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| Synopsis: This hard-hitting and
emotional companion series from NBC’s "Law & Order" franchise
chronicles the life and crimes of the elite Special Victims Unit of the
New York Police Department. "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit"
was created by Emmy Award-winning producer Dick Wolf. "SVU"
celebrated its 100th episode in November, 2003 and is now entering it's
sixth season. Although "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" carries the brand name "Law & Order," the newer program has established a strong unique identity and has proven itself as a hit in its own right. Last season (2002-03), the series broke into the Top 10 and garnered an Emmy nomination for guest-star Barbara Barrie. "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" achieved the highest adult 18-49 ratings average for any Friday series on any network for each of the last four seasons. In fact, this past season, "SVU" delivered NBC’s biggest advantage with regular programs in that time period in the history of Nielsen’s current People Meter technology. Additionally, the series’ popularity was recognized in its debut season by both the People’s Choice Awards and the TV Guide Awards with nominations for Favorite New Series. The drama follows Det. Elliot Stabler (Christopher Meloni, "Runaway Bride," "Oz"), a seasoned veteran of the unit who has seen it all, and his partner, Olivia Benson (Emmy nominated Mariska Hargitay, NBC’s "ER"), whose difficult past is the reason she joined the unit. Overseeing the team is Capt. Donald Cragen (Dann Florek, reprising the role he played on the first three seasons of "Law & Order"). Cragen’s tough but supportive approach to the team’s complex cases guides the squad through the challenges they face every day. Also featured is Det. John Munch (Richard Belzer, "Homicide: Life on the Street"), a transfer from Baltimore’s homicide unit, who brings his acerbic wit, conspiracy theories and street-honed investigative skills. Munch is partnered with Det. Odafin "Fin" Tutuola (Ice-T, "Players," "New Jack City"), whose unique sense of humor and investigative experience make him a formidable match for Munch. Assistant District Attorney Casey Novak (new cast regular Diane Neal, "Hack" and "Ed") adds a legal component to the series through her efforts to bring closure to the intense investigations. Also aiding the detectives is forensic psychiatrist George Huang (B.D. Wong, "Oz"), whose insight into the minds of the accused often provides significant clues that lead to the resolution of a case. The Cast: Richard Belzer as Det. John Munch Dann Florek as Capt. Donald Cragen Mariska Hargitay as Det. Olivia Benson Ice-T as Det. Odafin "Fin" Tutuola Stephanie March as A.D.A. Alexandra Cabot Christopher Meloni as Det. Elliot Stabler Diane Neal sd A.D.A. Casey Novak Tamara Tunie as Dr. Melinda Warner B.D. Wong as Dr. George Huang Production Credits: "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" is a Wolf Films production in association with NBC Universal Television Studio. Dick Wolf is creator and executive producer, Ted Kotcheff ("Fun with Dick and Jane," "Weekend at Bernie’s"), Neal Baer (NBC’s "ER," "China Beach") and Peter Jankowski are executive producers. The Episodes: Season One Episode Guide Season Two Episode Guide Season Three Episode Guide Season Four Episode Guide Season Five Episode Guide Season Six Episode Guide 6-1 Birthright--09/21/2004 Six-year-old Patty Branson (guest star Abigail Breslin), is almost abducted in Central Park while her father reads the paper. Benson (Mariska Hargitay) and Stabler (Chris Meloni) investigate to find out that the men who attacked her are actually P.I.'s, and have been hired by Michele Osborne (guest star Lea Thompson) to kidnap Patty, claiming she is Patty's real mother. M.E. Warner (guest star Tamara Tunie) conducts a DNA test to prove the child's true biological mother. Meanwhile, Benson traces the source of the confusion about the child's origins back to a fertility doctor. 6-2 Careless--09/25/04 When a child dies in the emergency room after allegedly passing out at a late night church, Detectives Tutuola (Ice T.) and Munch (Richard Belzer) discover the prayer vigil was held to extract the devil from the victim. However, when forensics uncovers the child was smothered to death prior to attending the service, Fin believes the death to the result of prolong child abuse and not faith healing. CCH Pounder ("The Shield") guest stars as the distraught foster mother of the slain child and Julie Hagerty ("Airplane!") portrays social worker Mariel Plummer. 6-3 Debt--09/28/2004 After Detectives Benson (Mariska Hargitay) and Stabler (Christopher Meloni) find two small Chinese children mysteriously abandoned by their missing mother, they soon discover that the mother is an illegal immigrant whose older daughter is being held against her will until the mother can pay off the smugglersÓ fee for bringing the family to America. The police use the missing woman's sister, Li Mei (guest star Ming-Na from NBC's "ER") , to penetrate the secretive society and find out what happened to her -- but their plan backfires when Li Mei is found severely beaten while bearing an ominous message from the kidnappers. 6-4 Home--10/02/2004 When an upper Westside resident finds a young boy scavenging through his garbage looking for food, Detectives Stabler (Christopher Meloni) and Benson (Mariska Hargitay) track down the child's mother, believing him to be the victim of abuse. However, after the detectives interview the single mother, they discover she rules her home with a tight fist keeping a close watch on both her sons, sharing her paranoia over the dangers of the city with them. Dixie Carter ("Designing Women") also guest stars in the episode as Attorney Denise Brockmorton and Marlo Thomas ("That Girl") portrays a former judge gone into private practice who offers some sagely advice. |
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