Law & Order: SVU - Episode Recap: Old Friends

The Law & Order: Special Victims Unit squad faces a challenging case in the absence of Captain Olivia Benson. In the episode titled “Old Friends,” Sergeant Fin Tutuola steps in as the interim chief while Benson is suspended. Captain Renee Curry joins the SVU team after a demotion, and together with Sergeant Amanda Rollins, they investigate a crime scene. Fin is appointed as the acting SVU supervisor, tasked with managing the team amid internal pressure from Chief Kathryn Tynan.

The upcoming episode follows the squad as they navigate conflicting stories and buried secrets in a case involving a drug-fueled college reunion that ends in sexual assault. While Benson's suspension creates a shift in dynamics, the team must continue their work under Fin's leadership. Benson's arrest and suspension from the squad in the previous episode have left a significant impact on the team, with ADA Sonny Carisi Jr. vowing to appeal the decision.

Newcomer Detective Jake Griffin hints at upcoming conflicts involving his loyalty to the squad and his mentor, Chief Tynan. As tensions rise within the team, viewers can expect a complex storyline that challenges loyalties and uncovers hidden truths. Law and Order: SVU airs on NBC on Thursdays at 9 p.m. and is available for streaming on Peacock the following day.