify the assailant. When two suspects are detained for questioning, Rollins takes the chance to turn one against the other.
False Idols
The SVU must determine fact from fantasy when a famous author twists the details of a serious crime. Fin has a challenging day at work.
Showdown
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.
Purity (II)
The hunt for a murder suspect uncovers a crime with shocking legal and ethical implications. Bruno must protect his squad during a raid on a suspect's home. Carisi and Price team up in court when Brady's interrogation tactics undermine the case. The crossover starts on Law & Order S25E09 Snowflakes (I).
Fidelis Ad Mortem
When Curry's son finds a disturbing cassette tape in a thrift store haul, she and Benson must investigate a decades-old missing persons case. Griffin learns a disturbing rumor about his father.
Career Psychopath
When a stranger threatens Rollins and Carisi's lives, they suspect it's connected to a case they worked together. Benson asks an old friend to come out of retirement for help with an investigation.
Hubris
A teenager rescued from a dangerous situation begs Benson to help reunite her with her father. Carisi and CJ take the foster system to task for separating families without sufficient proof.
Corrosive
An attempt on a respected judge's life is connected to an anonymous video posted to the SVU tip line. Rollins tries to help a victim come to terms with their abuse.
Frequency
A family discovers a young boy in grave danger when their baby monitor picks up a rogue frequency; Griffin goes to extremes to find the boy's location; Rollins finds herself alone with a predator.
Thirsty
Reports of an assault by a guest at a fan convention leads to a murder investigation; Tynan presents Capt. Curry with a career opportunity.